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Antique
Decorative Pillows and Textiles |
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Textile Items |
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English c.1624 silk embroidered sewing casket |
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| A c.1624 English needlework casket depicting
scenes from the life of Venus worked in colored silks. The top depicting the judgment of Paris, the front, back and sides with Venus and Adonis. The interior is fitted with various compartments, drawers, some hidden, a pair of original mercury glass bottles, a writing tray with ink and pounce pots. The inside is lined in salmon pink silk, marbled paper and colored prints including the sacrifice of Isaac and the wise and foolish virgins on the inside door. The inside lid is outfitted with the original mercury mirror. The outside is bound with silver metal braid, original white metal escutcheon with key, hinges and original gold leaf feet. (Interested parties please email for additional photos if needed) |
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| Price: $12,000.00 Size:
L 11 1/4' x W 91/4" x H 7 1/2" Item: #UIM04-07 |
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