An unusual Charles II joined oak coffer, circa 1660


Having a quadruple-panelled lid, the front with three panels, all carved with addorsed heart-shaped leafy-scrolls, the horizontal rails and stiles carved with leafy S-scrolls, the muntin rails with a simple flat run-moulding, fitted with three locks, and with highly unusual bird-carved spandrels, 136cm wide x 55cm deep x 71cm high, (53 1/2in wide x 21 1/2in deep x 27 1/2in high)