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Antique shepherd’s chest, circa 1850

$1,673.64
£1,260.59
€1,420
CA$2,308.03
A$2,592.96
CHF 1,354.83
MX$31,648.35
NOK 17,202.36
SEK 16,192.40
DKK 10,808.50

About the Item

Antique shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. Reduced to a natural finish. Raw, authentic. Originating from the mountains of Transylvania around the middle of the 19th century. The chest is made of beech wood.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.99 in (66 cm)Width: 45.67 in (116 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 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: 251161stDibs: LU1846345736362

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