17th Century Royal Cipher Travel Trunk

Very rare 17th century leather bound dome topped travelling…
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Very rare 17th century leather bound dome topped travelling trunk, with Royal cipher studded front, carry handles to the sides, covered in possibly ox-hide or Russian leather, the cipher indicates a possible use from the court of Charles II, circa 1660's. This travel trunk was found in Southern France, Charles fled to France around the time this trunk was made.

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