Casket - Antique oak document chest - Oak

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Selected by Anna Hue-Roques

Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 200 - € 250
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Description from the seller

Beautifully executed, compact antique document box or value chest made of dark oak, probably Dutch workmanship from the 18th century.

The chest has features of traditional artisanal carpentry. Especially the construction, the old fittings and the interior layout are interesting.
It would originally have been a money box, administration box, or storage box for documents and smaller valuable objects.

Height 28 cm
Width 49 cm
Depth 24 cm

Condition
In authentic, used condition with clear signs of age and use, including wear, scratches, discolorations, small damages and possible old restorations. Lock present; key missing.

Carefully packaged and sent by registered mail.

Beautifully executed, compact antique document box or value chest made of dark oak, probably Dutch workmanship from the 18th century.

The chest has features of traditional artisanal carpentry. Especially the construction, the old fittings and the interior layout are interesting.
It would originally have been a money box, administration box, or storage box for documents and smaller valuable objects.

Height 28 cm
Width 49 cm
Depth 24 cm

Condition
In authentic, used condition with clear signs of age and use, including wear, scratches, discolorations, small damages and possible old restorations. Lock present; key missing.

Carefully packaged and sent by registered mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Oak
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Netherlands
Model
Antique oak document chest
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
28 cm
Width
49 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1850-1880
The NetherlandsVerified
3316
Objects sold
96.22%
Private

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