18th Century Alpine Painted Chest

Alpine Painted Chest

Measurements: H. 38 cm – W. 82 cm – D. 46 cm
Period: circa 1780
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir

Description:
Small Tyrolean chest, entirely made of fir wood, with ramages decorations.
There are three framed panels on the front. The central one, where the key is also located, has a particular “star” shape that gives character to the entire structure.
Onion legs not contemporary.
Inside, the original structure with the flap compartment is still present. All the hardware is particularly valuable, in particular the hinge blades to which the lid is fixed.
The lock and key are old but not working.

Information on the restoration:
The photographs you see depict the piece of furniture not yet restored. The state of conservation is excellent.
The piece of furniture, at the time of sale, will be supplied completely restored. The customer will decide the desired level of restoration. Our laboratory guarantees conservative restoration for each piece of furniture while respecting its integrity.
Each piece of furniture is treated to ensure solidity and hygiene.

In particular, the following are carried out:

– structural restoration
– careful anti-woodworm treatment
– cleaning and sanitization of the interior
– external finish with natural beeswax
– internal finish with shellac (natural alcohol-based varnish)

Upon request, we can agree on the desired level of restoration and the customization of the internal layout (clothes hanger poles, shelves, etc.).