Youngs Antiques

Description

A rare 17th century french verdure tapestry chest on a fixed walnut base carved with rolling scrolls and a pair of french horns meeting in the middle of the freize. The tapestry is decorated with an abundance of foliate designs , almost forming the image of a garden and in the center of the front panel a sequence of steps almost leading you to the lid. The tapestry is fixed by elarborate fretted brass straps held in place by brass studs and nails, with a red fabric backing. The chest has lots of small restorations to the tapestry with hand stiched repairs, there are small areas of losses to the tapestry as well as the brass straps, carrying handles are missing too, commensurate with age.

Overall the chest is in very good order for its age and is a remarkably rare find.

Measurements

Height 82cm x length 113cm x depth 55cm

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