Antiques Boutique

Dealer Information

Dealer: Sweeney & Son Antiques
Location: Co.Wexford, Ireland
Tel: 00353872777053
Email: sweeneysonantiques@gmail.com

17th century Louis XIII Chest

$640 (approx conversion from €595)

Code: 10226

Dimensions:W: 60cm  (23.6")H: 66cm  (26")L: 125.5cm  (49.4")

Website: https://www.antiquesboutique.com/antique-coffers/17th-century-louis-xiii-chest/itm36685

A provincial rustic French walnut chest with beautiful graining, warmth of colour and original patina. A wonderful two plank top, original hinges,  lock removed, a wrought iron key hole escuthcheon with flaming heart decoration. A lovely period rustic storage solution.

Condition commensurate with add and use. An old repair to the underneath of the lid. An old woodworm infestation, not active and retreated.

Provenance: Reputedly owned by a Senior employee of The Irish Times and purchased as part of a farmhouse sale in rural France may years ago.