Bidspirit auction | Travel coin cabinet, Northern Italy,

Travel coin cabinet, Northern Italy, late 17th century - Height x width x depth: 37 x 29 x 21 cm. with oak frame, covered externally in ebony (Diospyros spp) and embellished with numerous gilt metal applications. The lower part features a large drawer spanning the entire width, while in the center two doors, decorated with plaques and scroll motifs, open to reveal the interior. The interior is organized into two vertical rows of four drawers each, with the upper and lower drawers being larger; in the center is a small door, embellished with a gilded plaque depicting an armed woman, probably an allegory of Minerva, which conceals a secret compartment. The upper part of the cabinet is designed as an opening compartment containing ampoules, a detail that further enriches its functional complexity. The exterior is marked by gilded relief elements, figurative plaques, and floral motifs, while a small lion-shaped sculpture stands on top. This lot, accompanied by an expertise issued by Ce.S.Ar Centro studi archeometici, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union. Provenance: Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.