A small and charming 17th/18th century oak and iron bound strong box

Original wrought iron handle

Original oval escutcheon attached by means of metal pins

Original lock attached from the inside by hand wrought nails

The lid's perimeter is iron bound with two additional supporting pieces of iron to the lid to which the handle is attached

Excellent colour and patina

The underside of the lid is a fielded panel

Void interior, but cut-outs in the base and in both the front and back boards indicate the presence historically of a separate compartment no doubt housing a tille (a drawer) for keeping specific coins

The base has moulded decoration on all four sides

No evidence of repairs or restoration

Dimensions:

Maximum width: 30.5cms

Maximum depth: 21cms

Height: 12cms

Weight: 2.37Kgs

Delivery (just to mainland UK) will be via UPS but personal collection from Buntingford, East Herts SG9 is most welcome

Please see my other items which are predominantly 18th and 19th century in date