Leather-covered, wrought-iron messenger box with... Lot 1056

Leather-covered, wrought-iron messenger box with wooden core and secret compartment in the lid. Front with openwork plates imitating fillings, lock hasp adorned with a basilisk, two side loops. Interior entirely sheathed in chased Italian red velvet. Paris ? late 15th century Height: 10.5 cm - Width: 15.3 cm - Depth: 22.5 cm (minor accidents and missing parts, worm holes on one side, later sheathing) Provenance: Y. Grenet Collection (label under the lid).