Large Nuremberg Polychromed Chest With Padlock, 17th Century

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Nuremberg chest or privateer chest in riveted iron plates. Beautiful polychrome still present of birds and flowers in varied and bright colors. When you open the chest, you discover its beautiful original ornamental plate finely chiseled with four mermaids each holding a flower. Discreet cutting of two hearts. An arcuate crutch holds the cover. Lock system with 6 bolts which made it inviolable, its key opening the mechanism. Small box inside for more precious objects opening with a second key. Imposing wrought iron side carrying handles. This safe has a very unusual padlock on these privateer chests. This precious piece of chiseled ironwork opens with a key with a particular bit and adds additional security. Safe equipped with a complex lock system that served as a mobile safe. The one we present has above-average dimensions and weight. Provenance Nuremberg region, Germany. 17th century. Original polychromy.