18th Century Ship's Spice Chest

Object description :

"18th Century Ship's Spice Chest"

Important 18th-century curved oak chest on legs belonging
to the Swedish spice merchant Johan Eckerman.
German in style, this trunk is dated 1776 and inlaid on the front with a two-tone eight-pointed star (Rose des Vents).
The sides of this trunk are decorated with star-shaped imprints, these motifs appear to be oriental, surmounted by a cross, carved frieze at the base.
Beautiful period ironwork hinges, we note that the inside lock is missing.

W57 D32,7 H38,6

Price: 2 800 €

Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Condition of use

Material: Solid wood
Length: 145
Height: 98
Depth: 83

Reference: 1503535