A South German engraved and gilt Renaissance casket, dated 1549
A South German engraved and gilt Renaissance casket, dated 1549The rectangular casket made of sheet brass with remnants of fire gilding. The sides and lid embellished with finely engraved décor. A portrait cartouche amidst decorative tendrils on each side, a house symbol struck on the lid, with "MK" in a wreath of leaves between leafy vines. Dated "1549" on the back. The iron lock on the front with a hollow shank key. Two unidentified hallmarks stamped in the base. Dimensions 5.2 x 9 x 6.2 cm.Condition: II
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A South German engraved and gilt Renaissance casket, dated 1549The rectangular casket made of sheet brass with remnants of fire gilding. The sides and lid embellished with finely engraved décor. A portrait cartouche amidst decorative tendrils on each side, a house symbol struck on the lid, with "MK" in a wreath of leaves between leafy vines. Dated "1549" on the back. The iron lock on the front with a hollow shank key. Two unidentified hallmarks stamped in the base. Dimensions 5.2 x 9 x 6.2 cm.Condition: II
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