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Malabar Document Safe Chest, 19th Century
$8,900
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Rare Malabar document safe chest from 1870s from Ceylon.
Hand painted safe chest used during the spice trade to store valuables and important documents. This chest has the surviving key and custom forged brass hardware. It has been hand painted in a vivid fiery hue that makes it exude warmth and importance.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 18 in. (45.72 cm)Width: 25 in. (63.5 cm)Depth: 19 in. (48.26 cm)
- Materials and Techniques
- Period
- Date of Manufacture1870s
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationVancouver, CA
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU5099216838372
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- ShippingRates vary by destination and complexity.Estimated Customs Duties & Taxes to the Continental US: $0.Ships From: Vancouver, Canada
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