Oh my God! I absolutely love this piece! Jim is dead-on with us collectors of all things 'pirate'! Thomas Tews' chest is pictured in many said books on the sea rovers, so a chest like this in anyone's collection is a gem. They are quite rare and pricey. I recall one being offered in a Museum of Historical Arms from way back and that's the only one I've ever seen for sale. I especially love all the workings on the inside lid-quite intricate.
I know this piece is far from a weapon, but it is very inspiring to some of us, so I'd like to thank the Moderators for allowing it. I've often been tempted to post pics from my maritime collection of the non-weapon type, but didn't wish to annoy anyone. Hey, I know! If I stick a weapon or two in front of the item, might it be acceptable (keeping the topic on the weapon, of course!)
