Portuguese Baroque Leather Brass Studded Iron Mounted Dome-Top Coffer Trunk fireback curved drawers

curved drawers

this antique piece was used by the Namboodhiri as a table for health practices

straight lines in the mantel

ogee shape

cabriole legs with acanthus knees and ball and claw feet

Portuguese Baroque Leather Brass Studded Iron Mounted Dome-Top Coffer Trunk fireback curved drawersDETAILS This antique, Portuguese leather trunk was hand crafted and leather covered. It features elaborate C and S scroll brass stud work designs on the top and around the sides. But it is most remarkable for the fabulous, hand forged iron, double escutcheons and hasps on the front (in an intricate, extremely decorative design), and the escutcheons for the swing handles on the ends. It needs a little TLC, but will be a stunning addition to the modern