Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sculpture raised on a trumpet shaped

raised on a trumpet shaped foot

10 cm X 10 cm

on December 1st 1998

Napoleon III period

The clock having a porcelain dial with Roman numerals

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sculpture raised on a trumpet shapedA rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest coffer, named & dated 1723. The chest of a rare & unusual size, the top with a lift up lid with hand forged strap hinges. The front of the chest is profusely & sumptuously carved, the chest has four carved panels with the family names; "Adelheit" & "Kosters" and the year "Anno 1723" and the day & month "D7 September". The carved arcaded front with four architectural arches, each