A Continental dowry chest
19th century
Lock marked: [illegible] / Elber; key marked: Taylor / 633
The oak box, possibly German, with metal banding and strapwork with trefoil motif
13.25" H x 20.5" W x 14.25" D

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Lock has been replaced, with some losses to the wood in areas around lock components. Some scattered losses to the metal, the largest being 1.5" on the side of the chest. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.