marriage chest / hope chest original patina
£475.00
This is an antique painted blanket chest, also known as a marriage chest or hope chest. It is a piece of folk art furniture, likely of Central European or Scandinavian origin, possibly from the 19th century.
Often associated with Central Europe, particularly Germany, or Scandinavia (e.g., Sweden)
Traditionally used by an unmarried woman to store items for her future married life, such as dowry linen and household goods.
Typically made of pine and this one is..
Features hand-painted folk art decoration, often with floral or foliate motifs and a distinctive colour scheme.
This is stunning with fantastic patina that’s unrepeatable due to the age of this large box.
Measuring
1315 long x 630 deep x 690 high
