Antique Carved Wood Cassone Blanket Chest Trunk Coffee Table 60” Renaissance

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Impressive antique carved wooden cassone-style storage chest or blanket trunk, featuring elaborate Renaissance Revival-style decoration, a substantial plank top, and … Read more Impressive antique carved wooden cassone-style storage chest or blanket trunk, featuring elaborate Renaissance Revival-style decoration, a substantial plank top, and an attractive dark aged finish.

This handsome chest measures approximately 60 inches long and features richly carved decorative panels across the front and both ends. The elaborate ornamentation includes scrolling foliate designs, geometric motifs, and decorative borders.

The front retains its original-style decorative iron lock hardware with an elaborate escutcheon and hinged hasp on a large drawer extending the length of the chest and it does have two holes where is it probably missing pull out knobs

The chest has a substantial wooden top with decorative carved edging and a paneled back. Its low, wide proportions make it especially attractive for use as a rustic coffee table, decorative blanket chest, or architectural accent piece.

Approximate Measurements:

* Length: 60 inches
* Depth: 28 inches
* Height: 16-1/2 inches

Condition:

Antique condition with considerable age-related wear, including scratches, scuffs, finish loss, surface imperfections, and scattered chips and losses to the carved edges and corners.

There is a visible split in the wooden top, along with other age-related separations and wear.

The decorative iron lock hardware remains present on the front. The lock appears to remain in the locked position, although the upper fastening has become detached from the lid, allowing the chest to be opened. No working key has been confirmed.

The chest has a dark, aged finish with areas of exposed wood and wear throughout.

Please examine all photographs carefully for construction details, condition, and decorative features.

A substantial and beautifully decorated antique-style chest with excellent potential as a low coffee table or decorative storage piece.

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