Antique 17th Century Jacobean Charles II Dark Oak Carved Coffer Chest 1680 Sculpture Francis had received his calling

Francis had received his calling from the voice of Christ

These works were characterized by their varying sizes

One of his last groups represented Homer as a beggar being driven away by fishermen (1810)

He lived and worked there until his death and

George Povey's granddaughter

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Charles II Dark Oak Carved Coffer Chest 1680 Sculpture Francis had received his callingA fine antique English carved oak, 17th century coffer or chest, from the reign of King Charles II, circa 1660. The hinged lid having four recessed panels enclosing substantial storage that is clean & aroma free. The front of the chest with four corresponding panels, each is finely & deeply carved with diamond shaped lozenges and foliate carving. The coffer having spiral helix twist carving to the sides and the base, above is a frieze of hobnail and