16TH CENTURY

Details

A French iron mounted cuir ciselé leather bound casket
16th century
The cover impressed with a motif of two allegorical figures, the ground impressed with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, pierced lockplate and clasp, lined interior
5½in. (14cm.) high, 7¼in. (18.5cm.) wide, 10 5/8in. (27cm.) deep

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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 This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Ewald Berger, Ornamental Caskets, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, 1998. For comparable caskets and cases designed for carrying books, see page 115, fig. 101.

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