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Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest

$5,900
£4,464.78
€5,149.29
CA$8,238.94
A$9,230.28
CHF 4,804.35
MX$112,407.09
NOK 61,201.01
SEK 57,634.09
DKK 38,438.79
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About the Item

Wonderful 19th Century Scandinavian blue painted marriage chest, with the owner's initials and dated 1874, the domed top with cleated ends, the dovetailed case with candle till box to the interior which also serves to keep the lid open when engaged, the front with floral wreath, retaining original wrought iron hardware and possessing the best color blue imaginable!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1874
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. very good original decoration, retains original paint decoration and hardware.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000011221stDibs: LU798331632582

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