A Dutch writing casket with several secret compartments, circa 1680 Rectangular, wooden casket with riveted, iron bands. The exterior completely covered with ornamentally chased brass sheet. Obverse lock with hasp (key added), movable handle at top. The interior of the lid with hinged drawer for letters made of embossed leather. Body of softwood, the upper layer with five small removable boxes, either one with leather covered lid and pull ring. Underneath another layer with three drawers which are only accessible by raising the side partitions. D, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 17th, casket, century, clipping, clippings, compartments, craft, cut, cut-, cut-outs, dutch, handcraft, handicrafts, object, objects, secret, stills, writing
