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Polychromed Spanish Colonial Leather Trunk

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
An early leather trunk decorated with complex rillette embossing and retaining elements of its original polychromed decoration. Hand-forged hinges, corner straps and a fabulous central lockplate under scalloped front edge, Standing on later bun feet. Desirable flat top, making it useful as a coffee table. Early 18th century. Possibly Peruvian.

More Information

Origin:	Peru
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Leather with some splits and scuffs but in generally good condition
Creation Date:	1750
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	SKU00001015
Incollect Reference #:	561150

Dimensions

W.	34 in;	H.	19.5 in;	D.	19.5 in;
W.	86.36 cm;	H.	49.53 cm;	D.	49.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.