Description
An Unusual 18th/Early 19th Century Treen Casket of rectangular form. The hinged lid composed of intricately worked coquilla nut panels centred by an an oval relief carved panel depicting a gathering of people and buildings behind, encompassed by a string of beads and surrounded by a tangle of fruiting vines with clusters of fruit and flowers adorning the border. The corners having canted pilasters carved with flowers and foliage above pear shaped feet, 2½” (9 cm) high, 5” (13 cm) wide, 2½” (6.5 cm) deep.