Charity, Hammered Copper: Offering Box, 18th Century

Beautiful, sturdy cylindrical box in the shape of a "trunk".
thick copper, entirely hammer-mounted; work is particularly attractive in light.
Strong riveted hinge. Hinged hasp closure.
Two lugs for one from iron appears to be an old repair, rustic type.
Small ornaments particularly around the offering slot, which is curiously narrow.
This type of object was traditionally used as an offering trunk in religious or associative context, where its sturdiness and closure system limited handling.
A 19th-century padlock, both aesthetic and functional, has naturally found its place.
Good overall condition with, obviously, wear and scars from use,
copper forging was mostly done in southern Germany, 18th century.
Dimensions: 12.5cm × 15 cm; diameter 11.5 cm; weight: 600 g.
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