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An Exceptionally Small Nuremberg Chest 16/17th Century

This Nuremberg chest is in exceptional condition and of diminutive proportions. Most unusual with four metal wheels fitted to the base to aid with moving around such a heavy chest. The chest is covered with original paintwork with flowers painted on the sides and birds to the front. The false lock on the front purely for decoration with the key fitting into the locking mechanism on the top. There are four locking points internally - two to the front and one other side which are operated by an intricate and substantial locking mechanism. This is the smallest Nuremberg chest that I have ever come across and due to its unusually heavy weight in relation to its diminutive proportions with such a secure locking mechanism plus with wheels to the base - this could easily have been used to safely secure gold coins which would have been heavy. The wheels to the base raise the chest off the ground so there is almost no damage to the chest’s underside which normally occurs with larger chests of this type when they are seated on a damp floor. This is a rare survivor.



Dimensions
33.0 cms High (13 inches)
42.5 cms Wide (16.75 inches)
31.8 cms Deep (12.5 inches)


Stock No.: 1745

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