Rustic Coin or Ballot BoxA 16TH CENTURY (1550 1600) WALNUT BOX WITH LIMEWOOD BACKBOARD. LOOTED IN THE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY. LOCK WAS CHANGED AT THAT TIME. ORIGINAL IRON BANDING USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 2 PADLOCKS. USED FOR COINS OR BALLOTS. BANDING WAS CUT WHEN LOOTED. HORIZONTAL MOULDINGS CUT FROM SOLID TIMBER (TYPICAL EARLY RENIASSANCE PERIOD CONSTRUCTION) VERTICAL MOULDINGS APPLIED Italy, circa 1670 Dimensions: 13. 5W x 8. 5D x 6. 5H