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This elegant chest has a lovely patina with traces of the original white paint remaining. The top is slightly raised and recessed, and the top drawer has a convenient divider for storage. The hardware and drawer pulls are typical of the Gustavian period. The chest has a romantic history that is described on the back and on the bottom of the top drawer. It was passed down to five generations of daughters in a family living in Småland, in the south of Sweden, from 1825 to 1945.
Measures: 32” high
42.25? wide
18.25? deep.
Details
- Of the Period
- Place of origin
- Date of manufacturecirca 1825
- Period
- ConditionGood.
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- Dimensions
H 32 in. x W 42.25 in. x D 18.25 in.
H 81.28 cm x W 107.32 cm x D 46.36 cm
- Seller locationNew Preston, CT
- Seller reference number7-7855
- Reference numberLU842310691993
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