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Marquetry Inlaid Coffer Exceptional Quality c. 1720

An exceptional piece of early 18th century furniture

Dated

c. 1720

Dimensions

32.25 inches high (max) 49 inches wide, and 25 inches deep at widest point.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Full Description

Solid oak with domed hinge lid. The sides top and front with walnut reserves inlaids with birds and flowers within mahogany strapwork borders and oak banding, raised on original bracket feet. Original rivet iron hinges, superb colour and condition.

The marquetry being of exemplary skill and the work of a master. Each panel unique and set with doves, hawks, tulips and orchids of lifelike quality and movement.

Superb well developed colour and in finest original condition.

Extremely beautiful, fine and rare piece