19th Century Slovakian Floral Painted Marriage Trunk
An antique central Slovakian pine Marriage trunk, early 19th century, Banka Stiavinca region, of rustic design in pale pine with a plank top, folkloric painted floral decorations to the face, with the original iron lock and key, and staple hinges and internal candle box, raised on a flat base, height 15.35 in., length 34.25 in., width 19.69 in.
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- Rustic - Rustic is defined as "of, relating to, or typical of country life or country people", and the items illustrated in this price guide accord with that definition.
But in the 18th and 19th century "rustic furniture" had a narrower definition. It referred to furniture where the framework was carved or moulded to resemble tree trunks and branches, and was usually for outdoor use. Rustic furniture was made in cast iron, wood, terracootta and concrete. Much of the Coalbrookdale company's cast iron furniture was of rustic design.
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