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18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740

$3,434.16
£2,495
€2,924.54
CA$4,688.28
A$5,215.52
CHF 2,734.04
MX$63,732.35
NOK 34,814.58
SEK 32,773.11
DKK 21,830.60
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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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • 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
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D79551stDibs: LU1348228213502

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