A Large c.1900 Black Painted Steel Deed Box: “Trustees of Joseph Robinson Deceased” sub-Furniture- Boxes & Luggage They appear to have been

They appear to have been painted red in the first instance and there are at least three layer of paint of two or three

this example displays such a high level of workmanship that it was probably created for ornamental or ceremonial use

The generously proportioned black painted pine carcass standing at seven feet

with a single drawer beneath (the porcelain handle probably later)

They apparently did not mark their production in any way

A Large c.1900 Black Painted Steel Deed Box: “Trustees of Joseph Robinson Deceased” sub-Furniture- Boxes & Luggage They appear to have beenOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 05 Height: 18 inches Width: 24 inches Depth: 18 inches In original condition, the large rectangular container hand painted in gilt Trustees of Joseph Robinson Deceased, the steel black painted, with the original drop handles, the whole designed to be portable, yet strong, In un restored form the box is clean and benefits from its slightly distressed look, the black paint