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Antique Oak Flat-Lidded Chest from 1691 Renaissance-early Baroque, 17th century

$5,033.58
£3,759.63
€4,250
CA$6,906.27
A$7,716.60
CHF 4,036.64
MX$94,630.31
NOK 51,580.59
SEK 48,912.07
DKK 32,354.43
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About the Item

Antique flat-lidded chest from the 17th century. Renaissance / Early Baroque. Made in 1691 in oak wood. Until recently, the chest was owned for 333 years by a family of lawyers from Lower Saxony, originally from Königsberg. The front shows four arcades with floral carvings. Original working lock with key. Great age patina. The lid has been reinforced on the inside with additional wood. The front left stand is more worn, causing the chest to tilt slightly. Dimensions: width: 150cm, depth: 51cm, height: 81cm, weight: approx. 80 KG
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 59.06 in (150 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1691
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The lid has been reinforced on the inside with additional wood, and somewhen the front left foot, with a small wooden piece. The front left stand is more worn, causing the chest to tilt slightly. Wear consistent with age and use. The lid has been reinforced on the inside with additional wood, and somewhen the front left foot with a small wooden piece (only to be noticed from the under-/inside). For a piece that is over 300 years old, the chest is in decent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Halle, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2998341992162

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