MESH BOX called “messenger”

South of France or Catalonia, 19th century

Wrought iron

H.: 11; L.: 13; Thickness: 18.5 cm

Small mesh box or so-called “messenger” cassette in chiseled wrought iron decorated with Orbevoies mesh.

The double hasp secret lock opens with a pusher system, forming the trunk of a stylized tree probably referring to the tree of life.

Marked 707 inside.

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