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17thC North Italian Renaissance Pine Cassone c1620
The large pine coffer or marriage chest (Cassone), having a beautiful faded and sun-bleached pine carcass, taken on pink hues, the two plank top opening to reveal a vacant interior with later lid rest, the flanks with carved baluster pilasters and fielded panelled front and sides having the original ornate iron plate pierced escutcheon with leather remnants, the whole on a plinth base and standing on generously sized lions paw feet surviving from Renaissance period Italy.
In desirable original and dry aged condition, there is considerable wear commensurate with age to the pine, with old woodworm and gnarled losses to the extremities, expected given the softness of the wood and the four hundred years of use. The colour to the front is darker with the piece probably having positioned in a very light area for many years, the top being more sun bleached than the rest of the carcass. The interior is very clean and remarkably untouched.
In Renaissance Italy, betrothal and marriage were celebrated with commemorative works of art. These objects were frequently elaborate, marking as they did the joining of a couple, while also demonstrating alliances between powerful families. Particularly significant were cassoni, large storage chests typically used to hold the bride’s dowry.
In mid 15th-century Florence, these chests were sometimes paraded through the city in wedding processions. As part of the domestic interior, the chests were designed to complement the other furnishings in the new couple’s bedchamber.
A beautiful early piece of antique furniture in beautifully time worn and original condition.
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The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
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In desirable original and dry aged condition, there is considerable wear commensurate with age to the pine, with old woodworm and gnarled losses to the extremities, expected given the softness of the wood and the four hundred years of use. The colour to the front is darker with the piece probably having positioned in a very light area for many years, the top being more sun bleached than the rest of the carcass. The interior is very clean and remarkably untouched.
In Renaissance Italy, betrothal and marriage were celebrated with commemorative works of art. These objects were frequently elaborate, marking as they did the joining of a couple, while also demonstrating alliances between powerful families. Particularly significant were cassoni, large storage chests typically used to hold the bride’s dowry.
In mid 15th-century Florence, these chests were sometimes paraded through the city in wedding processions. As part of the domestic interior, the chests were designed to complement the other furnishings in the new couple’s bedchamber.
A beautiful early piece of antique furniture in beautifully time worn and original condition.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 8/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Furniture
Date c.1620
Early 17th Century Antiques Material Pine
Origin Italian
Item code as155a1781 / 1857
Status Sold
£2400.00 
$3194.40 
€2832.24 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 8/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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