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Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer

$3,413.48
£2,495
€2,935.42
CA$4,687.90
A$5,246.68
CHF 2,739.59
MX$64,009.84
NOK 34,775.47
SEK 32,999.78
DKK 21,920.32
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About the Item

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer circa 1852. Vibrant and beautiful dome top trunk of grand proportions.  Hand painted by jons persson (1811-1866) who was based in the south east area of valleberga.  Rare to fine a coffer in oak as pine was the usual wood used. Painted in a blue base, with red, green and yellow swags, flowers and decoration.  Initialed s.N.S and dated 1852. Original decorative painted iron strap work and hinges.  Interior provides a wealth of storage space and a fitted candle box.  Complete with original lock and key. Expected surface marks and fading.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 54.5 in (138.43 cm)Depth: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Oak,Paint,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Metalwork,Painted,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1852
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Debenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EA31061stDibs: LU878644125462

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