| Exquisitely chiseled Antique Coffers
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| | monetary holdings. On the side of these
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| represent the most solid array of
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| | exquisite antique coffers, elaborate
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| aristocratic furniture chests that were
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| | handles were constructed to handle the
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| authorized for construction by the lords
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| | weight of these money keepers. These
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| and ladies of society that span the eras
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| | antique coffers were exquisitely detailed
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| from medieval times to the 18th century.
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| | inside to provide storage compartments
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| These solid pieces were stately reminders
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| | that allowed convenient access to often
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| of the landowners success because they
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| | used items in the home such as candles
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| splendidly displayed in large quantities
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| | and wicking and coins.
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| throughout the home.
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| | Many of the exquisite antique coffers
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| Crafted to these noble peoples gracious
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| | were constructed with a top that fully
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| exacting standards, many of these antique
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| | tilted backward or with a half-lid that
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| coffers blended fine hard wood grains of
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| | were presented in many contrasting
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| mahogany, oak and walnut, with ornate
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| | styles. These detailed designed antique
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| carvings along the side panels and an
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| | coffers also featured removable drawers
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| overlay of ornately stamped metals across
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| | along the front on one side of the chest
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| the front, to create exquisite fine
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| | that were recessed and multi-layered and
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| furniture pieces fit for a King.
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| | often hidden behind a door panel. These
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| In medieval times, these antique coffers
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| | access points were etched with family
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| were used to store the gold pieces of the
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| | crests, ornate floral designs or original
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| tax collectors and wealthy landowners. A
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| | artist renditions of the rural
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| sturdy metal plate with a lock and key
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| | surroundings and motifs of the time
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| system were used to secure their vast
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| | period.
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