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Florentine Giltwood Cassone
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Fine Italian Florentine giltwood cassone or marriage chest in relief decorated pastiglia, the slightly arched lid with central sejant-rampant lion flanked by two crests with three crescent moons separated by a chevron, the front having three artisans; an artist, a sculptor and a stone mason, each within an arched panel flanked by Tuscan columns; the sides each adorned with further family crests, the interior with original till and wrought iron handles.
- Dimensions:Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition, some gilding refreshed.
- Seller Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: YEWTR000018391stDibs: LU798344091802
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