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Painted Country Hope Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted country hope chest.
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19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Painted Country Hope Chest
Painted Country Hope Chest

Painted Country Hope Chest

H 31 in W 40.5 in D 28 in
Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest

H 26.38 in W 44.49 in D 27.96 in
Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest, circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with images of a rooster, a hen, a dog and a hare. There are stylized "tree of
Category

19th Century Latvian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest, circa 1840
Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest, circa 1840

Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest, circa 1840

H 35.5 in W 42 in D 27 in
Large Hope Chest Blanket Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large dowry chest with great hardware. Original paint was feather brushed for a wood grain texture
Category

19th Century Estonian Country Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Large Hope Chest Blanket Box
Large Hope Chest Blanket Box

Large Hope Chest Blanket Box

H 30 in W 46 in D 32 in
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Inlaid Hope Chest Trunk, circa 1836
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19th century Italian inlaid hope chest trunk. Beautifully inlaid decoration including
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Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Inlaid Hope Chest Trunk, circa 1836
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Inlaid Hope Chest Trunk, circa 1836

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Inlaid Hope Chest Trunk, circa 1836

H 28 in W 54 in D 26 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor wood Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
. It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it. This chest has detailed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor wood Hope Chest

H 22.5 in W 41 in D 20.5 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest
Located in Pomona, CA
was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it. This chest has detailed
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest

H 24 in W 40 in D 22 in
American Civil War Era Barrel Top “Hope Chest”
Located in Middletown, MD
Circa 1860-1870’s this antique wooden chest is a real treasure. Handcrafted of red pine native to
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique American Civil War Era Barrel Top “Hope Chest”
American Civil War Era Barrel Top “Hope Chest”

American Civil War Era Barrel Top “Hope Chest”

H 24.5 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Delightful Antique Painted Hope Chest with Handpainted Dutch Figures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful folk art hand painted antique trunk or chest in a yellow gold having charming male and
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Early 1900s North American Folk Art Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Delightful Antique Painted Hope Chest with Handpainted Dutch Figures
Delightful Antique Painted Hope Chest with Handpainted Dutch Figures

Delightful Antique Painted Hope Chest with Handpainted Dutch Figures

H 17.5 in W 35 in D 16.75 in
Antique 18th Century Baroque Oak Brass Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
An extraordinary and extremely rare primitive early 18th Century Baroque trunk or chest. Made of
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18th Century Baroque Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Baroque Oak Brass Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"
Antique 18th Century Baroque Oak Brass Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"

Antique 18th Century Baroque Oak Brass Dome Top Hope Chest Trunk Coffer Box 49"

H 34 in W 24.5 in D 48.75 in
18th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming hope chest with many decorative details. Original paint. Interior candle box, mid-1700s!
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18th Century and Earlier Latvian Country Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century Dowry Chest
18th Century Dowry Chest

18th Century Dowry Chest

H 41 in W 47.5 in D 30 in
Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of
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19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Dowry Chest, circa 1874

Dowry Chest, circa 1874

H 36 in W 44 in D 26 in
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of
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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk

H 10 in W 21 in D 12 in
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
as a hope chest. This particular chest has a lid that opens to reveal an interior fully outfitted for
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Oak

English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest

English Carved Oak Coffer Chest

H 34 in W 57 in D 23.75 in
Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Forney, TX
different uses, including as a blanket chest, coffee table, low cabinet, marriage box - wedding hope chest
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Country Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest
Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest

Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest

H 24 in W 54 in D 24.5 in
Small Antique Faux Bamboo Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small English chest of drawers with good faux bamboo detail and mouldings. The old paint has
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Pine

Small Antique Faux Bamboo Chest
Small Antique Faux Bamboo Chest

Small Antique Faux Bamboo Chest

H 34.5 in W 39.75 in D 19.5 in
Tennessee Antique American Hand Built Primitive Blanket Chest Relic Cow Feeder
Located in Atlanta, GA
built primitive blanket chest relic which served as a trough for a cow. I'll be the first (maybe) to
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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Tennessee Antique American Hand Built Primitive Blanket Chest Relic Cow Feeder
Tennessee Antique American Hand Built Primitive Blanket Chest Relic Cow Feeder

Tennessee Antique American Hand Built Primitive Blanket Chest Relic Cow Feeder

H 23.5 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in GB
, fully signed, 93rd Lancers (Regiment of Foot) military campaign chest of drawers circa 1850 Please note
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1880s English Campaign Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Hardwood

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST

H 35.44 in W 41.54 in D 19.1 in
Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting
Located in GB
chest of drawers with original fittings A very well made and functional chest of drawers. These are
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1880s English Campaign Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Brass

Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting
Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting

Sublime Victorian Pine Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Original Brass Fitting

H 31.3 in W 43.9 in D 20.87 in
Fine Chinese Export Camphor Wood Military Secretaire Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
export, military campaign chest with sliding Secrataire desk and writing slope A very rare and
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Brass

Fine Chinese Export Camphor Wood Military Secretaire Campaign Chest of Drawers
Fine Chinese Export Camphor Wood Military Secretaire Campaign Chest of Drawers

Fine Chinese Export Camphor Wood Military Secretaire Campaign Chest of Drawers

H 41.15 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chests of drawers. This tansu chest is a valuable antique piece made
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tansu Chests of drawers, Late Edo Period'Late 1800s', Wabi Sabi

H 31.5 in W 32.09 in D 15.95 in
Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolute work of Art of a nightstand sized Chest of Drawers
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Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Pine

Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers

Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers

H 24.61 in W 21.46 in D 14.57 in
R Crosby & Son Victorian Burr Elm Wellington Chest of Drawers 160 Crests Seal
By Crosby & Sons
Located in GB
Aesthetic Movement, Burr Elm and Oak Wellington Chest of Drawers housing 160 Sulphur casts of Royal and
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Elm, Oak

R Crosby & Son Victorian Burr Elm Wellington Chest of Drawers 160 Crests Seal
R Crosby & Son Victorian Burr Elm Wellington Chest of Drawers 160 Crests Seal

R Crosby & Son Victorian Burr Elm Wellington Chest of Drawers 160 Crests Seal

H 52.96 in W 33.08 in D 20.48 in
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
furniture was used as a rice chest. This is simple, rustic and beautiful. There is no need for unnecessary
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Cabinet Sideboard
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Cabinet Sideboard

Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Cabinet Sideboard

H 31.11 in W 56.3 in D 24.41 in
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
this furniture with the hope that I can leave it to the future. Weight approx. 60 kg.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi

H 41.34 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in
Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
-1763). After the early death of his master, he hoped to be entrusted with the running of the workshop
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode by Paul Sormani
Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode by Paul Sormani

Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode by Paul Sormani

H 37 in W 58 in D 25 in
Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
symbolic of Love (Heart), Hope (Anchor) & Faith (Cross), flanked on either side by the initials P & F in
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825
Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825

Very Good & Unique Biedermeier Period Inlaid Ash Commode, Germany Circa 1825

H 33.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Pair of George IV Cabinets
By George Smith
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of George IV collector’s cabinets in the Grecian manner popularized by Thomas Hope and
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Marble

Pair of George IV Cabinets
Pair of George IV Cabinets

Pair of George IV Cabinets

H 32.25 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode Signed Haentges Fres
By Haentges Freres
Located in New York, NY
-1763). After the early death of his master, he hoped to be entrusted with the running of the workshop
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode Signed Haentges Fres
Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode Signed Haentges Fres

Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode Signed Haentges Fres

H 34.5 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Adirondack Twig Work Chest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
– we hope to be your trusted source. lodge furnishings lodge furnishings other adirondack boxes lodge
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Late 19th Century American Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Adirondack Twig Work Chest
Adirondack Twig Work Chest

Adirondack Twig Work Chest

H 12 in W 27 in D 10 in
Rare Antique Amber-o-Latum Medical Chest Ointment Advertisement 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique medical print ad for Amber-o-Latum Laboratory Chest Ointment. “The Family Chest
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Early 20th Century Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Amber-o-Latum Medical Chest Ointment Advertisement 16"
Rare Antique Amber-o-Latum Medical Chest Ointment Advertisement 16"

Rare Antique Amber-o-Latum Medical Chest Ointment Advertisement 16"

H 15.75 in W 0.5 in D 12.75 in
Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels
Located in GB
Marriage Dowry chest with campaign handles and original wooden wheels A very well made and decorative
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Early 1900s Indian Arts and Crafts Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels
Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels

Antique circa 1900 Indian Teluga Kavidpetti Marriage Dowry Campaign Chest Wheels

H 21.66 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in
Very Rare circa 1720 Trunk Chest Coffer on Stand Sideboard Carved Cherub Figures
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind circa 1720 Sideboard sized chest
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1720s English George I Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Oak

Very Rare circa 1720 Trunk Chest Coffer on Stand Sideboard Carved Cherub Figures
Very Rare circa 1720 Trunk Chest Coffer on Stand Sideboard Carved Cherub Figures

Very Rare circa 1720 Trunk Chest Coffer on Stand Sideboard Carved Cherub Figures

H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 27.17 in
Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers
By George Bedingham
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the original bead eyes. The underside of each budgie features a hinged cover/stopper. The chest and
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers
Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers

Edwardian Sterling Silver Budgerigar Pepper Shakers

H 1.85 in Dm 1.14 in
Antique Kazak Blue and Beige Geometric Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
hosts a unique all over field design with many variations of the ram’s horn and dowry chest symbols
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1880s European Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Blue and Beige Geometric Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim
Antique Kazak Blue and Beige Geometric Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

Antique Kazak Blue and Beige Geometric Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

W 39 in L 94 in
Monumental Antique Saint Patrick Garden Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
hand painting. His unmistakable miter hat, iron cross pendant on chest, 13 inch detachable halo, and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Monumental Antique Saint Patrick Garden Sculpture
Monumental Antique Saint Patrick Garden Sculpture

Monumental Antique Saint Patrick Garden Sculpture

H 59 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Eagle: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi
By Ulisse Aldrovandi
Located in Alamo, CA
hoped that his own pupils would continue the unfinished business of writing the definitive history of
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Early 17th Century Naturalistic Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Engraving

Eagle: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi
Eagle: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi

Ulisse Aldrovandi
Eagle: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi, 1599

H 14 in Dm 9.25 in
Portrait of a Melancholic Gentleman, 17th century Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
opened low down onto chest while being closed at his neck with a black ribbon. An orange cloak has also
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17th Century Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Melancholic Gentleman, 17th century Oil Painting

17th Century English School
Portrait of a Melancholic Gentleman, 17th century Oil Painting

H 29.25 in W 23 in
A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Large Curule Stools
By Georges Jacob, Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, zebra sofas and leather Louis XVI style chests of drawers decorated the most fashionable apartments of
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood

A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Large Curule Stools
A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Large Curule Stools

A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Large Curule Stools

H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Antique Gothic Revival Bronze Candle Holder w. Saint Christopher & Child Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
they purchased/acquired theirs. We very much hope we are wrong about this though. Anyway, the most
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Antique Gothic Revival Bronze Candle Holder w. Saint Christopher & Child Jesus
Antique Gothic Revival Bronze Candle Holder w. Saint Christopher & Child Jesus

Antique Gothic Revival Bronze Candle Holder w. Saint Christopher & Child Jesus

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H 12 in Dm 5.5 in
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
wealthy family's hidden treasures from the late 1800s. A hint about the family's forgotten antique chest
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920

H 3.15 in Dm 4.53 in
Eastern Woodland Crooked Knife
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
with the palm of the hand facing upward and drawn toward the carver’s chest. While this may sound
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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Eastern Woodland Crooked Knife
Eastern Woodland Crooked Knife

Eastern Woodland Crooked Knife

H 9.25 in W 1.75 in D 9.25 in
Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad, Style of the Bayon, 12th-13th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
hooded heads until the storm passed. The image conveys the protection Buddhist practitioners hope to
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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Bronze

Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad, Style of the Bayon, 12th-13th Century, Cambodia
Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad, Style of the Bayon, 12th-13th Century, Cambodia

Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad, Style of the Bayon, 12th-13th Century, Cambodia

H 9 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(red) spruce root as simulated mask harness over shoulders and across the chest. Dance apron; Seated
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1920s American Native American Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Cedar

Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask
Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask

Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask

H 13 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Anglo-Indian Damchiya Hope Chest Chair, India, 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Anglo-Indian Damchiya Hope Chest Bench or Settee. These Chests were designed to hold the bride’s
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Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Iron

Anglo-Indian Damchiya Hope Chest Chair, India, 1850
Anglo-Indian Damchiya Hope Chest Chair, India, 1850

Anglo-Indian Damchiya Hope Chest Chair, India, 1850

H 36 in W 55.25 in D 31.25 in
Large Antique 17th Century European Hand-Carved Wood Trunk/ Hope Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is a beautiful antique 17th century trunk or hope chest. These we often used for storage or
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17th Century European Rustic Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Antique 17th Century European Hand-Carved Wood Trunk/ Hope Chest
Large Antique 17th Century European Hand-Carved Wood Trunk/ Hope Chest

Large Antique 17th Century European Hand-Carved Wood Trunk/ Hope Chest

H 30 in W 57 in D 28 in
19th Century Sabino Wood Hope Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
orifice on one side wa used to affix the locked chest and prevent its theft.Great Folk art piece with
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19th Century Mexican Antique Hope Chest

19th Century Sabino Wood Hope Chest
19th Century Sabino Wood Hope Chest

19th Century Sabino Wood Hope Chest

H 13.5 in W 29 in D 12.5 in
Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860
Located in Memphis, TN
the betrothed couple. In modern times, dowry trunks work well as hope chests, occasional and coffee
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Iron

Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860
Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860

Green Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest with Hand Painted Flourishes, Date ca. 1860

H 28.5 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
Green Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Tan Colored Initials, c.1830
Located in Memphis, TN
betrothed couple. In modern times, dowry trunks work well as hope chests, occasional and coffee tables
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Green Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Tan Colored Initials, c.1830
Green Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Tan Colored Initials, c.1830

Green Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Tan Colored Initials, c.1830

H 27.48 in W 48.25 in D 24.25 in
Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Floral Motif, Scripted "ANNO", c.1823
Located in Memphis, TN
date and the initials of the betrothed couple. In modern times, dowry trunks work well as hope chests
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1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Floral Motif, Scripted "ANNO", c.1823
Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Floral Motif, Scripted "ANNO", c.1823

Hand-Painted Swedish Marriage Trunk with Floral Motif, Scripted "ANNO", c.1823

H 22.48 in W 43 in D 21 in
Swedish Pine Marriage Trunk with Gorgeous Wood Graining, Dovetail, 19th Century
Located in Memphis, TN
well as hope chests, occasional and coffee tables, attractive and interesting storage, or as a
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Pine

Swedish Pine Marriage Trunk with Gorgeous Wood Graining, Dovetail, 19th Century
Swedish Pine Marriage Trunk with Gorgeous Wood Graining, Dovetail, 19th Century

Swedish Pine Marriage Trunk with Gorgeous Wood Graining, Dovetail, 19th Century

H 22.99 in W 42.25 in D 21.25 in
Continental Walnut Marble-Top Commode, circa 1920
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
have a loyal customer base and hope that you will join them. This Continental marble-top commode
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Walnut

Continental Walnut Marble-Top Commode, circa 1920
Continental Walnut Marble-Top Commode, circa 1920

Continental Walnut Marble-Top Commode, circa 1920

H 31.5 in W 32 in D 16.25 in
Monumental Antique Wooden Dowry Trunk, made in India
Located in Blacksburg, VA
hope chests, were sometimes made of teak wood and covered with bronze and tin accents. The intricacy of
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18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique Wooden Dowry Trunk, made in India
Monumental Antique Wooden Dowry Trunk, made in India

Monumental Antique Wooden Dowry Trunk, made in India

H 37 in W 55 in D 32 in
Antique Italian 18th Century Bow Perl Garnet Necklace, Georgian Era Rococo Bow
Located in Rottedam, NL
combined - bati & betto (translating from Italian - knock on a chest). A classic example of assymetric
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Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Italian 18th Century Bow Perl Garnet Necklace, Georgian Era Rococo Bow
Antique Italian 18th Century Bow Perl Garnet Necklace, Georgian Era Rococo Bow

Antique Italian 18th Century Bow Perl Garnet Necklace, Georgian Era Rococo Bow

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W 2.5 in L 4.5 in
Hope Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hungarian hope chest with raised panels and hand painted floral decoration. Great hand wrought iron
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19th Century Hungarian Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wood

Hope Chest
Hope Chest

Hope Chest

H 25 in W 49 in D 22 in
Hope Chest dated 1852
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hope Chest, could be used as coffee table (could be 22" high). This chest was given
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19th Century Latvian Antique Hope Chest

Hope Chest dated 1852
Hope Chest dated 1852

Hope Chest dated 1852

H 23.5 in W 44.75 in D 24.5 in
Hope Chest dated 1831, Coffee Table Height
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hope chest in original blue paint, great wrought iron hardware. Height is 22", could be used for
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19th Century Swedish Antique Hope Chest

Hope Chest dated 1831, Coffee Table Height
Hope Chest dated 1831, Coffee Table Height

Hope Chest dated 1831, Coffee Table Height

H 22 in W 45 in D 27 in
Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1864. Coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming hope chest in a beautiful blue color with orange floral design and great hardware. All
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1864. Coffee table
Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1864. Coffee table

Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1864. Coffee table

H 21 in W 44 in D 26.5 in
Antique Early 19th Century Country Farmhouse Poplar Blanket Trunk Hope Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique country pine blanket trunk or hope chest, circa 1830s. Features primitive styling with hand
Category

1830s Rustic Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Poplar, Pine

Antique Early 19th Century Country Farmhouse Poplar Blanket Trunk Hope Chest
Antique Early 19th Century Country Farmhouse Poplar Blanket Trunk Hope Chest

Antique Early 19th Century Country Farmhouse Poplar Blanket Trunk Hope Chest

H 17.5 in W 43.25 in L 17.5 in
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Blanket Hope Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or storage trunk. Made of pine
Category

Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Hope Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Blanket Hope Chest Storage Trunk
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Blanket Hope Chest Storage Trunk

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Blanket Hope Chest Storage Trunk

H 24 in W 43 in D 22.5 in
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Antique Hope Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique hope chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every antique hope chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique hope chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique hope chest, designed in the Folk Art, Baroque or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Hope Chest?

Prices for an antique hope chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $635 and can go as high as $5,750, while the average can fetch as much as $1,888.
Questions About Antique Hope Chest
  • How much is an old cedar chest worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An old cedar chest’s worth is based on its age, condition or rarity -- starting at $99 and as high as $700 or more. If the hardware is original then it is worth more and can fetch about $200 to $400. Find a collection of old cedar chests on 1stDibs today.
  • What is the point of a hope chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.

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