A Monumental 17th Century South German Iron Strong Chest, c.1650–1700A monumental 17th century South German iron strong chest of exceptional scale. Constructed from riveted sheet iron plates, reinforced with overlapping straps, it reflects the long established metalworking traditions of Southern Germany, where centres such as Nuremberg and Augsburg were producing highly skilled ironwork from the 16th century onwards. Chests of this type were made by blacksmiths working alongside locksmiths, drawing on techniques also