A Large c.1900 Black Painted Steel Deed Box: “Trustees of Joseph Robinson Deceased” sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles and the overall impact is

and the overall impact is of a beautifully made and handsome object

depicting the deposition of Christ from the Gospels' accounts of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus showing Christ being taken down from the cross after his crucifixion survives from continental Europe

but the whole is in good condition generally considering its brittle nature

interest in the Rowley Gallery is always growing with pieces being exhibited at the V&A

This may be something to do when it was rewired

A Large c.1900 Black Painted Steel Deed Box: “Trustees of Joseph Robinson Deceased” sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles and the overall impact isOrigin: 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