An interesting James I joined oak and inlaid coffer, West Country, probably Devon, circa 1620


The triple-plank lid with double-reeded edge, the front of three panels, each inlaid with a linear knot-pattern enclosed within a fish-scale carved arch raised on unusual single-plant carved pillars, the top rail strap-work carved and with a 'jewel' (which are often lacking) to each end, the base rail guilloche-carved with a bicuspid-shaped apron, the front stiles each unusually flat-carved with a highly stylized plant with stiff-leaf base, the muntin rails with similar carving, twin-panelled sides, 134.5cm wide x 56cm deep x 76cm high, (52 1/2in wide x 22in deep x 29 1/2in high)