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Charlecote Antiques
337 East 55th Street
Kansas City, MO 64113 , United States
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Seventeenth Century Traveling Casket
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Description
A fine late-17th century oak traveling casket is veneered in king wood and has elaborate brass hinges and European lock. The interior is lined with rosewood. It has a deep well, two drawers, and three secret drawers on a George 1st mahogany stand with a moulded edge and square tapered leg with “H” stretcher.
Circa: 1690
Period: William & Mary
Origin: English
Width: 13 1/4 inches
Depth: 8 3/4 inches
Height: 35 inches
Stock #: F749
Price:
$28,500.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
As travel in the seventh and eighteenth centuries was often hazardous, the location and quality of accommodation particularly in inns was often uncertain, travelers would often carry their own provision, plate and medicines. Wealthy travelers would often keep their valuables locked in special small brass or iron bound chest, such as this example, which could be firmly secured to the wooden floor of the travelers’ bedroom or carriage using internal threaded screws. Once locked the casket was almost immovable providing immediate and valued security. This casket is unusual as it still retaining the mahogany stand that would have been made for it about thirty years after it was supplied.
Casket: Continental – Circa 1690
Stand: English – Circa 1720 -
More Information
Period: Pre 18th Century Creation Date: 1690 Styles / Movements: William & Mary Incollect Reference #: 551259 -
Dimensions
W. 13.25 in; H. 35 in; D. 8.75 in; W. 33.66 cm; H. 88.9 cm; D. 22.23 cm;
Message from Seller:
Fine English Antique Furniture & Accessories. Location: 337 East 55th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113. p: (816) 444-4622 e: todd@charlecoteantiques.com
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