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Rare South African Block Front Chest

About the Item

An 18th century Cape block front chest. This Dutch colonial chest was made in the Cape using local stinkwood it has the original brass handles and carved paw feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 45.28 in (115 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Dutch Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1725
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Lincolnshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000013051stDibs: LU917638066022
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