A massive Baroque clam shell 18th century, possibly Italian

carved and polychrome wood, with traces of silver-gilt, the reverse with iron hanging devices, restorations

Of attractive weathered and worn appearance. Of large size. With typical separations. With paint losees and some stained repairs. The reverse with severe fragmenting and worm. There is an old rustic iron hanging hook. The reverse also with some replaced timber components. Country of origin not clear.
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