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Decorative boxes and chests made from different materials featuring intricate designs and craftsmanship, suitable for storing valuables or as display pieces.

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Foot Warmer. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 27.2 x 35.6 cm (10 11/16 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" high; 8 1/2" wide; 9" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William Paul Childers.Button of faceted transparent press glass with a button of lilac cloud glass in the middle, a metal eye at the back, c. 1905 - c. 1925 Button of faceted transparent press glass with a Lila Cloud glass button in the middle, a metal eye on the back. Europe glass. metal Button of faceted transparent press glass with a Lila Cloud glass button in the middle, a metal eye on the back. Europe glass. metalChest. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.6 x 45.6 cm (14 x 17 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7" high; 9 5/8" wide; 6 1/4" deep. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Thomas Watts.Box with Scenes of an Emperor Receiving Gifts early to mid-17th century Produced by placing pulped paper mixed with rice in layers over a mold, papier-mché objects are coated with a mixture of glue and plaster and smoothed with a flat stone. Layers of fine tissue paper are applied and the surface is sanded to prepare for the painted surface decoration, followed by multiple coats of lacquer. The figural decoration of this example shows a strong relationship to paintings of the period.. Box with Scenes of an Emperor Receiving Gifts 451479Security Safe Deposit' still bank, c. 1890, 8 3/16 x 7 1/8 x 6 5/8 in. (20.8 x 18.1 x 16.83 cm), Iron, wood, pigment, 19th centuryModel of a Capstan, 's Lands Werf Amsterdam (possibly), c. 1780 demonstration model Model of a capstan in a wooden frame of two levels. It is a capstan for eight wind trees and has no games to prevent the decline. The wooden king extends to the lower level. Each pivot lamp has a slider inside with a pen that sticks out at the heel: with wheels, these sliders run over a sloping right under the drum, so that the pins slide up one by one when turning. With small piles at the top of the spindle lights, the sliders are put down again. This mechanism ensures that the line is shifting on the drum. Scale 1:10 (estimate). model maker: Amsterdam (possibly)after design by: France wood (plant material). brass (alloy)Liquor chest, 1780-1800, 10 1/2 x 16 3/8 x 10 1/2in. (26.7 x 41.6 x 26.7cm), Oak with iron fittings, glass, Bohemia, 18th-19th centuryBliżej KulturyBox, paper, probably France, 1860, Decorative Arts, BoxPlan with storned top and the year 1791..Model or a paddle shaft support. Model of part of the ship's skin with an outdoor device for the Rover axis. The cushion block for the axle rests on a platform, supported by three knees. Two triangular side panels protect the block against splashing water. The cushion block consists of a slide, kegge and the ash. Scale 1:10 (derived).Book flask ca. 1849-58 United States Pottery Company. Book flask 554Open treasure chest with shinny gold isolatedCylinder Music Box. Maker: Chas. Auberson Ullman. Made in Switzerland, Europe .Model of a Javanese marketplace. No fewer than 154 miniature figures made of bread dough populate this marketplace on Java. Such models were made as souvenirs for Europeans. It includes all of the ingredients that appealed to Western travellers: a tropical market, various population groups, exotic dancers and even a gamelan orchestra. Note the dignitary and his entourage. They are almost identical to the larger-scale painted court officials on view elsewhere in this gallery.Model of an Upper Pump Box, anonymous, 1821 demonstration model Model of a pump cleaner for a square pump tube. It consists of two layers of leather clamped between wooden boards. The lower half is square; The upper half consists of two triangular valves, covered with copper on the inside. Between the valves is an iron bracket for attaching the pump rod or chain. model maker: Netherlands (possibly)after design by: United States of America wood (plant material). brass (alloy). copper (metal). iron (metal). leatherInk pot, rectangular, decorated on the sides with cartouches, anonymous, c. 1590 - c. 1596 Ink pot, rectangular with a round hole at the top for a container for the ink and a hole in front of the pen. The sides are decorated with two different cartouches, one of the two ornaments proposes a four -pass. The ink tray is missing. lead (metal) casting Nova Zembla. Saving HuysChris Makrenos, Strong Box, c 1940 Strong BoxTableHalf Model of an 80-Gun Ship of the Line.Polychromed mold model (starboard) of a three-master without decoration. Forty guns divided over three decks. The side between baking deck and semi-deck is closed. Wrecked mirror, hollow wulf, no fence or side gallery. Stir straight with square roofing. Almost flat seam, two bark wood and one Reehout. Round underwater ship painted white.Writing box with Nanban figures, 1633, Unknown Japanese, 1 7/8 × 8 3/4 × 8 1/4 in. (4.76 × 22.23 × 20.96 cm), Black lacquer with gold and silver maki-e, polychrome lacquer, and gold and silver foil inlay, Japan, 17th century, Fallen cherry blossoms, rendered in gold and silver, adorn the outside surface of the lid of this black lacquered writing box. A writing box contains the tools necessary for the brush arts of calligraphy and ink painting, including an inkstone and water dropper. The underside of the lid and the interior of the box feature a group of Portuguese men, with their distinctive pantaloons and hats. The dark-skinned individuals may be African or Indian. The figural group appears on a black lacquer and silver foil checkered background inspired by European designs. After nearly four hundred years of use and display, some of the inlaid silver squares have fallen off.Watch Box. American. Date: 1831-1850. Dimensions: 20.3 × 19.1 × 8.2 cm (8 × 7 1/2 × 3 1/4 in.). Mahogany. Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Model of a Lifeboat Release, anonymous, c. 1875 - c. 1885 demonstration model Model of a part of a ship's wall with a sloop on two nail dravits. The model demonstrates the sloop trap in the bottom of the sloop, whereby two hooks are released on the hoist of the davits by means of a lever in the cabin. The sloop is a slippery side -belt sloop with flat mirror, the seam almost flat; He has four dids with railway sticks, fools for eight rowers and an open cabin. A number of fittings on the model remain unclear. Netherlands wood (plant material). brass (alloy). copper (metal). ropeMiniature album with portraits, reproductions of paintings and faces of the Alps, Anonymous, Anonymous, 1880 - 1900 Miniature approach album with 11 sheets and 80 miniature portraits, photographic reproductions of paintings and prints of landscapes and walkers in the Swiss and German Alps. cardboard. leather. paper. baryta paper. brass (alloy) albumen print walking, hiking (recreation). mountains. nobility and patriciate; chivalry, knighthood Rigi. Rigi Kulm. Weggis. Vierwoudstrekenmeer. Vitznau. Schwyz (canton). Gersau. Lucerne. Rigi cold bath. Myths. Uttewalde. Hohnstein. Hochstein. Big Winterberg. Bastei. Elbe. Pirna. Polenz. Pravčická Brána. DecisOld leather suitcase, solid leatherBarrel Piano. Culture: American. Dimensions: Total H. 92.7 cm (36 1/2 in.), W. 43.5 cm (17 1/8 in.), L. of longest string 69.8 cm (27 1/2 in.), L. of shortest string 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.). Maker: George Hicks (British, born England 1818-1863 Brooklyn, New York). Date: ca. 1860.When the crank is turned, pins on a rotating cylinder engage hammers that strike the strings, playing any of ten tunes, including "Yankee Doodle." At the same time, a bell rings and the articulated figures move in time to the music. One figure deposits coins in a trough. Shown with front string cover panel removed. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.vintage wooden manual coffee mill vintage wooden manual coffee mill isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 5456449Skin Covered Trunk. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 43.2 x 51.8 cm (17 x 20 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 13 1/4" long; 8 1/4" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Russell Madole.matchsafe, Cast metal and painted celluloid, Europe, late 19th century, containers, Decorative Arts, matchsafeStool ca. 1550-1295 B.C. New Kingdom. Stool. ca. 1550-1295 B.C.. Wood, reed. New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Temple of Hatshepsut, Carnarvon/Carter excavations. Dynasty 18Snuffer with two miniatures; Ukutin (Fiedoskino; Wytwórnia; Fl. 1824-1904), Fabrika Pietra Ukutina (Fl. 1825-1828); 1825-1828 (1825-00-00-1828-00-00);Foundation Jakub Ksawery Count. Potocki (1934-) - collections, Potocki, Jakub Ksawery (1863-1934) - collection, Potocki, Jakub Ksawery - testamentary record, gift (provenance), women, portrait miniatures, menBasketry Inro. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm); D. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm). Date: mid-19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols with Accessories Made 1809-1819 France. Steel, gold, silver, brass, lead, copper, walnut, rosewood, Hungarian ash, horn, and leather . Jean Le PageMount; bronze (gilt)Stool with woven seat ca. 1991-1450 B.C. Middle Kingdom-New Kingdom. Stool with woven seat. ca. 1991-1450 B.C.. Wood, reed. Middle Kingdom-New Kingdom. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon Excavations 1907-1914. Dynasty 12-early Dynasty 18Pipe Box. UnknownGerald Transpota, Rawhide Chest, with Lock (Inside View), 1937 Rawhide Chest, with Lock (Inside View)Half Model of a 44-Gun Frigate.Polychromed mold model (starboard) of a three-master. Fourteen ports on the gun deck; Baking deck and semi-deck can be distinguished by means of gillings. Wrinkled mirror, hollow wulf, no details of fence or side gallery; Stir straight with square roofing. The seam runs something at both ends, two bark wood and one Reehout. Peaked round trip. Scale approx. 1:44 (derived).Toilet set in original leather case ca. 1743-45 Fourteen identified German (Augsburg) goldsmiths and other German artisans; Japanese (Imari) porcelain maker This ensemble unites an accomplished level of artistic design and quality of execution with an exalted provenance. Furthermore, it embodies the ultimate expression of princely splendor in precious metalwork. The showpiece was used as part of the daily levée, or ceremonial dressing, of a high-ranking aristocrat in eighteenth-century Europe. The ritual played an essential role in courtly etiquette; therefore, all accessories were required to reflect the owner's noble status. Customarily a husband gave such a dazzling set to his bride as a ""morning gift"" following the wedding night. In an age when marriage was an arranged, formal procedure of crucially political consequence, the toilet set was often assembled on very short notice. Augsburg specialized in the coordination and production of extensive, intricate silver table services aGa'u's box from the figure Buddhs inside; 19th century () (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);Pudłowski, Andrzej - collection, figurines, scapular, art of Tibetan Buddhism, purchase (provenance)Painted Wooden Shipping Crate. Wooden Box used to ship goods and products, Isolated on white. Room for textmetal worker: Gresnich, Green painted miniature candle drawer, candlestick baking kitchenware miniature toy relaxant model metal paint, curved soldered painted tin tinned oblong rectangular Above the drawer protruding curved back wall Suspension point lid with handle 1868 Sibilla van Embden play store kitchenBliżej Kultury unknownShabti Box and Shabtis of Djedmutesankh ca. 1000-945 B.C. Third Intermediate Period Two of the wooden boxes found in the Chamber of Tomb MMA 60 contained small faience "shabti" figures inscribed for the Lady Djedmutesankh. These figures would have worked on behalf of their owner if she were called on to carry out manual labor in the afterlife. 306 shabtis were found by the excavators, but Djedmutesankh originally might have had over 400: one "worker" shabti for each day of the year and additional "overseer" figures to supervise the others.This box (Box III in the excavation records) was found fallen on its side, with a number of shabtis spilled out onto the ground next to it. The other (25.3.17, Box III in the excavation records) was right-side up and half full of shabtis, with the cords that had once held the box closed still present but the seals gone.. Shabti Box and Shabtis of Djedmutesankh. ca. 1000-945 B.C.. Wood. Third Intermediate Period. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir eAntique wooden piggy bank box, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xSafatxAli/DinodiaxPhotoxTeatrin del Liceo de Jaume Raspall. Institut del Teatre de Barcelona.Model of a clause () With copper confeit nails, anonymous, c. 1400 - c. 1950 scale model Model of a clause () With copper confidence nails. unknown wood (plant material). copper (metal)Tray (France), ca. 1890; Made by Unknown; felt, leatherCan (France); painted tôleAn image of Treasure chest on white backgroundSewing box, 1844, Daniel Evans, 4 11/16 x n16 x 10in. (11.9 x 40.6 x 25.4cm), Painted pine, inscribed paper, United States, 19th century, This sewing box is one of fewer than a dozen known examples signed by Daniel Evans. In the 1830s and 1840s, Evans taught drawing and penmanship at a women's academy in Augusta, Maine, where young ladies would learn to make decorative objects and textiles. The undersides of his lids often bear long presentation inscriptions in verse, signed by the artist. Evans is known to have made several similar boxes, usually decorated with stylized architectural scenes that were probably inspired by prints. Evans would paint a watercolor scene and later adhere the paper to the box. This example, dated 1844, is exceptional in that Evans painted the decoration in oil directly on the wood. The mill buildings depicted on this lid might represent buildings along the Kennebec River near Augusta.Bible, 1854, Oxford, by Oxford University Press. Gift of the Guard Family, 2016.Model or a Jolly Boat. Splitting model on a standard. Overnight ankle belt sloop, peaked round trip with almost flat seam and flat mirror; A prior to four seventies and tracks and an open cabin with satofits, putting board and extra doft. The vent is copied. Easy stir; The brass helper is bent upwards. On loose parts there are still a boot hook and four oars.Marriage chest (cassone) 16th century Italian, Lombardy. Marriage chest (cassone) 196596Decorative cushi comb with case landscape and wild goose unknownBible Box. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 22.6 x 26.8 cm (8 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francisco Alvarez.Bursa Reliquary 10th century North Italian The flat, geometric, and abstract style of the designs on this reliquary is similar to ivory carvings and architectural decoration of Northern Italy. The openwork patterns of the bone plaques were originally silhouetted against gilded copper foil, creating a play of light and shadow. Traces of green and vermilion paint can still be seen accentuating the interlace borders of the designs. The religious purpose of this box is indicated by the "cross" that divides its face into four fields. Its shape derives from purses, or bursas, made of precious textiles in which saints relics were carried.. Bursa Reliquary 471454Model of a Cabin for Telegraph Personnel, anonymous, 1803 demonstration model Model of a signal guard house for the staff of an optical telegraph. It is a larger version of model NG-MC-820. It is a hut with a hipped roof and is entirely composed of loose panels and beams, which are connected to each other with sliding lins. One of the long sides has a number of cupboards and a box bed. Netherlands wood (plant material). brass (alloy). glassSnuffbox ca. 1760 Fürstenberg Porcelain Manufactory. Snuffbox. German, Fürstenberg. ca. 1760. Hard-paste porcelain, silver-gilt mounts. Ceramics-PorcelainMiniatureChestAntique frames Antique frames from the early 1900 s with work paths Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxxSibrikovx 2424058Fly Catcher. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 24.6 cm (14 1/16 x 9 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Frank McEntee.Olearium. Culture: German. Dimensions: Overall: 5 5/8 x 5 11/16 x 3 1/16in. (14.3 x 14.4 x 7.8cm). Date: late 15th-early 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Snuff Box, late 1700s. Switzerland, late 18th century. Gold and enamel with pearls; overall: 1.6 x 3.7 cm (5/8 x 1 7/16 in.).. Turtle travel tortoise, high rectangular model with bombed lid with silver handle, two flaps with silver buttons, standing on silver legs and with sewing, toilet and writing utensils. Content: in the lid a mirror and red velvet lining. On solid wood filling a silver covered plate with openings above boxes, lined with red velvet, for: 1. Mirror with silver border and turtles back, from under slightly narrower.; 2. Six ivory note leaves, outlined and held together by silver button; 3.4. Two crystal frugles, on which silver knob with swan (3) and two birds (4) of colored glass; 5. Scissors; 6. Knife with turtles; 7. Rijfpen; 8. Brush with stem; 9. Spoon; 10. Tweezers with file; 11. Thimble on bobbin / needle cooker; 12. flattened high box with round colored chips (); 13. Crystal jar with silver spreading top and lid, contains still sand; 14. Crystal inkwell with silver lid; 15. Crystal stamp, manskop with hat, silver handle; 16.17 Two instruments, a pointed, the other flattened; 18.19 Wyplatane łóżko. unknown, authorRectangular vase with porcelain-making scenes ("the oven for burning clay" and "the painting of the wares") ca. 1873 Worcester factory After the end of the Flight, Barr & Barr ownership of the Worcester factory in 1840, the firm went through a succession of owners and mergers before falling under the ownership of Kerr & Binns in 1852. During the partnership, the factory sought to rebuild its former eighteenth-century reputation in porcelain and known for Renaissance-inspired designs. With the establishment of the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company in 1862, the company gradually gained recognition for its Japanese-inspired designs, which formed part of Japonisme, a collective fascination with Japan that took place in Europe and the United States following the opening of Japanese markets to the West by Commodore Perry in 1853.. Rectangular vase with porcelain-making scenes ("the oven for burning clay" and "the painting of the wares"). British, Worcester. ca. 1873. Bone china ("ivory porceTea leaf, anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1900 Teak wood tea leaf with silver edges. Coming from Sulawesi (Bone and Goa). Indonesia (possibly) silver (metal). teak (wood) Teak wood tea leaf with silver edges. Coming from Sulawesi (Bone and Goa). Indonesia (possibly) silver (metal). teak (wood)Woman ,. Messenger CollectionPhoto album with 71 photos of famous and unknown persons, Anonymous, Anonymous, 1870 - 1900 Photo album with 16 sheets with a total of 71 photos. The album contains 8 cabinet photos and 61 cartes-de-visiting in Golden Lines in Passe-Partouts, 1 separate cabinet photo in the front of the album and a miniature portrait that was stabbed in the passe-partout of photo RP-F-F00821-AH. Not all passe-partouts in the album are filled. The album contains 63 portraits, 3 photo productions of paintings, 2 scenes from the passion play in Oberamergau in 1871, 2 photos of sculptures and 1 photo of the Groothoofdspoort in Dordrecht. Artists, including Petrus Franciscus Greive and Johann Georg Mezger, members of the Dutch Royal House and some actors and actresses are portrayed. The identity of some people portrayed is unknown. The photos were taken by various photographers, including J.W.F. Offenberg, Albert Greiner and Wegner & Mottu. leather. cardboard. metal. paper. photographic support. textile mBox for the tapestry scroll Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei Rivers, 1736-95. China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-95). Hardwood; overall: 9.5 x 37.5 x 10.2 cm (3 3/4 x 14 3/4 x 4 in.). The scroll for the tapestry scroll Mingling of Clear and Muddy Water at the Junction of the Jing and Wei Rivers is kept in its original carved hardwood (zitan) box.Box -Archie Thompson, John Hancock's Wallet, c 1938 John Hancock's WalletOpen antique suitcase on white backgroundWorkbox ca. 1830 Austrian, Vienna. Workbox 208096bride's ark with the annunciation, anonymous, 1500, gilt and polychrome wood, Museu de Mallorca, Palma, Majorca, Spain.Half model or A 6-Gun Schooner-Brig, Rijkswerf Vlissingen, c. 1845 - c. 1846 ship model. half model. builder's model Polychromed planks Mallen model (starboard) of a two -master. The deck is closed and surrounded by a railing with two guns; On the front and aft deck, the locking with Valpoorten can be lowered. Sharp ceiling. Elliptical fence, surrounded by continuous railing, no side gallery, strong stern; Stir with round stirring king (Soetermeers version) and rounded Roerblad. Zeeg almost flat with emerging bow, one sunken barkhout. Peaked around, sharp underwater ship. Both masts hell back. Scale 1:40 (scale on model). Flushing wood (plant material)Henryk Siemiradzki's stamp (with a mascara pillow in the box)Anonymous / 'Case for crystal salvers'. 1650 - 1711. Leather, Wood, Metal, Cloth. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.Writing cassette.Slive cassette of ebony with ivory inlaid and with silver fittings. Inkwell, sand spreader, many boxes. Inside lid has ivory weapon (from Papara) with Lambrequins, on which goes on a pillow, above helmet with crown and three feathers.Brush pensModel of the Stern of An 84-gun ship of the Line. Model of the stern of a loini ship of 84 pieces. Technical model that demonstrates the construction with Sir Robert Seppings crucifixes, on stacking blocks on a base plank. Round stern with seven throws on which five short rear apostles on either side. No galleries indicated. Two hennegates for double stir-pin. Five decks: cow bridge deck, two gunpacks, semi-deck and upper champion: the gunpacks and the semi-deck have a diagonal shing in the web, the deck bars supported by brass knees. Thirteen-part trusses with a cross bandage. No skin, but sents.Plaque, wood, transcibed from label on A and B ' Presented by Mr George A. Hearn', Europe, late 18th century, Decorative Arts, PlaqueBrass design fitting on antique wooden small almira, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xSafatxAli/DinodiaxPhotoxRegina Henderer, Small Square Trunk, c 1940 Small Square TrunkAnthony Zuccarello, Wooden Jam Pail, c 1936 Wooden Jam PailModel of a Double Capstan, anonymous, c. 1800 demonstration model Model of a double capstander in a wooden frame with three levels. Both drums are for nine wind trees, the bottom has four pages at the foot against the decline. The drums are connected to a thick wooden king, which extends to the lower level where he stands in a track with a pin. The drums each have six molars in the form of a silly Z. scale 1:20 (estimate). Netherlands wood (plant material). brass (alloy)Beautiful old wooden radio on a over white backgroundHalf Model of an 18-Gun Brig.Polychromed mold model (starboard) of a three-master. The skin above the bark wood is closed, nine painted gunpaints on one deck. Forethak worked out with galleon and sheek image of a gold-plated curl, a lion mask on the tap beam. Wrinkled mirror, hollow wulf, fence with half national arms, no side gallery; Stir with round roaring (Soetermeer version). Side in front and behind something ascending, one bark wood and one Reehout. Peaked round trip. Scale 1:40 (Scale by model).Postbox' still bank, 1875, 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (11.43 x 5.72 x 6.35 cm), Tin, pigment, England, 19th centuryARQUETA ARABE OCTOGONAL DE TARACEA Y PLACAS DE HUESO CALADAS Y ENGARCES DE AZOFAR DORADO - SIGLO XIV/XV. Location: INSTITUTO VALENCIA DE DON JUAN-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.Case (Inr) with Design of Flowering Cherry Trees Beside Winding River (obverse); Maple Trees in Autumn (reverse) Japan 19th century View more. Case (Inr) with Design of Flowering Cherry Trees Beside Winding River (obverse); Maple Trees in Autumn (reverse). Japan. 19th century. Lacquer, fundame, gold, silver, red and black hiramakie, takamakie; Interior: nashiji and fundame. Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912). InrLock. Culture: French. Dimensions: Overall (a.): 7 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (18.4 x 15.9 cm)Overall (b, hasp): 11 in. (27.9 cm)Overall (c, d buttress bolts, each,): 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm). Date: 15th-16th century.The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic architecture, reproducing on a miniature scale complicated tracery patterns and even tiny statuettes. A number of these tiny locks were compound, with some of the mechanisms concealed from view, and required two or even three keys used in sequence to open them. It has been suggested that the greatly expanded use of locks on doors, or coffrets and other types of storage chests was a result of the increasing urbanization of life and the new emphasis on material wealth and private ownership which developed in the late Middle Ages. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Tin box on woodNamban art chest, 16th century, lacquered wood, mother-of-pearl and gilded copper inlays, Japan, Vitoria, María Inmaculada Cathedral, Álava, SpainA Plaster column with nothing on its top.Box 17th-18th century Northern German. Box. Northern German. 17th-18th century. Oak. Woodwork-Furnitureceramic toy house on a white backgroundBabyCarrierSnuff Box 1770-1780 Bilston. Metal and enamel .