English or Dutch, late 17th century, in the manner of Gerret Jensen, coffre fort with engraved brass strap mounts with fleur de lis terminals, hinged lid over open interior, hinged fall front panel revealing two interior drawers, 7-5/8 x 12 x 7-5/8 in.
Provenance: Tim Corfield, 2014 (with receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
Note: According to Corfield Morris Ltd., "Relates to strong boxes made by Gerret Jensen (d. 1715) in the reigns of Charles II, James II, and William & Mary, and supplied to Ham House and Nostell Priory amongst other notable houses."
Related examples are also in notable Museum collections including the Victoria and Albert. https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O167479/strong-box-unknown/ https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O77730/strong-box-unknown/
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Tim Corfield, 2014 (with receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
very good condition overall with expected surface wear and light scratches, minor shrinkage cracks, veneer checking and other typical distress with scattered minor repairs, lacking key, mounts with a few areas of verdigris (one top corner mount likely restored, possible solder repairs at hinges), presents very well
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