A Folk Painted Dowry Chest

£950.00

An early painted marriage chest, likely from Hungary or Southern Germany. Made using pine, with a flat plank lid and original hand-forged iron fittings.

The painted surface has mellowed with age, showing areas of wear and patina consistent with two centuries of use. A rare survivor with wonderful decorative presence and folk charm.

Central Europe, circa 1870

S1627

Dimensions (cms)

Height: 41

Width: 97

Depth: 49

An early painted marriage chest, likely from Hungary or Southern Germany. Made using pine, with a flat plank lid and original hand-forged iron fittings.

The painted surface has mellowed with age, showing areas of wear and patina consistent with two centuries of use. A rare survivor with wonderful decorative presence and folk charm.

Central Europe, circa 1870

S1627

Dimensions (cms)

Height: 41

Width: 97

Depth: 49