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Lot 531
A German armada chest, ca. 1620 A German armada chest, ca. 1620 A German armada chest, ca. 1620 A German armada chest, ca. 1620 A German armada chest, ca. 1620 A German armada chest, ca. 1620
A German armada chest, ca. 1620
A German armada chest, ca. 1620
A German armada chest, ca. 1620
A German armada chest, ca. 1620
A German armada chest, ca. 1620
A German armada chest, ca. 1620

Lot 531

A German armada chest, ca. 1620

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A108kua | Live auction | 1169 Lots

Hammer price € 1,400

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Description

Rectangular chest made of sheet iron with cross-riveted reinforcing bands. A dummy lock on the front, flanked by two drop bolts with attached 19th-century padlocks. Two movable carrying handles on the sides. Lid with a central keyhole and a hinged cover plate. Elaborate lock mechanism with ten moving tumblers. Dome-shaped lock case with intact interior and original iron hollow-pin key. Some fastening rivets of the mechanism are loose; in need of restoration. Body has repair marks on the back. Dimensions 40 x 80 x 44 cm. Self-collection or please get a shipping quote prior to bidding!

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 001 - 861 and continues on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 862 - 1172. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.

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