The inviting charm of this trunk comes from the original hand-painted panels of embellished with delightful vases of bright colorful flowers seen in many early French antiques as flowers were a favored traditional motif. The chest has taken on a warm, rich aged patina through the years. This trunk is strong, stable and ready for use. Any cracks, nicks, scratches, signs of aged-separation are commensurate with age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this delightful original painted trunk.