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Object Name
Safe or Strong Box and two keys
Object Number
1923-04-1 a,b,c
Description
A: Cast iron rectangular box. Hinged top with two cast faux fielde feather edge panels. Iron handle to life lid. Brass knob releases spring released circular brass escutheon plate that is hinged and riveted to the iron door with rectangular plate. Front rear and sides all have two faux panels and the sides have pivoting carrying handles. Sides dovetailed and forced together under heat to form permanent bond. B,C: two keys to strong box, both made of iron
Comment
Belonged to Julius Deming.
Category
Furnishings
Date Made
ca. 1780
Dimensions
A: 25 1/2" long x 13 3/4" high x 16 1/4" deep B, C: 4 1/4" long each
Materials
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