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

raised on a trumpet shaped foot

on December 1st 1998

The table top having a carved gadrooned edge with substantial carved supports at each end

The tray generically referred to as Cairoware is earlier than most and also of very fine quality

"The Divine Comedy"

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