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Large Gothic chest strongbox
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A verry rare and quite large Gothic chest in untouched condition. Strongbox like these where made for the safekeeping of money, important documents and precious items. Usually commissioned by ruling administrations or lords they were made with 3 to 4 locks. The keys were given to the most important officials so, in order to open it, they all had to be present. In that way nobody could steal and every expense could be accounted for. As custom a coffre like this would be made from the strongest hardwood and capsuled in a forged iron cladding.
Finding one like this in its original state and still usable is extremely rare. But because it retained these signs of time it actually ads a enigmatic esthetic quality to the piece. The wood and iron seem to organicaly interwine and almost give it the quality of a abstract painting.
- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 66.93 in (170 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
- Style:Gothic (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1550
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vosselaar, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2023332355782
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