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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on Sep 29, 2025, 04:56 AM

Title: Rare medieval chest in Somerset
Post by: Imperial Dave on Sep 29, 2025, 04:56 AM
https://www-somersetlive-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/extraordinarily-rare-medieval-chest-found-10530734.amp?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQGsAEggAID#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17591216815070&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.somersetlive.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsomerset-news%2Fextraordinarily-rare-medieval-chest-found-10530734

Beautifully decorated
Title: Re: Rare medieval chest in Somerset
Post by: Cantabrigian on Sep 29, 2025, 06:14 AM
It is, and surprisingly not that expensive if you consider the likely cost of buying something modern with the same level of craftsmanship.

We have a Victorian fake medieval chest which is very nice, but only worth about £300.  Handy for keeping all the Christmas decorations in.
Title: Re: Rare medieval chest in Somerset
Post by: Imperial Dave on Sep 29, 2025, 07:58 AM
And in superb condition

Time to check the attic again for hidden treasures...
Title: Re: Rare medieval chest in Somerset
Post by: Cantabrigian on Sep 29, 2025, 11:05 AM
Quote from: Imperial Dave on Sep 29, 2025, 07:58 AMTime to check the attic again for hidden treasures...

I came across some song lyrics in my attic that seemed appropriate...

All began when I went on a tour, hoping to find some furniture
I followed a sign, it said, 'Beautiful Chest"
It led to a lady who showed me her best

She was taken by surprise when I quickly closed my eyes
Title: Re: Rare medieval chest in Somerset
Post by: Imperial Dave on Sep 29, 2025, 11:07 AM
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