A chest for crossbow bolts, German or Flemish, 2nd half of the 17th century. Rectangular oak chest, corners reinforced with sheet iron. Lid has a folding carrying handle. Finely engraved escutcheon in the shape of a cherub. Iron key. The inside of the lid shows fine oil painting (slightly restored), oval landscape cartouche with crossbowmen next to a backdrop of ruins on the water, surrounded by scrollwork and leafy garlands with two cupids on the sides. Beautifully curved strap hinges with decorative rivets. The interior of the chest has old colour painting an,

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License: Licensed
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Keywords: 17th, bolts, century, chest, clipping, crossbow, crossbows, cut, cut-, cut-outs, distance, flemish, german, object, objects, weapon, weapons