19th-century Swedish travel chest
Magnificent oval Swedish travel chest with superb iron fittings secured with robust rounded nails, providing both sturdiness and serving a decorative purpose.
The chest has a beautiful Falu Red color with a lovely patina.
The centerpiece of the chest on the front is a hand-forged, heart-shaped key plate.
This is a symbolic, romantic detail often seen in Swedish folk art from the 18th and 19th centuries. Such a chest was often a wedding gift.
Dimensions:
Length 35 cm
Depth 25 cm
Height 17 cm
