Extremely Heavy Highest Quality Fine Antique Original Walnut Italian Cassone Chest Trunk Coffer 1800's Stunning Patina & Walnut Grain.

Very Beautiful and Extremely Heavy Italian Walnut Burl Cassone.

This beautiful Italian Walnut Burl Cassone is very heavy and its dimensions are as follows:
Width: 160 cm, Depth: 56 cm, Height: 68 cm.

This particular Cassone is a great example dating back to the early 1800s and was recently acquired from a stately home.
Cassones were traditionally given as a dowry for a wedding and were used to store clothes and linen. The Renaissance period was the time when Cassones became very popular, but they were still being made until the 19th century. Nowadays, they are often passed down through generations as they are not only practical but also considered to be works of art. This specific Cassone is a great example of craftsmanship, with its original hinges and lock and key still in working condition - which is quite rare considering its age. It is beautifully hand-carved from walnut and features an armorial-style carved panel at the front, flanked by caryatid figures. The sides and frontage show the beautiful grain of the walnut and the exceptional quality cassone stands proud on scroll acanthus-carved feet.
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Despite wear and tear, which adds to the beautiful patina of this Cassone, it still is in very fine condition for its time and is extremely heavy and sturdy making it a perfect addition to any home.

Delivery Info: Free delivery to most of mainland UK only.

A delivery surcharge will apply for Ireland and higher northern areas of Scotland.

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