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17TH CENTURY
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A German iron, polychrome-painted and parcel-gilt miniature armada chest
17th Century
Decorated overall with flowers, foliage and various houses and naval scenes, the hinged rectangular top with concealed keyhole, the reverse with an engraved, pierced lock plate, enclosing an orange painted interior, the sides with wrought-iron carrying handles, the front with a gilt floral simulated lock plate, re-decorated
20.5cm. high x 34.5cm. wide x 21.5cm. deep
17th Century
Decorated overall with flowers, foliage and various houses and naval scenes, the hinged rectangular top with concealed keyhole, the reverse with an engraved, pierced lock plate, enclosing an orange painted interior, the sides with wrought-iron carrying handles, the front with a gilt floral simulated lock plate, re-decorated
20.5cm. high x 34.5cm. wide x 21.5cm. deep
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