1700's, 18th C. Antique Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut Cassone!!

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1700's, 18th C. Antique Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut Cassone!!

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Stunning Antique Cassone, Marriage Chest, Coffer, Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut 18th Century, 1700s!!

This antique Cassone is a large Italian Renaissance style storage chest made of carved walnut from the 18th century. It features intricate carvings, typical of Italian antiques, and exudes a classic Renaissance style. This piece, also referred to as a coffer or chest, is a beautiful and functional item suitable for storage in various rooms such as the attic, basement, or bedroom. Its elegant design and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any antique collection or home decor.

A cassone is an Italian chest, usually used as a marriage chest, and the most elaborately decorated piece of furniture of the Renaissance. Cassoni traditionally were made in pairs and sometimes bore the respective coats of arms of the bride and groom. They contained the bride's clothes, linen, and other items.

Large Italian Renaissance style walnut cassone/ storage coffer, 18th c., rectangular coffered top, with running ornamentation border, opening to storage interior, over front carved with central cartouche and figural masks, rising on paw feet, approx 26 1/8"h, 82.5"w, 28"d

Wear and imperfections from age, use, and movement. 27o25

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