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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Trunk
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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Trunk

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This is a rare early 18th-century Swedish allmoge strong box, dated 1716. The oval domed trunk has a richly grained pattern exterior with a distinctive stippled or textured finish, reinforced by decorative black wrought-iron straps featuring heart-shaped cut-outs and a twisted rope handle. Inside, the cream-painted lid is decorated with simple black floral branches and the date 1716. A wonderful and highly characterful piece of Scandinavian folk art.

The hearts are a lovely detail and point towards the trunk possibly being a marriage gift . In Scandinavian folk art hearts were used as symbols of love on marriage gifts or symbols of love and affection. Signs of age and use as to be expected on items of this age .

Dimensions: 74 cm L x 48 cm D x 72 cm H

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School House Antiques has dated this Swedish Folk Art Trunk to the 18th Century.

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Description
This is a rare early 18th-century Swedish allmoge strong box, dated 1716. The oval domed trunk has a richly grained pattern exterior with a distinctive stippled or textured finish, reinforced by decorative black wrought-iron straps featuring heart-shaped cut-outs and a twisted rope handle. Inside, the cream-painted lid is decorated with simple black floral branches and the date 1716. A wonderful and highly characterful piece of Scandinavian folk art.

The hearts are a lovely detail and point towards the trunk possibly being a marriage gift .

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In Scandinavian folk art hearts were used as symbols of love on marriage gifts or symbols of love and affection.
School House Antiques

Signs of age and use as to be expected on items of this age .

Dimensions: 74 cm L x 48 cm D x 72 cm H

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School House Antiques has dated this Swedish Folk Art Trunk to the 18th Century.

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An oval 18th-century Swedish folk art trunk featuring an ochre painted textured finish, dark wrought iron bands, studs, and a heart-shaped latch.
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Archive I An oval 18th-century Swedish folk art trunk featuring an ochre painted textured finish, dark wrought iron bands, studs, and a heart-shaped latch.

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Trunk

Archive II An oval 18th-century Swedish folk art trunk featuring an ochre painted textured finish, dark wrought iron bands, studs, and a heart-shaped latch. View II
Archive III An oval 18th-century Swedish folk art trunk featuring an ochre painted textured finish, dark wrought iron bands, studs, and a heart-shaped latch. View III
Archive IV An oval 18th-century Swedish folk art trunk featuring an ochre painted textured finish, dark wrought iron bands, studs, and a heart-shaped latch. View IV
Archive V An oval 18th-century Swedish folk art trunk featuring an ochre painted textured finish, dark wrought iron bands, studs, and a heart-shaped latch. View V
Archive VI An oval 18th-century Swedish folk art trunk featuring an ochre painted textured finish, dark wrought iron bands, studs, and a heart-shaped latch. View VI
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An oval 18th-century Swedish folk art trunk featuring an ochre painted textured finish, dark wrought iron bands, studs, and a heart-shaped latch.
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Trunk
Ref: SA1230090
An oval 18th-century Swedish folk art trunk featuring an ochre painted textured finish, dark wrought iron bands, studs, and a heart-shaped latch.
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Swedish folk art trunks from the 18th century were traditional wooden storage containers crafted for domestic organization or dowries, characterized by painted finishes, bentwood forming, and hand-forged iron fittings.

These coffers were primarily constructed from native Scandinavian softwoods such as pine or birch, reinforced with hand-wrought iron straps, rivets, and latches, and sealed with textured paint.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-hammered ironwork, hand-cut rivets, organic surface wear on painted finishes, and pre-industrial carpentry joinery techniques.

A historic folk art trunk works effectively as a statement decorative object placed atop a sideboard, console table, or deep window ledge to introduce tactile texture and historical contrast.

Keep the item in a stable climate away from direct heat sources and harsh sunlight, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasives.
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