Late 17th c English Oyster Kingwood Coffre Fort or Strong Box
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful example of an English coffre fort or strong box in oyster kingwood veneer, with brass hinges and straps, with the front opening to three hidden fitted drawers.
Brass
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A diminutive William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. This small scale example is adorned with highly decorative gilt brass stra...
Kingwood, Oak
17th Century, Walnut Coffre-Fort
Located in Cambridge, GB
17th century, walnut coffre-fort; the heavily constructed box elaborately mounted with cut-steel straps, handles and hasp; the interior with a compartment within the lid and a pair o...
17th-Century Dutch Maritime Strong Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Maritime Strong Box Circa 1670 This 17th-century coffre fort, or strong box, is an exceptional maritime treasure.
Kingwood
King Wood Coffre Fort
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of an oyster veneer kingwood coffer fort with original gilt brass mounts.Superb colour and patination.
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H 7.09 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
17th Century William & Mary Walnut Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1680-1700
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
17th century William and Mary Period walnut strongbox or coffre fort.
Brass
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H 34.65 in W 15.16 in D 9.06 in
17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The unique 17th-century William and Mary rosewood coffre forte, circa 1690, raised on George I walnut stand, circa 1720.
Brass
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H 12.6 in W 21.26 in
17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine large and rare kingwood oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strap work and decorated entirely in knife cut ...
Brass
Rare 17th Century English Coffre Fort or Strong Box, circa 1690
Located in Milford, NH
A rare English coffre fort or strong box of princeswood (later known as kingwood) with brass strapping and side handles. The front opens to reveal one hidden drawer. The lock and key...
Brass
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H 8.27 in W 14.38 in D 9.26 in
17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb William and Mary Kingwood / Princes Oyster strongbox or coffre fort of small proportions, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative thick gilt brass strap...
Kingwood, Oak
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H 12.8 in W 20.08 in D 15.36 in
Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important 17th-century Charles II burr walnut coffre fort adorned in highly decorative gilt brass mounts and strapwork concealing six secret compartments.
Walnut, Burl
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H 9.45 in W 15.36 in D 9.06 in
Antique Louis XIV Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Strongbox Coffre Fort, 17th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent, unusual and rare antique Louis XIV kingwood, satinwood banded and gilt bronze mounted strongbox dating from the late 17th century. This splendid large stron...
Bronze
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H 9.06 in W 15.36 in D 9.06 in
17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated in knife cut oysters ...
Kingwood, Oak
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H 8.27 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated entirely in knife cut...
Kingwood
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H 8.27 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood / Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated entirely in knife c...
Kingwood
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H 6.5 in W 11.03 in D 7.68 in
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood / Princes Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort of Diminutive Proportions, Circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and d...
Kingwood
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H 8.47 in W 14.18 in D 9.26 in
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated in knife-cut oysters ...
Kingwood, Oak
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H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 14.18 in
17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box / Coffre Fort on George
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional 17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box or Coffre Fort of Excellent Colour and Patina on George I Period Walnut Stand England circa 1690 -1710 Thi...
Kingwood, Walnut
Northern European Kingwood And Brass Mounted Coffre-Fort
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged lid with overall brass strapping and conforming case with similar brass work, carrying handles, fall front exposing drawers and well.
Kingwood
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H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 9.25 in
17th Century Oyster Veneered Kingwood and Brass Mounted Coffre Fort or Casket
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A late C17th oyster veneered kingwood and brass mounted coffre fort / casket; the rectangular top with book matched oyster veneers with heavy gothic brass strapwork hinges and centra...
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H 10.83 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
Fine Kingwood Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Louis Quatorze strongbox with a beautiful veneer of Kingwood. This strongbox contains several secret compartments to hide the most important notes. A strongbox was a type of tra...
Brass
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H 10.24 in W 16.93 in D 10.04 in
Walnut Veneer on Oak Strong Box 'Coffre Fort' or 'Captain's Chest, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A walnut veneer on oak strong box (Coffre Fort) or 'captain's chest with brass mounts North-West Europe, late 17th century Behind the fall front two drawers with secret boxes abov...
Brass
Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '
Located in Madrid, ES
Dutch chest in fruit wood and carved bone applications, 18th Century Dutch school. Measurements: 20 X 29 X 18cm Very good condition.
Wood
Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s Small colonial chest made of mesquite wood with remnants of paint. Assembled with dovetail joints and featuring impressive wrought i...
Wood
$3,073
H 12.6 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and sides. Wrought iron fittings, decorations and side handles.
Iron
17th Century Italian Leather Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 17th century Italian leather covered wood trunk covered in brass nail heads, some spelling out a word on top, and with iron strap hinges and handles, and with a divided in...
Leather, Wood
French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer
Located in Troy, NY
French Baroque 17th Century Iron Bound Leather Chest or Coffer. Decorative rare Coffer / Blanket Chest. Covered with the Original Leather and beautiful, Decorative Wrought Iron Work....
Wrought Iron
Late 17th Century Leather And Brass Travelling Box
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine and interesting late 17th century English work box or travelling case English Circa 1680 Of conventional form with slightly domed lid, this piece has acquired a magnifi...
Brass
17th Century Leather Trunk, 17th Century Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very unique piece,this 17th century trunk features brown leather and a wonderful job of flowers drawing made with little brass studs. It has got 2 iron side handles and an iron lock...
Leather, Wood
Chest, 17th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
17th century Spanish wooden chest Chestnut chest. No restorations needed. Original patina. Original iron work: Handles; hinges; lock 17th century, Spain. Vintage condition.
Chestnut
$1,164Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox
Located in Lomita, CA
There is a fantastical quality to this casket lockbox with its dramatic presentation. It has brass rings with lions' (or wolves) heads and a latch/escutcheon. The size and complexit...
Brass
Mid 19th Century Coromandel Wood Work Box, England, Circa 1840
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Mid 19th Century Coromandel Wood Rectangular Work Box, The Well Figured Exterior With Original Brass Escutcheon And Hinged Lid Enclosing Lovely Fitted Interior, The...
Other
Early 18th Century Burlwood Box
Located in Rochester, NY
Continental burlwood box. 18th century or earlier. Original iron straps. Remnants of a silk lining.
Iron
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Dutch baroque box composed of padauk wood with original red lacquer finish, decorated with ivory lacquer with gold outline. Richly adorned with heavy brass (or bronze) decorativ...
Brass
Outstanding, French 17th Century Marriage Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding 17th century marriage trunk Malle from the South of France. Wonderfully constructed from wood enveloped with richly patina'd leather. The bronze and iron hardware fitt...
Leather
Mid 18th century Swedish pine baroque metal bound box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century swedish pine baroque metal bound box circa 1740. Good quality oval baroque period decorative box. Profusely decorated and bound by iron strap work, edging and hing...
Metal
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine strong box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine strong box circa 1850. Fine example of a small strong box which people used to keep their valuable’s safe in. Presented in a scraped back condi...
Iron
French 17th Century Leather Box, Coffre
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming late 17th century French Coffre - Box crafted from beautifully patina'd leather. A wonderful piece to serve as a jewelry box or to adorn any table top.
Leather
$1,025
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 24.41 in D 11.82 in
A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 26cm. Width: 62cm. Depth: 30cm.
Wrought Iron
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
$13,219
H 18.9 in W 30.71 in D 20.08 in
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century A truly wonderful 400 year old museum worthy ‘strongbox’ or ‘armada box’. Most probably German, around 1600-1620...
Iron
Double door safe - Italian, 18th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cassa-forte Double door safe Italian, 18th Century Iron & Wood Height: 157 cm Width: 104 m Depth: 53 cm
Iron
William and Mary Kingwood Veneered and Gilt Brass Bound Strongbox
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Kingwood and Gilt Brass–Mounted Strongbox English, Circle of Gerrit Jensen Late 17th century This exceptional late 17th-century strongbox exemplifies the highest level of luxury cab...
Brass
William And Mary Kingwood Coffre-Fort
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular hinged top with brass strap mounting. When open the front folds down to expose hidden compartments and wells. Case mounted the same as the lid. Side carry handles. I...
Brass
Sunset, Rockport Harbor
By Emile Albert Gruppe
Located in Milford, NH
A colorful Cape Ann, Massachusetts marine harbor scene with boats docked by American artist Emile Albert Gruppé (1896-1978). Gruppé was born in Rochester, NY, and is renowned for his...
Canvas, Oil
$25,000
H 54.5 in W 33.5 in D 23.5 in
Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail...
Wrought Iron
$10,814
H 41.93 in W 26.97 in D 14.97 in
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 original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare, small, example of these cha...
Iron
Early 18th - late 17th-century chest / strongbox
Located in MILL, NL
Early 18th / late 17th-century chest / strongbox. Possibly VOC. Chests of this type were mainly used for the safe storage and transport of valuables. This example appears to be Dut...
Wood
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box A Very Rare piece, this Oak Coffer was made in the 16th Century in 3” thick Oak, lined inside and strengthened thro...
Oak
Sea Captain's Box, circa 1680/1720 'Colonial'
Located in Esbeek, NL
Sea captain's box with iron fittings 1680/1720 colonial.
Wood, Walnut
Fine Large Example Of A Kingwood Oyster Veneer Coffre Fort
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb early 18th century kingwood oyster veneered coffre fort with fine gilt brass metal work, the fall front opens to reveal three drawers and three hidden compartments. Lovely c...
Brass
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