A CHARLES II BRASS-MOUNTED BURR-BIRCH COFFRE FORT

ON A LATER WALNUT STAND

Details

A CHARLES II BRASS-MOUNTED BURR-BIRCH COFFRE FORT
On a later walnut stand
Crossbanded overall in walnut and inlaid with boxwood and ebonised lines, and with foliate hinges and corner mounts, the rectangular hinged top enclosing a well, the front with a fall-flap concealing a long drawer and two secret drawers, the sides with carrying-handles, on a later stand with drop-in top and square chamferred legs, the hinged catch broken, the carrying-handles different
16¾ in. (42½ in.) wide; 35½ in. (90 cm.) high; 11¼ in. (28½ in.) deep

Provenance

Bought in November 1954 from George Green, Esq.

Lot Essay

George Green, a close friend and neighbour of the Rollasons, was a connoisseur who assisted with the Birmingham loan exhibition 'Art Treasures of the Midlands'.

A similar kingwood coffre fort, or jewel-chest, was sold by Lord Brownlow and the Trustees of the Brownlow Chattels Settlements, Belton House, Lincolnshire, Christie's house sale, 30 April 1984, lot 8 and again anonymously in these Rooms, 9 April 1992, lot 3.

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