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Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1840-1870
$2,600.80
£1,958.14
€2,200
CA$3,589.49
A$4,021.02
CHF 2,091.43
MX$49,048.14
NOK 26,626.68
SEK 25,107.06
DKK 16,748.60
About the Item
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
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1840
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Farsta, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8178238654782
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