Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sold 12" tall X 9" wide

12" tall X 9" wide

Condition is remarkably original and condition is very good for a 300 year old chest

sculpture and painting represented

"The Divine Comedy"

each one inlaid with a four pointed ebony & walnut marquetry star device

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sold 12" tall X 9" wideA rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest coffer, named & dated 1723. The chest of a rare & unusual size, the top with a lift up lid with hand forged strap hinges. The front of the chest is profusely & sumptuously carved, the chest has four carved panels with the family names; "Adelheit" & "Kosters" and the year "Anno 1723" and the day & month "D7 September". The carved arcaded front with four architectural arches, each