Lot 55 , A mid 18th century German carved oak marriage chest

A mid 18th century German carved oak marriage chest with single planked lid, the frieze, initialled JA/OW and dated 1752, over four arched panels, each with differing foliate motifs and a scroll base panel, 179cm wide, 66cm deep, 60cm high
£500-800

Condition:
Overall looks to be in honest condition, slightly pale mid brown tone, the lid with signs of old dents and damages including a large crack running inwards from the right hand side, no lock present, hinge on the right hand side coming loose, candle box to the interior, lower panel across the base of the front lighter in tone than elsewhere, sides have old probably original wrought iron ring handles.

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