Armada Chest

The flat topped chest with concealed keyhole, bound in iron, with iron strapwork punctuated by

A Red-Lacquered “Armada” Wrought-Iron Money Chest with Elaborate Lock, 17th Century A striking and

17th century Spanish wrought iron Armada chest

An English Charles II Style Armada Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private UK

An impressive late 17th century Nuremberg wrought iron painted armada chest opening to reveal an

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

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

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

an "armada chest" is enveloped in thick iron strapwork that surrounds it on all sides. The defining

called Armada chests in the 19th century. Some were for the use of officers at sea, and would have been

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

Chests' until the Victorians applied the term 'Armada Chests' to them in the 19th century. This

A good small example of a 17th century steel strongbox or armada chest with engraved lock plate and

A good German (Nuremberg) late 17th century or early 18th century wrought iron armada chest of

refer to these chests as "Armada Chests" because they were found on old shipwreck sites and it was

refer to these chests as "Armada Chests" because they were found on old shipwreck sites and it was

"Armada Chests" because they were found on old shipwreck sites and it was assumed that they belonged to

A very unusual coffee table made from a 17th century German iron 'armada' chest. The chest

Painted iron chest bound with iron straps with hasps and pierced false escutcheon and twin writhen

An iron chest of rectangular form bound in studded iron straps around decoratively painted floral

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

Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...

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. ...

Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century A truly wonderful 400 year old museum worthy ‘strongbox’ or ‘armada box’. Most probably German, around 1600-1620...

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...

A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 26cm. Width: 62cm. Depth: 30cm.

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...

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style 5 Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set Comprising of a settee and four armchairs. Each with an oval upholstered back co...

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

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...

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

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...

Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original creation date. Box W 13.25 x D 10 x H 10 in. Key L 4 in.

Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Original key included . Possibly stage coach item .

Pre-Columbian Tairona Tumbaga Pendant Rare original Columbian gold copper alloy Tairona Tumbaga effigy. This beautiful piece of jewelry from the 10th to 12th century Tairona culture...

A Spanish strong box from the 18th century. This antique safe from is constructed or iron clad wood, and is handsomely adorn in domed iron nailhead trim throughout it's top, front, a...