A significant silver-mounted ebony casket, Augsburg, circa 1620 Rectangular casket with stepped lid made from walnut with ebony veneer (stamped on the reverse side "EBEN" under the Pyr of Augsburg). Extremely elaborately worked fittings of engraved silver with fine openwork. The escutcheon with finely engraved antique scene. Intact lock with the original hollow shank key with trefoil bow made from gilt brass. The inside divided into several compartments, with the original lining made from red velvet. Three compartments with lids made from finely , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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