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This is undoubtedly one of the most exquisite chests I’ve encountered. Likely crafted as a dowry, often referred to as a hope chest or marriage chest, this piece is a marvel of design and craftsmanship. 

The colour, carving and peg construction make this a charming coffer from around the early half of the 1800's.

A primitive chip carved design to the front with the initials I. W. and a date of 1765. 

Marriage chests, also known as wedding chests or hope chests, are traditional storage chests used in many cultures to store items that a young woman would accumulate in preparation for her marriage. The ches...

Antique coffers are storage box chests, they were typically used during the medieval, Renaissance, and colonial eras. Primarily used to store various items such as clothing, linens, documents, and valuables such as money and jewelry.

Chinese Camphor Wood Coffer or Chest...