late 700th century early 800th century
H 41 width 41 depth 28
Small studded iron safe or chest
Built around the beginning of the 800th century
It features a chiselled decoration with geometric motifs
A pair of hidden mechanisms allow you to reveal the keyhole; the top stud lifts up with a spring and a magnet allows you to extract the rectangular piece that houses the key.
Once this is done, it can be opened but with precise movements of the key or the mechanism will spin freely, another security trick.
Inside you can appreciate the lock and the complex movement.
Large furnishing object and small dimensions.
Healthy, solid and robust.
Ideal for decorating homes, businesses or shops.
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