A French Gothic Carved Oak Chest

Normandy, 16th Century and Later

Height 37 x width 70 x depth 26 inches.

Provenance:

Wyfold Court, Oxfordshire

Hallidays Ltd., Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (with image of invoice)

Overall in sturdy, attractive and well-conserved condition. The top with original surface, but later polish. The chest seems to be largely 16th Century, but the back boards have likely been rebuilt and the hinges inside are replacements, although the lock hinge on the front is original. The rails bordering the top are probably also replaced, although the side panels and bottom panels seem to be original. All of the carved decorative sections show significant age and are probably original, but when viewed from the inside it apparent that 4 of the five panels backing the carved sections are replaced. The carved surfaces have dark patina, chips, small deteriorations, age cracks and surface grime as is normal.

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A French Gothic Carved Oak Chest

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