A charming, C18th, French, pine, domed top marriage chest or coffret with beautiful, original, folky painted decoration.
Sourced from an estate in Toulouse but likely originating from Normandy where this type of chest is more typically found.
A lovely, evocative piece of C18th folk art furniture.
French, c1780.
Wear commensurate with age, leather straps have been replaced at some time with brass hinges and a small iron handle from the top is absent. Signs of historic woodworm damage (treated as a precaution).
Measurements: H: 10.75” (27cm); W: 17” (43cm); D: 10.25” (26cm).