Chest - Antique wooden blanket chest 1779 - Wood

Text on the front panel of the blanket chest: Gertruyken te Ryd Anno 1779

Wedding gift in the early 1970s, came from Chateau Marquette in Heemskerk:
Antique Dutch blanket chest, from the year 1779
Size estimated at 2 meters wide x 85 cm high and 90 cm deep
The antique oak bridal/blanket chest is a valuable piece with historic charm and beautiful carving in the front.
The box can be opened at the top.
This has been stored for the last 40 years and has never been restored as far as we know.
Small holes, probably from woodworm, but otherwise no (major) damage.
Includes key.

Due to the size of this lot, the seller requires it to be picked up in Bloemendaal (Netherlands) .