Height: 20⁷/₈ in (53 cm)
Width: 28 in (71 cm)
Depth: 19¹/₄ in (49 cm)
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An exceptional George III mahogany strong box. Of rectangular form, the figured veneered top with an incurved moulding edged with bead-and-reel, gadrooned, and rope carving, opening to a fitted interior, above a conforming case fitted with three locks and heavy brass carrying handles with shaped flat back plates. The front panel inset with a silver plaque with an engraved coat of arms. The base with ribbon and rose-carved mouldings, supported on shaped bracket feet with foliate gadrooned ornament.
With exceptional colour and patina.