Mini "Hope Chest" Hand painted one of a kind, dark blue base with white ornate floral motifs. Each one is freehanded and slightly different patterning but each the exact same in color/finish.
These are a tiny bit larger than 1:12th scale.
Gently aged, antique glazed and sealed for protection.
Many years ago, a bride typically leaving home for marriage would fill her "hope chest" with dowry items such as clothing, table linens, bed linens, quilts, dishware, family heirlooms, etc.
Makes a quaint chest, trunk or table to add to your doll shops house bedroom or home living area. Makes a sweet and very rare bridal gift.
**Inside the painted pink interior of box comes a reversible blue bedspread, antique lace table linen, rose head garland, sachet of "real" lavender, blue/white/gold teacup, saucer and plate.
Measures: approx: 3 1/2 in. L x 2 in. H x 2 in. W
Product code: Blue Painted Hope shops Chest