Low Elm Panelled Coffer colour-grey now worn to a lovely

now worn to a lovely patina particularly on the top surface

The finish is original

the finish is as close to the natural colour of the reclaimed elm wood as possible and the wood is worked to enhance the beautiful

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They make great doorstops or unusual indoor or garden ornaments

Low Elm Panelled Coffer colour-grey now worn to a lovelyHebei, circa 1820 This lovely old storage coffer is in pine wood, produced in the northern Chinese province of Hebei around two hundred years ago. It would originally have been used for storing documents and valuables, with a 'hidden' space in the lower section accessed by removing the three drawers. The drawers themselves each show a simple carving over the handle, with a similar design carved onto the bottom apron. The standout feature though is the