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Antique Elm and Pine Iron Bound Strongbox
Antique and Unique
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Antique Elm and Pine Iron Bound Strongbox

19th century
Description

An early 19th century strongbox, possibly a sea chest or campaign chest, constructed from elm and pine and bound with iron, with carrying handles at each side and an iron latch…

Condition: There are a few iron straps missing, one on each side and one on the back. There are some screws that hold the ironwork on missing. The ironwork is generally a little corroded. It looks as though there would have been a lift out tray inside the box originally, which is no longer present. Overall good condition with the wood having a lovely colour and patina, and the box still very strong. A very attractive object.

Dimensions:

Width - 54cm

Depth - 30.5cm

Height - 27cm

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Declaration

Antique and Unique has dated this Iron Bound Wooden Strongbox to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207833
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Description
An early 19th century strongbox, possibly a sea chest or campaign chest, constructed from elm and pine and bound with iron, with carrying handles at each side and an iron latch…

Condition: There are a few iron straps missing, one on each side and one on the back. There are some screws that hold the ironwork on missing. The ironwork is generally a little corroded.

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It looks as though there would have been a lift out tray inside the box originally, which is no longer present.
Antique and Unique

Overall good condition with the wood having a lovely colour and patina, and the box still very strong. A very attractive object.

fig 1. A rectangular antique elm and pine wooden strongbox reinforced with dark oxidised iron straps and a central metal latch.
fig 1. Antique Elm and Pine Iron Bound Strongbox

Dimensions:

Width - 54cm

Depth - 30.5cm

Height - 27cm

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Iron Bound Wooden Strongbox to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207833
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Archive I A rectangular antique elm and pine wooden strongbox reinforced with dark oxidised iron straps and a central metal latch.

Antique Elm and Pine Iron Bound Strongbox

Archive II A rectangular antique elm and pine wooden strongbox reinforced with dark oxidised iron straps and a central metal latch. View II
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Unit 2 (Churchwood Design)
Tideswell Business Park
Meveril Road
Tideswell
Derbyshire
SK17 8PY
United Kingdom
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A rectangular antique elm and pine wooden strongbox reinforced with dark oxidised iron straps and a central metal latch.
Antique Elm and Pine Iron Bound Strongbox
Ref: SA1207833
A rectangular antique elm and pine wooden strongbox reinforced with dark oxidised iron straps and a central metal latch.
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FAQs

An iron bound strongbox is a reinforced wooden chest constructed with metal straps and plates, historically used to secure valuables, currency, or official documents before modern safes were manufactured.

These boxes were typically constructed from durable woods such as elm, oak, or pine, reinforced with hand-forged wrought iron strapping, corner brackets, and heavy iron locking mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature hand-forged ironwork showing subtle irregular hammer marks, original surface oxidisation, hand-cut dovetail or butt joints, and age-consistent timber shrinkage around metal fixings.

A strongbox functions well as a decorative focal point positioned on a sideboard top, placed low as an occasional side table, or styled within a bookshelf or hearth alcove.

Maintain the timber using a natural beeswax polish applied sparingly along the grain, keep the piece in a stable environment away from direct heat to prevent splitting, and apply a light coating of microcrystalline wax to iron fittings to protect against rust.
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