Southern France or Catalonia, 19th century
Wrought iron
H. 11; W 13; D 18.5 cm
A small wrought-iron "messenger's box" decorated with a latticework of orbevoies.
The secret lock with double hasp opens with a push-button system, forming the trunk of a stylised tree, probably referring to the tree of life.
Marked 707 on the inside.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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