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Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century

$14,800

£11,333.76

€13,269.46

CA$21,289.13

A$21,627.51

CHF 12,355.80

MX$263,941.48

NOK 144,574.39

SEK 146,716.51

DKK 99,245.63

About the Item

A fine example of an English needlework casket from the Charles II period (1660-1685), with silk work exterior panels depicting various figures and animals, a top mirrored compartment with interior scroll decoration, vanity items including a brush, hand blown bottles with metal covers, and pair of small etched metal square vessels, over a central storage compartment with accoutrements including a miniature metal arched painted icon of Mary and Jesus, over a lower two-door multi-drawer compartment with most of its original hardware intact, including decorative hinges and side handles, all supported on four small wooden ball feet. The casket is in good overall condition, with some needlework and fabric border loss, light fade, some hardware losses, and overall wear commensurate with age and use. A fabulous rare piece of early English craftsmanship! Dimensions: Approximately 11.25 in H x 10.25 in W x 7.75 in D. Ref: 13380

Dimensions:
Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
Style:
Charles II (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Iron,Silk,Wood,Cast,Hand-Carved,Needlework
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Late 17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Second Half of the 17th Century
Condition:
Repaired: Minor repairs and restorations over the years. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Good overall condition, with expected needlework and fabric border loss, fraying, fading, repair and some hardware losses, and overall wear commensurate with age and use.
Seller Location:
Milford, NH
Reference Number:
Seller: 107361stDibs: LU933943349062

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