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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

$7,586

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

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

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

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"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount

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$3,500

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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Mid-Century Modern Culver Gold Plated Cocktail Mixer & Rocks Glasses Set c. 1965
Mid-Century Modern Culver Gold Plated Cocktail Mixer & Rocks Glasses Set c. 1965

Mid-Century Modern Culver Gold Plated Cocktail Mixer & Rocks Glasses Set c. 1965

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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Italian Early 17th Century Renaissance Baroque Oil Painting Entombment of Christ
Italian Early 17th Century Renaissance Baroque Oil Painting Entombment of Christ

Italian Early 17th Century Renaissance Baroque Oil Painting Entombment of Christ

Located in Portland, OR

An important & large Italian Baroque period oil painting on panel attributed to Daniele Crespi (1598-1630), "The Entombment of Christ", Milan circa 1620. See artist biography below. ...

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Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

$1,622

H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes

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Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880
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Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880

Located in London, Park Royal

Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...

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By Ron Moore

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pink Panther Mounted Box

Pink Panther Collection Royal Orleans Pottery Pink Panther Mounted Box

By United Artists

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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19th Century French Antique Iron Safe Trunk with Ornate Key and Patina
19th Century French Antique Iron Safe Trunk with Ornate Key and Patina

19th Century French Antique Iron Safe Trunk with Ornate Key and Patina

$956Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.8 in W 18.9 in D 12.8 in

19th Century French Antique Iron Safe Trunk with Ornate Key and Patina

Located in High Point, NC

Originally used as a safe or strong-box, this antique iron trunk remains a trustworthy vault for treasured possessions. Made in 19th century France, the surface of the metal has aged...

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Materials

Iron

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Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s

Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s

$2,161Sale Price|20% Off

H 59.26 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in

Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Large Vintage German Christmas Jumping Jack

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$672

H 26.38 in W 9.45 in D 0.2 in

Large Vintage German Christmas Jumping Jack

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

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Late 19th Century Regency Style Library Steps

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Located in Winnetka, IL

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Pre-Columbian Tairona Tumbaga Pendant
Pre-Columbian Tairona Tumbaga Pendant

Pre-Columbian Tairona Tumbaga Pendant

$950

H 4.75 in W 2 in D 2 in

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Located in Vero Beach, FL

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Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920
Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920

Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 34.25 in D 13.5 in

Antique Globe Wernicke School Oak Three Stack Bookcase C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

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Equestrian Portrait Florentine Painter 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Italy
Equestrian Portrait Florentine Painter 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Italy

Equestrian Portrait Florentine Painter 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

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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.