A RARE DANISH CHRISTIAN IV ROYAL BALTIC OAK...

A RARE DANISH CHRISTIAN IV ROYAL BALTIC OAK LEATHER AND IRON BOUND CHEST

DATED '1608'

the slightly domed hinged cover externally divided into squares containing cut and engraved iron double 'James I' Royal roses above a front with a pair of iron handles and divided into rectangular panels, the top row enclosing the date '1608' flanking the Royal Cypher, the lower row with the Royal rose motifs, the sides similarly decorated with the Royal rose motifs and cast iron swing carrying handles, the back also similarly decorated, the top hinged to reveal a deep compartment with pink silk quilted lining worked with silvered thread with the Royal Cypher surrounded by flowerhead and strapwork motifs

56cm high, 93cm long, 48cm deep