About this piece
back to topA 17th century hand carved English oak grape vine 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. The original key entry sits at the top of the panel.
A sweeping row of dense foliage runs across the top edge of the panel. Symmetrical cartwheel designs cascade down the outer edges, with a more complex version on the centre columns.
Three high relief frames are centred in the panel. On the outside, mirrored diamonds with different floral centres, cornered with four acanthus style leaves.
The centrepiece comprises of vines flowing outwards bearing bunches of grapes, finished in each corner with large leaves.
