As often with boxes such as this
Suspended from iron mounting brackets and screws
The rugs share designs with Northwest and Caucasian Kurds and Afshar and the descendents of the ancient Kurds and Afshar still live in the Quchan area and produce rugs
There is some light fraying to the edges of the fabric but there are no discolouration spots or holes at all and thus the flag and the pole are in super condition
but the whole is in good condition generally considering its brittle nature
A Large c.1900 Black Painted Steel Deed Box: “Trustees of Joseph Robinson Deceased” sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles As often with boxes suchOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 05 Height: 18 inches Width: 24 inches Depth: 18 inches In original condition, the large rectangular container hand painted in gilt Trustees of Joseph Robinson Deceased, the steel black painted, with the original drop handles, the whole designed to be portable, yet strong, In un restored form the box is clean and benefits from its slightly distressed look, the black paint