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An Italian walnut cassone, 18th century
The rectangular hinged top enclosing a candlebox the frieze carved with cherubs, birds and trees, centred by a winged cherub mask with a similarly carved apron below, the panelled front and sides between caryatid stiles supported on winged cherub masks, on paw feet, restorations, probably reduced
65in. (165cm.) wide, 26in. (66cm.) high, 17in. (43cm.) deep
The rectangular hinged top enclosing a candlebox the frieze carved with cherubs, birds and trees, centred by a winged cherub mask with a similarly carved apron below, the panelled front and sides between caryatid stiles supported on winged cherub masks, on paw feet, restorations, probably reduced
65in. (165cm.) wide, 26in. (66cm.) high, 17in. (43cm.) deep