This item is a hand carved wooden chest which stylistically, incorporates Gothic design elements and by anecdote (it was inherited from my Mother in 2002 but was a feature in our family from at least the late 1950's) was referred to as the 'Spanish' chest. I note that both parents were highly regarded art historians with ample knowledge of the period assumed. (see Harry and Phyllis Bober for reference). It features wrought iron hardware and some restorative patching with more modern wood. The front legs/ portions which seem original to the piece have been scratched over the decades by a succession of cats. The design elements themselves are mostly simple and geometrical but incorporate symbols in the front 3 panels.

51" high x 43" wide x 24" deep