17th Century Elm Six Plank Coffer 19th Century An extremely attractive and scarce

An extremely attractive and scarce piece

The text pages are in a very good condition

A near pair of Arts & Crafts period Liberty & Co oak plinth stands

All volumes show signs of shelf wear to the extremities

The original lead weights hand on two pieces of string

17th Century Elm Six Plank Coffer 19th Century An extremely attractive and scarceA late 17th century elm coffer of wonderfully narrow proportions, raised upon two carved gothic arches. The lid opens to reveal original handmade iron hinges and candle box. There are some marks to the top and evidence of historic woodworm (which has been treated in abundance of caution). There is a small historic loss to the left corner moulding, which appears to be subsequent to the historic woodworm. The area is stable and all other areas remain