Shagreen covered coffre fort

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A fine and unusual example of a brass mounted coffre fort , this one is covered in shagreen, also known as fish skin. This was used because of its hard wearing and waterproof qualities.

Year

1700

Country

England

Shagreen covered coffre fort

Shagreen covered coffre fort

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