Antique French Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Chest Coffer 17th Century Panels 1679 Sold and other family members fled

and other family members fled to London

with a locking frieze drawer (key is present)

He was known to have painted in La Jolla

where he worked as a painter

Antique French Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Chest Coffer 17th Century Panels 1679 Sold and other family members fledA fine antique 17th century French Gothic carved oak lidded chest or coffer, dated 1679. The chest was assembled in the mid 19th century with original carved panels from the 1600s. The 17th century panels showcase the extravagant Gothic style, characterized by dense, quatrefoils and flame like tracery (fenestrage), mimicking early Gothic windows. The chest has a sloped hinged lid with three deeply carved panels, inside is a clean and aroma free area,