Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques
Portland, OR
Details
- Dimensions
- 70ʺW × 33ʺD × 30ʺH
- Styles
- Baroque
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Iron
- Oak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. Good Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. less
- Description
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A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated 1723.
The chest of a … more A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated 1723.
The chest of a rare & unusual size, the top with a lift up lid with hand-forged strap hinges. The front of the chest is profusely & sumptuously carved, the chest has four carved panels with the family names; "Adelheit" & "Kosters" and the year "Anno 1723" and the day & month "D7 September". The carved arcaded front with four architectural arches, each one inlaid with a four pointed ebony & walnut marquetry star device, the arches are punctuated with bands of carved rosettes. The chest with a large hand forged iron handle to each paneled end, the chest is raised on a shaped skirt plinth.
Condition is remarkably original and condition is very good for a 300 year old chest, it is robust & stable, it can be used for it's intended purpose of storage and is ready to grace your home.
Bloomsbury Fine Art and Antiques ship very well packed globally; for international shipping. If we have your location, we can provide a preferential shipping quote. less
Bloomsbury Fine Art & Antiques
Portland, OR
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