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Title: Bronze(?) plated chest with relief scene of medieval pub?
Post by: torontoem4o on August 03, 2013, 02:49:35 PM

Any idea what type of chest this is? It is made of wood on the inside, with all sides plated with what looks like bronze relief plates depicting a pub scene with a dog?

(http://i.imgur.com/QQ108MG.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Vl2Yhbd.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/AyivrK4.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/qIeMete.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/yXId0M7.jpg)

Thanks!

Title: Re: Bronze(?) plated chest with relief scene of medieval pub?
Post by: bigwull on August 03, 2013, 04:24:58 PM

it sits beside an open fire...its for holding coal or small logs ..see link.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brass-embossed-coal-or-log-box-with-zinc-liner-very-good-condition-/261255804150?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Other_Fireplaces&hash=item3cd40f34f6

Title: Re: Bronze(?) plated chest with relief scene of medieval pub?
Post by: mart on August 03, 2013, 04:34:42 PM

How big is it ??

Title: Re: Bronze(?) plated chest with relief scene of medieval pub?
Post by: torontoem4o on August 03, 2013, 04:35:39 PM

Thank you! :)

Title: Re: Bronze(?) plated chest with relief scene of medieval pub?
Post by: bigwull on August 03, 2013, 04:44:24 PM

Quote from: mart on August 03, 2013, 04:34:42 PM

How big is it ??

too late....again..... ;D

Title: Re: Bronze(?) plated chest with relief scene of medieval pub?
Post by: mart on August 04, 2013, 01:48:58 PM

Yup !!