Elizabeth I oak boarded chest
- Period
- 1580 - 1600
- Origin
- England
- Dimensions
- W 24 3/4" × H 20 1/2" × D 13 1/2"
- Reference
- #Marh2871
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Elizabeth I oak chest of small size, the boarded construction with simple moulded front and a superb original early lockplate, with a late 17th century nail decorated letter ‘A’ beneath. The top hinged on the cleats. The interior decorated with late 18th century or early 19th century adverts and earlier hand written papers on the inside of the body.
