Casket - Antique oak document chest - Oak
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Antique oak document chest from the Netherlands, dating to the 17th–18th century, in antique style, with heavy use and possible missing small parts, dimensions 54 cm W × 31 cm H × 28 cm D.
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Description from the seller
Beautifully crafted, compact antique document box or value chest made of dark oak, probably Dutch work from the 17th or 18th century.
The front is richly decorated with two round medallions, surrounded by carved floral motifs, scrollwork and curling ornaments in a late Renaissance/Baroque style. The chest is fitted with heavy wrought-iron multi-band hinges, iron ring handles on the sides, and a keyhole on the front.
The lid opens to a sober, spacious interior with a separately raised side compartment, originally suitable for deeds, documents, writing implements or small valuables. Due to its compact, sturdy construction and heavy hardware, this box is likely to have been used as a document box, archival chest or valuables chest.
A characterful object with a handsome patina, suitable as a special piece of furniture, a storage chest or coffee table in a historic, rustic or eclectic interior.
Condition
In authentic, used condition with clear signs of aging and use, including wear, scratches, discolorations, small damages and possible old restorations. Lock present; key missing.
Height 31 cm
Length 54 cm
Thickness 28 cm
Carefully packaged and sent by registered mail.
Beautifully crafted, compact antique document box or value chest made of dark oak, probably Dutch work from the 17th or 18th century.
The front is richly decorated with two round medallions, surrounded by carved floral motifs, scrollwork and curling ornaments in a late Renaissance/Baroque style. The chest is fitted with heavy wrought-iron multi-band hinges, iron ring handles on the sides, and a keyhole on the front.
The lid opens to a sober, spacious interior with a separately raised side compartment, originally suitable for deeds, documents, writing implements or small valuables. Due to its compact, sturdy construction and heavy hardware, this box is likely to have been used as a document box, archival chest or valuables chest.
A characterful object with a handsome patina, suitable as a special piece of furniture, a storage chest or coffee table in a historic, rustic or eclectic interior.
Condition
In authentic, used condition with clear signs of aging and use, including wear, scratches, discolorations, small damages and possible old restorations. Lock present; key missing.
Height 31 cm
Length 54 cm
Thickness 28 cm
Carefully packaged and sent by registered mail.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Oak
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Netherlands
Model
Antique oak document chest
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
31 cm
Width
54 cm
Depth
28 cm
Estimated period
17th/18th century
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