Antique Oak Iron Large Silver Chest Downton Abbey Highclere Castle C.F. Hancock London Circa 1850 Sold The lid having handcut steel

The lid having handcut steel hinges most likely replaced in the 17th century from the previous steel 'snipe' hinges

The vase of globular form and having a flared neck

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both reserves are surrounded with lavish gilding & at the base of each painted panel are the Sevres interlaced L's

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Antique Oak Iron Large Silver Chest Downton Abbey Highclere Castle C.F. Hancock London Circa 1850 Sold The lid having handcut steelA rare mid 19th century antique oak & iron silver chest from Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), by silversmiths C. F. Hancock Son & Co, London, circa 1850. A good antique country house silver chest, made from solid oak with iron strapping with a locking hasp, the corners & edges of the chest all fitted with iron brackets and substantial twin iron handles at each side. The interior of the chest with a brass plaque "C. F. Hancock, Son & Co Silversmiths &