A George III Welsh Coffor Bach.

Gower peninsular Circa 1750.

The hinged lid with a moulded edge above a relief carved front, decorated with stylised urns of flowers above a dummy drawer with twin panels of birds flanking a rosette, on flat bun feet.

This chest comes from a known group of documented chests from the Gower region of Wales and for further Literature see Regional Furniture, vol. VI, 1992, 'The Gower Coffor Bach' by Philip M. Havard.

Similar chests recently sold at

Woolley and Wallis 14/01/2025 lot 47 for hammer £6800

Semley Auction 25/01/2025 lot 386 for hammer £4400

In good order with original hinges. Good colour and glass patina.

Moulding and base are replaced with period timber.

Dimensions:

22"    (56cms) Wide.

13.5" (34cms) Deep.

15"    (37cms) High.