FRANCO-FLEMISH BRASS-MOUNTED ROSEWOOD OYSTER-VENEERED CASKET OR COFFRE-FORT,17th-18th century. Of typical rectangular form; flanked by similar twin bale handles, hinged lid and fall-front enclosing compartment and two aligned drawers; front and sides with Gothic style fleur-de-lis strapwork and shaped hasp and lockplate, - H: 11 1/2 in.; top, 19 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: Estate of Prince Nicolò Pignatelli Aragona Cortes, Lyford Cay Estimate $2,000-3,000
