Oak Community Chest, Late 19th Century

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This massive oak community chest has a lid mounted on iron hinges and maintained open by a compass called knee.
… Read more This massive oak community chest has a lid mounted on iron hinges and maintained open by a compass called knee.
The majority of community chests which contained money, gold, jewelry, documents or any other precious object locked using three distinct locks which required the simultaneous presence of three people, each depositary of 'a key.
This trunk offered by our gallery is no exception. It is equipped with three functional locks with wrought iron entrances and three keys, all being authentic.
The whole rests on four straight feet.
This rudimentary and very solid chest will make a perfect storage unit, it can also fulfill its primary function \. value protection.

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Era: late 19th century

Excellent condition.
Waxed finish

Dimensions:
Width: 67.5 cm
Depth: 48.5 cm
Height: 49 cm See less