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17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak

About the Item

Based on the facing portrait cartouches on the front facade, this chest was most likely presented to a couple for their wedding in 17th-century Northern France. The oak wood has a deep brown patina that accentuates the hand-carved frontage, depicting a man (on the left) facing a woman (on the right), surrounded by scrolls and a sprawling foliate margent. A quarter-round edge embellishes the lid, which can be opened to reveal deep storage, including a 5 ½ inch tall side compartment. Several thin layers of molding can be seen on the low profile apron above small bracket feet. A chest like this would have been offered as a wedding dowry, most likely commissioned by the parents of the bride or possibly even by the husband himself. The chest would have been used to store valuables for the couple’s new life together, with the wrought iron handles on the sides allowing the chest to be easily transported. Our 17th-century wedding chest can be used functionally as a small storage chest for a bedroom or bathroom or displayed as a well-carved room accessory.

Dimensions:

Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Metal,Oak,Wood,Wrought Iron,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1600s

Condition:

Repaired: Traces of old restoration work, including fills to the bottom of the interior. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good antique condition. Minor age separations, losses, and nicks. Old restoration work, including a fill to the bottom of the interior. Commensurate rubs on the sides from use of the handles.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 424-511stDibs: LU906340265612

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