Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks & The Age of Oak - 2nd October 2025
Lot 1001
A RARE LEATHER AND IRON BOUND STANDARD
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000
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Description
A RARE LEATHER AND IRON BOUND STANDARD
15TH CENTURY
the hinged, domed cover enclosing a vacant interior, with three iron straps and lock plates and iron side carry handles
45cm high, 112cm wide, 45cm deep
Literature
See Penelope Eames, Medieval Furniture, pl.52 cat.47 for a similar leather covered travelling chest, c.1480-1500 in Westminster Abbey library, traditionally associated with Lady Margaret Beaufort.