{"product_id":"vintage-painted-dowry-chest-hand-painted-timber","title":"1825 Swiss Alpine Dowry Chest | Hand Painted Timber","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eA substantial domestic chest carrying the weight of inheritance, ritual, and daily life within its timber walls.\u003cbr\u003eExecuted in the Alpine regions of Switzerland or its surrounds and dated 1825 on the front panels, this dowry chest reflects early nineteenth century vernacular craftsmanship, built to store household linens, garments, and personal effects across generations. Hand painted floral panels sit within a restrained geometric frame, their palette softened by time, while the hinged lid opens to a generous interior marked by honest wear and period construction. The surface bears the quiet evidence of use rather than display, offering a grounded presence shaped by function, continuity, and long domestic service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eMeasures: 132 cm W × 67 cm D × 50 cm H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eConditioned for presence and atmosphere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eViewings by appointment | North Sydney area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eGlobal shipping arranged on request\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Fredericks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51601489068314,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/0392\/6042\/files\/PXL_20260112_111618097.jpg?v=1768797856","url":"https:\/\/harperfredericks.com\/products\/vintage-painted-dowry-chest-hand-painted-timber","provider":"Harper Fredericks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}