Strongbox
Category
Metalwork
Date
1600 - 1700
Materials
Iron
Measurements
435 (Depth) 420 (width) 795 (Length)
Place of origin
Germany
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1333544
Summary
Armada chest. Banded metal exterior with ornate scrollwork lock plate around a dummy central keyhole on front side. Remains of decorative paintwork to exterior sides. The lock within the lid has seven catches and is covered with a pierced iron plate. One exterior padlock remaining. Large, twisted metal carrying handle to either side of exterior. Interior painted red and containing a metal prop for the lid.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.