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18th Century Italian Baroque Cassone or Chest

$5,500
£4,165.74
€4,783.65
CA$7,707.86
A$8,383.15
CHF 4,442.76
MX$100,447.61
NOK 56,465.21
SEK 51,729.81
DKK 35,755.90

About the Item

A fine 18th century Italian Rennaissance style Baroque cassone, or marriage chest, made of solid walnut. Bold details are hand carved in high relief and include a central panel with rosettes, scrolled acanthus leaf corners, dentil decoration along the top and bottom and lion paw feet. The top is made from a single thick plank of walnut. Iron hinges and lock but no key. Beautiful dark waxed patina. Interior is lined with old floral printed paper, added at a later date. In very good original condition. Perfect for use as a bench in an entryway or at the foot of a bed. An essential piece of furniture, a marriage or hope chest was a common bridal gift , used to store clothing, precious fabrics and other valuables. A similar chest is featured on page 175 of the March-April 2017 issue of Veranda magazine. Circa 1700-1720 Dimensions: 64"W x 17.5"D x 21.25"H More photos available upon request. We have a large selection of French antiques. Please visit our showroom in Winter Park, Florida.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 64 in (162.56 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut,Carved,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700-1720
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Winter Park, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 831671stDibs: LU848646838302

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