1912 American Miniature Greek Carved Dowry Chest, Silver Scapular Icon, 1880

Description: Description: Museum worthy, American folk art miniature Greek dowry chest inscribed 1912 and a Silver Scapular Icon dated 1880, both the chest and icon descended 3 to 5 generations in the Javo Family, Atlanta, Georgia. Most prominent on the front are the two highly detailed busts of the young Greek bride and groom. They extend ¾ of an inch from the chest and are carved in one piece with the posts, not applied. A vase with vines and flowers, decorated with inset blue stones, is also on the front framed within a zig zag molding. The pull for the lid is a carved bone flower, and the original brass lock is marked “Winchester.”The domed chest has a dovetailed frame on 4 bracket feet. The skirt is carved with scrolls and a center fan, bold zig zag moldings and borders also frame folk carvings of a rooster and horse on opposite ends. Domed lid carved from one piece of wood. All the carvings are in relief.The lid features a Greek Orthodox flag and an American flag flanking a Greek Orthodox two-headed eagle with spread wings and a lion carved in a crest or shield. The eagles wear a traditional miter with a cross on top, small pieces of jewelry are inset on each side of the eagle heads. A bright blue banner hangs from an arrow that nearly spans the length of the lid. Carved in is a name, I believe.The 112-year-old chest is completely original and untouched, with original oxidized painted surface. It is quite rare for a chest to survive with its original surface and patina.The icon is 140-years-old.Dimensions: Chest - Width - 11.5” Height - 5.75” Width 4” Heads carved .75” from chestIcon - 2.25” X 1.35”Date: Carved in, 1912Origin: American - GreekProvenance: According to Greg Javo, the chest was made for a bride and groom. It was an arranged marriage and the groom was sent back to Greece to return with his bride. Maker: Perhaps the groom?Condition: Remarkable with a few very slight rubs and a tiny sliver or two of wood missing. Please see photos as they are an integral part of the condition report and ask any questions that you have about the item so that we can satisfy you.About Us: Southern Picker Antiques in Darien, GA. is open by appointment. My partner, John and I, for 40+ consecutive years, have never lost our enthusiasm for inspiring objects and art. Without art, there would be a lot of days I’d just stay in bed! Google: James Allen Southern Picker NYTimes to read a profile about us.Shipping: We know you are looking forward to receiving your package. We ship safely and as quickly as possible. Insurance is required. Your cooperation is necessary for insurance claims. In the unlikely event of damaged shipments, you must take photos and keep the packaging to file a claim. If eBay calculated shipping seems higher than what seems reasonable please contact us.International Shipping: We ship all over the world. If you are located internationally we will work with you and your freight forwarding company if you use one. We require signature delivery confirmation for international packages.We Buy Too: If you found this listing because you are researching an item you already have, we do buy. Feel free to contact us.Store We-Buy-Too: Antiques, Collectibles, Art

Price: 2800 USD

Location: Darien, Georgia

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