Chest for valuables with large crossbar and key

M1800

Museum for Communication Nuremberg, Museum Foundation Post and Telecommunication
Nürnberg, Germany

In post offices, heavy money chests held earnings and important documents. The containers, which are also known as "Wertgelass" (small chambers for valuables) were sent less frequently by post. The chest weighed 141 pounds when empty.

Details

Title: Chest for valuables with large crossbar and key
Date Created: M1800
Rights: © Museumsstiftung Post und Telekommunikation
Material: Eisen

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