A little chest ... and an amazing contents

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Originally Posted by Kubur

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I' not an expert and it's just my opinion.
I think they are ivory objects (elephant ivory).
I think the key is original and old keys can be like that.
And the metalwork on your chest looks like 18th or even 19th...
15th-17th c. caskets have more elaborated metalwork (like on the picture attached). It's just my opinion. I like old doors and old locks...

I might be completely wrong but, i find it hard to realize that in the 19th century, chests or other wood works were built with wood nails. As certainly iron works weren't elaborated in all kinds of furniture; rustic pieces would certainly be more simple.