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17th Century Strongbox

William and Mary Kingwood Veneered and Gilt Brass Bound Strongbox
William and Mary Kingwood Veneered and Gilt Brass Bound Strongbox

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...

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Antique Late 17th Century English Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Early 18th - late 17th-century chest / strongbox
Early 18th - late 17th-century chest / strongbox

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.

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Antique Late 17th Century Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small forged iron strongbox or chest - Nuremberg (Germany) - Early 17th century
Small forged iron strongbox or chest - Nuremberg (Germany) - Early 17th century

Small forged iron strongbox or chest - Nuremberg (Germany) - Early 17th century

Located in Lommel, BE

Rare Nuremberg wrought-iron casket, dating from the early 17th century. Rectangular in form, it is constructed from riveted iron plates and fitted with a slightly domed lid, topped w...

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Antique Early 17th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century

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’.

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Antique 17th Century European Medieval Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

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...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

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Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox
Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox

Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox

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H 14.57 in W 26.38 in D 14.57 in

Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox

Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant

This original early 17th century strongbox with plain straps is painted with polychrome floral decoration and landscape scenes.

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Antique Early 17th Century Renaissance Decorative Boxes

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XIV Kingwood Strongbox  on later Brass stand ( Coffre Forte)
French Louis XIV Kingwood Strongbox  on later Brass stand ( Coffre Forte)

French Louis XIV Kingwood Strongbox on later Brass stand ( Coffre Forte)

Located in Oakville, ON

Louis XIV kingwood oyster veneered strongbox of Coffre Forte

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Antique Late 17th Century European Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century German Strongbox
17th Century German Strongbox

17th Century German Strongbox

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H 20.75 in W 35.75 in D 20.13 in

17th Century German Strongbox

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare German Baroque Renaissance strongbox is crafted of reinforced wrought iron and is designed to be impenetrable. Intended to secure one's most precious valuables, the strongb...

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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Trunks and Luggage

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Early Oak French Chest Strongbox
17th Century Early Oak French Chest Strongbox

17th Century Early Oak French Chest Strongbox

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H 12.5 in W 20 in D 13.5 in

17th Century Early Oak French Chest Strongbox

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful handmade oak chest was made in France in the 17th century. It was made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. ...

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Antique 17th Century French Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Wrought Iron

Ironbound Strongbox or Chest, Wrought Iron, Wood, Possibly Russia, 17th Century
Ironbound Strongbox or Chest, Wrought Iron, Wood, Possibly Russia, 17th Century

Ironbound Strongbox or Chest, Wrought Iron, Wood, Possibly Russia, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Teremok" chest. Wrought iron, wood. Possibly Russia, 17th century. Chest with a shape known as Teremok, rectangular base, which has a lower space locked to a key (with a section o...

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Antique 17th Century Russian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Iron and Strapwork Strongbox Chest
17th Century Spanish Iron and Strapwork Strongbox Chest

17th Century Spanish Iron and Strapwork Strongbox Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular with overall strap work and painted decoration. Hinged lid opening to a compartment. With key.

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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

French Late Baroque Walnut and Steel Mounted Strongbox, Late 17th Century
French Late Baroque Walnut and Steel Mounted Strongbox, Late 17th Century

French Late Baroque Walnut and Steel Mounted Strongbox, Late 17th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a rectangular top with molded edge above a conforming case with steel carrying handles, the box having steel nail heads throughout, an etched steel escutcheon, and interior et...

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Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

17th-18th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox
17th-18th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

17th-18th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

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H 13.39 in W 27.17 in D 11.82 in

17th-18th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare strongbox from Spain. Wrought iron on wood. Spain, circa 1650-1750. Weathered, old repairs. Traces of inactive woodworm visible.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

17th Century Wrought Iron Nuremberg Antique Miniature Strongbox Casket
17th Century Wrought Iron Nuremberg Antique Miniature Strongbox Casket

17th Century Wrought Iron Nuremberg Antique Miniature Strongbox Casket

Located in Carimate, Como

European miniature strongbox, dated circa 1600-1700. This little special piece has a beautiful metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations, characterized especiall...

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Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Models and Miniatures

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Iron

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox, with Gilt Brass
17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox, with Gilt Brass

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox, with Gilt Brass

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A 17th century William and Mary Kingwood strongbox, with gilt brass straps.

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Antique Late 17th Century British Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

17th Century William & Mary Walnut Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1680-1700
17th Century William & Mary Walnut Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1680-1700

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.

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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort
17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort

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 ...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XIV Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Strongbox Coffre Fort, 17th Century
Antique Louis XIV Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Strongbox Coffre Fort, 17th Century

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...

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Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690
17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690

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 ...

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Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Early 18th Century Flemish Walnut Strongbox
Early 18th Century Flemish Walnut Strongbox

Early 18th Century Flemish Walnut Strongbox

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H 8.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.25 in

Early 18th Century Flemish Walnut Strongbox

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 18th century Continental, probably Flemish, small walnut coffer with brass mounts and small bun feet. Circa 1700.

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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Baroque Boxes

Materials

Walnut

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.

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...

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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

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...

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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

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...

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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

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 ...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Baroque Amanda Iron Strongbox With Painted Decorations
Baroque Amanda Iron Strongbox With Painted Decorations

Baroque Amanda Iron Strongbox With Painted Decorations

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H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in

Baroque Amanda Iron Strongbox With Painted Decorations

Located in Kastrup, DK

A baroque period iron armada strongbox, or traveling safe, in its original condition, showcasing a beautiful natural patina. This coffer is richly decorated with small polychrome la...

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket
17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket

17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket

Located in Soquel, CA

Ornately painted cash box with iron hardware and key, on the original stand. Interior of box measures 8"W x 4"H x 3.75"D Exceptional, small, late-renaissance, table-top, Nuremberg, ...

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Antique 17th Century German Jacobean Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox
17th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

17th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

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H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 11.42 in

17th Century Spanish Iron with Wood Strongbox

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare strongbox from Spain with a very great size. Made out of wrought iron on wood with two working locks. In front of these locks there is an extra wrought iron cover ...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship
17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship

17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship

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H 14.25 in W 30.25 in D 15 in

17th Century Iron Strongbox from a Ship

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful handmade iron chest was made in Nuremberg or Augsburg in the 1600s. They were made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the ...

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Antique 17th Century German Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Strongbox, Mid-17th Century, Baroque, Small, Iron, United
Strongbox, Mid-17th Century, Baroque, Small, Iron, United

Strongbox, Mid-17th Century, Baroque, Small, Iron, United

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Measures: Height 23 cm, 9in, length 43 cm, 17in, depth 24 cm, 9½in. The strongbox £3,500 United with a mid-17th century rustic oak stool table.

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Antique Mid-17th Century German Baroque Furniture

Materials

Iron

17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg
17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg

17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg

Located in Buisson, FR

This beautiful handmade iron chest was made in Nuremberg or Augsburg in the 17th century They were made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. Starting in the 1800s, ...

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Antique 17th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg
17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg

17th Century German Hand Forged Iron Strongbox from Nuremberg or Augsburg

Located in Buisson, FR

This beautiful handmade iron chest was made in Nuremberg or Augsburg in the 17th century They were made to hold valuables such as gold coins, jewels or maps. Starting in the 1800s, ...

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Antique 17th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Ironbound Strongbox or Chest, Wrought Iron, Wood, Possibly Russia, 17th Century
Ironbound Strongbox or Chest, Wrought Iron, Wood, Possibly Russia, 17th Century

Ironbound Strongbox or Chest, Wrought Iron, Wood, Possibly Russia, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Teremok" chest. Wrought iron, wood. Possibly Russia, 17th century. Chest with a shape known as Teremok, rectangular base, which has a lower space locked to a key (with a section on...

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Antique 17th Century Russian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Strongbox Chest with Four Locks, Walnut and Iron, 16th-17th Centuries
Strongbox Chest with Four Locks, Walnut and Iron, 16th-17th Centuries

Strongbox Chest with Four Locks, Walnut and Iron, 16th-17th Centuries

Located in Madrid, ES

Rectangular chest of flat top with handles on the sides, four locks per key (two keep the horseshoe shield) and corner corners on the edge and the sides in iron. Although the form fo...

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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

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