Antique 17th century strong cash box coffer casket forged iron SEE VIDEO

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Antique 17th century strong cash box coffer casket forged iron SEE VIDEO:
$245.00

*The last photo is enhanced to better show the engraved initials

Fantastic and very rare hand forged iron box or casket for valuable objects such as jewelry, coins or other precious items. This is not to be mistaken for anything 19th century. This heavy and solid box or casket is made entirely of hand forged iron. Just imagine the labor that went into this object. It is substantial and extremely well made. Dating from the 16th-17th century and entirely intact. The key is a hand-made replacement (not a cut blank to fit, but a completely made key). The lock opens with the key at "3pm" when inserted into the horizontal keyhole. There are faint traces of red pigment on this box. This would have likely been made in Germany, possibly Nuremberg, the metalsmith capital of Europe at the time. On the lid there are some deep chiseled letters, at least " S M" and possibly an "A D" followed by now faded markings. Likely a date? Possibly an abbreviation for "anno domini, which might have been used to identify the birthdate of "S M". There are obvious signs of age, there are two chips on the back right and left corners of the lid, pictured.

6 1/4 L x 2.5/8T x 3 3/4 D inches

Overall this is a fantastic item, rare and of a desirable handheld size. The smaller these are, the harder they seem to be to find. Please ask any questions. Teremok Antiques has just launched and is new to .

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