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Antique Fire or Coal Box with Medieval Jesting Friar Head Bronze Handles

About the Item

Antique pine and brass coal/tinder box with unique jesting friar bronze sculptures/handles, circa 1900. Dimensions: 21.5" H x 24.5" W x 15.75" D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Medieval (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: 10 brass tacks replace with antique orginals. Replacements made: Some Brass tacks were replaced with the correct period vintage Brass tacks. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT17321stDibs: LU1215220519812

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