BAVIERE, Nuremberg, 17th-18th centuries Wrought-iron "corsair" chest, with riveted bands forming a grid, painted with red flowers and latticework on a black background. The front is adorned with a false star-shaped lock, with two rectangular, movable, split lugs that fit over the two lugs with rings, fixed to the edge of the lid, and allowing the addition of an iron bar (later) for a padlock. Lock entrance on top of lid, with strong iron key (later). Five-bolt lock with mechanism protected by two riveted, openwork plates featuring two janissaries, with engraved details, on a background of floral foliage. The reverse side of the lid features an ochre foliate frieze and sinuous lace. Two strong, movable, partially twisted side handles. Red-painted interior, with a compass holding the lid in place with a twisted rod. H. 44 cm - Dim. lid: 77.5 x 43.3 cm. Hard springs, closing mechanism to be reviewed, tends to jam. Used condition; three nuts of the mechanism protection plates replaced; some tears to the metal, notably to a strip on the back, some oxidation stains.