An impressive 17th century boarded cypress-wood and 'pitch'-decorated chest, North Italian, made for export to England
An impressive 17th century boarded cypress-wood and 'pitch'-decorated chest, North Italian, made for export to England
Of dove-tail construction using single piece boards throughout, the front decorated with the Royal Arms, as used by Charles I (1625-49) and Charles II (1660-85), and the initials 'C R', 201.5cm wide x 56cm deep x 58cm high, (79in wide x 22in deep x 22 1/2in high)
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An impressive 17th century boarded cypress-wood and 'pitch'-decorated chest, North Italian, made for export to England
Of dove-tail construction using single piece boards throughout, the front decorated with the Royal Arms, as used by Charles I (1625-49) and Charles II (1660-85), and the initials 'C R', 201.5cm wide x 56cm deep x 58cm high, (79in wide x 22in deep x 22 1/2in high)