Bedeutende Renaissance-Kriegskasse, süddeutsch, wohl Nürnberg, um 1550 - photo 1

Bedeutende Renaissance-Kriegskasse, süddeutsch, wohl Nürnberg, um 1550

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€ 12 000
Auction dateClassic
10.10.2023 10:00UTC +02:00
Auctioneer
Hermann Historica
Event location
Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 1033964
Lot 451 | Bedeutende Renaissance-Kriegskasse, süddeutsch, wohl Nürnberg, um 1550
Rechteckiger Korpus aus schwerem Eisenblech mit fein geschmiedeten, teils in Rankenform gearbeiteten Verstärkungsbändern. Vorderseitig dosenförmiges Scheinschlüsselloch und zwei Fallriegel für Hangschlösser (die Ösen ergänzt). Seitlich zwei bewegliche Tragegriffe mit je einem geschmiedeten Rosenornament. Scharniergelagerter Deckel, das zentrale Schlüsselloch mit gefederter Schlüssellochabdeckung. Geheimer Schiebemechnismus zum Entriegeln des Schlosses. Im Inneren aufwendige Mechanik mit zwölf beweglichen Fallen. Massive achtkantige Kapelle mit intaktem Eingericht und originalem Hohldornschlüssel. Durchbrochen gearbeitete Deckplatte mit Krieger- und Groteskenköpfen zwischen Blattranken. Verschließbare Innenlade mit aufwendigem Mechanismus, schiebbare Schlüssellochabdeckung. Drei bewegliche Fallen. Achtkantige Kapelle mit Hohldornschlüssel. Mechanik voll funktionsfähig. Maße 45 x 49 x 93 cm, Gewicht 122 kg (!).
Ungewöhnlich schwer gearbeitete Kasse in sehr hochwertiger Ausführung.
An important South German Renaissance war chest, probably Nuremberg, circa 1550
The rectangular casket of heavy sheet iron with finely wrought reinforcement straps, some in the shape of tendrils. The front with a box-shaped false keyhole and two hasps for padlocks (the eyelets replaced). Two movable carrying handles on the sides, each with a forged rose ornament. Hinged lid, the central key hole fitted with a spring-loaded keyhole cover. Secret sliding mechanism to unlock the lock. On the inside, an elaborate mechanism with twelve movable latches. Massive octagonal chaplet with intact ward and original hollow shank key. The openworked cover plate embellished with warriors and grotesque masks amidst leafy vines. The lockable inner drawer with an intricate mechanism and sliding keyhole cover. Three movable latches. Octagonal chaplet with hollow shank key. Mechanisms are fully functional. Measuring 45 x 49 x 93 cm, weight 122 kg (!).
Unusually heavy war chest of superlative construction.
Condition: II
Auction house category:Base Metals
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