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German Steel Casket
David Robinson Antiques
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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German Steel Casket

19th century
Description

An ornate German Steel Casket with a wonderful hasp of a running hound. There is a crown to each side of the lid surmounting a coat of arms. Each corner has a small bat and the feet are winged dragons.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Antique German Steel Casket to the 1800s.

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SA1176791
Description
An ornate German Steel Casket with a wonderful hasp of a running hound. There is a crown to each side of the lid surmounting a coat of arms. Each corner has a small bat and the feet are winged dragons.
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Antique German Steel Casket to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176791
David Robinson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
Location
Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

Or by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/davidrobinsonantiques
Verified Since Aug 2023
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David Robinson Antiques
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A dark patinated steel casket featuring a domed studded lid, columned sides, and winged dragon feet.
German Steel Casket
Ref: SA1176791
A dark patinated steel casket featuring a domed studded lid, columned sides, and winged dragon feet.
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A German steel casket is a heavy metal container produced from the Renaissance period through the nineteenth century, historically used to secure valuables, contracts, and jewellery. Known for their intricate ironwork, domed lids, and complex locking mechanisms, these caskets often feature architectural detailing and motif carvings.

These caskets were constructed using forged steel or iron plates, frequently joined with hand-driven rivets and reinforced straps. Artisans hand-chased the metal surfaces to create architectural arches, raised studs, and stylized feet, often integrating concealed locking latches within the lid.

Authentic historic caskets display hand-hammered irregularities, subtle variations in wall thickness, and genuine patination from age rather than uniform modern chemical antiquing. Internal locking mechanisms, hand-cut screw threads, and signs of manual metalworking are key indicators of age.

A dark steel casket provides a striking textural accent when placed on a wooden mantlepiece, bookshelf, or sideboard. Its metallic weight and architectural form contrast well against softer modern upholstery, neutral wall tones, and polished timber surfaces.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. To prevent oxidisation and rust formation, apply a thin coat of museum-grade microcrystalline wax annually, buffing gently with a dry cloth, and avoid storing the piece in humid conditions.
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