is obvious that the priority of some years must be given tothe Hindringham relic. Coffers of this period, down to the end of the thirteenth century, were notprovided in the ordinary way with hinges, the lids revolving on iron pins which wereinserted horizontally through the back uprights, while the… … z aI as a en a: Li.U.O A HISTORY OF OAK FURNITURE 5 coffers to the wall, but this is a fallacy, as their intention was really the safeguardingof the receptacle from illicit attack by strengthening the connection of the lid withthe body. The uprights of these coffers are invariably of great width,…
Furniture, Oak
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