A Jacobean Oak Chest with Holly and Bog Oak Inlay.

English circa 1610

This interesting chest has a plank top over a heavy top rail inlaid with a holly and bog oak pattern,a heavily carved applied horizontal center accanthus leaf flanked by panels with an applied central raised serrated lozenge and inlaid strapwork border.

Single panel sides and a single panel back ,original wire hinges and lockplate ,the interior with old wall paper lining and a strip has been replaced a long time ago to the middle of the lid.

Good dark colour and patina .

Recently acquired from an East Sussex Parkland country house.

46" (117 cm) Wide

21" (54 cm) Deep

25.5" (65 cm) High.