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Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s

$1,497.68
£1,114.93
€1,250
CA$2,051.45
A$2,281.66
CHF 1,191.41
MX$27,765.33
NOK 15,216.12
SEK 14,270.04
DKK 9,515.81
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About the Item

Big shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical symbols. Reduced to a natural finish. From the mountains of Transylvania around the middle of the 19th century. The chest is made of beech wood and assembled with wooden pins.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 46.07 in (117 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 250371stDibs: LU1846344061602

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