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16th-17th Century Armada Chest
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16th-17th Century Armada Chest

17th century
Description

Good early ships strong box also known as an armada chest from its use by captains on wooden sailing ships, 16th or 17th century in construction it has a fake lock plate to the front with the real key hole concealed in the top. The key is present. A further lock box is in side with hidden sliding lock and the intricate locking system locks the box at several points making it almost impossible to open without the key the box also has further locking points with 2 hasps on the front for padlocks. The chest is in good original condition with its carrying handles hasps and key all present

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Armada Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1200900
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Good early ships strong box also known as an armada chest from its use by captains on wooden sailing ships, 16th or 17th century in construction it has a fake lock plate to the front with the real key hole concealed in the top. The key is present. A further lock box is in side with hidden sliding lock and the intricate locking system locks the box at several points making it almost impossible to open without the key the box also has further locking points with 2 hasps on the front for padlocks. The chest is in good original condition with its carrying handles hasps and key all present
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Armada Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200900
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A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid.
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Archive I A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid.

16th-17th Century Armada Chest

Archive II A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View II
Archive III A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View III
Archive IV A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View IV
Archive V A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View V
Archive VI A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View VI
Archive VII A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View VII
Archive VIII A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View VIII
Archive IX A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View IX
Archive X A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View X
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Archive XII A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View XII
Archive XIII A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View XIII
Archive XIV A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View XIV
Archive XV A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid. View XV
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A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid.
16TH-17TH CENTURY ARMADA CHEST
Ref: SA1200900
A heavy 17th-century black wrought iron Armada chest with external iron strapwork, side drop handles, and a key sticking out from the top lid.
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  • ObjectChests & Coffers
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century Renaissance
  • MaterialWrought Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsWrought iron strapwork, Side drop handles, Concealed locking mechanism, Decorative escutcheon
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This heavy 16th- or 17th-century Armada chest originates from the Renaissance period and belongs to the style of early ship's strongboxes used by captains on wooden sailing vessels. Constructed from wrought iron in a black finish, the piece displays external iron strapwork, side drop handles, a key sticking out from the top lid, a fake lock plate to the front with the real keyhole concealed in the top, a key, and two hasps on the front for padlocks. The chest measures 40 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, offering practical storage for small keepsakes. Position this piece within a gentleman's library or study as a striking accent table, or display it on a sideboard to hold everyday essentials. The secure construction allows for functional organization while adding historical character to modern interiors, fitting neatly into studies or living spaces where surface area permits a compact, heavy-duty container.

FAQs

An Armada chest, predominantly produced in Northern Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, is a heavy wrought iron strongbox designed to store coins, jewellery, and official documents securely during transport.

These chests were crafted entirely from forged iron plates joined with heavy rivets, exterior strapwork, and side drop handles, featuring a complex multi-bolt lock mechanism mounted on the underside of the lid.

Authentic examples display hand-forged wrought iron strapwork, hand-hammered rivets, a functional multi-shot locking framework covering the interior lid, and frequently a decorative false keyhole on the front.

An iron Armada chest serves as an anchor piece when set on a low stand, displayed in an empty hearth alcove, or paired with rich timber furniture in a dedicated study.

Keep the metalwork in a dry, humidity-controlled environment, brush away dust with a soft dry cloth, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to protect against surface oxidisation.
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