Items Similar to English ships or country house carved oak and steel bound strong box, circa 1840

English 'Country House' Private Post Box, circa 1925

Antique Country House Parlour Game Case, English, Oak, Organiser Box, Victorian

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box / Barrel

Antique English Oak & Silver Plated Drum Form Biscuit Box or Barrel, circa 1890

Large Victorian Box, Mahogany on Oak, England, circa 1840

Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 21

English ships or country house carved oak and steel bound strong box, circa 1840

About the Item

A Rare Ships or Country House Carved Oak and Steel Bound Strong Box This fabulous and richly carved oak strong box most likely belonged to a 19th century ship’s captain and was used for storing money and valuables. It is of a smaller size than the type used in country houses. It is made from very thick English oak which is jointed and fixed with handmade steel clout nails then further reinforced with straps and braces made from thick wrought steel with hinged hasps originally used for locking with two sturdy padlocks. Although this piece is very functional for its purpose this rare piece is also very decorative. It is deeply carved with numerous figures and it is further enhanced with leafy foliate panels. At each end, there is a hinged substantially cast brass carrying handle. The lid opens to reveal a plain interior with a central hole in its base which would have been used to bolt the box to the floor for security. This interesting piece dates to the second quarter of the 19th century. It is in good condition and is unusual in this small size. Circa 1840. Dimensions: W 54 cm (21.3") x D 32.5 cm (12.8") x H 30 cm (11.8")

Dimensions:

Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)

Style:

Late Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Oak

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1840

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Central England, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6434228012162

More From This Seller

View All

A mid 19th century Staffordshire pottery cottage money box, Circa 1840 English

Located in Central England, GB

A Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Pottery Cottage Money Box, Circa 1840 This delightful mid 19th century Staffordshire pottery money box is made in the form of an English country est...

Category

Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

A mid 19th century Staffordshire pottery cottage money box, Circa 1840 English

$399

English large Regency period country house gesso decorated casket, circa 1820

Located in Central England, GB

A Rare and Important Large Regency Period Country House Gesso Decorated Casket This most interesting large scale casket is highly decorative. It stands on four raised cast bronze an...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gesso

English large Regency period country house gesso decorated casket, circa 1820

$5,758

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

This highly decorative box dates to the early 20th century and it is a rare folk art piece based around a Victorian pine box and later decorated with a bold well arranged collection of English shells which has been glued onto its four sides in graduated matching boarders with an interesting collective display of individual ones on the top. This most interesting and eye catching box is in good condition. The shells show some age related patination. The pine box is raised onto plain square block feet. It is fitted with the original good strong brass hinges and a working Victorian brass lock and key...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

$1,713

English 19th century carved walnut country house high backed chair circa 1870

Located in Central England, GB

This fine country house chair is highly decorative and would suit many positions. It is made from walnut and has an ornate high back, an elaborate central panel, and a superbly car...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

English 19th century carved walnut country house high backed chair circa 1870

$1,185

Antique oval box veneered in segments of various woods, English circa 1910

Located in Central England, GB

This beautiful small oval box is a very complicated piece of English cabinet making. It has been very precisely made with a perfectly fitted lid. The box sits on an ebonized moulded ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique oval box veneered in segments of various woods, English circa 1910

$569

English 1920's Silver Plated Domed Oval Box

Located in Central England, GB

A Superb Quality Silver plated Domed oval box This fine oval box was made in the 1920s. It is a good example made from heavy gauge copper with a domed lid which has decorative dragooned moulding at the top edge and also the rim where it opens on a stop hinge. The box has matching mouldings on its top edge and base. This pleasing piece was originally intended as a biscuit box but could have many other uses. The original silver plating is in good condition, its surfaces show a few minor age-related light scratches but overall a very pleasing high-quality item. Stamped on the base made in England EP...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

English 1920's Silver Plated Domed Oval Box

$575

Vintage 1920s English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

English 'Country House' Private Post Box, circa 1925

$3,251

Antique Country House Parlour Game Case, English, Oak, Organiser Box, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique country house parlour game case. An English, oak organiser box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Fascinating proportion to this pleasingly craft...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique Country House Parlour Game Case, English, Oak, Organiser Box, Victorian

$1,212

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box / Barrel

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and very unusual late Victorian / early Edwardian biscuit box made from solid English Oak, beautifully carved with a bark design. The fit...

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box / Barrel

$670

Free Shipping

Antique English Oak & Silver Plated Drum Form Biscuit Box or Barrel, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful Victorian biscuit box or barrel, always highly sought-after in this Drum form, I have probably not had one for three or four years, that's how scarce and hard to come by they are. The fittings are made from silver plate with the lid topped with a finial in the form of a pair or drum sticks...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Oak & Silver Plated Drum Form Biscuit Box or Barrel, circa 1890

$1,693

Free Shipping

Large Victorian Box, Mahogany on Oak, England, circa 1840

Located in Regensburg, DE

Large early Victorian box, Mahogany on oak, England circa 1840 Large body in mahogany veneered on oak. In the lid with fan inlay work in maple. Standing on 4 carved feet. Inside with 1 brass...

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Large Victorian Box, Mahogany on Oak, England, circa 1840

$1,013

Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

An absolutely charming Victorian novelty jewellery box made from very heavy cast brass and I think that the dog himself is Bronze, with traces of the o...

Category