Early 19th Century Gesso Decorated Casket, English Circa 1820

A rare and highly decorative Regency-period casket of exceptional scale, raised on ball-and-claw feet and extensively ornamented with applied cast gesso decoration. The principal panels depict dancing maidens attended by a flautist amidst an array of classical and heraldic motifs, including lion-mask paterae, stars, and stylised flowers. Retaining cast lion-head ring handles to each end and surmounted by a recumbent lion finial, the hinged lid opens to reveal the original red silk damask-lined interior. Preserved with its original scumble-painted finish and reputedly from a Warwickshire country house, the piece is likely a unique commission executed by a specialist gesso craftsman or frame maker during the Regency period.

English, circa 1820

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Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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