Important Périgourdin Wedding Chest In Solid Walnut, - Early 18th Century.

Important Périgourdin wedding chest from the very beginning of the 18th century in solid walnut. It rests on two straight rear legs and the two front legs are made up of two flattened slabs. A wide plinth with the molding typical of this region surrounds the bottom of our chest. A molded strip inlaid in a groove at the top, also surrounds this piece of furniture. A thick molded top along its entire edge opens with two beautiful hand-wrought iron hinges. It closes at the moten of a hasp, with the possibility of putting a padlock. Presence of a small chest inside in the upper left part. This pretty piece of furniture, typical of our countryside, comes to us in a remarkable state with regard to its age and its use. However, some repairs are noted: The two rear feet have been removed, the two slabs have been redone, traces of wear on the surface of the plinth, which has remained perfectly healthy in its mass. The back is mainly made up of a large and remarkable oak board where you can see all the traces of tools used at that time, in particular the adze. No lock. dimensions height 75 cm length 140 cm depth 71 cm Shipping costs by carrier contact us. *