{"product_id":"18th-century-marriage-chest","title":"18th century marriage chest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge and beautifully painted in green and red shades, is this marriage chest from the Alps region in south-eastern France. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally gifted to brides to store personal linens and garments. Such chests also symbolise prosperity in new households. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a lid that opens to reveal a substantial storage space, the lock is a work of art in itself (see photos!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also a working key and the trunk sits on bracket feet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the last photo for an idea of the scale of this large chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL159.5cm x H79.5cm x D62cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The French House - York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55620488167800,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0489\/9137\/1421\/files\/ST_LargeTrunkALT_54140d5e-c603-4a1e-bc36-e0faf0da1a4d.jpg?v=1785336942","url":"https:\/\/york.thefrenchhouse.co.uk\/products\/18th-century-marriage-chest","provider":"The French House York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}