Antique 3-Drawer Heavy Riveted Steel Strongbox with Japanned Handles tea cart It features a cast iron

It features a cast iron body with an industrial hand crank for adjusting the lamp's angle

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Artist: Auguste Moreau (1834-1917

A small decal on the back of the instrument gives some selling points adding to the likeliness of this being a sales piece

The elevated footrest is in the form of a shoe print and includes a raised lip to catch the outsole and stop the heel from sliding forward

Antique 3-Drawer Heavy Riveted Steel Strongbox with Japanned Handles tea cart It features a cast ironDense, overbuilt steel strongbox constructed from folded and riveted plate, designed for secure storage of documents, cash drawers, or tools in early industrial and office settings. The exterior retains its original darkened, work worn surface with subtle pinstriped borders still visible along the case sides. A fixed steel carry handle anchors the top, reinforcing its purpose as a portable but rugged security piece. Inside, the box houses three