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Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest

$3,000

£2,267.63

€2,605.91

CA$4,177.48

A$4,647.28

CHF 2,436.16

MX$56,788.59

NOK 31,021.47

SEK 29,202.42

DKK 19,452.11

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About the Item

A rare, one-of-a-kind antique, circa 1860, country Swiss folk decorated wood immigrant's travel trunk. Handmade in the Meilen region of Zürich, Switzerland, in the mid-19th century, crafted of solid oak and pine, rectangular steamer chest form with hinged lid top, opening to reveal large spacious interior storage compartment fitted with a smaller lidded compartment for valuables. The front facade featuring colorful folky hand-painted polychrome decoration, textured reeded paneling, and geometric wooden molding ornamentation, flanked by iron handles, over scalloped skirt, rising on bracket feet. Signed with owners names, Meinlen, dated 1860. Dimensions: (approx) 24" High, 54" Wide, 24.5" Deep Versatile: As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a blanket chest, coffee table, low cabinet, marriage box - wedding hope chest, or farmhouse hall bench, to name just a few. Overall a superb museum quality example, in great original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged warm rustic patina over the whole. Retaining original antique character and charm throughout, all wear consistent with over 160 years of age and indicative of use, including trim losses, staining dark marks to top. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound. Presents splendidly. Delivered cleaned, waxed, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment!

Dimensions:

Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)

Style:

Country (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Iron,Oak,Wood,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Polychromed

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Dated 1860

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. A superb museum quality example in great original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged warm rustic patina. Wear consistent with age and use, nothing that detracts from the functionality but only adds to the antique character and charm!

Seller Location:

Forney, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5977234279142

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