Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Drawings & Prints the censer from the estate

the censer from the estate of a prominent California gentleman

Decmeber 3rd 2010

18" tall X 12" diameter

From the estate of celebrated British theatre set & costume designer Oliver Messel (1904-1978)

A very elegant & charming antique sterling silver miniature locket vinaigrette by James Fenton

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Drawings & Prints the censer from the estateA 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