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19th Century Document Box on Stand/Table
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century mohogany document box on a later stand table with great patina.
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Antique 19th Century American Sofa Tables

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Document Box. Elm wood in Black lacquer with bronze hardware having a pine
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Elm, Pine

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
H 8.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.75 in
Document Box, Netherlands, Late 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Document box made of ebony veneered wood, the top contains a malachite plate with brass border with
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Other Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Brass

Document Box, Netherlands, Late 19th Century
Document Box, Netherlands, Late 19th Century
H 3.55 in W 18.31 in D 13.39 in
Antique 19th Century English Yew Wood Document Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A fine English yew wood document box with an early silk needlework depicting a bucolic scene with
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Yew

19th Century Original Painted Dovetailed Document Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original taupe painted dovetailed document box from New England. The original brass
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Antique 19th Century American Country Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Chinese wooden document box with brass stud design. This antique Chinese wooden
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Indonesian Red and Black Lacquered Document Box with Brass Handles
Located in Middleburg, VA
This 19th century red and black lacquered Indonesian document box is a beautiful way to keep your
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Teak

19th Century Early Victorian Deed Document Solictor Stackable Steel Boxes
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Collection of six sheet steel and hinged document boxes, with decorative squat Swiss style shields
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Steel

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese gilt lacquer document box with a calligraphy Document, painted and gilt in flowers, a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Italian Inlaid Document Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine specimen in the provincial fabled Sorrento style with prominent colorful figures. The piece is generously scaled and beautifully appointed. Each side, as well as top, with...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Italian Inlaid Document Box
Italian Inlaid Document Box
H 9 in W 16 in D 12 in
Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised concentric circle motifs, metal
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80. Carved oak with repetitive florets & bosses. Signed
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Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with brass details, partial opening top
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19thc Original Blue Painted Document Box From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original blue painted 19thc document box with dovetailed construction and all
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Other

Anglo-Indian 14"w Stag Horn Veneered Sandalwood Document/Storage Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Anglo-Indian antler veneered work/storage made in Vizagapatam, of large size and having a double tiered sloped top with a large circular finial above vertically veneered sides, all r...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

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Antler, Horn, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Long Wooden Scroll Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden scroll box from the 19th century, with brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Desktop Tambour Letter Storage Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique box for letters / documents with a roller shutter door. The box is made of
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Desktop Tambour Letter Storage Box
19th Century Desktop Tambour Letter Storage Box
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H 9.06 in W 8.27 in D 12.6 in
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
-19th century, featuring a rectangular brass band and escutcheon plate mounted mahogany case, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Late 19th Century Desktop Tambour Letter Storage Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique box for letters / documents with a roller shutter door. The box is made of wood
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Late 19th Century Desktop Tambour Letter Storage Box
Late 19th Century Desktop Tambour Letter Storage Box
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H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 9.45 in
Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early 19th century fine antique Indo-Persian carved sandalwood wooden box. Incredibly intricate
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Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th and 19th centuries to store tools, documents, or other small items. The box is typically made of
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Original Grey Painted Large Candle Box from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19th century original grey painted handmade large scale candle box from New England .This
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Pine

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Casket Jewelry Box, Lock & Key
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Regency style rosewood sarcophagus casket box with lock and key, circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Rosewood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a long rectangular document box with hinged cover, decorated with a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
H 3.125 in W 13.125 in D 4.5 in
19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
By Edward & John Barnard
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century lady’s travelling dressing case. The case is constructed in a finely marked
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Brass

1850's Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Gold Plate

1850's Tortoiseshell Box
1850's Tortoiseshell Box
H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
English Victorian Period Bank Storage Box with Brass Accents and Metal Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period bank storage box from the 19th century with brass corners and removable
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
documents. Later leather covered writing slope, folds back to reveal a compartment for storage and 3 secret
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Japanese Maki-e Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box, Ric.050
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a flat rectangular document box and cover, decorated with mother-of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Europeans in colonial India during the 18th & 19th centuries was generically called campaign furniture or
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
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H 5.31 in W 14.37 in D 10.04 in
1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box in the shape of a heart with floral decoration on the lid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Silver

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique blue box in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s. The box is an attractive
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
H 7.88 in W 13 in D 9.45 in
Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Paris. The Stationery Box dates to the late 19th century during the Victorian period circa 1880. Boulle
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Pottery

Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
Circa 1905 Art Nouveau Box
H 2.25 in Dm 5.75 in
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
exterior. The interior of the box is lined in green moire silk with an expandable document storage to the
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
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H 4.33 in W 9.84 in D 7.87 in
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, aged leather travelling writing case in the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Leather

Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms Beautifully stylized and
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Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Decorative ...

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Fruitwood

19th Century English Liquor Bottle Case with Chubb Lock and Handle
By Chubb & Son
Located in Milan, IT
19th century English Oak Liquor Bottle Case with brass Chubb lock and brass handle engraved with
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Antique Late 18th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass

Antique Gentleman's Travelling Box, Anglo Indian, Correspondence Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's travelling box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound correspondence
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Teak

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and bone inlaid colonial
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Teak

1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoiseshell box in the shape of a small book, with silver hinges and locks. A small silver round
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Elegant vintage tortoiseshell resin suitcases, 19th century.
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant vintage tortoiseshell resin suitcases, 19th century. Elegant Vintage Suitcases, 19th
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Vintage 1930s Italian Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Regency Period Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England, Circa 1815
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A superior Regency period brass bound writing box constructed of richly figured Brazilian rosewood
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Brass

French Miniature Oak Commode Table Top from the Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French miniature table top commode was made of oak in the early 19th century. Using the word
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Antique Early 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
hinges. The Vanity Box dates to the middle of the Victorian period in the second half of the 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
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H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in
Chinese Crackled Lacquer Autumn Altar Box, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century chest of drawers is a fantastic example of the multifunctional boxes used
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
By Henry Lewis, James Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
century Glyn was the agent’s house, but in the 19th century, the property began to be used for summer
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
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H 8.86 in W 14.17 in D 11.02 in
Rare Antique Italian Jewelry Box Casket with Gilt Bronze Lockplate & Hasp Attrib
Located in Forney, TX
late 19th century. Marks to box: L'PUPLET, BRUXELLES Inscription: 13, 14, 15 (Interior
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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
protected species, CITES document need to be applied for shipping, this document process may take few weeks
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Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Brass

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
H 5.12 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in
Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
Located in Northampton, GB
below for documents or letters. The Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope dates to the second half of the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Velvet, Wood

Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
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H 3.94 in W 16.93 in D 12.8 in
Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
of the late 19th / early 20th century, very high-quality craftsmanship, construction and materials
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper, Iron

Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Document Box 19th Century American
Located in Hudson, NY
A spectacular and fine, dovetailed poplar, rosewood grain painted and ebonized document box. The
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Painted Furniture

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Gold, Steel

Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
, behind which important documents can be concealed. Desirable Bramah locks secure the entire necessaire
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Crystal, Silver

Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 10.25 in
1880 Document Boxes
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were
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Antique 1880s Italian Edwardian More Desk Accessories

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Wood, Paper

1880 Document Boxes
1880 Document Boxes
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 15 in
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19th Century Document Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century document box for your home. Each 19th century document box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century document box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 19th century document box made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century document box over the years, but those crafted by Japanese School and Robert Burr Saddle & Trunk Maker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century Document Box?

The average selling price for a 19th century document box at 1stDibs is $1,557, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $43,120 for the highest priced.