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SIZE
11 1/4 x 18 1/2 x 6 3/4” deep

DESCRIPTION
Lid decoration with Cupid, burning heart on pedestal, and chained leopard—likely an allegorical illustration from a 16th/17th century emblem book. Early emblems were generally derived from medieval bestiaries addressing the importance of animals, proverbs, or fables often derived from Plutarch or Aesop. (Note last illustration showing two burning heart emblems from a 1635 book by Withers Initials) “F G G:” is likely the owner monogram. The German script motto translates to “trust not the world.” (viz., “in God we trust”) Dates at least early 19th cent— possibly older. Can’t rule out southeast PA provenance.

Ex Bruce Knight Collection, Springfield, Ohio.

CONDITION
Well used but sturdy. Note added brass plate (photo 3) which was used to make it a wall hanger. Otherwise, all original.



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