Roentgen casket
Abraham Roentgen (1711 – 1793)
Neuwied, circa 1750
kingwood and brass
the sarcophagus top with a brass swing handle, the front with a pierced brass cartouche shape escutcheon, the silk lined interior with three brass canisters,
the central one with a domed cover and a twin interior, the circular covers with star decoration in low relief, the base with a spring operated secret drawer to the right hand side
released by a button hidden when the cover is closed, on bracket feet, with a key, and a bright cut, Sheffield plate caddy spoon
Measurement: 15.5cm high, 22cm wide, 13.8cm deep