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Armada Box

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Iron

Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its
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Antique Early 1600s German Renaissance Painted Furniture

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Iron

Antique Sterling Silver Christening Bowl and Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
spoon set made by Asprey & Co Ltd - boxed; part of our diverse christening silverware collection. This
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Vintage 1930s British Serving Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Mirror Atomic by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy, Contemporary, 2017
By Antonio Cagianelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
three vases in “pa^te de verre” Lampes bergere - 3 different perfume burners Armada - a collection of
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2010s Italian Wall Mirrors

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Lamps Atomic Gold Leaf by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy
By Antonio Cagianelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
burners Armada - a collection of contemporary jewellery 1999 Alessi - Vanita` soap dish 1996 Artcodif-Muse
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal

Museum Collection Luxury Christmas Tree Ornaments Set of 10 Vintage Irish Linen
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Museum Collection Set of 10 Artisan Irish Linen Ornaments by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Linen

Sterling Silver Armada Dish
By Asprey
Located in London, GB
A sterling silver Armada dish, 13.5" diameter, 47.7troy ozs, hallmarked London 2000, with Asprey
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Early 2000s British Modern Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

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Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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Continental Iron Strong Box
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Located in London, GB
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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17th Century German Strongbox
H 20.75 in W 35.75 in D 20.13 in
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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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17th Century German Steel Strong Box
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Located in Buisson, FR
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the Spanish Armada (late 1500s). However, it was later determined that the boxes were of German
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17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship
H 14.25 in W 30.25 in D 15 in
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Located in Laguna Beach, CA
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17th Century Iron Armada Chest
17th Century Iron Armada Chest
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Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
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Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
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Armada Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the armada box you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and gold leaf, every armada box was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage armada box now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect armada box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A armada box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made armada box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Antonio Cagianelli are consistently popular.

How Much is a Armada Box?

Prices for a armada box start at $190 and top out at $42,983 with the average selling for $6,195.