Nonsuch chests

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Scope note
Chests richly decorated with marquetry patterns of arches and fantastic architecture, reminiscent of Henry VIII's (vanished) palace of Nonsuch; the appellation means unequalled. Probably made in North Germany, or by 16th-century German craftsmen who settled in London.
Nonsuch chests
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025