Name/Title
CassapancaEntry/Object ID
1967.013.001Description
A mid-late 17th Century carved oak "cassapanca", or lift top chest, possibly French or Flemish, having a straight-edged top with two planked lift lids, each with staple or snipe hinges, raised structure at each end, incorporating arm rest and small lift-lid storage compartment possibly for candles, these upper side-structures, with lunette carved design, continuing to side stiles, the stiles centered by a five-paneled front, each panel with carved peasant figures, four panels with single male or female peasant, the central panel with man and woman holding hands, centered by a tree - Possibly representing the "Tree of Life" or the "Family Tree" (this would probably make it a dowry chest). The front is further trimmed with lunette carved upper and lower molding, the sides and back also paneled, however, with no carved decoration.Collection
Coe HallCataloged By
CannarsaAcquisition
Accession
1967.013.001Source or Donor
Neuhoff, Mr. and Mrs. JeromeAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Place
Location
France/NetherlandsNotes
Date: c. 1620-Late 19th CenturyDimensions
Height
37 inWidth
70 inDepth
22-1/2 inMaterial
Wood: Oak, Wood, OakLocation
Location
Room
Second Floor StorageBuilding
Coe HallCategory
PermanentDate
August 16, 2023Location
Room
GalleryBuilding
Coe HallCategory
PermanentInventory
Inventory Project
INV2024.1Inventoried By
Amanda MassimillioInventoried Date
Jun 27, 2024Condition
Overall Condition
PoorNotes
Has worm holes and insect damage. Some wooden pegs missing, visible damage to feet from damp mop, and some breakage.Valuations
Valuation Type
AppraisalEstimator
J. BadamiDate
Apr 3, 2004Notes
Min. Value: 35000Provenance
Notes
Collected By: Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Neuhoff
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Neuhoff
Planting Fields FoundationCreated By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
November 21, 2006Updated By
mpenny@plantingfields.orgUpdate Date
February 14, 2025
