Strongbox
Category
Metalwork
Date
1600 - 1700
Materials
Iron, Paint
Measurements
740 (Length) 430 (Width) 420 (Height)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1333584
Summary
Armada chest with nine catches, one missing, with pierced iron plate. Two carrying handles. Exterior painted with flowers across all sides and red and gold painted scrollwork at top on the front. Interior painted orange, including small lockable compartment inside.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.