“Baluster” Table Casket in Walnut
- Period
- 1625 - 1675
- Origin
- Franco-Flemish (Northern France or Southern Netherlands)
- Dimensions
- W 11 1/4" × H 4 1/4" × D 8"
- Reference
- #Marh3644
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Small architectural casket of rectangular form with moulded lid and base, all four sides inset with miniature turned baluster galleries within moulded frames, the whole in well-figured walnut. The lid hinged at the back and secured at the front by an iron strap hasp and staple (key now lacking), the ironwork fixed with rose-headed nails. The interior plain; underside with a single plank bottom; construction throughout in pegged joinery. Rich, dry surface with excellent colour.
