african-metal-bound-strong-box
Lot 2558
African Metal Bound Strong Box
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, North African, rectangular solid hardwood construction, with applied pierced and engraved mixed metal mounts, the upper lid with metal horizontal banded ball finial and shaped hinged latch to front, open storage interior; includes key.

6 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

From the Collection of the late Ronald and Elizabeth Sher, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Some scattered shrinkage cracks to front panel; front latch does not sit flush to front panel, verdigris and rusting with some surface scratches.