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Antique Germany ball foot donation box Silver Plate gilded, baroque 18th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Very Old Germany ball foot donation box, Silver Plate Antique baroque 18th century Condition can
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18th Century German Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Box, Silver, Córdoba, Diego de la Vega y Torres, 1806, with Hallmarks
Located in Madrid, ES
Box. Silver. Córdoba, Diego de la Vega y Torres, 1806. With contrast marks. Oval box with flat lid
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19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

1923 Cigarette Box Silver 0.2ct Sapphire/ 67gr
Located in SE
Well engraved European Silver box with streamlined rounded corners and ergonomically convex shapes
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Antique 1923 Cigarette Box Silver 0.2ct Sapphire/ 67gr
1923 Cigarette Box Silver 0.2ct Sapphire/ 67gr
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W 2.21 in D 0.34 in L 3.27 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Dragon Cigarette Box Silver / 88 gr
Located in SE
Late 19th-early 20th century Meiji period hand-made Japanese cigarette case in fine Silver with
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1890s Japanese Arts and Crafts Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Elegant Cigarette Box Silver and Enamel with Bouquet Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is an elegant cigarette box. It is made from solid silver and is stamped with the Diana
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver Oval Box, 19th Century, with Hallmarks
Located in Madrid, ES
Oval box. Silver, 19th centu. With contrast marks. Oval box with flat lid made of silver
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box; an
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Silver Plate Art Deco Style Round Shape Covered Cigarette Box
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Here is this English silver plate art deco style round shape covered cigarette / tobacco box, a
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Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Ribbed Silver Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 19th Century Ribbed Silver Pill Box handmade of coin silver. Simple reeded silver is used
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1850s American Antique Boxed Silver

Silver Repousse Box
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted 19th century Victorian silver repousse desk box with swirl, flower and lattice
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19th Century English Antique Boxed Silver

Silver Repousse Box
Silver Repousse Box
H 3 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Turkish Silver Wedding Box
Located in Austin, TX
of the features on this Turkish Silver Wedding Box is like a mini vignette, displaying the remarkable
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Early 20th Century Turkish Balkan Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Turkish Silver Wedding Box
Turkish Silver Wedding Box
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H 10 in Dm 8.5 in
Silver-Plated Biscuit Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver-plated Biscuit Box oval, the hinged lid with bone finial, the body relief-cast with cherubs
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver-Plated Biscuit Box
Silver-Plated Biscuit Box
H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.75 in
Antique Indian Sterling Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian sterling silver cedar lined box; an addition to
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1890s Indian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Indian Sterling Silver Box
Antique Indian Sterling Silver Box
H 2.83 in W 3.82 in D 6.1 in
Tortoiseshell and Silver Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A very attractive tortoiseshell box with silver, on ivory ball feet. English hallmarks on sterling
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1880s English Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Box
Tortoiseshell and Silver Box
H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Sterling Silver and Onyx Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An elegant, molded sterling silver, hinged top box. The top features an onyx panel.
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Sterling Silver and Onyx Box
Sterling Silver and Onyx Box
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
English Art Deco Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco sterling silver rectangular box with fluted design and 14 caret geometric trimmed
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

English Art Deco Silver Box
English Art Deco Silver Box
H 2.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Collection of 12 Original Golf Ball Boxes. Silver King, North Berwick etc.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Collection Of Vintage Cardboard Golf Ball Boxes. A very nice decorative collection of twelve
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1920s British Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Paper

Silver musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful musical snuff box. Cylinder mechanisme made in Switserland, in about 1840, plays 2 tunes
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Silver

Silver musical snuff box
Silver musical snuff box
H 0.87 in W 3.35 in D 1.93 in
Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian
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1890s Burmese Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
H 3.7 in W 3.6 in D 6.4 in
Antique European Silver Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European silver sugar box modelled in the form of a
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1890s European Victorian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique European Silver Sugar Box
Antique European Silver Sugar Box
H 10.39 in W 4.57 in D 8.66 in
Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Located in Northampton, GB
exterior in Green stained Shagreen. The Box features applied scrollwork Silver mounts by James Thornton
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
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H 3 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Antique Cigarette Box Silver and Turquoise Enamel with Lily of the Valley Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is an intricately made cigarette box. It is made from solid silver. The perforated lid is
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

English Victorian Etched Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian oblong shaped box with etched design and silver top.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Russian Silver Spice Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver box; an addition to our Russian
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Russian Silver Spice Box
Antique Russian Silver Spice Box
H 0.7 in W 2.2 in D 3.7 in
Antique Silver Outer Layer Wood Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique silver outer layer on wood box. Extremely beautiful and very hard to find with intricate
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19th Century Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Outer Layer Wood Box
Antique Silver Outer Layer Wood Box
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 10 in
Antique Austro-Hungarian 1824 Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver box, an addition to the
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1820s Austrian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

French Art Nouveau Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau silver round shaped box with cranberry glass liner and floral design.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver and enamel candy box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Silver and enamel candy box glass candy jar with silver lid and painted enamel on its lid Origin
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Early 1900s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Silver and enamel candy box
Silver and enamel candy box
H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Large German Silver Box Architectural-Form Box, circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
Depicting the 'Darmstadter Und Nationalbank' (title over the doorway). Marked 'Posen'. With personal inscription on inner gilt cover.
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1920s German Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Jewelry Box by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Shepard, 1908
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Delft, NL
Silver jewelry box Silver jewelry box made by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis
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Early 20th Century British Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Metal Silver Plated Turtle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Metal Silver Plated Turtle Box.
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1920s Italian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Metal Silver Plated Turtle Box
Large Metal Silver Plated Turtle Box
H 5 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
1880s, European Sterling Silver Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Solid sterling European box. 4.25 ounces. Sun, basket of fruit, flowers adorn the top of the box
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1880s Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1880s, European Sterling Silver Box
1880s, European Sterling Silver Box
H 0.75 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
French Victorian Silver Filigree Box
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian silver plate floral and acorn filigree humidor box with scalloped edge.  
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Fox Boxes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique English sterling silver fox boxes; part of our
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1920s English Georgian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage silver box is a precious decorative object realized in the early 20th century. Very
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1920s European Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Box, Early 20th Century
Vintage Silver Box, Early 20th Century
H 1.78 in W 6.11 in D 3.94 in
Silver Box with Guilloche, Industria Argentina
Located in Delft, NL
A silver box with Guilloche, Industria Argentina A silver box with wooden interior. The box is
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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Box, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage silver box is a precious decorative object realized in the Austro-Hungarian Empire 19th
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19th Century Hungarian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Gold, Silver

Vintage Silver Box, Austria, 19th Century
Vintage Silver Box, Austria, 19th Century
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Silver Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage silver box is a precious decorative object realized in 20th century. Very elegant box in
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Early 20th Century European Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Box, Early 20th Century
Vintage Silver Box, Early 20th Century
H 1.26 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Sterling Silver and Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and bone box. Antique Continental dark bone/horn fitted case with sterling silver
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Bone Box
Sterling Silver and Bone Box
H 1 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Silver Box, 19th-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. Three-lobed flat-top box made of silver in its color decorated on the edge and lid
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Box, 19th-20th Century
Silver Box, 19th-20th Century
H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in
Silver Box Austria-Hungary 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
SILVER BOX Austria-Hungary 18th Century in silver with profuse decoration inspired by the
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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Wonderful Hagenauer Silver Donkey Box
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Munich, DE
Wooden bow with silver donkey handle.
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Wonderful Hagenauer Silver Donkey Box
Wonderful Hagenauer Silver Donkey Box
H 1.78 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
Antique Sheffield Four Seasons Silver Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This fabulous silver plate box is with the four seasons depicted on each side. On the front is
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1910s English Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Boxes, Antique George IV '1823'
By John Reily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George IV English sterling silver boxes
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19th Century English George IV Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 507A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen box with internal wood lining, design #507A by Gundorph
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 507A
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 507A
H 1.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
1733 George II Sterling Silver Toilet Boxes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George II English sterling silver toilet boxes
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1730s English George III Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Pill Box
By Marius Hammer
Located in Braintree, GB
Exquisite Antique Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Pill Box by the Renowned Marius Hammer. Maker: Marius
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1910s Norwegian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Pill Box
Antique Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Pill Box
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H 0.91 in Dm 2.09 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
unique antique Edwardian sterling silver estate/housekeeper's box has a plain rectangular form. The
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box
Located in Newark, England
effect. When opened the Box shows the original silver-gilt lining hallmarked to the rim with the French
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box
French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box
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H 0.99 in Dm 3.15 in
Georgian Satinwood Knife Box
Located in Northampton, GB
feet and the front features a small looped finger tab and a silvered escutcheon. When opened the boxes
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Boxwood, Satinwood

Georgian Satinwood Knife Box
Georgian Satinwood Knife Box
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H 14.96 in W 9.06 in D 11.02 in
George V Sterling Silver Table Trinket Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver trinket box in the
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George V Sterling Silver Table Trinket Box
George V Sterling Silver Table Trinket Box
H 3.78 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Georgian Louis XVI 18th Century Dutch Silver Snuff Box Scent Box 1782
By Odiot, Edward & Sons, Sheffield 1, Barbour Silver Co., Durham Silver Co.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
18th century Dutch silver scent box On top a Depiction of Vice Admiral Zoutman The victor of the
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18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Novelty English Sterling Silver Money Box / Bank, Miniature Cash Box
By Cohen & Charles
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly sought-after sterling silver money box or bank, the like of which I have never
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1920s English Antique Boxed Silver

Antique Philippines Silver Inlay Betel Nut Box
Located in Montreal, QC
elaborate silver inlay from Mindanao in the Philippines. The box has a handle on each side and has four
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Early 1900s Philippine Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Salt Box, Lizasoain, Spain, Madrid, 1768
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Madrid, ES
Salt or spice shaker. Silver. Lizasoain. Spain, Madrid, 1768. With contrast markings. Silver
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1760s Spanish Neoclassical Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique German Sterling Silver Sugar Box (1927)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver sugar box modelled in the form
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1920s German Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Continental German Neo-Classic Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Continental German (19/20th Century) rectangular sterling silver box with Neo-classic figures in
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19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver and Enamel Box
By Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel box in the
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique sterling silver cockerel sugar box; part
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1880s British Victorian Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1910 German Sterling Silver Fish Spice Box
By Karl Kurz
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique German sterling silver spice box realistically
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1910s German Antique Boxed Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Boxed Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique boxed silver on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every piece of antique boxed silver was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique boxed silver — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each choice in our collection of antique boxed silver bearing Victorian, Georgian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique boxed silver that is appealing in its simplicity, but Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., Mappin & Webb and Fenton Brothers produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Boxed Silver?

The average selling price for a piece of antique boxed silver at 1stDibs is $1,794, while they’re typically $148 on the low end and $208,279 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Boxed Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.