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A SUN FIRE OFFICE WROUGHT-IRON AND PAINTED STRONG-BOX
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A SUN FIRE OFFICE WROUGHT-IRON AND PAINTED STRONG-BOX

EARLY 17TH CENTURY

細節
A SUN FIRE OFFICE WROUGHT-IRON AND PAINTED STRONG-BOX
EARLY 17TH CENTURY
The hinged top enclosing a steel locking mechanism
15 in. (38 cm.) high; 25¾ in. (65½ cm) wide; 12½ in. (32 cm) deep
注意事項
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
拍場告示
Please note that the date of the chest should read early 18th Century.

拍品專文

After the purchase of the first chest, lot 28, circa 1708, 'an order was made for the purchase of a second', 'that a strong and substantial Iron Chest with a slanting till in the middle of it, shall be bought having different locks and keys with different wards, which shall be fixed to the floor with screws from the inside of it...'