With Finely Detailed Wrought Iron Strapwork Oak with Original Metal Fittings and Historic Paint Surface Swedish, Inscribed with Initials ".R.S." and "ANNO 1648" and "1697"
34.5" high x 41.5" wide x 24.25" deep (incl. stand)
Provenance: Private Collection, Sweden
Ref: 9251
In many cultures, the marriage chest was a gift from the bride’s family, representing both a dowry and a symbol of love and commitment. The chest often reflected the social status of the family and was passed down as a family heirloom through generations.
