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17TH CENTURY
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A German polychrome-decorated iron armada chest
17th Century
Decorated overall with sea-scapes and floral bouquet and iron bands, the hinged rectangular top with a concealed lock and pierced engraved lockplate depicting mythical animals to the reverse, enclosing a red-painted interior with a later safe, the front with a foliate simulated lock, the decoration late 19th Century
43cm. high x 83cm. wide x 45cm. deep
17th Century
Decorated overall with sea-scapes and floral bouquet and iron bands, the hinged rectangular top with a concealed lock and pierced engraved lockplate depicting mythical animals to the reverse, enclosing a red-painted interior with a later safe, the front with a foliate simulated lock, the decoration late 19th Century
43cm. high x 83cm. wide x 45cm. deep
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.