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Antique Handcrafted Wooden and Hand Forged Iron Coach / Carriage Strongbox 1800s

$2,379.03List Price

About the Item

Very rare and highly decorative antique box with working lock and key. This is another one of those rare antiques that makes you realize that no matter how long you have been in this trade, you will keep coming across pieces that you have never seen before. It is one of the things that makes us love what we do and what keeps our gallery interesting for clients from all walks of life and from all-over the world. We can, in all honesty, tell you that we are not sure which country this piece comes from, how old it is exactly or what is was used for. There probably are no books where you can learn about this type of chest, we are not sure. It is our experience in dealing in antiques that judging from the patina, the materials, the wear and the techniques that were used that we are fairly certain that this piece was created between 1800 and 1850. Because of its size and the positioning of the wrought iron handles we think this strongbox (like) chest, with the handcrafted metal top, was made to travel by carriage. Some of the wrought iron rings seem to suggest that they are there to help secure this chest to a coach/carriage. The wear on the iron on some of the bottom corners show that this piece has been extensively used for decades. In image 16 you can even see the marvelously handcrafted dovetails underneath the wrought iron reinforcement. To prevent the wear from causing damage to the surface that this chest is on, former owners have placed two wooden 'gliders' underneath. To us, this unique chest has that 'Wild West look and feel' and with the ever so slightly curved top it can also be used as a small side or end table. If you like the look and feel, the (probable) history and, with that, the enigmatic factor of this remarkable eyecatcher and talking piece then maybe you should be its next custodian. It will look great no matter where you decide to have it on display and/or what you decide to use it for. Our fair price for this unique strongbox / chest even includes perfect packing (custom made) and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days. Maximum width x height x depth: 24.8 x 16.7 x 17.7 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again). You can shop all our 1000+ listings by pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'.

Dimensions:
Height: 16.7 in (42.42 cm)Width: 24.8 in (63 cm)Depth: 17.7 in (44.96 cm)
Style:
Early Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Wrought Iron,Forged,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1810-1840
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: Around 1950 bottom gliders have been added, as mentioned in our item description. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Please also read our item descriptions.
Seller Location:
Lisse, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: FiGQ4642422 FREE SHIPPING1stDibs: LU2341322154512

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