Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Paintings "Parterre at Casa de Mateus

"Parterre at Casa de Mateus

A fine antique Spanish Baroque carved walnut & brass warming or brazier table

particularly ones made from solid gold

There are 81 grams of 16k gold and just the scrap gold value is more than $13

The hand-blown glass lamp having a bulbous body with a tapered neck & flaring mouth

Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723 Paintings "Parterre at Casa de MateusA 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