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Miscellaneous

1548. Immense iron “armada” (Nuremburg) chest, fully operational and intact, European, 1500s-1600s. Approx. 150 pounds,
39-1/2” x 22” x 22”. The largest and most complete iron chest we have ever offered, well preserved and impressive, the steel plate under the
lid (covering the locking mechanism) very ornate with carved and engraved design showing humanlike figures (men and women, the former
with conquistador helmets and the latter with bare breasts), all with mermaid bodies complete with claws and tails and wings, the lock itself
with twelve bolts that all move at the same time when the key (modern reproduction) is turned in the lock on top, prop bar and small inner
box on left side (with its own key) intact and functional, false lock and strap-loops in front, and C-shaped handles on sides, coated black all
over (except for the steel plate inside), with modern (15” tall) stand for keeping it up off the ground. (Packing and shipping to be invoiced
separately.) Estimate: $5,000-$7,500.

1549. Lot of two bronze nested weight sets (probably Ger-
man, 1500s-1600s). Larger: 921 grams, 2” tall and 3-1/4” in diameter;
smaller: 439 grams, 1-1/2” tall and 2-1/2” in diameter. Both sets intact with
hinged lids and latches but missing some of the smaller weights, a few
letters and numbers stamped on the lid of the larger one, nice dark
patina on both, common but popular items. Estimate: $300-$450.

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