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Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jewellery box, 19th century A 19th century black ebony and Sèvres plate jewellery box. Measures
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19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Jewellery Box, 19th Century
H 7.88 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
French Jewelry Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French jewelry box Materials: Bronze and orange crystal Origin France Circa 1900 Golden patina
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Jewelry Box
French Jewelry Box
H 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Antique Mahogany Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique jewellery box made of solid mahogany with brass straps, corner brackets and ornate engraved
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Jewellery Box
Antique Mahogany Jewellery Box
H 14 in W 33 in D 24 in
1910 Matchstick Jewlry Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 Jewlry box made of matchsticks. Mirror is cracked.
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1910s Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Wood

Antique 1910 Matchstick Jewlry Box
1910 Matchstick Jewlry Box
H 6 in W 12 in D 7 in
Painted Leather Jewelry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French painted leather jewelry box with an inset brass handle custom monogrammed “EU, January, 24
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19th Century French Other Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paint

Antique Painted Leather Jewelry Box
Painted Leather Jewelry Box
H 8.25 in W 11.88 in D 6.63 in
Jewelry Box, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jewelry box, Napoleon III period Nice jewelry box in gilded and silvered brass (original gilding
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Red Rhodonite Jewelry Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning, small antique jewelry box made of Red Rhodonite with a brass frame and burgundy velvet
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Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Stone, Brass

Antique Red Rhodonite Jewelry Box
Red Rhodonite Jewelry Box
H 2 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
French Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful antique jewelry box in original wood finish, metal hardware and round legs. Great metal
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Wood

Antique French Wood Jewelry Box
French Wood Jewelry Box
H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
H 2.76 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box having a quality antique Victorian rosewood
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box
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H 4.93 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
1910's Alligator Jewellery Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small Alligator Jewellery box, containing a small removable tray for jewellery. On the centre of
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Early 20th Century British Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Metal

1910's Alligator Jewellery Box
1910's Alligator Jewellery Box
H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
18th Century Painted Silk Jewelry Box
Located in Brecht, BE
18th century painted silk jewelry box. Pure poetry.
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Late 18th Century British Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Silk

18th Century Painted Silk Jewelry Box
18th Century Painted Silk Jewelry Box
H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
Arts & Crafts Coffer /Jewelry Box
Located in NYC, NY
A beautifully crafted coffer / jewelry box with metal strapwork set with Jade cabochons on top of
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Coffer /Jewelry Box
Arts & Crafts Coffer /Jewelry Box
H 7.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
French Brass and Glass Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A French brass and glass jewelry box, in the Rococo style, circa early-20th century, France. This
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

French Brass and Glass Jewelry Box
French Brass and Glass Jewelry Box
H 3.13 in W 4.25 in D 4.32 in
Coromandel Jewellery Box with Perfume Bottles
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Small Sized Jewellery Box From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to offer this
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Coromandel Jewellery Box with Perfume Bottles
Coromandel Jewellery Box with Perfume Bottles
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H 9 in W 9.84 in D 9.06 in
Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Jewelry box Japan 1890/1900 decorated with a hundred Menukis in embossed brass and inlays measuring
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Box

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Rosewood

Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
H 13 in W 13 in D 5.91 in
Exceptional 19th Century Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful intricate inlaid exotic wood jewelry box with tray and oval mirror. Eight sided ebony
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1880s English Antique Jewelry Box

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Mirror, Wood

Jewelry Box in Marquetry of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jewelry box in Marquetry of the 19th century Jewelry box in wood Marquetry, Napoleon III period
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Box

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Wood

Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian 19th Century Jewellery Box From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to offer
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
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H 4.72 in W 9.84 in D 7.48 in
Korean jewelry box with folding mirror
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Korean jewelry box in exotic persimmon or kaki wood and brass. The box has 2 drawers and on top a
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1880s Korean Other Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

Korean jewelry box with folding mirror
Korean jewelry box with folding mirror
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco Round Jewelry Box, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco round jewelry box, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Hammered Jewelry Box Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Hammered Jewelry Box around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Hammered Jewelry Box Around 1920s
Art Deco Hammered Jewelry Box Around 1920s
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s. Polished and stove enameled. Cut glass.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

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Brass

Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s Brass polished and laccquered Original wood inside
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

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Brass

Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
H 2.37 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco jewelry box vienna around 1920s Original cut glass Polished and stove enameled.  
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

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Brass

Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna around 1920s
H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Jewelry box vienna around 1920s Brass parts polished and stove enameled Polished wood.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

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Brass

Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around, 1920s
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around, 1920s
H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Gem of a Bronze Antique Jewelry Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful heavy small jewelry box having ornate cast bronze surface and lined in red velvet.
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19th Century French Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Bronze

Gem of a Bronze Antique Jewelry Box
Gem of a Bronze Antique Jewelry Box
H 2.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in
Antique Mahogany jewelry box 1880s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Antique solid mahogany jewelry box, comes with a Blue Velvet interior . and a Mirror in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany jewelry box 1880s England
Antique Mahogany jewelry box 1880s England
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H 3.94 in W 21.66 in D 6.3 in
Middle Eastern Syrian Inlay Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Middle Eastern Syrian inlay jewelry box intricately inlaid with Moorish motif designs
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Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Burr Walnut Jewelry Box, Brass Decoration
Located in Port Chester, NY
A dome shaped English jewelry box fashioned out of burr walnut. The brass decoration is in very
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

English Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Jewellery Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0241 Attractive rosewood jewellery box with mother of pearl inlays, lined interior and original
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Rosewood

19th C Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Inlaid wood Jewelry box in great condition.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Wood

19th C Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box
19th C Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box
H 3.5 in W 11 in D 8 in
18th Century Venetian Arte Povera Jewelry Box
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a true collectors item, arte povera at its best, jewelry box made in the 18th century in
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Wood

Antique French Repousse Silver Jewelry Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Repousse dresser box, jewelry box, or decorative box France, Circa Late
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Georgian Yew Octagonal Jewellery Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very elegant George III period octagonal shaped burr yew wood jewellery box having attractive
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Yew

Vintage Incolay Stone Italian Jewelry Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage Incolay Stone Italian Jewelry Box - Womderful design wooden box with a great blend of color
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Wood

Silvered Art Deco Jewelry Box, Vienna, Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Silvered Art deco Jewelry Box, Vienna, around 1920s. Polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

Metal Seashell Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Metal seashell jewelry box. France, late 19th century. It has silk inside.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Metal

WMF Art Deco Jewelry Box, Vienna, Around 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
WMF Art Deco jewelry box Vienna around 1920s. Polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

Maitland-Smith Vantage Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box
Located in Norton, MA
The State of Art, A Beautiful and highly crafted Maitland-Smith Vantage Tessellated Horn Jewelry
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Porcelain

Swedish 19th Century Birchwood Veneer Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century birchwood veneer jewelry box. The box has a heart of brass for keyhole and
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19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Bone, Birch

Art Deco Alpaca Jewelry Box Vienna, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Alpaca jewelry box Vienna, circa 1920s Polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Alpaca

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Brass Detail
Located in Port Chester, NY
A cathedral shaped jewelry box in glorious grained mahogany. The extravagant brass detail is
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

Big Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big art deco jewelry box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

Vintage Jewellery Box in Leatherette and Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rare Art Deco jewellery box of fine French manufacture. The jewel box has a fairly large
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Velvet, Faux Leather

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Jewellery Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box having a quality rosewood lift up lid opening to
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1860s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Rosewood

19th century black lacquered jewellery box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese black lacquered jewellery box circa 1860. Good quality shaped Chinese
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Marquetry Jewelry Box Napoleon III
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Marquetry Jewellery Box Napoleon III This Napoleon III Marquetry Jewellery Box features a
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Steel, Ormolu

French Marquetry Jewelry Box Napoleon III
French Marquetry Jewelry Box Napoleon III
H 4.73 in W 21.86 in D 14.57 in
Antique Enamel & Sterling Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique jewelry box: On the top is a lovely guilloche enamel multi-colored basket of
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Early 1900s American Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Enamel & Sterling Jewelry Box
Antique Enamel & Sterling Jewelry Box
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H 1.5 in W 5.5 in L 3.25 in
Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Beautiful hand carved Black Forest footed jewelry box with two song birds as finials. Comes with
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Satinwood Stringing
Located in Port Chester, NY
A stately sarcophagus shaped mahogany jewelry box with satinwood stringing and a hidden lower
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Early 19th Century English Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Fine Unusual Bohemian Casket Jewelry Box with Hinged Bronze Mounts Dore Bronze Swinging Handles
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19th Century Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Antique Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box, 19th Century
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H 4.14 in W 5.71 in D 3.55 in
Large 19th Century Sandalwood Jewellery Box, South India
Located in London, GB
The dense carving of this 19th century South Indian sandalwood jewellery box is so lively and
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Jewelry Box

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Sandalwood

Antique Walnut Tumbridgeware Jewelry Box
Located in Port Chester, NY
A decorative walnut Tumbridgeware jewelry box with vibrant blue silk interior. Tumbridgeware being
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Late 19th Century English Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut

Antique Walnut Tumbridgeware Jewelry Box
Antique Walnut Tumbridgeware Jewelry Box
H 5.25 in W 10.75 in D 8 in
19th Century Small Baroque Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small baroque jewelry box in embossed gilted bronze with inner compartments and key.
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19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Brass

Black Leather with Indonesian Silver 1920s Jewelry Box
Located in Delft, NL
Black leather with Indonesian silver 1920s jewelry box A jewelry box in black leather with
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Jewellery Box by Paul Louchet
Located in Portland, GB
Antique French Art Nouveau Porcelain & Gilt Jewellery Box By Paul Louchet 1900s Antique French Art
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Box

Gilded Bronze Jewelry Box with Painting under Glass, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Gilded bronze jewelry box with Painting under Glass, 19th century" 19th century Gilt Bronze and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Bronze

1920 Jewelry Box Signed by Hugh. H. Banner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful jewelry box, with the original salmon color silk cloth ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE
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Early 20th Century American Antique Jewelry Box

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Extraordinary British Empire Travel Jewelry Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extraordinary British Empire Travel Jewelry Box. Veneered in Burled Yew Wood and Amboyna inlaid
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Jewelry Box

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Silver

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Antique Jewelry Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique jewelry box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique jewelry box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique jewelry box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique jewelry box bearing Victorian, Art Nouveau or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Limoges and Asprey International Limited each produced at least one beautiful antique jewelry box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Jewelry Box?

Prices for an antique jewelry box start at $50 and top out at $985,000 with the average selling for $1,508.
Questions About Antique Jewelry Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many types of jewelry boxes – it’s really a matter of preference. It depends on what items you plan to store in your jewelry box and how much space you may need. You may need a few different-sized compartments for various pieces, plus ring pillows to keep each ring separated. Or an open display top that allows you quick access to the jewelry you wear every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A jewelry box is also called a keepsake box and is used to store jewelry and other small items that have sentimental value. Jewelry boxes are usually decorated with different colors, inlays, or stones. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Oak is the best wood for a jewelry box. This wood, if oiled and cared for, lasts for decades and the design of this kind of box stands out. Oak offers appealing textures as well as color. Hardwoods are often the best wood choices for boxes, with oak being the most preferred. Others are Walnut, Maple, Ash, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Tulipwood (Poplar) and Cedar. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To keep silver from tarnishing, you can put activated charcoal or silica gel packets inside of your jewelry box. Both of these items help to absorb moisture to minimize the risk of tarnishing. Find a wide variety of silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.