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Swedish Marriage Box

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A Swedish dowry box presented to the bride by her parents on the occasion of her marriage, decorated with homemade pigments in traditional folk-art patterns in faded grey blues and salmon pinks on a wave painted ground, having desirable flat top with blacksmith-made wrought iron strap hinges. Old shrinkage gap in top. A beautiful decorative piece.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition - shrinkage gap in top as pictured
Creation Date:	1860
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001822
Incollect Reference #:	747969

Dimensions

W.	27 in;	H.	11 in;	D.	18.75 in;
W.	68.58 cm;	H.	27.94 cm;	D.	47.63 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.