Lot 487

A Fabulous Late 17th Century Leather Clad Travelling Trunk lavishly adorned with studded brass embellishments. The slightly domed lid centred by a star burst design, with radial fluted rosette bosses to the corners and initials FB flanking a heart to the back. The front fitted with an elaborately cast gilt brass escutcheon in the form of an urn of flowers with lock & key, below a ring handle to the lid. The sides with iron swing handles. The chest 21” (54 cm) high, 42” (107 cm) wide, 21” (53.5 cm) deep, having later sledge block bearers.

Estimated Price: £400 -£600

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Description

A Fabulous Late 17th Century Leather Clad Travelling Trunk lavishly adorned with studded brass embellishments. The slightly domed lid centred by a star burst design, with radial fluted rosette bosses to the corners and initials FB flanking a heart to the back. The front fitted with an elaborately cast gilt brass escutcheon in the form of an urn of flowers with lock & key, below a ring handle to the lid. The sides with iron swing handles. The chest 21” (54 cm) high, 42” (107 cm) wide, 21” (53.5 cm) deep, having later sledge block bearers.