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17th Century Continental Walnut Cassone
LVS Decorative Arts
for sale €1,638     $1,778
£1,400
LVS Decorative Arts

LVS Decorative Arts

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17th Century Continental Walnut Cassone

17th century
Description

A late 17thc Continental , possibly Italian walnut cassone of exceptional patina (colour).

The piece has a plain front with a steel escutcheon plate, hinges & corner brackets, all original.

There is a moulded & shaped frieze to the base leading to a sleigh foot.

It has suffered from worm in the past, but this has been treated.

The tips of the left sleigh foot has had some repair, probably due to rot and worm damage.

Size:

Height: 58.5cm / 23''

Width: 129.5cm / 51''

Depth: 43cm / 17''

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.4201cm (23.00")
Width
129.5403cm (51.00")
Depth
43.1801cm (17.00")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Continental Walnut Cassone Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA120633
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS78
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Description
A late 17thc Continental , possibly Italian walnut cassone of exceptional patina (colour).

The piece has a plain front with a steel escutcheon plate, hinges & corner brackets, all original.

There is a moulded & shaped frieze to the base leading to a sleigh foot.

fig 1. Seventeenth-century dark walnut cassone featuring a hinged rectangular top, central iron escutcheon, and a scalloped lower apron.
fig 1. 17th Century Continental Walnut Cassone

It has suffered from worm in the past, but this has been treated.

The tips of the left sleigh foot has had some repair, probably due to rot and worm damage.

Size:

Height: 58.5cm / 23''

Width: 129.5cm / 51''

Depth: 43cm / 17''

Height
58.4201cm (23.00")
Width
129.5403cm (51.00")
Depth
43.1801cm (17.00")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Continental Walnut Cassone Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA120633
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS78
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

Trade Associations

LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I Seventeenth-century dark walnut cassone featuring a hinged rectangular top, central iron escutcheon, and a scalloped lower apron.

17th Century Continental Walnut Cassone

Archive II Seventeenth-century dark walnut cassone featuring a hinged rectangular top, central iron escutcheon, and a scalloped lower apron. View II
Archive III Seventeenth-century dark walnut cassone featuring a hinged rectangular top, central iron escutcheon, and a scalloped lower apron. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for Seventeenth-century dark walnut cassone featuring a hinged rectangular top, central iron escutcheon, and a scalloped lower apron.
Archive V Seventeenth-century dark walnut cassone featuring a hinged rectangular top, central iron escutcheon, and a scalloped lower apron. View V
Archive VI Seventeenth-century dark walnut cassone featuring a hinged rectangular top, central iron escutcheon, and a scalloped lower apron. View VI
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LVS Decorative Arts
Telephone 07703 306451
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Seventeenth-century dark walnut cassone featuring a hinged rectangular top, central iron escutcheon, and a scalloped lower apron.
17th century Continental walnut cassone
Ref: SA120633
Seventeenth-century dark walnut cassone featuring a hinged rectangular top, central iron escutcheon, and a scalloped lower apron.
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A cassone is a traditional European storage chest, historically used to hold linens, clothing, and valuables, often gifted as a marriage chest during the Renaissance and 17th century.

Early coffers were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or chestnut, featuring hand-forged iron hinges, keyhole escutcheons, and pegged joinery.

Authentic period pieces display irregular hand-planed timber surfaces, original hand-forged ironwork, age-appropriate patination, and traditional joinery techniques like hand-cut dovetails or mortise-and-tenon construction.

A wooden coffer can be positioned at the foot of a bed, utilized as a central surface in a living space, or placed in a hallway to provide both functional storage and historical structure.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity, dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying clear beeswax periodically to protect the original patination.
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