Lot 553

An Nuremberg iron armada Chest, mid 17th century

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots

Starting Price € 1,400

Countdown for bids : 20 days and 5 hours left

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Description

Rectangular body of sheet iron with riveted reinforcement straps. Original paint finish in black and yellow. A false keyhole with a curved plate on the obverse, flanked by two eyelets for padlocks. Two movable carrying handles on the sides. Lid with central keyhole, spring-loaded keyhole cover. Interior mechanism with seven moving tumblers, original hollow barrel key. Openworked cover plate with notch decoration, depiction of two “Meerweibern”. The interior lined with old red lead, a lockable inner drawer on the side with original hollow barrel key. Dimensions excluding handles and eyelets 40 x 75 x 42 cm. Attention: Self-collection or please get a shipping quote prior to bidding!

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 001 - 863 and continues on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 864 - 1190. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.