Rustic Coin or Ballot Box
Rustic Coin or Ballot Box
Rustic Coin or Ballot Box
Rustic Coin or Ballot Box
Rustic Coin or Ballot Box
Rustic Coin or Ballot Box
Rustic Coin or Ballot Box
Rustic Coin or Ballot Box

U7520004 | Rustic Coin or Ballot Box

A 16TH CENTURY (1550-1600) WALNUT BOX WITH LIMEWOOD BACKBOARD. LOOTED IN THE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY. LOCK WAS CHANGED AT THAT TIME. ORIGINAL IRON BANDING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 2 PADLOCKS. USED FOR COINS OR BALLOTS. BANDING WAS CUT WHEN LOOTED. HORIZONTAL MOULDINGS CUT FROM SOLID TIMBER (TYPICAL EARLY RENIASSANCE PERIOD CONSTRUCTION) VERTICAL MOULDINGS APPLIED

Italy, circa 1670

Dimensions: 13.5W x 8.5D x 6.5H