Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700’s Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet

Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet

Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet
Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700’s Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet. An authentic “Schrank” or folk art armoire or closet was hand carved and painted in southern Germany during the 1700’s. A traditional dowry gift to a wedding couple, there are faint monograms “HS” inside a laurel wreath. The graining and delicate painting has had restorations over the centuries, and has been preserved with clear varnish. Hand crafted of pine with wooden pegs and hand hammered faceted nails, every surface has hand planing marks from a skilled country carpenter. There are shrinkage separations from age. The crown and feet were restored many years ago. The door has a wonderful hand wrought iron open lock and key that still work. Inside, the adjustable shelves on the left are later, right shelves are about 100 years old but not original. Measurements are 47 1/2″ wide, 26″ deep and 65 tall. Please view 28 photos at full screen size for best detail. The Harp Gallery 2495 Northern Rd Appleton, WI 54914. We are only happy with satisfied customers! Please reach out to us with any concerns or questions. The item “Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700’s Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet” is in sale since Thursday, December 29, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Armoires & Wardrobes\Pre-1800″. The seller is “harpgallery” and is located in Appleton, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Type: Armoire/Wardrobe
  • Region of Origin: Germany
  • Age: Pre-1800
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Material: Pine

Schrank, German Hand Painted 1700's Antique Folk Art Dowry Armoire or Cabinet