Coffer
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1770
Materials
Ebony and ivory
Measurements
180 x 223 mm; 323 mm (L)
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Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 815089
Summary
Small sarcophagus-shaped coffer decorated with applied ivory panels set in ebony borders. Engraved with birds, wild and domestic animals amidst rinceau style scrolling foliage and fruit swags. Interior adapted, with burr wood veneer.
Provenance
Believed to have been bought by Christy brother therefore Darby collection.
Marks and inscriptions
£400 cafano conaninale incifi in auorio. (label written in black ink)