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Late 19th Century Pine Tool Strong Box with Hand-Cut Dovetails & Iron Hardware
Late 19th Century Pine Tool Strong Box with Hand-Cut Dovetails & Iron Hardware

Late 19th Century Pine Tool Strong Box with Hand-Cut Dovetails & Iron Hardware

Located in Wilmington, DE

A wonderful late 19th century antique pine tool chest, also known as a carpenter’s strong box, featuring hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-forged iron hardware, brass corner guards, an...

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Late 19th Century American Craftsman Antique Iron Box

Materials

Pine

Green painted Southern Yellow Pine 19th century carriage strong box forged iron
Green painted Southern Yellow Pine 19th century carriage strong box forged iron

Green painted Southern Yellow Pine 19th century carriage strong box forged iron

Located in Mobile, AL

Green folk painted Southern yellow pine carriage trunk or strong box. The size is just about perfect for liquor bottles, too. Dovetail construction with hand forged clasp and hinge...

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1840s American Folk Art Antique Iron Box

Materials

Wood

Standing Bear Money Box
Standing Bear Money Box

Standing Bear Money Box

Located in London, England

A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co.

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Early 1900s British Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Window Guards
Antique Iron Window Guards

Antique Iron Window Guards

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique architectural handwrought iron window box railings or guards are made of substantial iron bars, decorative balls top the corners.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

An Unusual English Antique Coal Box.
An Unusual English Antique Coal Box.

An Unusual English Antique Coal Box.

Located in London, GB

An unusual English antique coal box. This antique coal box/scuttle is made in steel and dates from around 1900. The coal box is very well made and is heavy quality. A mildy Art Nouve...

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Late 19th Century English Gothic Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks
19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks

19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks

Located in Somis, CA

The box is heavy and substantial, solidly constructed and reinforced with iron nails and a large iron lock mechanism for security.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Fine Antique 19th Century English Victorian Oak Blanket Box
Fine Antique 19th Century English Victorian Oak Blanket Box

Fine Antique 19th Century English Victorian Oak Blanket Box

Located in Nottingham, GB

The blanket box stands upon a solid plinth base, giving it a strong, grounded appearance and providing excellent stability.

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Late 19th Century Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Italian 17th Century Coffre Forte, Strong Box
Italian 17th Century Coffre Forte, Strong Box

Italian 17th Century Coffre Forte, Strong Box

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional 17th century Coffre Forte - Strong Box from the Lombardy area of Italy. Expertly crafted from iron with side handles, iron strapping and nail head detailing.

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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container
19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container

19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container

Located in New York, NY

Large handmade iron charity container, Hungary, circa 1850. The iron tzedakah box was installed within the wall at the Hungarian Synagogue.

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.
17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box. Period Jacobean solid dark oak bible box from the 17th century.

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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Iron Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century Hand-carved And Polychromed Document Box
Antique 18th Century Hand-carved And Polychromed Document Box

Antique 18th Century Hand-carved And Polychromed Document Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This document box is an extraordinary piece of 18th-century European folk art showcasing a distinct rectangular wooden form with a sloped, hinged lid, hand-painted and dated, hand fo...

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18th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Storage Box Coffee Table
Storage Box Coffee Table

Storage Box Coffee Table

Located in Houston, TX

Antique storage box on custom iron stand. The box opens with hinge on the top.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Iron Box

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Paulownia wood Drawer Box, 1900s–1930s, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Paulownia wood Drawer Box, 1900s–1930s, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Paulownia wood Drawer Box, 1900s–1930s, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

A Japanese antique drawer box crafted from kiri (paulownia) wood, dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900s–1930s. The piece carries a well-used patina, with surface wear that ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Goberg , Hugo Berger Wrought Iron Bookends, Germany, circa 1910
Goberg , Hugo Berger Wrought Iron Bookends, Germany, circa 1910

Goberg , Hugo Berger Wrought Iron Bookends, Germany, circa 1910

By Goberg

Located in Delft, NL

He made many objects from wrought iron, such as tobacco boxes, cigar boxes, candlesticks and bookends.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Iron Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance

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...

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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Anglo-Indian 19th Century Teak and Iron-Bound Trunk
Anglo-Indian 19th Century Teak and Iron-Bound Trunk

Anglo-Indian 19th Century Teak and Iron-Bound Trunk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

There is a single forged handle on either side of the box for carrying. Found in England, this iron-bound box originates in the Northern Indian state Rajasthan.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

19th century American Eagle Painted Box
19th century American Eagle Painted Box

19th century American Eagle Painted Box

Located in Woodbury, CT

Top with painted floral design, sides with cast iron handles. Box was originally screwed down(4 holed on bottom) with original lock intact.

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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Iron Box

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Antique Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Storage Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

While this piece has a simple box-shaped structure, the iron lock fittings accentuate it and give the whole piece a good sense of tension.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and handle.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Iron Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron-Bound Hardwood - British Colonial India 'The Raj'
Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron-Bound Hardwood - British Colonial India 'The Raj'

Large Rajasthan Trunk of Iron-Bound Hardwood - British Colonial India 'The Raj'

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large 19th century rectangular iron-bound wooden coffer box or Rajasthan trunk from British Colonial India (The Raj) featuring a hinged top hatch with storage inside.

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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

19th Century Paint Decorated Storage Box
19th Century Paint Decorated Storage Box

19th Century Paint Decorated Storage Box

Located in Wiscasset, ME

A 19th century American or possibly Scandinavian polychrome paint-decorated iron-bound storage box. Measures 13.5” x 25.5” x 18”.

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Iron Box

Materials

Wood

Wooden box containing a travel surgical set, signed Galante, Paris 1870.
Wooden box containing a travel surgical set, signed Galante, Paris 1870.

Wooden box containing a travel surgical set, signed Galante, Paris 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Oak wood box, containing a set of 8 iron surgical instruments, equipped with black horn and rosewood handles.

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver
Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver

Located in Newark, England

INLAID WITH A GOLD AND SILVER DEER From our Japanese collection we are pleased to offer this Japanese Damascene Box by Ashizuki. The Japanese Box of rectangular shape raised upon fo...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Box

Materials

Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron

Exceptional Museum-Quality Danzig Baroque Carved Walnut "Schapp" Armoire
Exceptional Museum-Quality Danzig Baroque Carved Walnut "Schapp" Armoire

Exceptional Museum-Quality Danzig Baroque Carved Walnut "Schapp" Armoire

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

The armoire is equipped with its original, fully functional historical iron box lock and comes with its artistically hand-forged iron key, alongside massive internal locking bolts.

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1680s Polish Baroque Antique Iron Box

Materials

Walnut

An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box
An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box

An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box

Located in Skien, NO

A rare and important primitive antique desk organizer, hand-carved from solid oak in Norway and dated September 24, 1711. The front panel features detailed Baroque-style carved patte...

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18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway
A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway

A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway

Located in Skien, NO

✔ **Versatile Use** – Perfect as a desk organizer, keepsake box, wedding trunk, or decorative storage chest.

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19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Strong Box, Firewood Bucket w. Tudor Rose
Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Strong Box, Firewood Bucket w. Tudor Rose

Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Strong Box, Firewood Bucket w. Tudor Rose

Located in Lisse, NL

Besides incredibly well made and truly artistic this wrought iron firewood chest could not be more 'green' and durable.

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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Iron Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Rare to find the original box. The bank and box came directly from an estate and the original owner, and I have owned it since then for over 35 years.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)

Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The box details include chamfered upright corners and looped iron side handles.

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Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Antique Iron Box

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Indian Nettur Petti Kerala Iron Mounted Dowry Casket
Antique Indian Nettur Petti Kerala Iron Mounted Dowry Casket

Antique Indian Nettur Petti Kerala Iron Mounted Dowry Casket

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Such boxes form part of Indian culture and tradition and were made in wood and applied with metal mounts, in this case iron.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Iron Box

Materials

Cut Steel

Dr C Dresser, Designed for Benham and Froud, a Rare Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box
Dr C Dresser, Designed for Benham and Froud, a Rare Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box

Dr C Dresser, Designed for Benham and Froud, a Rare Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box

By Christopher Dresser, Benham & Froud

Located in London, GB

A rare Gothic Revival oak coal box with wonderful stylised floral iron work, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770
18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l'œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770

Located in Greven, DE

However, there is only one lock in the centre drawer - a solid iron box lock, impressive in function and size, which locks upwards and downwards.

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1770s German Baroque Antique Iron Box

Materials

Walnut

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Iron Box

Materials

Brass, Iron, Enamel

Antique McDonald's Rotary Hat Iron, American, Nickel, Millinery Tool, Victorian
Antique McDonald's Rotary Hat Iron, American, Nickel, Millinery Tool, Victorian

Antique McDonald's Rotary Hat Iron, American, Nickel, Millinery Tool, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Box Width: 25cm (9.75'') Box Depth: 6cm (2.25'') Box Height: 3.5cm (1.5'') Iron Width: 5cm (2'') Iron Depth: 3cm (1.25'') Iron Length: 24cm (9...

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Iron Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century Boxwood and Iron Paper Guillotine, Industrial Style, UK
19th Century Boxwood and Iron Paper Guillotine, Industrial Style, UK

19th Century Boxwood and Iron Paper Guillotine, Industrial Style, UK

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century box wood and iron paper guillotine  Well used and still working well, the makers name in the centre of the chopping platform is too worn to read, other wise all in go...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Iron Box

Materials

Boxwood

Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean
Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean

Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean This piece is zinc lined mainly to protect your possessions at sea and the makers label in on the inside of the lid This is a v...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Iron Box

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Haveli Trunk with Iron-Clad Fittings
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Haveli Trunk with Iron-Clad Fittings

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Haveli Trunk with Iron-Clad Fittings

Located in Casteren, NL

It has a hinged top hatch that can be locked by the use of a forged steel pin. The iron-bound coffer box originates in the Northern Indian state Rajasthan and dates circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Iron Box

Materials

Steel

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Chest / Box with Original Paint
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Chest / Box with Original Paint

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Chest / Box with Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

Decorated with hand wrought iron around the box and over the lid. Working lock and key The box was used to store valuables during travels.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Box

Materials

Pine

Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s
Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s

Japanese 7-Pcs, Arita Sweetmeat Set & Matching Lacquer Box Meiji Period, 1880s

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890). Comprising of a central hexagonal dish and six-fan shaped outer dishes, each painted in...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Box

Materials

Porcelain, Lacquer

Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest  This is a large heavy and very strong
Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest  This is a large heavy and very strong

Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest This is a large heavy and very strong

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a very good quality and strong box it has iron banding for extra strength, it has metal bound corners and iron carrying handles A wonderful looking piece and interesting sto...

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19th Century Country Antique Iron Box

Materials

Teak

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Small Drawer Chest 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Crafted from cedar wood, it features two large drawers arranged vertically, each fitted with a simple iron handle. Its clean, box-like form, composed entirely of straight lines, refl...

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1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Nightstand Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

The upper section features two sliding doors, while the lower section contains a single drawer fitted with an old iron handle. Within its compact, box-like proportions, the quiet bea...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Hanging Lantern
Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Hanging Lantern

Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Hanging Lantern

Located in Greenwich, CT

A vintage wrought iron and glass hanging lantern with a rectangular box iron frame topped by bold ornate iron scrolls and a decorative iron flourish transition into the hanging rod.

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Iron Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware and safe box. Created in the Sendai Prefecture during the last...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Box

Materials

Iron

A Baroque Baluster-Leg Cabinet, Early 1700s
A Baroque Baluster-Leg Cabinet, Early 1700s

A Baroque Baluster-Leg Cabinet, Early 1700s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A two-door cabinet in oak, the case with fielded raised panel doors beneath a projecting molded cornice, set above a scalloped apron and raised on bold baluster-turned legs joined by...

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Early 1700s Norwegian Baroque Antique Iron Box

Materials

Oak

Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Landscape Crane Enamel, 16/17th Century
Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Landscape Crane Enamel, 16/17th Century

Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Landscape Crane Enamel, 16/17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The robustly potted rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, brightly decorated in turquoise with a medallion enclosing a landscape scene with central a bea...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Iron Box

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Baroque Casket
18th Century Baroque Casket

18th Century Baroque Casket

Located in Berlin, DE

Dices on softwood. Wrought iron hinges and box locks. (V-31).

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18th Century German Baroque Antique Iron Box

Materials

Softwood

18th Century Baroque Casket
18th Century Baroque Casket

18th Century Baroque Casket

Located in Berlin, DE

Dices on softwood. Wrought iron hinges and box locks. (V-31).

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18th Century German Baroque Antique Iron Box

Materials

Softwood

19th Century Traveling Silver Chest by Smith and Nicholson
19th Century Traveling Silver Chest by Smith and Nicholson

19th Century Traveling Silver Chest by Smith and Nicholson

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century traveling silver chest by Smith and Nicholson A super quality sliver chest or strong box, the chest is made by Smith of Smith and Nicholson, the chest was intended f...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Iron Box

Materials

Oak

17th Century Iberian Rustic Table
17th Century Iberian Rustic Table

17th Century Iberian Rustic Table

Located in Forney, TX

Circa 1675 Hand-crafted in the second half of the seventeenth century, featuring period construction, having a thick rectangular single board slab top with desirable overhang, above...

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17th Century European Rustic Antique Iron Box

Materials

Walnut

Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet
Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet

Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The front with four panels with raised sections each with an inlaid six point star in ebonised timber and box wood. The iron escutcheon and the lock replaced probably in the 19th cen...

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Early 17th Century German Baroque Antique Iron Box

Materials

Oak

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