Vampire hunting box
£475.00
Netherlands
Late 20th century
Victorian style
Materials: Brass, metal, mineral stone and wood
Dimensions: 26 × 28 × 37 cm; 42 cm high when opened
Weight: 7.5 kg
An impressive large vampire hunting chest with a convex lid and handmade wooden compartments lined with dark blue velvet. The exterior is covered in faux snakeskin.
The chest contains an atmospheric collection of objects associated with vampire hunting, including a Bible, pocket watch, handmade hammer and stakes, compass, candles, stone candle holder, rosary, two boxes and decorative glass vials for holy water or spices.
A striking Gothic collector’s piece and an unusual addition to a cabinet of curiosities.
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A striking vampire hunting chest from the Netherlands, dating from the late 20th century and created in a Victorian style. This unusual collector’s piece is presented in a large faux-snakeskin chest with a blue velvet-lined interior.
Opening the chest reveals an atmospheric collection of objects traditionally associated with vampire hunting and folklore, including a Bible, wooden stakes and hammer, rosary, pocket watch, compass, candles, vials and other intriguing curios.
The carefully arranged contents give the appearance of a vampire hunter’s personal kit, making this vampire hunting chest a wonderful display piece for anyone interested in Gothic interiors, vampire folklore, horror memorabilia or cabinets of curiosities.
With its dramatic presentation and wealth of unusual details, it makes an impressive conversation piece and a distinctive addition to an eclectic or macabre collection.
Origin: Netherlands
Period: Late 20th century
Style: Victorian
Type: Gothic collector’s curio
| Origin | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Year | Late twentieth century |
| Material Type | Brass, metal, Stone (mineral stone), Wood |
| Dimensions | 26 cm × 28 cm × 37 cm, 42 cm high when opened |
| Weight | 7500g |
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