A few examples of appraisal values for
STRONGBOX

• LOCKABLE STRONG BOXLockable
  LOCKABLE STRONG BOXLockable strong box with key, early 20th c., having a black lacquer finish accented by a large brass lock plate and brass corners, the hinged lid opening to a red velvet-lined interior, brass carrying handles, finish scratches, approx 6.75"h, 15.5"w, 10.25"d, 9.5lbs
• Iron strongbox, interior with
  Iron strongbox, interior with lift-out tray, initial on top probably "RB", includes lock with key, probably late 19th/early 20th century, 11 x 16 x 12 in. Overall light rust, traces early gold and black paint.
• PERSIAN SAFEBOX - 19th c Persian
  PERSIAN SAFEBOX - 19th c Persian Engraved Iron Safebox the exterior covered with interlaced design and inscription shield on front behind locking rod bosses in each corner large boss at center top ribbed edges small bun feet plum velvet lining 7''
• STEEL LOCK BOX, rectangular shape
  STEEL LOCK BOX, rectangular shape with elaborate locking mechanism, paneled sides with figures, lg. 6 1/4, dp. 4, ht. 3 5/8 in.
• VERY RARE 17TH C. IRON STRONGBOXA
  VERY RARE 17TH C. IRON STRONGBOXA very rare iron strongbox, the iron clad exterior is secured with flower-head shaped rivets & sided by forged handles, the hinged lid opening to a complex multi-gear lock mechanism fronted by a foliate pierced brass grille, the lid hinge pins & key missing. Nuremberg Germany, circa 1630. Measuring, 25" high x 45" wide x 26.5" deep (Weight is in excess of 200 pounds). Note: All iron chests, such as this example, were used to carry large sums or coinage required for paying armies such as those of the Thirty Years War. Chests of this size are exceptionally rare.
• A wrought iron strong box,
  A wrought iron strong box, rectangular with strapwork design, wrought iron side handles and moulded escutcheon to the front, the later locks stamped 'R Chew Stroud,' 74cm wide
• BOX WITH IRON HORSESHOESBox with
  BOX WITH IRON HORSESHOESBox with Iron Horseshoes
• WOOD BOX IN THE FORM OF A VICTORIAN
  WOOD BOX IN THE FORM OF A VICTORIAN MAILBOXWOOD BOX IN THE FORM OF A VICTORIAN MAILBOX, carved out of solid wood with hollow cavity with lock, h: 15 in.
• ANTIQUE IRON-BOUND STRONGBOXthe
  ANTIQUE IRON-BOUND STRONGBOXthe hardware stamped "AJ Wilkin Co / Boston, Mass" and "Pat Sep 16, 1879": the hinged lid opening to an unlined, undivided interior; 29 inches wide; 16 inches deep; 16 inches high Condition:
• BOX. American late 19th-early
  BOX. American late 19th-early 20th century mahogany. Small lock box with applied lid and base molding and turned feet. 5''h. 11 1/2''w.
• TOOLBOX FULL OF MODERN
  TOOLBOX FULL OF MODERN COLLECTIBLE KNIVES Also with medallions.
• TWO ANTIQUE METAL-MOUNTED WOOD
  TWO ANTIQUE METAL-MOUNTED WOOD STRONGBOXESTwo Antique Metal-Mounted Wood Strongboxes, each with hinged top enclosing an undivided and unlined interior Dimensions: 11 x 15 x 9 3/4 in. (27.9 x 38.1 x 24.8 cm.) and 9 1/4 x 13 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (23.5 x 33.3 x 25.7 cm.) Condition:
• SMALL IRON STRONG BOXNuremberg or
  SMALL IRON STRONG BOXNuremberg or Augsburg, circa 1650, the strap work case fitted with its original forged carrying handles, the hinged lid retaining its original & functional locking mechanism & key fronted by a floral hand painted face plate. Measuring 14" high x 18 3/4" wide x 15" deep. Weight is approximately 60 pounds.
• Two decorated boxes, flask:
  Two decorated boxes, flask: pencil or glove box with applied paint and paper decoration, 13 in.; one with dome top and leather hinges, brass tack and leather decoration, interior with marbled papers, 19th century, 12 in., possibly some repainting, losses to trim, frayed areas, other normal wear and abrasions ; with powder flask shaped as book, "Spring Poems Before Swallows", top opens with four glass flasks inside, 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in., stains and corrosion, extensive losses to binding, lacking one cork , (three pieces). South Carolina Private Collection
• UTICA STEEL TOOL TOTE BOX With some
  UTICA STEEL TOOL TOTE BOX With some tools.
• HAND PAINTED TOLE STRONGBOX,
  HAND PAINTED TOLE STRONGBOX, CIRCA 1850A charming mid 19th century tole strongbox decorated with hand painted gilt scrolls and floral motifs, the hinged lid opening to an interior fitted with small drawers and compartments, the underside of the lid showing a hinged gilt panel with stenciled text for D. MOORE. Locking mechanism intact and raised overall on 4 flattened supports, areas of surface wear. American, circa 1850. Dimensions, 6.25" high x 10.5" x 7" deep.
• GERMAN IRON STRONGBOX, 17TH -
  GERMAN IRON STRONGBOX, 17TH - 18TH CENTURYA German Iron Strongbox, 17th - 18th Century , of rectangular form and heavy construction, the hinged lid carrying an elaborate engraved steel lock mechanism applied with ornament brass rosettes and working five independent bolts, operated by a key through central key hole; hinged front straps engage with staples on the lid Height 13.75 in. Length 28 in. Width 16 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• ANTIQUE GERMAN IRON
  ANTIQUE GERMAN IRON STRONGBOXCondition: with locks and keys; 33 inches wide; 19 inches deep; 18 inches high Condition:
• AUSTRIAN STEEL & BRASS JEWEL CASKET
  AUSTRIAN STEEL & BRASS JEWEL CASKET STRONG BOXAustrian jewel casket/ strong box, late 19th c., steel, brass, and copper body with Gothic style elements, top compartment opens by sliding center brass lozenge, velvet-lined interior, main case opens by concealed lock mechanism, lid on copper hinges, side panels with bracket handles, raised on bracket feet, key with initials 'KG,' approx 11.25"h, 13.25"w, 9.5"d, 28.5lbs **Provenance: From a prominent Dallas, Texas estate, purchased from Hermitage Antiques, Ltd., Dallas, Texas**
• French Victorian Brass Strongbox
  French Victorian Brass Strongbox elaborate dog & wild game decor top handle locking footed 7 1/2'' x 10''.
• IRON LOCK BOX, rectangular form
  IRON LOCK BOX, rectangular form with paneled cell motif, ring handles and hinged cover, velvet interior, lg. 9, wd. 7, ht. 4 3/4
• IRON STRONG BOX, German,
  IRON STRONG BOX, German, 17th/18th century, rectangular chest having a flat top lid with locking mechanism and iron banding secured by rivets, front of chest with pierced decorative escutcheon and two hasps, sides carrying wrought iron handles, ht. 14 1/2, wd. 28 1/2, dp. 18 in.
• SPANISH BAROQUE IRON-STRAPPED
  SPANISH BAROQUE IRON-STRAPPED STRONG BOX 18th/19th c., iron-bound and riveted stained walnut box, hinged top with lock, 15"h x 22"l x 19"w
• STERLING BOTTLE FORM RING BOX .
  STERLING BOTTLE FORM RING BOX .
• Box Small Collectibles Etc
  Box Small Collectibles Etc
• WOOD AND BRASS STRONGBOX Brass
  WOOD AND BRASS STRONGBOX Brass handles and trim, solid wood construction with padded lined interior, 6.5"d x 10.5"w x 9"l (interior), 8"h x 12.5"w x 11"l (exterior)
• LOCKBOX. European 19th century
  LOCKBOX. European 19th century pine. Dovetailed with original hand painted interior. Wrought iron hardware interior till. Age split. 11 3/4''h. 23 1/2''w. 15 1/4''d.
• BOX WITH COOKBOOKSBox with
  BOX WITH COOKBOOKSBox with Cookbooks
• BOX. American late 19th
  BOX. American late 19th century pine. Small dome-top box with brass nails and later lock. 5 1/2''h. 8 1/2''w.
• Cast Iron Box American a cast
  Cast Iron Box American a cast iron box with metal hinges and straps interior holds seven painted tin boxes; ht. 7 lg. 12 dp. 9 in.
• Attractive Anglo-Indian Engraved
  Attractive Anglo-Indian Engraved Ivory-Veneered and -Inlaid Workbox, third quarter 19th century, of modified sarcophagus form, the hipped lid centered with a conforming rib-carved panel having a ribbed flowerhead finial, the bone feet of ribbed bun form, the interior fitted with a lift-out tray having a trio of covered compartments, a pair of velvet-upholstered pin cushions, a pair of needle-book slots and three open compartments, retaining the period carved bone tape measure, a bone and ebonized floss spool and the period steel key, h. 5-1/2", w. 7-3/8", d. 5-1/2".
• JEWELLERY BOXA good wood
  JEWELLERY BOXA good wood jewellery box a with secret drawer, engraved brass cartouche and indistinctly maker signed hinges, lacking escutcheon & veneer lifting, measuring 7" high x 12" wide x 9" deep.
• LOCK BOX. American mid 19th
  LOCK BOX. American mid 19th century pine. Dovetailed case with traces of original bittersweet paint 7''h. 13''w. Ex Entwistle.
• 2 steel lidded strong boxes,
  2 steel lidded strong boxes, cloth interiors, no keys, 8", 9 1/2" w Estimate $100-200
• A Victorian work box, 28cm wide
  A Victorian work box, 28cm wide containing a quantity of steel buttons etc.
• INDONESIAN STORAGE BOX Dark
  INDONESIAN STORAGE BOX Dark Hardwood box, with forged iron hardware and turned feet, 19" high, 53" x 16". Good condition.