Collinge Antiques

Description

Fabulous early 19th.c. Italian walnut Renaissance revival cassone or marriage chest c.1800. Superb carved exterior with the lid featuring a splendid double headed eagle (symbol of the Hapsburg empire which ruled much of what became Northern Italy) clutching an heraldic shield, and the front featuring a pair of renaissance style male cameo heads. Relief carved with various Classical motifs including shells, grotesques and scrolling acanthus forms. Steel carry handles at the sides, a pierced lock plate and working lock with key supplied. Projecting column pilasters at the corners front and rear and a deep egg and dart moulding around the base. Raised on large front feet extending beyond the front of the box and carved as putti heads. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
Dimensions: Width 70" Height 26" Depth 25".
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.