Friday, February 20, 2015
Interesting Casket
This casket is being sold by Erna Hiscock Antiques. A really interesting shape and construction. I have no idea if it shows evidence of being put together later or if the embroidery was original. The lock is period and I have seen it on other pieces. If you look at the signature weaving, it looks like 1713 or 1718 in the date line. I would love to get a listing of all the words on the sides, not on her website.
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It really would be wonderful if the words could be deciphered- those five mysterious rabbits on their little island are certainly intriguing. The colors in the interior give a wonderful glimpse at how bright the caskets must have been when originally stitched - nothing subtle at all!
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