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Circa 1600 German Oak Stollentruhe Trunk, Original Iron and Butterfly Lock Plate

$12,800
£9,648.24
€11,284.85
CA$18,117.16
A$18,445.90
CHF 10,623.17
MX$222,258.82
NOK 123,282.59
SEK 124,384.51
DKK 84,349.59

About the Item

More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1600, this German trunk was hand-carved in oak at the end of the Gothic period. Known as a stollentruhe, the robust trunk is still adorned with the original iron straps and butterfly lock plate. The massive storage space includes a small till, which would have been used to store smaller items.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.75 in (88.27 cm)Width: 69.25 in (175.9 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1600
  • Condition:
    Repaired: There is a small fill to the top. Some of the feet have been restored. All work was done long ago. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition. Very light age separations. No key. A small fill to the top, with larger restoration to the feet, indicative of being stored on cold, damp floors. Very light traces of old woodworm losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1125-231stDibs: LU906349389962

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