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DATED 1662
Details
A GERMAN OAK AND WALNUT CASKET
DATED 1662
The hinged spreading rectangular top fitted with a secret compartment and enclosing an interior, above an inscription reading 'M.Hans Menzel Anno Gerg Haas 1662', the colonnaded breakfront exterior carved overall to simulate compartments and drawers, the sides with drop handles, on bun feet
15¾ in. (40 cm.) high; 19¾ in. (50 cm.) wide; 14 in. (36 cm.) deep
DATED 1662
The hinged spreading rectangular top fitted with a secret compartment and enclosing an interior, above an inscription reading 'M.Hans Menzel Anno Gerg Haas 1662', the colonnaded breakfront exterior carved overall to simulate compartments and drawers, the sides with drop handles, on bun feet
15¾ in. (40 cm.) high; 19¾ in. (50 cm.) wide; 14 in. (36 cm.) deep
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 22 May 2001, lot 58, where acquired by the present owner.
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