AN ITALIAN GILT-BRONZE AND HARDSTONE-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL, EBONY, AND EBONISED CASKET, FLORENCE, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY, SOME MOUNTS LATER
AN ITALIAN GILT-BRONZE AND HARDSTONE-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL, EBONY, AND EBONISED CASKET
FLORENCE, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY, SOME MOUNTS LATER
The hinged lid with a further smaller hinged compartment, the interior lined with later red damask, the gilt-bronze and hardstones repositioned and with some replacements and restorations
15 in. (38 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 20 ½ in. (52 cm.) deep
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Provenance
Durrow Abbey, Co. Offaly.
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PROPERTY FROM AN IRISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
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AN ITALIAN GILT-BRONZE AND HARDSTONE-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL, EBONY, AND EBONISED CASKET
FLORENCE, LATE 17TH / EARLY 18TH CENTURY, SOME MOUNTS LATER
The hinged lid with a further smaller hinged compartment, the interior lined with later red damask, the gilt-bronze and hardstones repositioned and with some replacements and restorations
15 in. (38 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 20 ½ in. (52 cm.) deep
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Provenance
Durrow Abbey, Co. Offaly.
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM AN IRISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
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