Rustic Coin or Ballot Box

A 16TH CENTURY (1550-1600) WALNUT BOX WITH LIMEWOOD BACKBOARD. LOOTED IN THE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY. LOCK WAS CHANGED AT THAT TIME. ORIGINAL IRON BANDING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 2 PADLOCKS. USED FOR COINS OR BALLOTS. BANDING WAS CUT WHEN LOOTED. HORIZONTAL MOULDINGS CUT FROM SOLID TIMBER (TYPICAL EARLY RENIASSANCE PERIOD CONSTRUCTION) VERTICAL MOULDINGS APPLIED

Italy, circa 1670

Dimensions: 13.5W x 8.5D x 6.5H