Lot 827 Dα

A Louis XIV mahogany coffer

Mahogany, walnut, and beech veneers on hardwood, gilt brass and iron mountings, the stand walnut veneer on softwood. A small chest with a hinged lid and strapwork decor attached to the stand below with long screws. With a compartment and two secret compartments to the lid. The chest with a removable compartment. The front face hinged and concealing three further drawers The mountings attaching the coffer to the stand defective, one nail lacking, the lock for the inner lid lacking. 28.5, W 40, D 29 cm, with stand H 108, W 43.5, D 32 cm.
France, early 18th C. on a later stand.