Brotherhood voting box from the 19th century

Voting urn for the student fraternity from 1800, of Tuscan origin, made of turned and carved sheepwood. The central part has the shape of a small barrel, into which hands are inserted to place the voting ball into one of two compartments connected to a drawer below, where on the front side there are the words YES and NO, referring to the vote. It rests on four turned legs, has a rear handle, and carved parts at both ends, highlighted with ebony color. For the fraternity's use, this urn was used for collegial decision-making regarding community elections. It is in good condition.

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