Wedding chest Made of polychrome beechwood and metal. Rectangular body, topped with a domed lid. The blue background features a large basket of flowers flanked by two pots of flowers. On the front, a cascade of flowers frames a bird in the centre, beneath a scalloped drape. Bouquets of flowers are painted on the sides. A handle is fitted to the lid, complete with a hasp and bolt lock. Bears an interesting label on the back: ‘From the workshop of // Eug. TROUPLIN //, Rue St Jacques, // No. II, // in LE HAVRE’ Normandy, 19th century H. 29.7 cm – W. 61.5 cm – D. 32.3 cm Hinges re-fitted with leather. Minor wear and tear and some missing parts