Coffer
1800-1900 (made)
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Marriage coffer in the style of ca. 1500. Carved deal, rectangular, with iron hinges and lock. On the front are recessed panels with angels holding shields charged with the implements used by carpenters and seamstresses, and a central panel in which a betrothal or marriage before a magistrate is represented. The ends are carved with foliage, and the lid with the name ‘IAKELINE’.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | wood, iron, carving |
| Brief description | Marriage coffer; France; 1800-1900 |
| Physical description | Marriage coffer in the style of ca. 1500. Carved deal, rectangular, with iron hinges and lock. On the front are recessed panels with angels holding shields charged with the implements used by carpenters and seamstresses, and a central panel in which a betrothal or marriage before a magistrate is represented. The ends are carved with foliage, and the lid with the name ‘IAKELINE’. |
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| Object history | Bought from the Minard Sale at Ghent per Mr Pollen (RP/1883/6766 on the Pollen NF), for £14 (352f). RP: 56/1502 |
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| Accession number | 595-1883 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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