Very rare early 17th century German iron strongbox casket, working lock
A very rare early 17th century German iron strong box casket, probably Nuremberg, with intricate working lock, original engraved lockplate, and large intricate key (historically mended). Highly original piece, from the private collection of the esteemed New York based arts dealer Alan Winston (1930–2021) a specialist in primitive arts and early ironwork- his gallery, Winston House (c.1960-80), being a notable fixture in the New York art and antique scene and a favourite haunt of the likes of Truman Capote and Dick Cavett.
Easily the best strong box of this kind that I've ever owned, and made all the more interesting by the unique iron appliques to the front, which mimic the engraving around the false lock on the front, possibly in reference to a coat of arms or family crest that originally owned the chest.
H 16.5 cm x W 29 cm x D 20 cm
A very rare early 17th century German iron strong box casket, probably Nuremberg, with intricate working lock, original engraved lockplate, and large intricate key (historically mended). Highly original piece, from the private collection of the esteemed New York based arts dealer Alan Winston (1930–2021) a specialist in primitive arts and early ironwork- his gallery, Winston House (c.1960-80), being a notable fixture in the New York art and antique scene and a favourite haunt of the likes of Truman Capote and Dick Cavett.
Easily the best strong box of this kind that I've ever owned, and made all the more interesting by the unique iron appliques to the front, which mimic the engraving around the false lock on the front, possibly in reference to a coat of arms or family crest that originally owned the chest.
H 16.5 cm x W 29 cm x D 20 cm
A very rare early 17th century German iron strong box casket, probably Nuremberg, with intricate working lock, original engraved lockplate, and large intricate key (historically mended). Highly original piece, from the private collection of the esteemed New York based arts dealer Alan Winston (1930–2021) a specialist in primitive arts and early ironwork- his gallery, Winston House (c.1960-80), being a notable fixture in the New York art and antique scene and a favourite haunt of the likes of Truman Capote and Dick Cavett.
Easily the best strong box of this kind that I've ever owned, and made all the more interesting by the unique iron appliques to the front, which mimic the engraving around the false lock on the front, possibly in reference to a coat of arms or family crest that originally owned the chest.
H 16.5 cm x W 29 cm x D 20 cm