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THIS EXTREMELY RARE ENGLISH CASKET WAS DESIGNED TO A HOLD A VALUABLE OBJECT OR OBJECTS THAT COULD BE REMOVED QUICKLY AND TRANSPORTED TO SAFETY. MADE FROM THICK ENGLISH OAK PLANKS IRON BOUND WITH A DOUBLE LOCK TO THE FRONT. IT HAS ALL ITS ORIGINAL IRON WORK, LOCKS ETC AND HAS A WONDERFUL UNTOUCHED SURFACE PATINA.
ACADEMICS HAVE SUGGESTED IT COULD HAVE BEEN TO HOLD A SACRED CHALICE BECAUSE OF ITS SMALL PROPORTIONS.
A TRULY UNIQUE ENGLISH CASKET FROM THE LATE 14TH CENTURY OF MUSEUM QUALITY AND POSSIBLY THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF ITS KIND IN EXSISTENCE.
PROVENANCE- FROM A EDINBURGH COLLECTION.
STOCK NO 1835.
Dimensions
Height: 20.3 cms, Width: 27.9 cms, Depth: 16.5 cmsStock number
STOCK NO 1835Open any time by prior appointment. Please telephone first.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
