Nuremberg chest
Date
17th century
Creator
Object type
Archive reference number
Material
Dimensions
height (object): 440mm
width (object): 920mm
depth (object): 490mm
width (object): 920mm
depth (object): 490mm
Subject
Content object
Description
A German-made money chest, known as a ‘Nuremberg chest’ after the approximate place of manufacture of this style of box in southern Germany and Austria. Sometimes referred to as an ‘Armada chest’. A wrought iron box with iron straps and a hidden keyhole. The chest has two carrying handles. Internally, the locking mechanism is covered by decorated and polished sheet iron panels incorporating two horses and a leaf design. There is a small side compartment and the box has an accompanying key.
The object is displayed on a later (19th century?) wooden frame with casters.
The object is displayed on a later (19th century?) wooden frame with casters.
Object history
Presented by L A Jordan, 1947.
The donation is recorded in the Royal Society’s Council Minutes: ‘The President reported the gift of an antique chest from Dr. L.A. Jordan, Director of the Research Association of British Paint, Colour and Varnish Manufacturers. Resolved – That the thanks of Council be returned to Dr. Jordan for his gift.’ Royal Society Minutes of Council, Printed, v.17 1945-1948, minute 19, meeting 9 October 1947, p.278.
Louis Arnold Jordan (1892-1964) British chemist and administrator, Professor of Chemistry at the Royal Academy of Arts, 1958-1962.
The donation is recorded in the Royal Society’s Council Minutes: ‘The President reported the gift of an antique chest from Dr. L.A. Jordan, Director of the Research Association of British Paint, Colour and Varnish Manufacturers. Resolved – That the thanks of Council be returned to Dr. Jordan for his gift.’ Royal Society Minutes of Council, Printed, v.17 1945-1948, minute 19, meeting 9 October 1947, p.278.
Louis Arnold Jordan (1892-1964) British chemist and administrator, Professor of Chemistry at the Royal Academy of Arts, 1958-1962.
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