A very robust brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese padouk silver chest
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Description
A very robust brassbound William IV Anglo-Chinese padouk silver chest, of rectangular form with a hinged lid and the original substantial brass carrying handles, the lock stamped ‘Barron WR Patent’. Circa 1830.
Footnote: In 1778 Robert Barron patented the double–acting tumbler (later called a lever) lock. This revolutionary advance in lock design remains the basic principle of all lever locks. In 1818 Jeremiah Chubb added a spring which would catch and hold any lever that had been raised too high by a lock picker. This added extra security and also showed when a lock had been tampered with. -
More Information
Origin: China Period: 19th Century Materials: Padouk Condition: Good. Creation Date: Circa 1830 Styles / Movements: Chinese Export, Asian, Traditional Incollect Reference #: 516552 -
Dimensions
W. 27.75 in; H. 22.75 in; D. 20.5 in; W. 70.49 cm; H. 57.79 cm; D. 52.07 cm;
Message from Seller:
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