An exceptional 17th century Marriage Trunk - Malle - from the Provence region of France. Soundly constructed from wood and clad in leather. Beautifully decorated with bronze nail heads in the form of petite flowers. The outstanding closure is of two Mermaids and two fish. The Malle is presented on its later wooden base. A sensational coffre for the base of a bed, under a picture window or behind the sofa.