I think that the examples I posted were probably made in urban fine furniture workshops. Mine looks more rural.
Here's one with my grapes![ATTACH]
Here's 2 Spanish chests from the period with roosters and 1 with other motifs similar to mine.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Both sides had double sets of snipe hinges for a total of 4 hinges. Both sides only have remnants of one hinge so the gouges are from the missing...
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!
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