North America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A lovely chest composed of four lateral walls, a base made from multiple wooden slats, and a form-fitting lid that features curved wood slats extending downwards on 2 sides. The lid has an iron latch that fits snugly into a gorgeous iron lock plate comprised of several petaloid embellishments on the front of the chest body and a petite keyhole. Each corner of the piece is supported by beautiful iron brackets with trefoil forms at each end, while a pair of sturdy iron handles can be found on both shorter sides of the vessel. Though the interior displays no evidence of its previous contents, a chest like this example could have held any number of clothing items, tools, toys, blankets, or other items a Spanish settler would find of use. Size: 47.5" L x 21" W x 18.75" H (120.6 cm x 53.3 cm x 47.6 cm)

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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#161744

Lock does not work, but still closes and opens. Splitting to wood on lid and base with old repair on interior of base. Small loss to upper right corner. Upper right petaloid embellishment on lock missing. Missing 7 nails. Modern repair to hinge. Expected nicks, chips, abrasions, and scratches throughout. Otherwise, nice with rich patina.