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Charles I English Sword Chest (Circa 1630)

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Antique Charles I English Sword Chest (Circa 1630)

This is a very good quality and primitive Charles I English boarded six-plank sword chest, circa 1630.

Summary
• Item Sword chest
• Circa 1630
• Period Charles I
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Solid oak
• Six-plank boarded design
• Peg construction
• Chip edge design
• Lunette carved front
• Primitive gadroon carving
• Carved lunette upper frieze
• Bowed front
• Working lock & key
• Hand beaten iron strap hinges
• “V” cut end feet
• Superb deep rich oak patina
• 14 days free UK returns policy

This is a very good quality and Charles I English chest, circa 1630. The six-plank sword chest features a primitive boarded design, most likely made by a carpenter as opposed to a joiner during the early part of the 17th century. The top and sides of the lid feature primitive chip edge carvings. The front of the chest features two large lunettes, which are flanked by deep carved gadrooning fans and gothic shaped arches below this type of carving was popular on much earlier antique furniture in the medieval period. There is a lovely natural bow to the front of the chest, which is an indication of the chests age, and fact that is constructed of single plank. Interspersed along the front of the chest are rows of recessed carved ridges. The lid is connected to the base with the very old replacement iron strap hinges (possibly from the early Georgian period). There is a working lock and key with this coffer, which locks the top lid onto the base. The coffer sits on its original length “V” cut end feet, which is nice to see. Thee feet are supported by later facing spandrels. The back of the coffer features the original rough-hewn single plank back and original single plank floor. This coffer has sought after proportions not being too tall or deep. This coffer would have been commissioned for a wealthy country homeowner and would have been used to store a variety of items from weapons (e.g. swords) owing to its long narrow design as well as other possessions.

The interior is clean, dry and the coffer is practical and useable. The exterior of the coffer boasts a stunning rich oak colour patination. This is an important oak coffer having been around in the days of Charles I, Cromwell’s conquest of Ireland & Scotland and the Great Fire of London. The coffer would be ideal as a storage box in a bedroom in front of a bed.

This item would look great in a variety of rooms from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom in front of a bed. It has a beautiful rich light oak patina, which has been generated by the centuries of cleaning and care it has received.

Condition Report
The frame of the chest is original and it stands on its original “V” cut end feet. The working lock and key are very old replacements. The iron hand beaten loop hinges are very old replacements (possibly early Georgian) and the chest features later facing spandrels to the underside. The interior is clean, dry and the coffer is practical and useable. The coffer is solid in joint and ready to use. Considering the age of this early coffer, it is in very good condition and does not detract from its attractive appeal.

Dimensions
Height = 51.6cm or 20¼” or 1ft 8¼”
Width (lid) = 127.5cm or 50¼” or 4ft 2¼”
Width (body) = 120.5cm or 47⅜” or 3ft 11⅜”
Depth (lid) = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Depth (body) = 45.5cm or 17⅞” or 1ft 5⅞”

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Customers outside the UK should call

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UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.

Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We only will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
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DimensionsHeight = 51.6cm or 20¼” or 1ft 8¼” Width (lid) = 127.5cm or 50¼” or 4ft 2¼” Width (body) = 120.5cm or 47⅜” or 3ft 11⅜” Depth (lid) = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾” Depth (body) = 45.5cm or 17⅞” or 1ft 5⅞” Date Circa 1630  Early 17th Century Antiques Material Oak Origin English Condition The frame of the chest is original and it stands on its original “V” cut end feet. The working lock and key are very old replacements. The iron hand beaten loop hinges are very old replacements (possibly early Georgian) and the chest features later facing spandrels to the underside. The interior is clean, dry and the coffer is practical and useable. The coffer is solid in joint and ready to use. Considering the age of this early coffer, it is in very good condition and does not detract from its attractive appeal. Item code as236a689 / Coffer 20 Status Sold

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Yola Gray AntiquesUnit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR

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