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Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1840-1870

$2,580.59
£1,920.31
€2,200
CA$3,526.18
A$3,975.19
CHF 2,106.97
MX$49,008.16
NOK 25,612.88
SEK 24,618.06
DKK 16,736.41
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A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1840-1870 Made of solid carved Swedish limestone (Öland) with a top nobb in alabaster. The craftsmanship of this heavy piece is truly exquisite, it shows the level of detail and the considerable amount of time and skill to accomplish such a object. Its a rare beauty crafted from Swedish stone. Different models of similar chests exist in Bohuslän as early as the 1800s and are represented in museums. Heigth: 14 cm/5.5 inch Width: 20.5 cm/8 inch Depth: 17 cm/6.6 inch Weight: 4.8 kg/ 10.5 pounds

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