A South-German baroque 'Zunftruhe' guild casket for a weaver's guild, dated 1659.

So-called "Zunftruhe". Frame of pine. Rectangular shape. Fittings of partly pewtered and engraved iron. Front with engraved inlays in various woods depicting tools for the art of weaving, side panels with carved pattern scrolls and carrying handles, back with initials "P•IERA•S•CH•M•HE•UNER/•CS•D•B•S•M•H•F•/•M•S• • A•E•/•ANNO• •1•6•5•9•". Profiled lid with a sliding drawer containing hidden locking mechanism, interior fitted with a box, this with painted marking "ANNO. 1701. RENEVIERI.", hinges with engraved decoration of scrollwork. Length 53.5, width 31, height 30.5 cm. Key included.