18th Century Painted Austrian Hope Chest

Name: 18th Century Painted Austrian Hope Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA580135
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Pinefinders

Description

A fine example of a late 1800’s ‘hope chest”.

A hope chest, also known as a dowry chest, is a piece of furniture traditionally used to collect items such as clothing and household linen, by unmarried young women in anticipation of married life.

The term "hope chest" or "cedar chest" is used in the midwest or south of the United States; in the United Kingdom, the term is "bottom drawer"; while "glory box" is used by women in Australia.

You can still see the date (1787) painted on the chest.

The lovely original lock and key are in good working order, as are the original, very attractive, engraved strap hinges.

Height 36", width 59", depth 26.5"

Physical Dimensions

Height

91cm (35.83")

Width

150cm (59.06")

Depth

67cm (26.38")

Declaration

Pinefinders has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA580135

Dealers Internal Reference

A1800H

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Description

A fine example of a late 1800’s ‘hope chest”.

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A hope chest, also known as a dowry chest, is a piece of furniture traditionally used to collect items such as clothing and household linen, by unmarried young women in anticipation of married life.

Pinefinders

fig 1. 18TH CENTURY PAINTED AUSTRIAN HOPE CHEST — fig 1. 18th Century Painted Austrian Hope Chest

The term "hope chest" or "cedar chest" is used in the midwest or south of the United States; in the United Kingdom, the term is "bottom drawer"; while "glory box" is used by women in Australia.

You can still see the date (1787) painted on the chest.

The lovely original lock and key are in good working order, as are the original, very attractive, engraved strap hinges.

Height 36", width 59", depth 26.5"