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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 old museum worthy ‘strongbox’ or ‘armada box’.

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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

$7,484

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, and a brass central boss. The outside is painted with a green background and floral...

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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 original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare, small, example of these cha...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Ducal Armada Strongbox Safe wrought iron polychrome Renaissance Nuremburg
Ducal Armada Strongbox Safe wrought iron polychrome Renaissance Nuremburg

Ducal Armada Strongbox Safe wrought iron polychrome Renaissance Nuremburg

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A Rare Ducal "Armada" Strongbox (Travelling Safe) wrought iron with original polychrome painted decoration, Nuremberg, late Renaissance, late 16th / early 17th century An exceptiona...

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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests

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

A red-lacquered “Armada” wrought-iron money chest with elaborate lock, 17th cent
A red-lacquered “Armada” wrought-iron money chest with elaborate lock, 17th cent

A red-lacquered “Armada” wrought-iron money chest with elaborate lock, 17th cent

Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL

A Red-Lacquered “Armada” Wrought-Iron Money Chest with Elaborate Lock, 17th Century A striking and well-preserved example of a 17th-century “Armada” money chest, crafted in heavy wr...

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Antique 17th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, 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 travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare, small, ta...

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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 terrific addition to your interior design project and you will have so much fun showing ...

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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 is a later replacement.

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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 flowers and landscapes.

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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 original, naïve, painted decoration on later sledge feet This is a rare, small, e...

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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

Hallmarked in London in 2007 by John & Maureen Surtees, this very handsome, Elizabeth II period, Britannia Standard Silver Armada Dish, is of traditional form, and is presented in a ...

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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 box for storing valuables in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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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

In the Georgian period people started to refer to these boxes as "Armada Chests" because they were found on old shipwreck sites and it was assumed that they belonged to the Spanish A...

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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

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$3,500

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Mid-Century Modern Culver Gold Plated Cocktail Mixer & Rocks Glasses Set c. 1965
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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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$1,588

H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in

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Located in Madrid, ES

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By John Singer Sargent

Located in New Orleans, LA

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$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 34.25 in D 13.5 in

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Located in Big Flats, NY

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20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Oak

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By Tiffany Studios, Unique Art Glass Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Materials

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H 56 in W 42 in D 42 in

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Located in Potters Bar, GB

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H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

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Located in NICE, FR

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Located in Hyattsville, MD

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Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand

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Located in Dallas, TX

In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scand...

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Iron

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Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy

Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy

$2,587

H 25.2 in W 26.78 in D 22.45 in

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Located in Rome, IT

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Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

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Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is decor...

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Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s

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$17,644

H 27.56 in W 41.34 in D 31.5 in

Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil.   Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...

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Leather

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Magnificent Antique Limestone Mantel

Magnificent Antique Limestone Mantel

$163,296

H 112 in W 90 in D 22 in

Magnificent Antique Limestone Mantel

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Each jamb of the fireplace has a brown bear standing on a plinth holding a heraldic shield. Above the bears are carved capitals supporting a substantial breakfront cornice shelf. The...

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Limestone

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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.