Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sculpture Napoleon III period

Napoleon III period

The tray generically referred to as Cairoware is earlier than most and also of very fine quality

The jar of baluster-shaped form with a shallow neck and finely decorated with Imperial figures within a landscape setting

The bases have corresponding engraving and both the lids and bases are gem set with cabochon carnelians

The table top having a carved gadrooned edge with substantial carved supports at each end

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Sculpture Napoleon III periodA 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