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18th Century French La Forest Signed Wood Hide Iron Travel Chest Storage Trunk

$6,500

£4,886.28

€5,664.75

CA$9,075.01

A$10,164.49

CHF 5,288.92

MX$123,447.05

NOK 67,050.11

SEK 63,266.78

DKK 42,267.11

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A scarce nearly 300 year old antique Parisian travel trunk / storage chest by La Forest. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the first half of the 18th century, during the remarkable King Louis XV period (1715-1774), fine quality craftsmanship, construction and luxurious materials, featuring a solid wood frame with patinated metal mounts wrapped in animal hide binding to top and front, dual rolled iron carry handles at sides, slatted back and sturdy plank boarded verso, having a hinged dome top, open to original plaid flannel fabric lined interior, retaining maker's label under lid, signed La Forest. circa 1725 The label reads: Aux Armes De France Rue Saint Barthelemy, au bas du Pont-au-change, vis-a-vis l'Horloge du Palais La Forest, Maitre Coffretier- Malletier ordinaire de la Maifon de Condé : Fait & vend touted Fortescue de Coffres, Malles, Valifes, Etuis de Chapeaux, Fourreaux de Piftolets, Malles de Rouffi, & autres Marchandifes concernantles Voyages, Cantins, Caves, Malles de Lits, Coffres a Vaiffelles, Paniers de Bagages, & toutes Fortescue d'Equipages d'Armees. Le tout a jufte prix A Paris Translated: Street Saint Barthelemy, at the bottom of Pont-au-change, opposite the Palace Clock La Forest, Master Boxmaker - Ordinary Trunkmaker of the House of Condé: Makes & sells all Fortescue of Chests, Trunks, Valifes, Hat Cases, Piftolet Scabbards, Rouffi Trunks, & other Merchandise concerning Travel, Canteens, Cellars, Trunks of Beds, Dish Chests, Luggage Baskets, & all Army Crew Forts. Everything at a fair price In Paris Dimensions: (approx) 16" High, 38" Wide, 18" Deep Condition: A superb museum quality example in great original unrestored antique condition. Presents splendidly with beautifully aged warm rustic heavily worn distressed patina. Wear consistent with three centuries of age and use, including patinated oxidized metal, dried leather animal hide with minor tears, craquelure and losses, overall nothing that detracts from the display or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated antique character, elegant warmth, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time!

Dimensions:

Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)

Style:

Louis XV (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Hide,Iron,Upholstery,Wood,Wrought Iron,Forged,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1725

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Superb museum quality example. Great original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged patina over the whole. Wear consistent with age & indicative of use. Srong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Overall a remarkable piece!

Seller Location:

Forney, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5977236239782

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