Brotherhood voting box from the 19th century

Voting urn for the student brotherhood 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 the words YES and NO are located on the front, referring to the vote. It rests on four turned legs, has a rear handle, and carved elements at both ends, highlighted with ebony color. For the brotherhood's use, this urn was used for collegial decision-making regarding community elections. It is in good condition.

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