This rare 18th-century German strongbox from circa 1750 stands as an exceptional testament to Nuremberg’s legendary craftsmanship in security design. Forged from wrought iron and adorned with scrolling foliate decorations, lion and crown motifs, this formidable chest was built to protect a ship’s most precious cargo during the era of expanding global commerce. Often called an “Armada chest,” it features a masterfully concealed keyhole hidden beneath the lion on the lid, revealed only with a disc