A painted marriage chest, dated 1830, probably Scandinavian,

twin-handled, with a metal-bound hinged dome top, decorated with polychrome floral detail on a blue ground, marked with initials 'KJD', the interior with Swedish newspaper cuttings dated 1832 relating to Christianity

147cm wide, 66cm deep, 74cm high

Condition Report:

Significant general wear throughout, commensurate with age and use. One large crack to the cover. Various scuffs, abrasions and wear to paint, etc. Handles both fitted and in working order. One of the decorative metal applied elements has fallen off the main body but is contained within the box and thus can be restored. Some of the metal bound parts are loose although attached nonetheless. The paper clippings in good order, albeit slightly discoloured. With key. Structurally sound.