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Early 19th Century Breton Armoire

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Code: 10819

Dimensions:

W: 130cm (51.2")H: 192cm (75.6")D: 67cm (26.4")



Early 19th Century Breton marriage armoire. Wonderfully naive folk carving. Châteaulin, West Brittany, dated 1809, also a name which we cannot decipher! Suggestions on a postcard.
4 apotropaic symbols in the panels across the bottom. These protective marks, sometimes called witch marks, warded off unwanted evil spirits, demons, witches and fairy folk!
130 cm wide down the main part 149 cm including cornice.
Fitted inside with shelf and hanging rail