Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Coffer Panelled Chest 1680 Sold the California School of Fine

the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco

to the verso is a label with the title "beggars at the gate of the sun"

the border is inlaid with a band of satinwood inlay of leaves and the table edge is mounted with gilt bronze banding

prized for their craftsmanship and elegance

Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Coffer Panelled Chest 1680 Sold the California School of FineSOLD A good antique late 17th century carved oak panelled chest, Charles II period, most likely West Country, circa 1680. The coffer having a hinged top with 'breadboard' ends, enclosing a large storage interior below with a lidded till to the right side, such tills would store candles that were made of tallow which were also a natural moth repellent. The front of the chest having a hemi spherical carved frieze, below are three panels inset with