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Swiss alp folk art trunk

$3,800
£2,918.24
€3,344.26
CA$5,349.46
A$5,992.58
CHF 3,122.68
MX$73,097.10
NOK 39,682.10
SEK 37,417.39
DKK 24,960.66

About the Item

mountain chest dated 1777, made from a one-piece tree trunk with beautiful old original repairs, beautiful patina, extremely rustic, therefore very probably made in the high mountains
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1770-1779
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1777
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    grand Lancy, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1045037114122

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