Y A WILLIAM & MARY WALNUT OYSTER, ROSEWOOD AND GILT METAL MOUNTED COFFRE FORT OR STRONGBOXCIRCA 1690The hinged top opening to storage, the fall hinged front operate by a catch to the interior, opening to reveal two drawers28cm high, 48.5cm wide, 29cm deep
Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use.Some old minor splits and chips.Some losses to the veneer, please see images.All gilt metal mounts and corner caps intact with some minor lifting to one of the rear mounts, and showing signs of the original water gilding.Hidden catch for the hasp working as intendedNo key present but original lock is open.Some undulation in the fall front and to the top of the coffre fort, this does not interfere with the movement or latching of the fall.Please refer to all additional images available via email, they are a vital part of this condition report
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