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Metal Box "Cracovia" – Historical Lithograph of the 18th Century

Rare Vintage Metal Box "Cracovia" – Historical Lithograph of the 18th Century in a Large Collectible Box
An extremely rare, large-sized metal box (tinplate), which features a faithful reproduction of a historical engraving from 1740-1750 on its lid. ⚜️This is a hard-to-find piece, ideal for collectors of vintage tins and lovers of classic cartography.🗺
Portrait of a Ruler with Historical Inscription: 🔍At the central upper part, the medallion of King Louis I of Poland stands out. The inscription reads "I. VDOVICVS. N.", where the use of "V" instead of "U" (characteristic of the Latin script of old coins and engravings) emphasizes the commitment to the authenticity of the original 18th-century work.
📌Numbered City Legend: The depiction of Krakow (Cracovia) includes a detailed numbered list at the top. Each number corresponds to a specific monument, temple, or public building in the city, making the box a "map" of historical significance. The box features sturdy old-style hinges (rolled hinges), without plastic parts or modern markings, construction indications that refer to the decades -1930-:1940-1960- 1970
It retains its original patina and oxidation, elements that confirm its age and give it character. This size (often with this depth) was commonly used for the festive "Lebkuchen-Schmidt" tins from Nuremberg. They contained a wide variety of traditional German cookies and melomakarona.📌 The theme of Krakow is significantly the rarest among the usual German cities in the international collectibles market, as the "flagship" of the boxes ⚜️
Length 31 cm
Width 23 cm
Height 13.5 cm
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