{"product_id":"antique-charles-ii-west-yorkshire-inlaid-oak-coffer-c-1680","title":"Antique Charles II West Yorkshire Inlaid Oak Coffer c.1680","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late 17th century oak coffer, the solid thumb-moulded two-plank lid opening to an intact interior fitted with original lidded till box, set over a frieze inlaid with a contrasting parquetry chevron band of bog oak and holly, above three panels incised with geometric knotwork and lattice designs within channelled framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pairing of a flush bog oak and holly chevron frieze with flat-incised geometric knotwork is a recognised hallmark of the West Yorkshire joined oak tradition. This distinctive decorative vocabulary reflects a high-status regional commission, of the type produced to furnish the substantial stone houses of prosperous West Riding yeoman clothiers during the late seventeenth century.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining its period wrought-iron lock and lobed escutcheon, complete with a functioning period hand-forged iron key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition, displaying a rich patina with honest surface wear consistent with age. The lid retains an early linen canvas reinforcement strip along the underside seam, with typical damp wear and traces of long-inactive historic worm to the rear feet. Structurally solid throughout, clean and ready to place in the home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish, circa 1680.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 67.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 127 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 57.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62831137227139,"sku":"3832","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/8126\/4113\/files\/5-PXL_20261011_143123968.jpg?v=1792058241","url":"https:\/\/foundersantiques.co.uk\/products\/antique-charles-ii-west-yorkshire-inlaid-oak-coffer-c-1680","provider":"Founders Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}