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Antique solid oak document and money chest from France, dating to around 1680–1730, with hand-forged iron hardware, a brown patina, globe feet, and dimensions 41 × 68 × 44 cm.
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Rare 17th/18th-century rural oak document chest / money chest – hand-forged ironwork
Authentic rural chest made from solid oak, probably originating from Flanders or Northern France and dating from the late 17th to early 18th century (ca. 1680–1730).
This exceptional chest was completely artisanally crafted and retains its original hand-forged iron hinges and locking mechanism. The front features beautiful geometric panels with primitive star decorations, characteristic of early rural folk art.
The chest rests on distinctive ball feet and has a warm, deeply weathered patina that only develops through centuries of use. The inside shows a lovely authentic rough finish with old wood joints and signs of manual construction.
Probably originally used as:
• document chest
• money chest
• treasure chest
• small stock or linen chest
A particularly decorative and collectible object that fits perfectly within:
• rural interiors
• wabi-sabi decor
• primitive antiques
• early oak furniture collections
Material: solid oak and hand-forged iron
Period: ca. 1680–1730
Origin: probably Flanders / Northern France
Condition: authentic used state with age and wear marks, wear, old cracks and small repairs appropriate to age. See photos for an accurate impression of the condition.
A rare piece of folk art with strong presence and authentic character.
Shipping: The chest must be picked up. Bruges region
Rare 17th/18th-century rural oak document chest / money chest – hand-forged ironwork
Authentic rural chest made from solid oak, probably originating from Flanders or Northern France and dating from the late 17th to early 18th century (ca. 1680–1730).
This exceptional chest was completely artisanally crafted and retains its original hand-forged iron hinges and locking mechanism. The front features beautiful geometric panels with primitive star decorations, characteristic of early rural folk art.
The chest rests on distinctive ball feet and has a warm, deeply weathered patina that only develops through centuries of use. The inside shows a lovely authentic rough finish with old wood joints and signs of manual construction.
Probably originally used as:
• document chest
• money chest
• treasure chest
• small stock or linen chest
A particularly decorative and collectible object that fits perfectly within:
• rural interiors
• wabi-sabi decor
• primitive antiques
• early oak furniture collections
Material: solid oak and hand-forged iron
Period: ca. 1680–1730
Origin: probably Flanders / Northern France
Condition: authentic used state with age and wear marks, wear, old cracks and small repairs appropriate to age. See photos for an accurate impression of the condition.
A rare piece of folk art with strong presence and authentic character.
Shipping: The chest must be picked up. Bruges region
Details
Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Oak
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
41 cm
Width
68 cm
Depth
44 cm
Estimated period
Around 1700
