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Wood Chest

Description

Wooden  chest with lift top and fold down front pane. Lined inside with fabric. Two drawers on the bottom.. Has lock and key on the front. Carvings appear only on the front of chest and is plain wooden panels on the sides and back.

Category Furniture
Medium wood
Distinguishing marks carved designs on exterior front
Condition Good
Date Period 1800s maybe
History Belonged to mother in law who purchased it at an auction
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debstrauss 🌱 Newbie 14 years ago

Looking for information on this chest time period and what this was used for. Also any idea on the value ???

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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 14 years ago

Pieces like these are what's called  "Gothic Revival". They are generally Victorian pieces made post 1830, but revived again in the 1920's. Still pieces like this really need a physical examination to determine what they are and place a value.

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