{"product_id":"italian-wedding-chest","title":"Italian Wedding Chest","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 300%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #080809;\"\u003eThis antique Italian Wedding chest is also called a cassone (cassoni). \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditionally, these date back to the Renaissance period, as late as 16th century with newer ones in the late 1800’s. Used as a decorative piece in the home, this was also for storage of the brides household linens and blankets\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 300%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #080809;\"\u003eThis piece was restored by Bill Carter (mainly the lid and interior hinges) but retains all the gorgeous carvings and lavishness of the original. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 300%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #080809;\"\u003eBeautifully made, this will be a statement piece that can be passed down for generations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 300%; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 300%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #080809;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lagazzettaitaliana.com\/history-culture\/8909-the-cassone-in-renaissance-italy?fbclid=IwY2xjawTtkHtwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUU3dUh6YWhSbURTZVQxc1ZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeUghPjirCaPEZSa3e7mu7PjCJ4rm-pW9GsbdIAjSKpcWYHLdaFKTg2x63a94_aem_hekrjPAKrTMCMLlNOnwb9Q\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e to learn about the history of Cassone Chests in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 300%; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 300%; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic'; color: #080809;\"\u003eLocal Pick-Up Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Owen's Antiques, Collectibles and More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52089045483841,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9608\/2241\/files\/20200316_135036.jpg?v=1786818944","url":"https:\/\/www.owenscollectibles.com\/products\/italian-wedding-chest","provider":"Owen's Antiques, Collectibles and More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}