Lot 87

German Iron-Studded Oak 'Stollentruhe' Chest, Westphalia

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Opening to a welled interior.

31 1/2 x 6 ft. x 20 1/2 in.

Note: Westphalia 'Stollentruhe' means studded chest and the form is typically associated with Westphalia in central Germany.  Most examples have ironwork straps.

Condition

Evidence of old worming, seam separation and age cracks on the top with gouges and staining. An old repair to the back panel, losses to the feet and both side panels. Lacking part of the locking mechanism on the right lock plate. Old repair to the worming on the front panel. Structurally sound and quite large in scale.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.