An antique coffer is a type of chest or box that is used for storage and dates back to ancient times.

In medieval times, coffers were used as a form of furniture and were placed in churches, castles, and manors. They were used to store valuable items such as documents, money, and jewellery. They were also used as a seating area, as the lid could be opened and used as a seat.

The term "coffer" is derived from the Latin word "cofia" which means "basket" and they were used for storing clothes and other personal items They were typically made of wood, oak, walnut, and pine. Oak was a popular choice for its durability, strength and resistance to decay. It was also used for its decorative properties as the wood grain can be very attractive. Walnut was also a desirable wood, as it was harder, more durable and more expensive more...

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A rare Florentine walnut and gilt cassone, Italian, late…

Florentine Walnut and Gilt Cassone, Late 15th/16th Century

A rare Florentine walnut and gilt cassone, Italian, late 15th/16th century. 71 cm high, 175 cm wide, 58 cm deep. Note: 'Italian Cassoni, from the Art Collections of Soviet Museums by Aurora Art Publishers. Leningrad' plates 68-72 for almost identical…

A rare gilt, polychromed and carved sarcophagus shaped cassone,…

Gilt Cassone from 16th/17th Century Northern Italy

A rare gilt, polychromed and carved sarcophagus shaped cassone, Northern Italian, 16th/17th century. Provenance: The Elizabeth Dangar Collection, Sothebys, June 2001, Sydney

A fine carved walnut cassone north Italian circa 1640, 171 cm…

17th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

A fine carved walnut cassone north Italian circa 1640, 171 cm long, 55 cm high, 54 cmm deep

A intricately carved cassone, Italian, early 18th century, 60…

18th Century Italian Carved Cassone

A intricately carved cassone, Italian, early 18th century, 60 cm high, 168 cm wide, 53 cm deep

A German iron armada chest, Nuremberg,17th century, the solid…

17th Century German Iron Armada Chest with Secret Compartment

A German iron armada chest, Nuremberg,17th century, the solid cast iron chest, with a concealed key escutcheon to lid, and a secure locking system. The lid opening to reveal a painted cavity. 51.5 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, 46 cm deep

A rare carved walnut marriage coffer, Poggibonsi, Tuscany, 15th…

15th Century Tuscan Marriage Coffer in Walnut

A rare carved walnut marriage coffer, Poggibonsi, Tuscany, 15th century. 90 cm high, 100 cm wide, 56 cm deep. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, The Modern Decorator, 8 November 2005, Lot 100

An early Italian cassone, Florentine, late 15/16th century, a…

Medieval Horseback Procession Cassone

An early Italian cassone, Florentine, late 15/16th century, a drop flap panel front with iron lock, painted and depicting a procession of medieval travellers on horseback, dressed in finery, riding towards the castle in the background, raised on painted…

An Italian walnut cassone, 17th century, with vase and…

17th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Inlay Panels

An Italian walnut cassone, 17th century, with vase and scrolling tulip inlay panels on Baroque moulded block feet, 172 width x 55 depth x 68.5 cm height

A carved walnut coffer, Spanish, 16th/17th century, 148 cm wide,…

16th/17th Century Spanish Walnut Carved Coffer

A carved walnut coffer, Spanish, 16th/17th century, 148 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 59 cm high

A large and unusual oak coffer, probably Westphalian, 17th…

17th Century Westphalian Oak Coffer

A large and unusual oak coffer, probably Westphalian, 17th century. 88 cm high, 212 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Italian walnut coffer, Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low…

Italian Renaissance Walnut Coffer with Lion Feet

Italian walnut coffer, Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low coffer, simple design with five panel front and panel sides. Two large lion front feet, wood, original patina. Tuscany, mid-16th century. Width 161 cm, depth 61 cm, height 59 cm. Provenance: di…

A large carved and gilt walnut chest, Spanish, circa 1600. 67…

Spanish Gilt Walnut Chest, 1600

A large carved and gilt walnut chest, Spanish, circa 1600. 67 cm high, 174 cm wide, 62 cm deep

A Roman faded walnut and marquetry inlaid gilded cassone,…

17th Century Roman Marquetry Gilded Cassone

A Roman faded walnut and marquetry inlaid gilded cassone, Italian, 17th century. 62 cm high, 190 cm wide, 64 cm deep

A large carved walnut coffer, Spanish 16/17th century. 59 cm…

Spanish 16/17th Century Carved Walnut Coffer

A large carved walnut coffer, Spanish 16/17th century. 59 cm high, 149 cm wide, 54 cm deep

A walnut cassone, Italian, 17th/18th century, 47 cm high, 160…

17th/18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

A walnut cassone, Italian, 17th/18th century, 47 cm high, 160 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A beautifully carved walnut cassone, Italian circa 1680, 60 cm…

Italian Walnut Cassone, 1680

A beautifully carved walnut cassone, Italian circa 1680, 60 cm high, 165 cm wide, 54 cm deep

A very rare brass studded needlework coffer on fruitwood stand…

Brass-studded Needlework Coffer with Secret Drawer, French 1700

A very rare brass studded needlework coffer on fruitwood stand French, circa 1700 with secret money drawer inside, 69.5 cm high, 66 cm wide, 45 cm deep

A highly decorative red leather and timber strapped travelling…

Red Leather Travel Trunk, 1900s

A highly decorative red leather and timber strapped travelling trunk, English or French, circa 1900 with American retailers label. 70 cm high, 92 cm wide, 52 cm deep

A very impressive marquetry and walnut chest dated 1645, German…

German Marquetry Walnut Chest, 1645

A very impressive marquetry and walnut chest dated 1645, German 17th century, 190 cm wide 90 cm high73 cm deep

An early 16th century Italian cassone, the multi-panelled…

16th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

An early 16th century Italian cassone, the multi-panelled walnut body with an applewood plank top supported by two plank feet with iron supports. Northern Italy, circa 1620. Width 210 cm, depth 46 cm, height 76 cm

An Italian cassone, 18th century, the lift top opening to an…

18th Century Italian Engraved Wooden Cassone

An Italian cassone, 18th century, the lift top opening to an interior and raised on a plinth base, whole featuring engraved wooden inset panels, 71 cm high, 140 cm wide, 51 cm deep

An Italian carved walnut cassone, early 19th century, 70 cm…

19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cassone

An Italian carved walnut cassone, early 19th century, 70 cm high, 163 cm wide, 600 cm deep

A very appealing small carved walnut chest, French or German,…

17th Century Carved Walnut Chest

A very appealing small carved walnut chest, French or German, early 17th century carved with two panels ., 100 cm wide, 50 cm high 39 cm deep

A large fruitwood cassone, Italian, 17th/18th century, 73 cm…

17th/18th Century Italian Fruitwood Cassone

A large fruitwood cassone, Italian, 17th/18th century, 73 cm high, 150 cm wide, 56 cm deep

A large walnut coffer with original hardware, Spanish, 17th…

17th Century Spanish Walnut Coffer with Original Hardware

A large walnut coffer with original hardware, Spanish, 17th century 160 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 70 cm high

An Italian walnut cassone, Tuscany, last quarter 16th century,…

16th Century Tuscan Walnut Cassone with Lion Paw Legs

An Italian walnut cassone, Tuscany, last quarter 16th century, the rising top above the panelled front and sides, on lion paw carved front legs. Width 184.5 cm, depth 60 cm, height 59 cm. Provenance: di Clemente, Florence, Italy. Leonard Joel, Sydney, the…

An Italian cedar cassone, Adige region Northern Italy, 16th…

16th Century Italian Cedar Cassone with Carved Army Scene

An Italian cedar cassone, Adige region Northern Italy, 16th century, the exterior carved and decorated with a scene of an approaching army, the interior decorated with dragons and an eagle, 52 cm high, 147 cm wide, 48 cm deep

A walnut coffer, German, circa 1770, 60 cm high, 97 cm wide, 54…

18th Century German Walnut Coffer from Melbourne Collection

A walnut coffer, German, circa 1770, 60 cm high, 97 cm wide, 54 cm deep. Provenance: John Dunn, Melbourne

An unusual gilt and geometric rectangular coffer, English or…

Gilt Geometric Coffer, Late 17th/Early 18th Century

An unusual gilt and geometric rectangular coffer, English or Dutch late 17th / early 18th century, 78 cm high, 127 cm wide, 64 cm deep

An Italian walnut cassone, late 17th century, with rising top…

17th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

An Italian walnut cassone, late 17th century, with rising top above panelled sides and moulded base standing on lion paw feet, height 60 cm, width 185 cm, depth 61.5 cm. Provenance: di Clemente, Florence, Italy

A Northern Italian cellaret, mid 19th century walnut wine…

19th Century Italian Walnut Cellaret with Allegorical Carvings

A Northern Italian cellaret, mid 19th century walnut wine cooler, highly decorative carved panels of allegorical figures, depicting four Seasons, the finial depicting a river God with lion & shield, height 72 cm width 65 cm

Italian walnut coffer, Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low…

Renaissance Walnut Coffer with Lion Feet

Italian walnut coffer, Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low coffer, simple design with five panel front and panel sides. Two large lion front feet, wood, original patina. Tuscany, mid-16th century. Width 184.5, depth 60 cm, height 59 cm. Provenance: di…

Spanish iron bound oak chest, 17th century, the rectangular…

17th Century Iron Bound Oak Chest

Spanish iron bound oak chest, 17th century, the rectangular hinged plank lid enclosing a candle box with lock and lined with a fragment of a 17th-18th century verdure tapestry, iron bound with fleur-de-lis terminals, the front with square lock plate,…

An Italian early 16th century polychrome sarcophagus with Latin…

Italian Polychrome Sarcophagus, 16th Century, Dated 1504

An Italian early 16th century polychrome sarcophagus with Latin inscription dated 1504, 81 cm146 cm wide, 48 cm deep high

A very rare dark walnut and iron bound strong chest, Basque…

17th Century Basque Strong Chest

A very rare dark walnut and iron bound strong chest, Basque region, Spanish circa 1640, 108 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 51 cm high

An 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone 58 cm high, 180…

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cassone

An 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone 58 cm high, 180 cm wide, 53 cm deep

An antique Continental elm cassone, 16th to 17th century,…

16th-17th Century Continental Elm Cassone with Decorative Inked Roundels

An antique Continental elm cassone, 16th to 17th century, possibly Spanish, with antique key, the flat topped cassone with wrought iron strapping and original hinges, with decorative inked roundels under the lid depicting double headed eagles, with lions…

A large rectangular walnut coffer with metal mounts, Spanish…

Spanish Walnut Coffer with Metal Mounts (16th/17th Century)

A large rectangular walnut coffer with metal mounts, Spanish 16th/17th century, 54 cm high, 152 cm wide, 52 cm deep

An uncommon early 19th century French country chest, the fruit…

French Marquetry Inlaid Chest with Blind Fretwork

An uncommon early 19th century French country chest, the fruit wood marquetry inlaid trunk form top with half hinged lid above the oak base with blind fret work carved bowed frieze and three long drawers, captured ring iron handles and platform base.…

An unusual marquetry and carved poplar chest, Spanish circa…

1660 Spanish Poplar Chest with Marquetry and Carvings

An unusual marquetry and carved poplar chest, Spanish circa 1660 dimensions: 95 cm wide, 35 cm deep 35 cm high

An impressive walnut and iron mounted cassone, Spanish circa…

Walnut and Iron Mounted Cassone, Spanish 1660

An impressive walnut and iron mounted cassone, Spanish circa 1660, 165 cm long, 70 cm deep, 56 cm high

An unique marquetry inlaid oak Art-Nouveau kitchen food…

Art-Nouveau Oak Marquetry Kitchen Chest (1905)

An unique marquetry inlaid oak Art-Nouveau kitchen food preparation chest, French circa 1905

An ornately carved walnut cassone, Italian, late 17th century.…

17th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Intricate Carvings

An ornately carved walnut cassone, Italian, late 17th century. 91 cm high, 62 cm wide and 53 cm deep

Spanish Basque oak coffer, 17th/18th century, the panelled…

Basque Oak Coffer with Geometric Design

Spanish Basque oak coffer, 17th/18th century, the panelled front carved with stylised Basque crosses and geometric design, above two short drawers, height 65 cm, width 125 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney

A Spanish walnut and pine marriage chest, 18th century, the…

18th Century Spanish Marriage Chest with Carved Front

A Spanish walnut and pine marriage chest, 18th century, the rectangular plank top, the front carved with arches and pilasters flanked by stylised floral and foliage, on platform base resting on double scroll pad feet, 63.5 cm high, 140 cm wide, 55.5 cm…

Italian marquetry inlay cassone, late 18th century, the…

18th Century Italian Marquetry Inlay Cassone

Italian marquetry inlay cassone, late 18th century, the rectangular moulded top above four panels inlaid with cherubs, birds and Jesuit christogram, raised on carved lion paws, height 60 cm, width 166 cm, depth 57 cm

A carved walnut rectangular coffer, Italian 16th/17th century,…

16th/17th C. Italian Walnut Rectangular Coffer

A carved walnut rectangular coffer, Italian 16th/17th century, 85 cm high, 153 cm wide, 63 cm deep

A George II style dower chest on stand, Dutch East Indies,…

George II Dower Chest on Stand, Dutch East Indies

A George II style dower chest on stand, Dutch East Indies, circa 1850 87.5 cm high, 99 cm wide, 44 cm deep

A striking bird marquetry and string- inlaid oak chest, Dutch…

Dutch 17th Century Marquetry Bird Chest

A striking bird marquetry and string- inlaid oak chest, Dutch 17th century, 160 cm wide, 66 cm high, 62 cm deep

Spanish carved oak coffer, 17th century, the rectangular lift…

17th Century Spanish Carved Oak Coffer

Spanish carved oak coffer, 17th century, the rectangular lift top with moulded edge, wrought iron latch and hinges, the façade with carved with a geometric pattern and floral spandrels, scalloped edge, height 75 cm width 118 cm depth 54 cm

A brass studded coffer with panels of geometric motifs, three…

Brass studded coffer with geometric motifs and drawers

A brass studded coffer with panels of geometric motifs, three small drawers to base, possibly Southern European, early 19th century. 58 cm high, 96 cm wide and 48 cm deep

16th/17th century Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low coffer;…

Italian Renaissance Walnut Cassone Coffer with Carved Figures

16th/17th century Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low coffer; the simple carved front flanked by two deeply carved full figures. Original iron handle to each side, newly lined internally with camphor, 58 cm x 161 cm x 57 cm

An antique French cabin trunk with stencilled Melbourne…

French Melbourne Stencilled Cabin Trunk Coffee Table

An antique French cabin trunk with stencilled Melbourne destination, converted to coffee table, circa 1880s, interior with original lining and labels, 54 cm high, 90 cm wide, 51 cm deep

A Spanish carved oak coffer 56 cm high, 110 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Spanish Oak Carved Coffer - 56x110x41cm

A Spanish carved oak coffer 56 cm high, 110 cm wide, 41 cm deep

A Continental oak coffer, probably early 17th century, with a…

17th Century Oak Coffer with Elaborate Details

A Continental oak coffer, probably early 17th century, with a panelled frieze, shaped bracket feet and original elaborate escutcheon and hinges, 76 cm high, 166 cm wide, 60 cm deep

A Dutch-Indonesian teak coffer on turned legs, with brass…

Dutch-Indonesian Teak Coffer with Brass VoC Monogram

A Dutch-Indonesian teak coffer on turned legs, with brass mounts including a central escutcheon with VoC (Dutch East India Coy) monogram. 108 x 60 x 90 cm.

A large Dutch walnut colonial coffer, late 18th/19th century,…

18th/19th Century Dutch Walnut Colonial Coffer

A large Dutch walnut colonial coffer, late 18th/19th century, 78.5 cm high, 166.5 cm wide, 68 cm deep

A Continental oak and metal bound trunk, 19th century, the…

19th Century Oak and Metal Bound Trunk with Wheels

A Continental oak and metal bound trunk, 19th century, the domed lid opening to a bare interior, the whole applied with decorative metal strapping and elaborate metalwork escutcheon, heavy iron pull handles to the sides, raised on wooden wheels enclosed…

A Spanish walnut travelling case, 18th century, with seven…

A Spanish walnut travelling case, 18th century, with seven drawers and iron swing handles to each end, 40 cm high, 57 cm wide, 32 cm deep

An 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone with red leather…

18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Leather Top

An 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone with red leather upholstered top 56 cm high, 170 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A large French coffer, 18th century, in walnut. The front with…

18th Century French Walnut Coffer with Iron Fittings

A large French coffer, 18th century, in walnut. The front with elaborate keyhole escutcheon in pyramid motif band, cast iron fittings, height 70 cm, width 134 cm, depth 62 cm

Most impressive antique French Renaissance revival carved…

French Renaissance Carved Walnut Coffer with Handles and Hinges

Most impressive antique French Renaissance revival carved walnut coffer/ trunk, carry handles to the sides, studded strap work hinges, approx 70 cm high, 138 cm wide

A 17th century Italian walnut boarded chest, with decorative…

Italian Walnut Carved Chest with Dragons

A 17th century Italian walnut boarded chest, with decorative incised carving/poker work including dragons, to the sides and front panels, dovetail construction, steel bail handles. 114 cm x 48 cm x 47 cm.

An antique European oak coffer, circa mid 18th century, the…

18th Century European Oak Coffer with Original Hardware

An antique European oak coffer, circa mid 18th century, the narrow coffer with a fine patina, having a simple narrow channel and ribbed design to the edges of the lid and raised on trestle supports, with the original iron nails, shaped strapping, lock and…

An antique European fruitwood mule chest with a fliptop lid and…

European Fruitwood Mule Chest with Flip Top and Drawers

An antique European fruitwood mule chest with a fliptop lid and two drawers to the base. Height 87 cm. Width 138 cm. Depth 56 cm

A French Louis Philippe elm petrin buffet, circa 1850, the…

Louis Philippe Petrin Buffet with Curved Dough Well

A French Louis Philippe elm petrin buffet, circa 1850, the removeable top reveals a full width curved well used for dough mixing and proving, the top serving as a working surface, two panelled doors to the front open to a single shelf for storage of…

Large 18th century Spanish fruitwood coffer, of generous…

18th Century Spanish Fruitwood Coffer

Large 18th century Spanish fruitwood coffer, of generous proportions, with metal escutcheon and fielded panels to the front, sides and back. Width 172 cm. Depth 56 cm. Height 80 cm

Spanish iron bound casket, 17th century, with Burgundy silk…

17th Century Iron Casket with Burgundy Velvet Lining

Spanish iron bound casket, 17th century, with Burgundy silk velvet lining, raised on bracket feet, height 28 cm, width 43.5 cm, depth 21 cm. Provenance: John D. Dunn Antiques, Vic... The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney

Antique 19th century Italian carved walnut cassone, carved in…

19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cassone

Antique 19th century Italian carved walnut cassone, carved in relief with scrolling foliage, central armorial crest, pair of circular portrait medallions to the front, iron carry handles to the sides, approx 47 cm high, 98 cm wide, 47 cm deep

Impressive antique French Renaissance style carved oak dome…

Antique French Renaissance Oak Cofffer with Dome Top

Impressive antique French Renaissance style carved oak dome topped coffer, doors below with original key, approx 124 cm high, 102 cm wide, 63.5 cm deep

A Continental stained walnut and beech coffer, 19th century,…

Stained Walnut and Beech Coffer with Carved Decoration

A Continental stained walnut and beech coffer, 19th century, probably incorporating earlier elements, the hinged top enclosing an open interior fitted with a till, the front and sides with carved and moulded decoration, raised on paw feet, 58 cm high, 153…

18th century French coffer, of long proportions in fruitwood…

French Fruitwood Cofffer with Carved Front Paneling

18th century French coffer, of long proportions in fruitwood and brass bound metal with carved front panelling

Spanish iron bound chest, 17th/18th century, the domed hinged…

17th/18th Century Iron Bound Chest with Floral Decoration

Spanish iron bound chest, 17th/18th century, the domed hinged lid, over a rectangular body lined with green velvet, iron mounts with floral repousse decoration, raised on bracket feet, height 56 cm, width 129 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: John D. Dunn…

A Continental 19th century ornately carved sarcophagus…

Ornate 19th Century Cherub Sarcophagus

A Continental 19th century ornately carved sarcophagus decorated with cherub, foliate and lion

Antique French oak coffer with original key

French Oak Coffer with Key

Antique French oak coffer with original key

An 18th century French oak coffer, three panels to front with…

18th Century French Oak Basque Style Coffer

An 18th century French oak coffer, three panels to front with Basque style carved detail to lid and front, on square feet, 109 x 51 x 62 cm

A large European cassone with canted lift up top and shaped…

18th Century European Walnut Cassone with Brass Studs

A large European cassone with canted lift up top and shaped sides, overall decoration of shaped panels with brass studs. Standing on plinth shaped legs, walnut. Late-18th century. Height 123 cm, width 158 cm, depth 73 cm.

A large 18th/19th century French fruitwood coffer, the later…

Large French Fruitwood Coffer with Character

A large 18th/19th century French fruitwood coffer, the later four plank lid unhinged, the 18th century or earlier base with four panelled front and double panelled sides, of large size. 172 cm x 80 cm x 99 cm. Showing good age and character.

A French oak apostle chest in the Renaissance manner, 19th…

19th Century French Oak Apostle Chest

A French oak apostle chest in the Renaissance manner, 19th century, with a plain panelled top, richly relief carved with apostles in niches between pilasters, figural and foliate motifs to the corners, with two doors opening to a later fitted interior,…

A Continental large elm coffer, early 19th century, 68 cm high,…

Large 19th Century Continental Elm Coffer

A Continental large elm coffer, early 19th century, 68 cm high, 142 cm wide, 60 cm deep

A small oak and pine chest, late 16th / early 17th century,…

Italian Oak and Pine Chest with Classical Carvings

A small oak and pine chest, late 16th / early 17th century, probably Italian, the rectangular top above the panelled front, on a moulded base with paw feet, carved classical decoration throughout, 32 cm high, 78 cm wide, 38 cm deep

French provincial oak cassone, 18th century, the rectangular…

18th Century French Oak Cassone with Geometrical Motifs

French provincial oak cassone, 18th century, the rectangular chest decorated with geometrical motifs, height 66 cm width 145 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

An antique French heavily carved walnut coffer. Depicting…

French Mythological Walnut Coffer with Heraldic Shield

An antique French heavily carved walnut coffer. Depicting unusual mythological scenes. Bearing a heraldic shield to lid, 65.5 cm high, 105 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A French walnut coffer, late 16th/17th century, 72 cm high, 140…

French Walnut Coffer, Late 16th/17th Century, 72cm High

A French walnut coffer, late 16th/17th century, 72 cm high, 140 cm wide, 64 cm deep

An Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the hinged open top…

18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Carved Motifs

An Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the hinged open top with carved archways, stylised bird and floral motifs to the front, 57 cm high, 135.5 cm long, 52.5 cm deep, 58 x 135 x 52.5, 58 cm x 135 cm x 52.5 cm

A late 19th century Italian Renaissance style walnut and pine…

Italian Renaissance Walnut Cassone with Carvings

A late 19th century Italian Renaissance style walnut and pine carved cassone, the rectangular hinged top with carved edge above a foliate carved panel with dogs heads and female heads, centered by a shield cartouche and flanked by lion mask pillasters…

An 18th/19th century European cassone, the ornate front with…

Ornate European Cassone with Radiating Flowerhead Design

An 18th/19th century European cassone, the ornate front with three main panels, the arched central panel with plain keyhole escutcheon, including tapered feathered panels, flanked by tapered leaf columns, the two flanking panels with radiating circular…

Early 19th century European oak dome top trunk of plain…

Antique Oak Trunk with Engraved Lock Plate

Early 19th century European oak dome top trunk of plain construction, with original brass and steel handle and engraved and dated brass shield shaped lock plate

A large Spanish mule chest converted to a buffet, late 19th…

Spanish Mule Chest Buffet Conversion

A large Spanish mule chest converted to a buffet, late 19th century, the shaped hinged top opening to a microsuade lined interior, above two doors opening to microsuade lined interiors. The whole carved in shallow relief. 108 cm high, 210 cm wide, 65 cm…

A rare Colonial Spanish studded trunk, 18th century mounted in…

18th Century Spanish Studded Trunk with Copper Panels

A rare Colonial Spanish studded trunk, 18th century mounted in velvet with plenished copper panels and studs, 60 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 58 cm high

Early 19th century European mahogany cellarette sarcophagus…

Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette with Brass Handles

Early 19th century European mahogany cellarette sarcophagus shape with sturdy brass handles, nine section interior (some veneer faults), 78 x 71 x 60 cm

A walnut coffer with original metal hardware, Spanish,…

17th/18th Century Spanish Walnut Coffer with Metal Hardware

A walnut coffer with original metal hardware, Spanish, 17th/18th century 83 cm wide, 33.5 cm deep, 51 cm high

Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the rectangular trunk…

18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the rectangular trunk with a panelled front engraved with geometric motifs, on bracket feet, height 53 cm width 152 cm depth 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A French panelled ice chest, with a makers plaque, circa 1920s.…

French Panelled Ice Chest, 1920s

A French panelled ice chest, with a makers plaque, circa 1920s. 181 cm high, 110 cm wide, 69 cm deep

Antique French Louis XV style marble topped dressing chest,…

French Louis XV Marble Dressing Chest, 210x117cm

Antique French Louis XV style marble topped dressing chest, approx 210 cm high, 117 cm wide

A French 19th century oak coffer, with a plank top, the front…

19th Century French Oak Flower Carved Coffer

A French 19th century oak coffer, with a plank top, the front carved with flowers, above a shaped apron on turned feet. 74 cm high, 133 cm wide, 58 cm deep