The only chests I see with the rooster motif seem to be Spanish. I believe the snipe hinges on my chest are original. There's no evidence or...
Here's some pics of the back, hinges, and the way the panels are put together [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Lol! Ok 808 my eyes are going! I love doing research so I'll keep everyone posted. I believe it's Spanish because of the Rooster especially. As...
Thanks Bob for all your insight I appreciate the time you're taking. That's interesting about the lock. I have many English coffers and document...
I sent pictures to 2 of the biggest Museums in Spain with antique furniture collections. I'll post their replies. Thanks
If you read Page 2 of this thread it is gone on to in detail.
Yes but I did more research which seems to confirm Bob Raver's comments yesterday on this thread. Spanish and 1400-1550. If possible I'd love...
I always disagreed with the "expert". It looks like Oak to me and I'm 99% sure it's Spanish.
Sorry he also Spanish in addition to a 1600-1640. The most similar one I found on the internet was Spanish from 1580.
Great post thank you!! I will do more research and post my findings!
Thank you everyone for all the time and effort you put into your posts! I sent pictures to a well known English furniture expert and he said it...
Thanks!
You're right that is the same chest. Too bad their description didn't add anything to what we know except Continental and 17th century or earlier...
Thank you. Yes I got it on Ebay. Luckily it was only a 3 hour drive so I picked it up yesterday. It weighs several hundred pounds but 3 of us...
Thanks. It's a chicken the "comb" the red skin on top of it's head is hard to see. It's really cool in person! It's incredible how heavy it is!
Yes only the front is carved. The chalice is under the lock. The cross is small in between the chicken and the chalice. Yes it does have a folk...
Thank you! I find it charming too! It is 67" long and came from an estate in Connecticut. It has a cross and chalice carved in it which are church...
Thank you I'll look forward to hearing from them!
Sorry, the picture I put of one side looks like multiple boards but they are just splits in the wood. Both sides are single boards as is the lid.
Sorry for the repetitive pictures.
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