Null Wrought iron messenger box, chased and pierced with ogival motifs, coats of…

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Wrought iron messenger box, chased and pierced with ogival motifs, coats of arms and columns, mobile lock with two hasps. Italy, circa 1550. 14 x 19 x 27 cm. Damage and missing parts.

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Wrought iron messenger box, chased and pierced with ogival motifs, coats of arms and columns, mobile lock with two hasps. Italy, circa 1550. 14 x 19 x 27 cm. Damage and missing parts.

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Estim. 1 500 - 2 000 EUR

Leather-covered, wrought-iron messenger box with wooden core and secret compartment in the lid. Front with openwork plates imitating fillings, lock hasp adorned with a basilisk, two side loops. Interior entirely sheathed in chased Italian red velvet. Paris ? late 15th century Height: 10.5 cm - Width: 15.3 cm - Depth: 22.5 cm (minor accidents and missing parts, worm holes on one side, later sheathing) Provenance: Y. Grenet Collection (label under the lid).

Estim. 800 - 1 000 EUR

119. Large wrought-iron mesh messenger box, wooden core covered with fly-screen, double hasp lock, panelled lid, rings on the sides. Early 16th century H : 15 cm - W : 28 cm - D : 22 cm

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

120. small wrought-iron mesh messenger box, wooden core covered with a flecked mesh, double hasp lock, slightly domed lid with compartments. Early 16th century H. 9.8 cm - W : 13.5 cm - D. : 19 cm (Minor chips and accidents).

Estim. 400 - 600 EUR

121. Small wrought-iron mesh messenger box, wooden core covered with a flecked mesh, double hasp lock, slightly domed lid with with three bands. Early 16th century H. 10.5 cm - W. 13.5 cm - D. 19 cm (Minor chips and accidents, notably to the hasp).

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