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Antique Goldsmith’s Strong Box, English, Heavy Cast Iron Locking Safe, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique goldsmith’s strong box. An English, cast iron locking safe, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
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Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinge...
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Stunning Antique Arts & Crafts Bronzed Strong Box, Firewood Bucket w. Tudor Rose
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and rare strongbox-design, wrought iron firewood bucket. Only if you were a wealthy person in Europe in the late 1800s, would you be able to afford this large, impre...
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19th Century Cast Iron Strong Box, Safe
Located in Casteren, NL
19th century cast iron strong box or safe with brass key. Very heavy.
George II Cast Iron Strong Box Attributed to Humphrey Gainsborough
By Humphrey Gainsborough
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The top, sides and ends decorated with recumbent lions cast in high relief framed within raised mouldings, the sides fitted with swing handles, the top having a bar handle and a hing...
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French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Cast Iron French Safe or Strong Box From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this French Safe Cast Iron Strong Box by Bauche.
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19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th century Georgian cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available. CONDIT...
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19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian cast iron strongbox safe. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available. This piece has...
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19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, C.1860
By Bauche
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian cast iron safe made by Bauche during the reign of Napoleon III. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first...
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H 13.78 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in
20th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fire Resistant Strong Box, Milner c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century Victorian cast iron & brass strongbox safe, made by Milner. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables. It would have been taken on long travels, ...
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron With Brass Decoration Strong Box c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian small cast iron strongbox safe with brass decorative detailing. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fir...
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Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete
Located in Northampton, GB
Cast Iron French strong box by Bauche Brevete With a raw polished iron finish and a beautifully detailed Royal Coat of Arms for the United Kingdom mounted on the front complete wi...
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French Kings Wood and Brass Bound Fleur-de-Lis Strong Box, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Kings wood and brass bound Fleur-de-lis strong box with scalloped brass edge banding, centered locking mechanism with key, hinged door revealing two lower secret interior draw...
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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 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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18th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1740
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-18th century cast iron travel safe. Probably manufactured in France for storing money, important documents or jewellery. It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps...
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19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century Victorian cast iron travel safe. Probably manufactured in England for storing money, important documents or jewellery. It would have been taken on long trave...
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17th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1690
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
France for storing money, important documents or jewellery. It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express, also used as diplomats lo...
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Antique Iron Railroad Strong Box, circa 1900
Located in Milford, NH
A solid iron railroad strong box, with top door and side handles intact, repainted at some point in time with black surface, including paint decoration for Wells Fargo in a yellow a...
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H 13 in W 16.15 in D 12.21 in
19th Century German Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels
Located in Haarlem, NL
Rectangular strongbox of sheet iron with cast and wrought iron reinforced edges and hinges, without lock.
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H 14.57 in W 21.26 in D 14.97 in
19th C. German Neurenberg Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels
Located in Haarlem, NL
Rectangular strongbox of sheet iron with cast and wrought iron reinforced edges and hinges.
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20th Century Edwardian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century Edwardian cast iron safe, primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first fireproof safes available. This piece has its...
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H 8.26 in W 14.96 in D 11.02 in
Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key
By Bauche
Located in Verviers, BE
Victorian French cast iron bound strong box by Bauche Brevete With combination lock and original key.
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19th Century French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche, c.1870
By Bauche
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century Victorian cast iron safe made by Bauche during the reign of Napoleon III. Primarily used for the transport of document or valuables this was one of the first...
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19th Century Cast Iron Strong Box
Located in Salisbury, GB
Early 19th century cast iron strong box with floral pattern motif.
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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