A GERMAN ETCHED STEEL CASKET, PROBABLY NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1590
A GERMAN ETCHED STEEL CASKETPROBABLY NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1590Engraved decoration of man and woman to front, original lock mechanism, later key,approximately 20cm wide, 14cm high, 13.5cm deepCondition Report: vacant holes to side of handle loop holders- suggests that originally it may have had twin loop handle holders and loops and original handle are missing.Key is later- but works but sprung mechanism is slightly temperamental and may require a little work for ease of use- later liningTop fairly discoloured and worn and some damages notably to one upper corner and to all feet that are knocked- feet may be laterCondition Report Disclaimer
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A GERMAN ETCHED STEEL CASKETPROBABLY NUREMBERG, CIRCA 1590Engraved decoration of man and woman to front, original lock mechanism, later key,approximately 20cm wide, 14cm high, 13.5cm deepCondition Report: vacant holes to side of handle loop holders- suggests that originally it may have had twin loop handle holders and loops and original handle are missing.Key is later- but works but sprung mechanism is slightly temperamental and may require a little work for ease of use- later liningTop fairly discoloured and worn and some damages notably to one upper corner and to all feet that are knocked- feet may be laterCondition Report Disclaimer