Florentine Giltwood Cassone
Florentine Giltwood Cassone
$11,500
Description
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.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 25 × 49 × 20.5 in |
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| Condition | Good antique condition |
| Country | Italy |
| Period | circa 1880 |
| Material | Gilt gesso and wood |
