An Italian Oak Cassone 18TH CENTURY WITH ALTERATION having a rectangular hinged top, the front of the case with four carved quatrefoils, raised on straight legs.This lot was supplied to the home by Addison Mizner for the original owner, Rodman Wanamaker, and remained in the home during the duration of the Kennedy years. Max Kennedy, Robert Kennedys son desperately loved the Winter White House retreat and used the Cassone as his secret hiding place when he was told it was time to leave the house. The family never knew of this secret hideaway, until Max shared the tale with his Harvard classmate, Mrs. Castles son. Height 26 x width 71 x depth 22 3/4 inches.