Cassone: beautiful 18th century chest, with original (?) lock and key

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Posted by myfavoritehome

16 years ago

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Description Very thick 2" solid wood planks, obviously very old. I placed a $20 on the left side of the open lid photo to show how thick the planks are. Some bark beetle damage esp. bottom/rear back (not usually visible) Linseed oil finish...never painted. Back side and interior still show scrape marks from hand plane (original). Rest of exterior and top are original smooth finish and highly ornate.

Category Home Furnishings

Medium Honduran Mahogany box and Rosewood lid

Distinguishing marks Hinges have been replaced and moved, although they look at least 150 years old as well.

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 49wx23dx20h

Date Period 1720

Weight 200#

History Purchased coming off the truck from a Goodwill donation in Arcata, CA

eBay Auction Link

Price Paid (If known) $20

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