Antique 18th c. Italian Walnut Chest with Inlay antique littles silverplate

silverplate

The graceful arched dividers

France 1825

pieces like this were used to serve butter at the table with both elegance and intention

incorporated into furniture or cabinetry

Antique 18th c. Italian Walnut Chest with Inlay antique littles silverplateAntique Italian Chest antique circa 1770 found in the French countryside from Northern Italy Approximately: 33" high x 74. 5" wide x 16. 75" deep A handsome large scale Northern Italian cassettone crafted in walnut and decorated with finely figured burl walnut reserves framed by delicate fruitwood string inlay. The three long drawers retain their original architectural proportions and sit above shaped bracket feet. Rich patina, age darkened surfaces,