7th Dec, 2016 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
643
A GERMAN IRON STRONG BOX
A GERMAN IRON STRONG BOX, LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY
formed of a series of large iron plates overlaid with broad interlaced iron bands, fitted with a pair of hasps at the front for securing the lid, false lock with embossed frontal plate, a writhen carrying handle at each end, the lid with a covered keyhole in the centre, the inside fitted with a lock mechanism retained by six engraved iron plaques centring on a faceted boss (mechanism incomplete, bolts missing), the interior painted orange and fitted with a writhen lid-prop, and the exterior with modern black paint
79.5 cm; 31 3/8 in by 44.0 cm; 17 1/4 in by 42.5 cm; 16 3/4 in
Sold for £1,100
A GERMAN IRON STRONG BOX, LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY
formed of a series of large iron plates overlaid with broad interlaced iron bands, fitted with a pair of hasps at the front for securing the lid, false lock with embossed frontal plate, a writhen carrying handle at each end, the lid with a covered keyhole in the centre, the inside fitted with a lock mechanism retained by six engraved iron plaques centring on a faceted boss (mechanism incomplete, bolts missing), the interior painted orange and fitted with a writhen lid-prop, and the exterior with modern black paint
79.5 cm; 31 3/8 in by 44.0 cm; 17 1/4 in by 42.5 cm; 16 3/4 in
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 7th Dec, 2016
