17th Century furniture discovered in Staffordshire

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A huge and very rare collection of furniture dating back to the Great Fire of London has been discovered in a Staffordshire house. Credit: Hanson Auctioneers

A huge and very rare collection of furniture dating back to the Great Fire of London has been discovered in a Staffordshire house.

The furniture was found after a routine inspection of an estate near Lichfield following the death of a couple.

Highlights include:

  • A four poster bed in walnut which dates to circa 1620. (estimate £1000-1500).

  • A fine oak blanket chest dates to circa 1580 (estimate £300-500).

  • A fine oak and fruitwood dining table crafted in 1630 (estimate £1000)

  • Painting of two men from Sussex circa 1670 (estimate £5000)

The furniture is thought to have survived the Great Fire of London Credit: Hanson Auctioneers
The four poster beds are expected to fetch around £1000 Credit: Hansons Auctioneers

The viewing day for the collection will take place on Friday (11 January).