Coffer Front
ca. 1550 (made)
| Place of origin |
Detached front from a chest. Two rectangular plain panels (possibly of burr wood) framed with a deep guilloche mouldng, with three projecting panels in the centre and both ends, each of which contains a bearded male mask with scrolling cap, within a moulded border with bead and reel ornament.
The front is constructed of a single wide walnut board to which other carved walnut elements are nailed. Along the top, behind, is the original mitred top rail of the chest (also walnut).
Condition (2019):
The plain panels are noticeably worm channelled (whereas most other areas are not). Missing various small sections of bead and reel. The lock has been removed. Some water staining. A modern batten has been added along the bottom edge on the reverse.
The front is constructed of a single wide walnut board to which other carved walnut elements are nailed. Along the top, behind, is the original mitred top rail of the chest (also walnut).
Condition (2019):
The plain panels are noticeably worm channelled (whereas most other areas are not). Missing various small sections of bead and reel. The lock has been removed. Some water staining. A modern batten has been added along the bottom edge on the reverse.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Carved walnut |
| Brief description | Italian, c.1550, carved walnut |
| Physical description | Detached front from a chest. Two rectangular plain panels (possibly of burr wood) framed with a deep guilloche mouldng, with three projecting panels in the centre and both ends, each of which contains a bearded male mask with scrolling cap, within a moulded border with bead and reel ornament. The front is constructed of a single wide walnut board to which other carved walnut elements are nailed. Along the top, behind, is the original mitred top rail of the chest (also walnut). Condition (2019): The plain panels are noticeably worm channelled (whereas most other areas are not). Missing various small sections of bead and reel. The lock has been removed. Some water staining. A modern batten has been added along the bottom edge on the reverse. |
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| Object history | Bought for £2 5s. 6d. |
| Historical context | Comparable objects V&A 653-1904 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5793-1860 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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