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Antique Metal Strong Box

19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box
19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box

19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box circa 1850. Good quality piece of rustic

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Metal Strong Box

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Metal

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box
Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840. Good example of traditional

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal

Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand
Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand

Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand. Rustic made Scandinavian metal bound strong

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Metal Strong Box

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Iron

Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box  A good Strong Metal Log Box wit
Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box  A good Strong Metal Log Box wit

Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box A good Strong Metal Log Box wit

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box A good Strong Metal Log Box with large handles and

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19th Century Industrial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

, is probably from the Venice region and has a great metal color having been completely cleaned and

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and great burin technique dot-incision decors

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers
1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers

1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional and rare antique pine carpenters tool chest or trunk featuring five Disston hand saws, a bunch of planers and various extras. Marked along the upper lid, "Erected Janu...

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Early 1900s Rustic Antique Metal Strong Box

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Metal

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Rare Chinoiserie Lacquered Strong Box
Rare Chinoiserie Lacquered Strong Box

Rare Chinoiserie Lacquered Strong Box

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H 3.75 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in

Rare Chinoiserie Lacquered Strong Box

Located in Sheffield, MA

A charming chinoiserie lacquered steel strong box boldly decorated with figures in palace scenes

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Mid-19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870
Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870

Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870

Located in Billerica, MA

patina, and the original bronze Milners plaque. A fire resistant safe box with interesting brass badges

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1870s English British Colonial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal

Oak and Metal Bound Strong Box with Keys
Oak and Metal Bound Strong Box with Keys

Oak and Metal Bound Strong Box with Keys

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Oak and Metal Bound Strong Box with Keys

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a late 16th century-early 17th century strong box with metal straps around the

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1690s English Antique Metal Strong Box

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box
Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840. Good example of traditional

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron With Brass Decoration Strong Box c.1890
19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron With Brass Decoration Strong Box c.1890

19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron With Brass Decoration Strong Box c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

, also used as diplomats lock boxes when traveling on the continent, comes with a working lock and key

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19th Century British Other Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

16th Century Flemish Oak Strong Box Trunk with Iron Strapwork
16th Century Flemish Oak Strong Box Trunk with Iron Strapwork

16th Century Flemish Oak Strong Box Trunk with Iron Strapwork

Located in Dallas, TX

The beautifully carved front façade is not the only impressive element of this oak strongbox trunk; the interior is reinforced with an iron strapwork “cage”, strengthening the alread...

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16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Metal Strong Box

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Metal, Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

probably from the Piedmont region and has a great metal color having been completely cleaned and polished

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

decorated hobnails, all in great metal color with patina of time. The amazing lock and opening mechanism

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and solid cast iron frontal geometric and more

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and great burin technique dot-incision decors

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and great burin technique dot-incision decors

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and brass frontal geometric and more curved

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

region, has a great metal color with patina of time and great burin technique dot-incision decors with

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina of time and

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina of time and

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

from the Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and solid cast iron frontal

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and solid cast iron frontal geometric and more

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and solid cast iron frontal geometric and more

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Metal Trunk on Stand
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Metal Trunk on Stand

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Metal Trunk on Stand

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H 18.63 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Metal Trunk on Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th - early 20th century metal trunk or strong box now on custom stand. Side handles and

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Late 19th Century Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal

Early 18th Century Fitted Metal Bound Strong Box
Early 18th Century Fitted Metal Bound Strong Box

Early 18th Century Fitted Metal Bound Strong Box

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H 12.6 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in

Early 18th Century Fitted Metal Bound Strong Box

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century metal bound fitted strong box with tooled leather covered boxes to the interior and

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1730s French Antique Metal Strong Box

Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key
Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key

Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key

By Bauche

Located in Verviers, BE

Victorian French cast iron bound strong box by Bauche Brevete With combination lock and original

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1860s French Victorian Antique Metal Strong Box

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Metal

Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box  A good Strong Metal Log Box
Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box  A good Strong Metal Log Box

Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box A good Strong Metal Log Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box A good Strong Metal Log Box with large handles and

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Strong Box

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Iron

18th Century Spanish Strong Box, Coffer
18th Century Spanish Strong Box, Coffer

18th Century Spanish Strong Box, Coffer

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H 23.38 in W 37 in D 22.25 in

18th Century Spanish Strong Box, Coffer

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century strong box, coffer, safe box from the Catalan region of Spain

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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box
Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Italian 18th Century Wrought Iron Studded Antique Safe Strong Box

Located in Carimate, Como

circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decorations

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and great burin technique dot-incision decors

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and solid cast iron frontal geometric and more

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

fabulous central facial decor with side decorative plates and the beautiful hobnails, all in great metal

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and solid cast iron frontal geometric and more

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

region, has a great metal color with patina of time and different decors with more geometrical shapes and

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and great burin technique dot-incision decors

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

19c Metal Coffre Safe
19c Metal Coffre Safe

19c Metal Coffre Safe

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H 16 in W 12 in D 9 in

19c Metal Coffre Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tara Shaw Antiques - 19c metal coffre safe. A strong box, safe meant for storing weapons such as

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19th Century Antique Metal Strong Box

Amphora Jeweled Moth Semiramis Vase
Amphora Jeweled Moth Semiramis Vase

Amphora Jeweled Moth Semiramis Vase

Located in Palm Beach, FL

- appear deceptively close to real precious stones and strongly call Daguet’s metal boxes to mind

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Metal Strong Box

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Enamel

19th Century English Strong Box
19th Century English Strong Box

19th Century English Strong Box

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H 15.5 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in

19th Century English Strong Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderfully detailed English strong box.

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19th Century English Antique Metal Strong Box

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Metal

19th Century Black and Gold Chinoiserie Strong Box
19th Century Black and Gold Chinoiserie Strong Box

19th Century Black and Gold Chinoiserie Strong Box

Located in London, GB

A very charming early 19th century chinoiserie decorated strong box. Made between 1820-1850 in

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Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Metal Strong Box

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Metal

Exclusive 16th Century Strong Box Spanish with Original Wheels and Key  11 slots
Exclusive 16th Century Strong Box Spanish with Original Wheels and Key  11 slots

Exclusive 16th Century Strong Box Spanish with Original Wheels and Key 11 slots

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Very rare Spanish 16th century strong box in metal Original patina black Original key Extra bar

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16th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Metal Strong Box

Materials

Iron

17th Century German Strong Box
17th Century German Strong Box

17th Century German Strong Box

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H 7.5 in W 12 in D 6.25 in

17th Century German Strong Box

Located in Vancouver, BC

Steel strong box, German early 17th century, with painted decoration and intricate lock with key.

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Early 17th Century German Gothic Antique Metal Strong Box

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Metal

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish chest/box circa 1750. Stunning traditional Swedish box hand painted in the original paintwork.   Decorated on all sides with swags ...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Metal Strong Box

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Iron

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Antique Metal Strong Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique metal strong box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every antique metal strong box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique metal strong box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique metal strong box, designed in the Baroque, Industrial or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bauche each produced at least one beautiful antique metal strong box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Metal Strong Box?

The average selling price for an antique metal strong box at 1stDibs is $3,434, while they’re typically $975 on the low end and $25,572 for the highest priced.