Tiny Welsh boarded chest

This delightful and scarce example truly is the tiniest of boarded chests or coffers

The front board and lid having channel incised borders and chip carved edges, three rows of seven carved roundels or bullseyes and carved initials JJ

Original strap over hinges, cut away supports, replaced lock plate and hasp and a very old iron loop for a padlock

Well patinated oak

Wales, 1620

66.5cm (26 1/4") wide, 36.5cm (14 1/4") high, 25.5cm (10") deep

£2200

Provenance - Private Collection, West Dorset, England