A SHAPED RECTANGULAR PIETRA DURA, TORTOISESHELL, IVORY AND FOIL CASKET
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A SHAPED RECTANGULAR PIETRA DURA, TORTOISESHELL, IVORY AND FOIL CASKET

THE CASKET SOUTH GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN, THE PIETRA DURA PANELS PROBABLY FLORENTINE, 17TH CENTURY

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A SHAPED RECTANGULAR PIETRA DURA, TORTOISESHELL, IVORY AND FOIL CASKET
THE CASKET SOUTH GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN, THE PIETRA DURA PANELS PROBABLY FLORENTINE, 17TH CENTURY
The architectural body extensively veneered with tortoiseshell, and decorated with stamped gilt-foil, ivory stringing and engraved ivory panels; the hinged lid with a hidden drawer beneath, the drawer marked to the underside in ink 'Reparirt .1856'; the body with four further panels to each side; each corner with three hardstone columns mounted with gilt-metal capitals and plinths; a further hidden drawer to the front beneath the main compartment; on squat ebonised wood bun feet; the top pietra dura panel replaced, the lining modern, minor losses, repairs and restorations
18 x 16 x 10 5/8 in. (45.7 x 40.6 x 27 cm.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis