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Armada Box

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

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Antique 17th Century European Medieval Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

A Fine of a 17th Century Painted Armada Chest
A Fine of a 17th Century Painted Armada Chest

A Fine of a 17th Century Painted Armada Chest

$7,563

H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 16.93 in

A Fine of a 17th Century Painted Armada Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A 17th century painted Armada chest with a finely engraved steel lock plate with Maidens, flowers

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Antique 17th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

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An Early 18th Century European 'Armada' Iron Chest
An Early 18th Century European 'Armada' Iron Chest

An Early 18th Century European 'Armada' Iron Chest

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 22.05 in D 10.83 in

An Early 18th Century European 'Armada' Iron Chest

Located in Armadale, Victoria

The flat topped chest with concealed keyhole, bound in iron, with iron strapwork punctuated by studs to the exterior, opening to an ornate spring loaded locking system behind a pierc...

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Antique Early 18th Century German George II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Strongbox Safe Iron Table-Top Renaissance Painted Nuremberg Armada Chest Folk
Strongbox Safe Iron Table-Top Renaissance Painted Nuremberg Armada Chest Folk

Strongbox Safe Iron Table-Top Renaissance Painted Nuremberg Armada Chest Folk

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Exceptional, small, late-renaissance, table-top, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or

Category

Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Iron

17th Century Red and Black Spanish “Armada” Style Iron Strong Box
17th Century Red and Black Spanish “Armada” Style Iron Strong Box

17th Century Red and Black Spanish “Armada” Style Iron Strong Box

Located in Middleburg, VA

17th century Spanish “Armada” style iron strong box or treasure chest. This piece will make a

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Small Painted Armada Chest
Small Painted Armada Chest

Small Painted Armada Chest

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H 15.16 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in

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

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

German Painted Strong Box
German Painted Strong Box

German Painted Strong Box

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine example of German strong box or Armada chest with the original painted decoration including

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Boxes

Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance
Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance

Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its

Category

Antique Early 1600s German Renaissance Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Britannia standard silver armada dish in presentation box - made in 2007
Britannia standard silver armada dish in presentation box - made in 2007

Britannia standard silver armada dish in presentation box - made in 2007

Located in London, London

, Britannia Standard Silver Armada Dish, is of traditional form, and is presented in a display box. The armada

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Materials

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17th Century Spanish Armada Iron Strong Box with Lock and Key
17th Century Spanish Armada Iron Strong Box with Lock and Key

17th Century Spanish Armada Iron Strong Box with Lock and Key

Located in Norwell, MA

17th Century Iron Strong Box from the Spanish Armada. Extremely heavy. This is an iron bound strong

Category

Antique 17th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Rare 17th Century Spanish Baroque Iron Strong Box on Stand, circa 1660-1690
Rare 17th Century Spanish Baroque Iron Strong Box on Stand, circa 1660-1690

Rare 17th Century Spanish Baroque Iron Strong Box on Stand, circa 1660-1690

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

incredibly difficult to move. In the Georgian period people started to refer to these boxes as "Armada Chests

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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

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$1,627

H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in

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Located in Madrid, ES

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$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 34.25 in D 13.5 in

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$950

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19th Century French Iron Safe

19th Century French Iron Safe

$1,195

H 12.8 in W 18.9 in D 12.8 in

19th Century French Iron Safe

Located in High Point, NC

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Iron

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18th Century Italian Iron Safe - Coffre Forte

18th Century Italian Iron Safe - Coffre Forte

$6,000

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Located in Round Top, TX

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Armada Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the armada box you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and gold leaf, every armada box was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage armada box now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect armada box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A armada box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made armada box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Antonio Cagianelli are consistently popular.

How Much is a Armada Box?

Prices for a armada box start at $190 and top out at $42,983 with the average selling for $6,195.