A Fine And Rare Henry VIII Period Oak Board Chest .
A Fine And Rare Henry VIII Period Oak Board Chest .
A Fine And Rare Henry VIII Period Oak Board Chest .

A Fine And Rare Henry VIII Period Oak Board Chest .SOLD
Henry VIII oak board chest
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A Fine And Rare Henry VIII Boarded Chest

Constructed in the first quarter of the 16th century ,the lid with a double reeded edge and carved rope twist to each end .

The front and back board also with a double reeded edge ,the side supports which narrow in the middle and then flare out with V-cutouts ,the hour glass effect is a design rarely seen .

Retaining its original height and strap hinges and lockplate with pinched corners.

The facing front left hand top corner has a small cut out which out lines two fingers which i feel has been done to make it easy to lift the lid ? what ever they are for is intriguing as they have been done for a specific reason

Good dark colour and a cracking patina and glass like surface.

52.5" (134cms) Wide

16" (41cms) Deep

25.5" (65cms) High

One for the collector and purist please get in touch for further images or information that may be required.

A Fine And Rare Henry VIII Period Oak Board Chest .SOLD