Large Gothic Walnut Dower Chest C.1870

Name: Large Gothic Walnut Dower Chest C.1870
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1054440
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Splendid large walnut coffer or dower chest c.1870. Single piece walnut top with a deep moulded edge. Lists on the original iron strap hinges to reveal useful storage inside and locking closed with the original lock and very large key (a rare feature). Chest constructed from inch-thick walnut boards with exposed dovetails at the corners and decorative Gothic steel bindings. The front of the chest is also decorated with two pierced steel heraldic shields featuring three crosses and a chevron and a large escutcheon to the keyhole. With large original iron carry handles at the sides. Raised on a moulded plinth with unusual carved and shaped detail at the front and sides. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: Width 62" Height 29" Depth 22"

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

157cm (61.81")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1054440

Dealers Internal Reference

37086

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Splendid large walnut coffer or dower chest c.1870. Single piece walnut top with a deep moulded edge.

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Lists on the original iron strap hinges to reveal useful storage inside and locking closed with the original lock and very large key (a rare feature).

Collinge Antiques

Chest constructed from inch-thick walnut boards with exposed dovetails at the corners and decorative Gothic steel bindings. The front of the chest is also decorated with two pierced steel heraldic shields featuring three crosses and a chevron and a large escutcheon to the keyhole. With large original iron carry handles at the sides. Raised on a moulded plinth with unusual carved and shaped detail at the front and sides. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: Width 62" Height 29" Depth 22"