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Large iron Nuremburg ("Armada") chest (late 1500s to mid-1600s), with inner box and original keys (o

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts / Non-wreck Artifacts Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Large iron Nuremburg ( Armada ) chest (late 1500s to mid-1600s), with inner box and original keys (o
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Large iron Nuremburg ("Armada") chest (late 1500s to mid-1600s), with inner box and original keys (operational). 138 lb, 32" x 17" x 16-1/2". A typical "treasure safe" from a European castle or manor house from the time of the Spanish Armada (hence the nickname), with disguised keyhole on top, ornate false keyhole in front, fully functional 7-bolt locking mechanism (missing the cover-plate) with cusps in back to prevent prying, typical inner box to one side (for holding the most valuable items) that has a key but does not open, the exterior with large C-shaped handles on the sides and 2 straps in front to hold down bolt-loops on the lid when shut. This specimen is in choice intact condition (just a couple rivets missing on top), with original painting on outside that shows a different flower in each section. (Extra packing charges apply.)