Antique Folk Art Painted bridal chest 1840

Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, specifically from the Fraenkische Alb. The chest is painted in an oxblood red colour and features beautiful floral decorations on the front panels. This old paint is quite worn and weathered, giving the whole piece a rustic and characteristic appearance. Occasionally, some old woodworm traces can be observed, which have of course been treated and checked. In the past, it was customary to give bridal furniture like this as a gift to the couple at a wedding. These pieces of furniture were later placed on the farm in a show room that was only rarely used for important visitors or special occasions. A beautiful and decorative piece of history. This example dates from 1840. The chest still has the original working lock with key.