Lot 6
  • 6

An Italian baroque ormolu and hardstone-mounted ebonized casket probably Florence, 17th century and later

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • fruitwood, bronze, stone, glass
  • height 12 in.; width 14 1/2 in.; depth 11 1/2 in.
  • 30.5 cm; 37 cm; 29.5 cm

Condition

Mounts and hardstones are later; ormolu with oxidation and surface dirt; some breaks and missing leaves to vine mounts; few small age cracks to casket, particularly to the construction lines at the joins; mirror plate in interior is associated; relined.
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