Rare Oak Money Changer Chest - Mid 19th Century

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Rare Oak Money Changer Chest - Mid 19th Century

Name: Rare Oak Money Changer Chest - Mid 19th Century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 2JW1EJ7D4Q
Price: 2300 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Antiquités Lecomte

2.300 €

Period 19th century

Style Other style

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From: 44810, Héric, France

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Description

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This free-standing piece of furniture, entirely in solid oak, has a sloping flap, finely molded on each side, opening on original iron hinges.
The interior offers four identical drawers, two of which are equipped with functional locks with keys and two with brass buttons only. This space is completed by five compartments as well as a large lower niche.
This chest is locked using two original and functional double hook locks, with keys and oval brass entries.
This rare piece of furniture, assembled with a dovetail, has a bronze handle on each side with a stopper for easy transport.
The perimeter of the base is embellished with a cove and bec-de-corbin molding.
With the expansion of international trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, the profession of money changer grew in importance. This authentic and quality safe, which was used to lock up instruments used for transactions, banknotes, bills of exchange, objects and precious metals, is the vestige of a profession today modernized by computers.
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Period: Mid 19th century
Excellent condition.
Waxed finish.
Shipping possible with careful packaging and appropriate protection.
Dimensions:
Width: 63cm
Depth: 48cm
Height: 33cm
Ref: 150623.2

Ref: 2JW1EJ7D4Q

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Other style (Cabinets, Chests Furniture of Other style Style)
Period	19th century (Cabinets, Chests Furniture 19th century)
Country of origin	France
Width (cm)	63
Height (cm)	33
Materials	Oak
Internal reference	150623.2