Antique Italian Baroque Walnut & Engraved Iron Jewelry Strong Box Cassone 1600 Mid-Century Modern who was referred to as

who was referred to as the "American Turner"

The bronze stands majestically on the column

The cellarette in two sections is of octagonal form and made from solid mahogany

California and New York

the vase signed "Galle" with a star (therefore dating between 1905-1909

Antique Italian Baroque Walnut & Engraved Iron Jewelry Strong Box Cassone 1600 Mid-Century Modern who was referred to asSOLD A rare antique 17th century Italian Baroque walnut jewelry or strong box, circa 1600. The box made from solid walnut, the substantial box having a locking hinged lid with hand forged iron bolts, the bolts go through the lid and connect to a pair of heavy gauge engraved strap hinges. The box has a hand forged iron carrying handle with gimballed fittings allowing the handle to move. To the front is a hand forged iron flower shaped lock escutcheon