A leather covered and iron bound pine chest or 'standard' 16th century

with a domed hinged cover, the front with twin lock plates, the sides with iron carrying handles and the interior with later fabric lining

Very decorative with a lot of wear from use. Some losses to metalwork. Losses and some patching to leather. The hinged cover with an incomplete hasp and another hasp lacking. The exposed timber shows fragmenting and some splitting. Traces of worm. Interior fabric untidy with stains and wear. Atmospheric and showing a lot of history.
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The term 'standard' is of medieval origin and describes an iron bound and often painted or leather covered chest, constructed in the main for transporting goods.

For an example of similar design and from the early 16th century see Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, Woodbridge, second edition, 1954, Vol. II, p. 8, fig. 16.