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Early 17th Century Italian Red Silk Casket or Box on Stand

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A fine example of an early 17th century Italian wooden casket or box, possibly pine, with slightly vaulted lid covered with red silk and adorned with appliqued foliate velvet with embroidery. The pattern is related to ones found in pattern books of the late sixteenth century and into the early 17th century. The chest also features wrought iron handles and original lock and lock plates, period and later metallic tape, and later linen. The chest is supported by a custom molded edge stand with barley twist legs with carved foliate capitals and corner decoration, and base stretchers of a later date. This chest was featured in the book “Tempting Pandora- A Selection of European Boxes 1200-1800 by L’Antiqueaire & The Connoisseur (NY) , Page 21-22. The chest is in very good condition, with some looseness to the applique, silk covering, material edge losses/frays, and wear commensurate with age and use. Dimensions: Overall with stand: 30 in H x 24.75 in W x 15.63 in D. Ref: 13380
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Depth: 15.63 in (39.71 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pine,Silk,Velvet,Wrought Iron,Appliqué,Embroidered,Forged,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Early 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa early 17th century
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Very good condition, with some looseness to the applique, silk covering, material edge losses/frays, and wear commensurate with age and use. The interior has later upholstery.4900 The later stand has imperfections and losses. Overall a fabulous piece.
  • Seller Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 105181stDibs: LU933941821392

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