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THIS MAGNIFICENT OAK CHEST HAS A PLANKED TOP WITH ORIGINAL HINGES ABOVE A FRONT CARVED WITH SCENES FROM THE BIBLE WITHIN GOTHIC ARCHES, ABOVE THE GOTHIC ARCHES ARE CARVED BIRDS AND LEAF AND BUD DECORATION, EACH ARCH IS SEPARATED BY CARVED COLUMNS. THE MAGNIFICENTLY MADE ORIGINAL LOCK SITS IN THE CENTRE WITH ORIGINAL KEY, THE LOCK PLATE HAS AN ANGEL IN EACH CORNER AND CENTRED BY THREE FIGURES, LEFT JOHN THE BAPTIST, RIGHT MARY MAGDELINE AND CENTRE A CHRIST FIGURE, THE CHRIST FIGURE BY USING A SECRET CATCH OPENS UP TO REVEAL THE KEYHOLE FOR THE ORIGINAL KEY. THE ENDS CARVED AGAIN WITH GOTHIC ARCHES AND ROMAYNE HEADS. STANDING ON A SHAPED APRON.
A TRULY MAGNIFICENT CHEST OF THE FINEST QUALITY, COLOUR AND PATINATION.
STOCK NO 1855.
Dimensions
Height: 92.7 cms, Width: 180.3 cms, Depth: 66.0 cmsStock number
STOCK NO 1855Open any time by prior appointment. Please telephone first.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
