Strong box
Category
Metalwork
Date
1600 - 1700
Materials
Metal
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20983
Summary
A South German, seventeenth century, small gilt-metal strong box, in the manner of Michel Mann, engraved on all four sides with various saints including St. Lucas and St. John, the base with a view of a town. The hinged lid with locking shooting six bolt mechanism.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.