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Antique shepherd’s chest, 1850s
$1,499.95
£1,111.56
€1,250
CA$2,049.99
A$2,231.58
CHF 1,184.52
MX$26,850.70
NOK 15,009.52
SEK 13,752.96
DKK 9,521.62
About the Item
Big shepherd’s chest with a beautiful appearance and proportions from around 1850. These chests were made in the same way for centuries. They were decorated with traditional magical symbols. Reduced to a natural finish. From the mountains of Transylvania around the middle of the 19th century. The chest is made of beech wood and assembled with wooden pins.
- Dimensions:Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 46.07 in (117 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 250371stDibs: LU1846344061602
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