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Material: Shell
Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Trunk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Syrian blanket wedding chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Syrian Moorish artwork. Unusual ottoma...
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1890s Syrian Islamic Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Trunk
Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Trunk

Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Trunk

$19,500
Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare large antique 19th century mother of pearl inlaid Syrian blanket wedding dowry chest. Very fine intricate, detailed, stunning craftsmanship quality of Syrian Moorish Islamic artwork...
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19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.
Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

Antique Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Dowry Trunk 19th C.

$18,500
A Large 20th Century Folk Art Shell Encrusted Casket
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1950 A large mid-20th Century folk art shell encrusted chest, to include native and Indo-Pacific shells arranged profusely in a geometric display. Height 45.00cm ...
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Shell

A Large 20th Century Folk Art Shell Encrusted Casket
A Large 20th Century Folk Art Shell Encrusted Casket

A Large 20th Century Folk Art Shell Encrusted Casket

$3,500
Syrian 18th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Rare 18th century Syran blanket chest, beautiful art work and nice proportion.
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Mid-18th Century Syrian Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Syrian 18th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk
Syrian 18th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk

Syrian 18th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk

$12,100
19th Century oriental chest inlaid with mother of pearl
Located in Diest, BE
19th Century Syrian oriental chest inlaid with mother of pearl. Handcrafted Middle Eastern wedding gift from parent to the bride. Great patina.
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19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

19th Century oriental chest inlaid with mother of pearl
19th Century oriental chest inlaid with mother of pearl

19th Century oriental chest inlaid with mother of pearl

$1,630
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in...
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20th Century Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

$9,830
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in...
Category

20th Century Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

$10,920
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay mid - late 20th c. The mother of pearl scenes feature unique sailboats that change on every side with natur...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay

$2,630
18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An 18th century Chinese Export Lac de Bergaute tea chest, of octagonal shaped form with hinged lid and red paper-lined interior. Decorated in mother of pearl with figures in a garden...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest
18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest

18th Century Chinese Export Mother Of Pearl Tea Chest

$1,750
Eggshell Lacquered Box & Cover In The Form of A House by Artist Thierry Voeltzel
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful box and cover in the form of a Georgian home, wooden carcass with a lacquered finish over a mosaic of eggshells. The stepped cover/roof lifts to reveal a internal...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Eggshell, Pine, Lacquer

Eggshell Lacquered Box & Cover In The Form of A House by Artist Thierry Voeltzel
Eggshell Lacquered Box & Cover In The Form of A House by Artist Thierry Voeltzel

Eggshell Lacquered Box & Cover In The Form of A House by Artist Thierry Voeltzel

$3,359
Eggshell Lacquered Box & Cover Summer House by Artist Thierry Voeltzel
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful box and cover in the form of a county estate summer house, wooden carcass with a lacquered finish over a mosaic of eggshells. The stepped cover/roof lifts to reve...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Eggshell, Pine, Lacquer

Eggshell Lacquered Box & Cover Summer House by Artist Thierry Voeltzel
Eggshell Lacquered Box & Cover Summer House by Artist Thierry Voeltzel

Eggshell Lacquered Box & Cover Summer House by Artist Thierry Voeltzel

$2,282
English Regency Chinoiserie Trunk Hamper
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) Chinoiserie lacquered and decorated slant top floor trunk (hamper) with pearl inlaid trim.
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19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

English Regency Chinoiserie Trunk Hamper
English Regency Chinoiserie Trunk Hamper

English Regency Chinoiserie Trunk Hamper

$6,850
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Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Brass Handles. Its widely accepted that trunks like this were normally purposed for army use, often given into the ownership of high ranking officers to use for their travels around the various battlegrounds and territories of the empire around the world, hence the carrying handles and the brass banded decoration, which also serves the functional purpose of protecting the item from bumps and bashes during the numerous times it would have been transported. In modern day living this trunk would make a perfect coffee table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the home including the hallway, living room or bedroom. The trunk is also a little smaller than a large amount which yuou will find on the market, which of course allows for it to be used in an even wider variety of spaces. The trunk has also been inspected in our workshops by our expert antique...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Other

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

$3,652 Sale Price
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H 14 in W 31.5 in D 15 in
Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century Alpine storage chest is a striking example of vernacular craftsmanship. Hand-hewn from solid wood, its bold geometric structure is accentuated by oversized faceted ...
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19th Century French Brutalist Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century
Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century

Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century

$5,450
H 36.62 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Mid-20th Century Traveling Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A zinc clad traveling trunk, Mid-20th Century. Wide black metal bindings, brass plated studs & fittings. One handle as is. Top as is. Measures: 39 3/4" W, 20 1/4" D, 20" H.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Mid-20th Century Traveling Trunk
Mid-20th Century Traveling Trunk

Mid-20th Century Traveling Trunk

$300 Sale Price
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H 20 in W 39.75 in D 20.25 in
Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This exquisite bleached oak chest blanket, crafted in France during the 1940s, is a stunning example of Gothic-inspired design. The chest combines the timeless elegance...
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1940s Gothic Vintage Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s
Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s

Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s

$1,714
H 16.93 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
19th Century English Camphorwood Chest
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in England in the 19th Century, the camphorwood chest is brass-bound on the corners and edges, with bail handles mounted to the sides an...
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19th Century English Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Camphorwood Chest
19th Century English Camphorwood Chest

19th Century English Camphorwood Chest

$2,800
H 20 in W 41 in D 20.5 in
Antique 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Carved Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful trunk or coffer from Northern Spain that was made in the first part of the 17th century. It features a rectangular hinged molded top over a deeply carved base. The front...
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Mid-17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Carved Trunk or Chest
Antique 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Carved Trunk or Chest

Antique 17th Century Spanish Chestnut Carved Trunk or Chest

$3,028 Sale Price
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H 21.26 in W 47.64 in D 15.36 in
Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large antique English walnut country house storage chest on a later stand, circa 1900-1910. Narrow, rectangular chest having an upholstery lined lid supported by double brass chain...
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Early 20th Century English Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand
Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand

Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand

$1,730
H 19 in W 43.13 in D 14.88 in
Syrian Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century
Located in Munich, DE
This handcrafted Syrian wedding chest is designed with mother-of-pearl inlays, three drawers and a marble top. It expresses the rich culture and a...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century
Syrian Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century

Syrian Wedding Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlays and Marble Top, Mid Century

$3,843
H 36.62 in W 44.1 in D 18.9 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box. Measures: W 156 x H...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

$2,396 Sale Price
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H 27.96 in W 61.42 in D 22.45 in
Rustic Rural Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th-century rustic wooden chest exudes rustic charm with its timeworn patina and sturdy, handcrafted construction. Crafted from aged wood, it features a rugged, utilitarian des...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Rustic Rural Chest, France, 19th Century
Rustic Rural Chest, France, 19th Century

Rustic Rural Chest, France, 19th Century

$2,250
H 19.89 in W 36.62 in D 23.63 in
Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...
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Late 19th Century Omani Moorish Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880

Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880

$1,995
H 21.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Swedish Marriage Chest
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish marriage chest. Hand painted with a dome top and carrying handles each side. With an ancient Swedish inscription reading 'Elena daughter of Jonas, poetic dedicat...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Marriage Chest
19th Century Swedish Marriage Chest

19th Century Swedish Marriage Chest

$2,962
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
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Late 18th Century Syrian Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 18th century Syrian wedding chest in walnut with Persian inlay of mother of pearl and silver wire. These were traditionally given to young girls to be filled with linens befor...
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Late 18th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Late 18th Century Syrian Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay
Late 18th Century Syrian Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay

Late 18th Century Syrian Wedding Chest With Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 35.5 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with intricate geometric and floral designs in mother of pearl with the intarsia method. The lid lifts to reveal two small compartments within a larger storage chest...
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20th Century Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

H 40.5 in W 52.5 in D 20.75 in
20th Century Indonesian Wooden Blanket Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Houston, TX
20th century Indonesian wooden blanket chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay. (The lid is no longer attached to the chest).
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20th Century Indonesian Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

20th Century Indonesian Wooden Blanket Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay
20th Century Indonesian Wooden Blanket Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay

20th Century Indonesian Wooden Blanket Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 16.5 in W 27 in D 14 in
Antique Inlaid Mother of Pearl Syrian Marriage Dowry Chest Coffer Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, antique 19th century Syrian inlaid walnut dowry chest, circa 1880. This Damascus work chest is finely carved and inlaid with mother of pearl and hav...
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Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Inlaid Mother of Pearl Syrian Marriage Dowry Chest Coffer Trunk, 1880
Antique Inlaid Mother of Pearl Syrian Marriage Dowry Chest Coffer Trunk, 1880

Antique Inlaid Mother of Pearl Syrian Marriage Dowry Chest Coffer Trunk, 1880

H 33 in W 47.5 in D 20.25 in
Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Moroccan Islamic box inlaid with mother of pearl, circa 1900. The casket having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area wth a single lidded till. The trunk is profusely ...
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Early 1900s Moroccan Islamic Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900
Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900

Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900

H 13 in W 22.5 in D 13 in
Grand Scale 19th Century Syrian Wedding Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive, grand scale 19th century Syrian dowry wedding chest, beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl and lead wire. A truly stunning example.
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19th Century Syrian Antique Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Grand Scale 19th Century Syrian Wedding Chest
Grand Scale 19th Century Syrian Wedding Chest

Grand Scale 19th Century Syrian Wedding Chest

H 44.49 in W 62.6 in L 44.49 in
Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian blanket chest from Madura, with geometric mother of pearl inlay. Born on the island of Madura off of the northeastern coast of Java, this exquisite blanket ches...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay
Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay

Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 13.5 in W 22 in L 13.5 in
Moorish Style 1920s Blanket Chest with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Syrian Moorish style blanket chest from the early 20th century, with geometric mother of pearl inlay. Born during the first quarter of the 20th century, this blanket chest features...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Moorish Style 1920s Blanket Chest with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decor
Moorish Style 1920s Blanket Chest with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decor

Moorish Style 1920s Blanket Chest with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decor

H 16.5 in W 31 in D 16.25 in
Early 20th Century Wooden Blanket Chest from Jakarta with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian wooden blanket chest from the early 20th century, with mother of pearl inlay. Born in Jakarta during the early years of the 20th century, this blanket chest draws...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Wooden Blanket Chest from Jakarta with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Early 20th Century Wooden Blanket Chest from Jakarta with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Early 20th Century Wooden Blanket Chest from Jakarta with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 18.5 in W 30 in D 16.5 in
Very Rare Absolutely Sublime Mother of Pearl Chest of Trunk with Mahogany Lining
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare mother of pearl hand carved chest of trunk A rare and exquisite piece, highly decorative, the mother of pearl when catc...
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20th Century English Modern Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Very Rare Absolutely Sublime Mother of Pearl Chest of Trunk with Mahogany Lining
Very Rare Absolutely Sublime Mother of Pearl Chest of Trunk with Mahogany Lining

Very Rare Absolutely Sublime Mother of Pearl Chest of Trunk with Mahogany Lining

H 24.02 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
20th Century Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in San Marino, CA
Early 20th century Syrian wedding chest with mother of pearl inlay. Hinged top opens to reveal a single large compartment.
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20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

20th Century Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
20th Century Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

20th Century Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest

H 37.25 in W 47.5 in D 18.25 in
Early 20th Century Wooden Blanket Chest from Mindanao with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Philippine early 20th century small wooden blanket chest from Mindanao with mother of pearl inlay. Born on the island of Mindanao in the ...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Shell Blanket Chests

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th Century Wooden Blanket Chest from Mindanao with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Early 20th Century Wooden Blanket Chest from Mindanao with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Early 20th Century Wooden Blanket Chest from Mindanao with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 13 in W 23.5 in D 12.5 in

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