Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Recently Added The slightly domed pen box

The slightly domed pen box is lavishly inlaid with gold and silver to both the exterior and interior

Floral arrangements and books and quill pens

Circa 1770

Zachariah Mbutha W

These tables sold at Sotheby's in 2011 for almost $500

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Recently Added The slightly domed pen boxA 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