Antique Dowry Chest

Antique circa 19th century wooden dowry chest from Sulawesi island. Typically used to store fabric

1850 19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware

A late 19th Century Dowry Chest, Softwood India, Ca.1890 A late 19th century Indian softwood and

An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The

A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden

A large dowry chest from the Indian sub continent. In rosewood embellished with finely casted

This massive 19th century, antique wheeled dowry chest is stunning. Constructed of solid teak and

A very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest

Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of

A charming hand-carved marriage /dowry chest featuring intricate geometric and floral carvings on

Mid 18th Century English George II Period Mule Dowry Chest / Trunk. The trunk is constructed from

This is an antique dowry chest, a Burmese, teak trunk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890

A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a

condition with amazing patina. Traditionally used as a marriage or dowry chest. A beautiful example of

A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in

A magnificently decorated mid-19th century Swedish hand crafted and painted pine wedding dowry

A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period dowry chest from the 19th century, with fretwork, carved giltwood

A very good antique Scandinavian carved Baroque Folk Art dowry chest, Circa 1780. The chest having

In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Antique Extra Large Adriatic Dowry Chest or

We were fortunate enough to get our hands on this remarkable late Baroque Swiss hand-carved dowry

1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware

The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides

A late Qing Dynasty period antique dowry chest from the early 20th century, with carved panels

A very substantial Indian dowry chest in teak and rosewood, very decorative metal repoussé work

Believed to have originated from Southern Italy.  Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

Gorgeous antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial wedding or “Jodang” dowry chest for Bride composed of

Handsome antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial wedding or “Jodang” dowry chest for Groom composed of

Magnificent antique Indonesian Maduran Imperial wedding or “Jodang” dowry chests for Bride & Groom

A phenomenal hand carved and painted wooden antique wedding dowry stacked drawer carriage chest

A very good, monumental antique oak mule chest, dowry coffer, Yorkshire, England circa 1720. This

A period 18th century flat top Danish Baroque dower chest or trunk in carved oak decorated with

A very stylish and elegant inlaid Ottoman/Arabic dowry chest, Damascus work, circa 1860. This very

A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and

Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry

traditions. Historically, trunks like this were used as household storage or dowry chests, meant to hold

behold not to mention a once esteemed dowry chest from a time when prized possessions were housed in

workers This hardwood chest is decorated with brass, studs and fretwork Dowry chests like this were

14.5"h, the chest was presumably utilized as a storage coffer or a tabletop dowry chest for textiles

, in keeping with the tradition of wedding and dowry chests from the Alpine region. The shaped lower

chest, wedding or dowry chest, blanket chest, and treasure trunk… just to name a few!! This one is

dyes and well drawn intricate designs were often made as part of a bride's dowry and kept in a dowry

dowry chest for decades without being used on the floor and passed on to daughters and grand daughters

Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Arabian Middle Eastern blanket wedding dowry

geometric borders, circa 1900. Bold colors and stepped border evoke Romanian village dowry chest

This exceptional antique cassone, or dowry chest, was crafted in Italy circa 1830 from richly

Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on

Marriage Dowry chest with campaign handles and original wooden wheels A very well made and decorative

A Pennsylvania pine painted two drawer dowry or blanket chest with a wonderful surface. The chest

can be used as a storage or dowry chest. The strong and sturdy case having wonderful carvings of

a ceremonial or decorative purpose — likely used as a dowry chest, altar box, or offering container

hosts a unique all over field design with many variations of the ram’s horn and dowry chest symbols

Indian dowry chest, made of wood and iron with large dimensions cm in length, cm in depth, cm in height

centuries, Stollentruhen served as dowry chests, storage chests, and secure containers for valuable textiles

decorated with brass studs and fretwork Dowry chests like this were often used in the export of spices

, dowry chest, coffer, or trunk. The large chest is crafted from pine and retaining a beautifully hand

Italian denomination, were often produced as bedchamber or dowry chests. Indeed, in many parts of the