233. An Italian gilt-bronze and pietra dura mounted ebony casket, Florence, 19th century Of octagonal form, the stepped shaped lid mounted with berried floral branches, the panelled sides conformingly mounted interspersed by pierced foliate chute mounts, and on spreading plinth and small turned feet. 33.2cm wide, 27.4cm deep, 21.5cm high (13in wide, 10 1/2in deep, 8in high)