Strongbox, Safe, Late 16th Century, Nuremberg, Iron, Naïve, Painted, Oak Stand
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Strongbox, Safe, Late 16th Century, Nuremberg, Iron, Naïve, Painted, Oak Stand
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)Width: 31.7 in (80.5 cm)Depth: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)
- Style:Elizabethan (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1580
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:BUNGAY, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3867317098761
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