Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Solid wood. Heavy duty original metal lock and key.
Distinguishing marks
Heavily carved depictions. Double headed bird. Inscribed Dahl, Anno 1780, etc. No damage to front face, in perfect condition.
Condition
Good
Date Period
1780
Size and dimensions of this item
58" length, 22" width, 29" height
Weight
Very heavy.
Long Description
58" in length, and made of solid oak I believe. Very heavy. Inscribed are Latin words on the face of the trunk. The double headed bird and latin inscriptions and style including internal compartment suggest this is of Spanish origin and Spanish colonial time.
Functional for secured storage and compartment for valuables. Original metal locking mechanism is present and in working condition -- includes original skeleton key. Looking for approx. value and/or verified origin.
For Sale?
No