"Small Oak Chest With Panels, 18th Century, Périgord Origin"
Lovely little oak chest from Périgord, 18th century. Paneled front and sides. Original lock with its heart-shaped iron entrance. No key. The edge of the flap is ogee-shaped, decorated with a strip underneath to prevent rodents from getting in. Original salt chest inside. Some usual restorations. This chest is very interesting because of its size and was certainly used to store valuables such as silverware... length: 74.4 cm width: 39.8 cm height: 53.9 cm Interior: 65.5 x 33.5 x 35.5 cm