Early 19th.C Scandinavian Decorated Wedding / Dowry Coffer

Object Description

An early 19th Century Scandinavian painted and iron bound dome top wedding or dowry trunk with all-over floral and foliate hand painted decoration, the front panel initialled “LSDS” and dated “1826”, the interior of the lid similarly decorated and with a candle box to the right hand side. The lid is secured with a massive heavily sprung lock with a huge and complicated key.

Circa 1826

H: 21” 53.5cms, W: 44” 112cms, D: 22” 56cms.

Object Condition

Good, marks and wear consistent with age and use. Full condition report available upon request.

Object Details