Cassone
ca. 1570 (made)
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Cassone of polished chestnut wood inlaid with marquetry; terminal figures at the corners; in the centre a shield of arms in relief. This and No. 4357-1857 form a pair, together they represent the arms of the two families united by marriage. The arms on this cassone, a weighing scale and chief, are probably those of the Marchesini of Vincenza. The early register suggests that the arms are of the family of Naldi of Faenza.
NOTE
Uses key to 4357-1857 according to note in key cupboard
NOTE
Uses key to 4357-1857 according to note in key cupboard
Object details
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| Brief description | Cassone, Italian, ca. 1570 |
| Physical description | Cassone of polished chestnut wood inlaid with marquetry; terminal figures at the corners; in the centre a shield of arms in relief. This and No. 4357-1857 form a pair, together they represent the arms of the two families united by marriage. The arms on this cassone, a weighing scale and chief, are probably those of the Marchesini of Vincenza. The early register suggests that the arms are of the family of Naldi of Faenza. NOTE Uses key to 4357-1857 according to note in key cupboard |
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| Object history | Bought for 7l. 10s - Companion to 4357-1857 Transferred to Circulation Described on acquisition as a “marriage coffer, of walnut, carved, and inlaid in holly with representations of the infant god of marriage in a litter accompanied by cupids. It bears the arms of the family of Babou de la Bourdaisière, of Bessy(?), and Touraine. The arms on this cassone, a weighing scale and chief, are probably those of the Marchesini of Vincenza. The early register suggests that the arms are of the family of Naldi of Faenza. (see R.P. 12/2665 M). In about 1918 this cassone was on loan to Bradford museums. |
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| Accession number | 4356-1857 |
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| Record created | March 2, 2005 |
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