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French Louis XV Period 5 Combination Locking Strong Box, Mid-18th Century
French Louis XV Period 5 Combination Locking Strong Box, Mid-18th Century

French Louis XV Period 5 Combination Locking Strong Box, Mid-18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

combination to lock this box, the rectangular top having rounded corners above a conforming case with paneled

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Strong Box

Materials

Walnut

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675
Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

By Gerrit Jensen

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

figured walnut with two drop-down compartments, each concealing its original hidden box. Open the

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17th Century British Charles II Antique Strong Box

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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

Category

19th Century British Other Antique Strong Box

Materials

Metal

18th Century French "Faux Commode" Strong Box
18th Century French "Faux Commode" Strong Box

18th Century French "Faux Commode" Strong Box

Located in Doylestown, PA

, revealing a secondary top with a trick-lock. Once open, the interior has a small side box and the

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Strong Box

Materials

Cherry

Strong Box Pair of Keys, 17th Century
Strong Box Pair of Keys, 17th Century

Strong Box Pair of Keys, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

that the box was only opened in the presence of the owners of all the keys.." Size: 5 x 1.5 x 13 cms.  

Category

17th Century European Baroque Antique Strong Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1690
17th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1690

17th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1690

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express, also used as diplomats lock boxes when

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17th Century French Antique Strong Box

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1850
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1850

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1850

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

long sea voyage or on the Orient express, also used as diplomats lock boxes when traveling on the

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Strong Box

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740
18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740

18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

on the Orient express, also used as diplomats lock boxes when traveling on the continent, beautifully

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18th Century French Antique Strong Box

Materials

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

This beautiful Italian antique safe is a collector piece with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decor...

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1880
19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1880

19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th Century French cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available. Condition...

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19th Century French Antique Strong Box

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1850
19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1850

19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1850

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-19th Century French cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available. CONDITION ...

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19th Century French Antique Strong Box

Materials

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 Strong Box

Materials

Metal, 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

This beautiful Italian antique safe is a collector piece with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decor...

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Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique 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

This beautiful Italian antique safe is a collector piece with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decor...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique 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

This beautiful Italian antique safe is a collector piece with typical all-around hobnails, dated circa 1820-1840, has a great metal color with patina of time and amazingly rich decor...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Industrial Antique 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

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and rare example of early 18th / late 17th Century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iro...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical hobnails and great wrought iron details, probably from...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and greatly decorated rare example of late 18th century Italian, Piedmontese, antique safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina ...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful medium sized rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron de...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and greatly decorated rare example of late 18th century Italian, Piedmontese, antique safe. This master blacksmith antique studded safe has a great metal color with patina ...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique 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

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, is...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Strong Box

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

English Bullion Box of Iron-Bound Oak
English Bullion Box of Iron-Bound Oak

English Bullion Box of Iron-Bound Oak

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English iron-bound bullion (or strong) box of oak with key. Featuring a locking

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19th Century English Antique Strong Box

Materials

Iron

Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Box
Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Box

Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 18th century painted pine box circa 1790. Good quality small swedish strong box for

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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Strong Box

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Swedish Pine Painted Box
Mid-19th Century Swedish Pine Painted Box

Mid-19th Century Swedish Pine Painted Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid-19th century Swedish pine painted box, circa 1863. Beautifully little dome top strong box

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Strong Box

Materials

Pine

Mid-19th Century Swedish Oak and Pine Decorative Box
Mid-19th Century Swedish Oak and Pine Decorative Box

Mid-19th Century Swedish Oak and Pine Decorative Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

strong box made from oak and pine, complete with original strap work, hinges and working lock and key

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Strong Box

Materials

Oak

Small Painted Armada Chest
Small Painted Armada Chest

Small Painted Armada Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A small example of a steel painted strong box with engraved lock plate, a key is available but it

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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Strong Box

Materials

Steel

Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box
Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box

Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790. Rare baroque inspired strong box with 3

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Strong Box

Materials

Metal

Late 18th Century Scandinavian Metal Bound Box
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Metal Bound Box

Late 18th Century Scandinavian Metal Bound Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790. Rare baroque inspired strong box with

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Strong Box

Materials

Metal

English Brass Bound Lock Box
English Brass Bound Lock Box

English Brass Bound Lock Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

on the box’s side allow for easy transportation. Although found throughout the continent, strong

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18th Century English Other Antique Strong Box

Materials

Brass

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets
17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

could be screwed down into floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong boxes

Category

17th Century British William and Mary Antique Strong Box

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Gothic Chest, Spain, Late 15th Century
Gothic Chest, Spain, Late 15th Century

Gothic Chest, Spain, Late 15th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

strong box to house relics or other precious objects. Size: 23 x 15 x 17 cms.  

Category

15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Strong Box

Materials

Wrought 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

horse-drawn carriage. Strong boxes veneered in oysters of Princewood such as this were luxury objects

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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Strong Box

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

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

into floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong-boxes veneered in oysters of

Category

17th Century Antique Strong Box

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

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

floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong-boxes veneered in oysters of Princewood

Category

17th Century European William and Mary Antique Strong Box

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

floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong-boxes veneered in oysters of Princewood

Category

17th Century European William and Mary Antique Strong Box

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

screwed down into floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong boxes veneered in

Category

17th Century British William and Mary Antique Strong Box

Materials

Kingwood

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

. Strong-boxes veneered in oysters of Princewood such as this were luxury objects. The Cabinet-makers who

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Late 17th Century British Baroque Antique Strong Box

Materials

Kingwood

1900s French Tramp Art Box
1900s French Tramp Art Box

1900s French Tramp Art Box

Located in High Point, NC

chip carving, creating depth, shadow, and a strong sculptural presence. The box features an

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Strong Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Brass Mounted Strongbox Coffre Fort 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Brass Mounted Strongbox Coffre Fort 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Brass Mounted Strongbox Coffre Fort 19th Century

Located in London, GB

inches: Height 7 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 8 inches A strongbox or strong box / coffre fort  is a

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Strong Box

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Scandinavian 18th Century Wooden Box, Dated 1752
Scandinavian 18th Century Wooden Box, Dated 1752

Scandinavian 18th Century Wooden Box, Dated 1752

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and big strong perfectly working lock dated

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1750s Norwegian Baroque Antique Strong Box

Materials

Iron

18th Century Antique Bilston Enamel Patch Box, circa 1760
18th Century Antique Bilston Enamel Patch Box, circa 1760

18th Century Antique Bilston Enamel Patch Box, circa 1760

Located in Bath, GB

to the enamel or the mirror inside the box. Strong hinge, shuts perfectly. Rare to find in such

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1760s British Antique Strong Box

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Burlwood Betel Nut Humidor Box, Palembang, Sumatra
19th Century Burlwood Betel Nut Humidor Box, Palembang, Sumatra

19th Century Burlwood Betel Nut Humidor Box, Palembang, Sumatra

Located in Austin, TX

chewing. The box, bearing a strong Art Deco feel (though predating it by several decades), is of

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Mid-19th Century Indonesian Art Deco Antique Strong Box

Materials

Textile, Burl

Danish Steel Safe
Danish Steel Safe

Danish Steel Safe

Located in New York, NY

A Danish steel and brass mounted strong box/safe, Last Quarter 19th Century, of rectangular form

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19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Strong Box

Materials

Steel, Brass

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