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Posted 2 years ago
cogito
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Unusual British Arts & Crafts era refinished oak chest in a diamond-shape orientation with gargoyle featured heavy cast-iron sides and wrought iron leaf organic strap hinges on a claw-foot base. Dimensions: 31" (W) x 20" (D) x 19" (H).
This chest has all the design and decor choices typical of the British Arts & Crafts era, with the selection of oak as the base wood and Gothic/Pre-Raphaelite ornamentation. Quite possibly a unique piece by a expert cabinet maker and metal smith, but maddeningly with no identifying marks. Maker/manufacture unknown.
I would appreciate any thoughts on the piece, particularly in regards to its origin, manufacture, designer and/or maker(s).
TrunksAntique trunks, also called traveling chests, were originally used as lugga…
Arts and Crafts EraThe Arts and Crafts movement that swept the United States and Great Britain…
Is it for books?
That possibility had not occurred to me. Currently it houses my young daughters' dress up clothes and costumes. Probably as far away from it's original intention as one could get, but we're firm believers in keeping the antiques functional and not purely decorative.
Love this! Such a cool piece and I can't think of a better use for it. I'm sure your daughter loves it! Thanks for sharing.
thats a great use, keep it fun
Almost like a piece you would keep in front of a fireplace, for coal, coal scuttle.
Extremely beautiful piece, a real treasure.
Beautiful! I've never seen anything like it!
I love it! Thanks for showing!
maybe for kindling and fire lighting material?