About this piece
back to topA 17th century hand carved English oak floral diamond wall panel, formerly the front of a coffer or chest.
Dated to the 1600s, many hours of skilled work have gone into the creation of this piece. The original chest would have been crafted for someone of high wealth and importance, to hold all manner of treasures or relics.
A sweeping row of dense foliage runs across the top and bottom edge of the panel. Symmetrical floral designs cascade down the outer edges, resembling daisies.
Three high relief frames are centred in the panel. On the outside, mirrored diamonds with cartwheel centres, cornered with five petal flowers over foliage.
The floral centrepiece folds outwards with vine edged leaves over a larger acanthus style background.
