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17TH CENTURY
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A German green-painted iron armada chest
17th Century
Decorated overall with flowers and foliage and iron bands, the hinged rectangular top with a concealed lock and pierced engraved lockplate depicting hippocamps to the reverse, enclosing a plain interior with a small safe, the front with a pierced foliate simulated lock, the sides with iron carrying handles, losses to the decoration
48cm. high x 90cm. wide x 49cm. deep
17th Century
Decorated overall with flowers and foliage and iron bands, the hinged rectangular top with a concealed lock and pierced engraved lockplate depicting hippocamps to the reverse, enclosing a plain interior with a small safe, the front with a pierced foliate simulated lock, the sides with iron carrying handles, losses to the decoration
48cm. high x 90cm. wide x 49cm. deep
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.