Iron Coffer
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Object numberX1118
TitleIron Coffer
CreatorUnknown (Maker)
DescriptionIron coffer or chest (Nürnberg type strongbox), 17th century, discovered open and robbed of its contents (£700 and silver plate) in 1665 following the break-in to the College during the Great Plague and 'almost certainly' the chest in which was deposited the money paid by the Honorary Fellows on their admission shortly before the Great Fire, 1666.
Production period17th century
Object nameChest
Object categoryFurniture and fittings
MaterialIron
Dimensions
- height: 440 mm
width: 850 mm
depth: 510 mm