Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sculpture Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

on December 1st 1998

Napoleon III period

The bases have corresponding engraving and both the lids and bases are gem set with cabochon carnelians

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sculpture Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty CantonA 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