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Magnificent Renaissance Italian Walnut Cassone
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An outstanding Italian renaissance 17th century carved walnut cassone ( marriage chest ) of superior quality and craftsmanship.
The five panelled front is profusely carved in beautiful cartouche and figural designs, surrounded by naturalistic floral leaf-and-berry designs.
The carving is of outstanding quality and has an incredible warmth and patina to the walnut.
The incredible carving continues to the base, where the chest is supported by two amazing dragons, possibly representing Thyrus, a ferocious dragon in Italian folklore that besieged Terni in the middle ages. These are truly wonderful, having quite sinister but also rather cheeky faces, with beautifully carved wingsand arched necks, clinging to the base with large clawed feet.
The front of the chest has a drop-front which opens to reveal three central drawers flanked by shelved storage space. With working lock and key.
The cassone has been adapted / altered in the 19th century, the drop-front has been created in the 19th century as the top would have originally lifted. The wood at back of the chest and some internally has been replaced, shown in the pictures. Also the drawers internally have been added in the 19th century. In the Victorian era it was quite usual for early pieces of antique furniture to be altered / adapted for different uses.
Overall a simply stunning piece of furniture with a great presence.
In excellent condition, expected signs of age.
The dimensions are.
Height-92cm.
Width-204cm.
Depth-67cm.
VIEWING.
Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.
DELIVERY.
If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.
COLLECTION.
Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS.
Cash on collection.
Bank transfer.
Cheque.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.
VIEWING.
Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.
DELIVERY.
If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.
COLLECTION.
Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS.
Cash on collection.
Bank transfer.
Cheque.
Paypal.
SellerMersham Manor Antiques
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Mersham Manor
Mersham
Ashford
Kent
TN256NR
Tel : 07510503344
Non UK callers : +44 7510503344
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An outstanding Italian renaissance 17th century carved walnut cassone ( marriage chest ) of superior quality and craftsmanship.
The five panelled front is profusely carved in beautiful cartouche and figural designs, surrounded by naturalistic floral leaf-and-berry designs.
The carving is of outstanding quality and has an incredible warmth and patina to the walnut.
The incredible carving continues to the base, where the chest is supported by two amazing dragons, possibly representing Thyrus, a ferocious dragon in Italian folklore that besieged Terni in the middle ages. These are truly wonderful, having quite sinister but also rather cheeky faces, with beautifully carved wingsand arched necks, clinging to the base with large clawed feet.
The front of the chest has a drop-front which opens to reveal three central drawers flanked by shelved storage space. With working lock and key.
The cassone has been adapted / altered in the 19th century, the drop-front has been created in the 19th century as the top would have originally lifted. The wood at back of the chest and some internally has been replaced, shown in the pictures. Also the drawers internally have been added in the 19th century. In the Victorian era it was quite usual for early pieces of antique furniture to be altered / adapted for different uses.
Overall a simply stunning piece of furniture with a great presence.
In excellent condition, expected signs of age.
The dimensions are.
Height-92cm.
Width-204cm.
Depth-67cm.
VIEWING.
Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.
DELIVERY.
If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.
COLLECTION.
Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS.
Cash on collection.
Bank transfer.
Cheque.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this item.
VIEWING.
Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.
DELIVERY.
If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.
COLLECTION.
Collections in person are very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS.
Cash on collection.
Bank transfer.
Cheque.
Paypal.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1660
Late 17th Century Antiques Material Walnut
Origin Italian
Item code as510a396
Status Sold
£4995.00 
$6249.74 
€5799.69 
$
€
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Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Mersham Manor Antiques
Mersham ManorMersham
Ashford
Kent
TN256NR
Tel : 07510503344
Non UK callers : +44 7510503344
Get directions to Mersham Manor Antiques
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