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18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740
About the Item
Antique mid-18th century cast iron travel safe. Probably manufactured in France for storing money, important documents or jewellery. It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express, also used as diplomats lock boxes when traveling on the continent, beautifully embossed with flowers and comes with a working lock and key.
Condition
In good condition - wear as expected.
Size
Width: 37cm
Depth: 34cm
Height: 36cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1740
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Good Condition - wear as expected.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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