FABULOUS EARLY CONTINENTAL STRONG BOX.

FABULOUS EARLY CONTINENTAL STRONG BOX. 28-1/2” x 18-1/2” x 18” box with riveted steel strapping over a painted iron box. The lock mechanism is in the lid and rotates four bolts, one in each direction. It also has locking straps with heavy iron bars to lock the lid in two places. The squares formed by the iron strapping are painted with roses on three sides, roses and swans on the top. The back is painted black. The locking mechanism has a painted cover with two swans in a fancy border inside the lid. There is a painted iron bar that holds the lid in place when it is open. There is a dummy lock mechanism on the front of the case. There is a heavy carrying bale on each end. CONDITION: Fine, considering the age. Dark patina blending with the black paint on the strapping. Most of the painted roses on the sides are fine. Those on the lid are somewhat faded and dirty. There is also more pitting on the lid. Orig key is present and operates the lock. 9-25575 (5,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	786X.	$5,175.00	FABULOUS EARLY CONTINENTAL STRONG BOX. 28-1/2” x 18-1/2” x 18” box with riveted steel strapping over a painted iron box. The lock mechanism is in the lid and rotates four bolts, one in each direction. It also has locking straps with heavy iron bars to lock the lid in two places. The squares formed by the iron strapping are painted with roses on three sides, roses and swans on the top. The back is painted black. The locking mechanism has a painted cover with two swans in a fancy border inside the lid. There is a painted iron bar that holds the lid in place when it is open. There is a dummy lock mechanism on the front of the case. There is a heavy carrying bale on each end. CONDITION: Fine, considering the age. Dark patina blending with the black paint on the strapping. Most of the painted roses on the sides are fine. Those on the lid are somewhat faded and dirty. There is also more pitting on the lid. Orig key is present and operates the lock. 9-25575 (5,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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