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Rare Late 16th. / 17th. C. Very Large Armorial Walnut Cassone Coffer
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Rare Late 16th. / 17th. C. Very Large Armorial Walnut Cassone Coffer

17th century
Sold 31 March 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A rare late 16th / 17th C. Very large carved walnut sarcophagus shaped cassone, The rectangular shaped top having a gadroon carved edge and opening to a large storage area. The sarcophagus body having wonderful carved leaf design with armorial cartouche to the centre. The whole standing on a moulded base with claw feet. Each end retaining the original iron carrying handles. Condition- The lid a possible later replacement but does have a conforming carved edge and the backboard also probably a 19th.C. repair. Dimensions:- Height...20’’/ 51cm. Width...70’’/ 178cm. Depth…23.5’’/ 59.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £75.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Cassone to the Before 1700 period.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Reference Numbers
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SA1118373
Dealers Internal Reference
24680
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A rare late 16th / 17th C.
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Very large carved walnut sarcophagus shaped cassone, The rectangular shaped top having a gadroon carved edge and opening to a large storage area.
John Howkins Antiques

The sarcophagus body having wonderful carved leaf design with armorial cartouche to the centre. The whole standing on a moulded base with claw feet. Each end retaining the original iron carrying handles. Condition- The lid a possible later replacement but does have a conforming carved edge and the backboard also probably a 19th.C. repair. Dimensions:- Height...20’’/ 51cm. Width...70’’/ 178cm. Depth…23.5’’/ 59.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £75.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Cassone to the Before 1700 period.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
59.5cm (23.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118373
Dealers Internal Ref
24680
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Late 16th. / 17th. C. Very Large Armorial Walnut Cassone Coffer

Archive II A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View II
Archive III A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View III
Archive IV A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View IV
Archive V A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View V
Archive VI A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View VI
Archive VII A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View VII
Archive VIII A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View VIII
Archive IX A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View IX
Archive X A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View X
Archive XI A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View XI
Archive XII A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View XII
Archive XIII A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View XIII
Archive XIV A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View XIV
Archive XV A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View XV
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Archive XVII A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet. View XVII
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NR15 2NR
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A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet.
Rare Late 16th. / 17th. C. Very Large Armorial Walnut Cassone Coffer
Ref: SA1118373
A large dark walnut cassone featuring intricate carved acanthus leaf reliefs, a central armorial crest, egg-and-dart moulding, and carved paw feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleRenaissance
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carvings, Armorial crest, Egg-and-dart moulding, Carved paw feet
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 178 cm (70 in) x D 59.5 cm (23 in)

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A cassone is a rich and ornate type of storage chest or coffer originating in Renaissance Italy, traditionally used as a dowry chest to hold the brides linen and clothing during wedding processions.

These chests were typically constructed from dense regional hardwoods like walnut or chestnut, featuring hand-carved relief panels, mortise and tenon joinery, and often resting on carved paw or lion feet.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks consistent with hand-chiselling, wood oxidisation and shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate joinery, and historical wear patterns on the underside and feet.

An antique cassone can function as a dramatic anchor piece in a living room or hallway, providing functional storage while contrasting against minimalist modern architecture and neutral textiles.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood finish, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the antique timber.
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