Antique Lunch Boxes
Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wooden lunch box from the early 20th century, with large pierced handle and
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Lunch Boxes
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Wood
Antique, Chinese Hand Painted Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique lacquered painted lunch box from China has about 100 years history and still
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lunch Boxes
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Wood
Art nouveau lunch box, 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Nouveau lunch box made in Germany. made for storing bread.
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique lacquered lunch box from Shan Xi, China has over 140 years history and still
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century, with calligraphy
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034
Located in Norton, MA
Red/Black-lacquered Fan-shape Five-case Lunch Box, China, 19th century, with three bamboo splint
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19th Century Japanese Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period lidded lunch box from the early 20th century, with weathered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lunch Boxes
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Wood
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures our attention with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Lunch Boxes
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Bamboo, Rattan
H 13.5 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, 19th/20th century, one red-lacquered with an inner compartment; one black-lacquered with an inner compartment.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Lunch Box with Geometric Motifs and Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rattan and bamboo lunch box from the early 20th century, with geometric motifs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
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Bamboo, Rattan
H 14 in W 16 in D 9.25 in
Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique red and black lacquered tiered lunch box from the early 20th century, with large
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
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Bamboo, Rattan
H 16 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
French Woven Colored Cane Mini Bag , Lunch Box, Suitcase, Handbasket
Located in Antwerp, BE
French woven colored wicker - reed - cane
mini bag - lunchbox, mini handbag - child's bag - basket - handbasket.
A Belle Epoque - Antique piece made of colred wicker with red and ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rattan and bamboo two-tier nested lunch basket from the 19th century, with
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
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Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Bread Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Bread Box is a splendid relic from a bygone era! The
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Steel
Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s
By Märklin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
enameled metal dollhouse lunch box or bread box made by Marklin in Germany. This is in very good condition
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chinese Two-Colored Bamboo and Wood Tiered Lunch Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
used as lunch boxes in 19th century China. This two-colored bamboo and wood tiered lunch basket from
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Early Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragon Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
decoration with red accents. These stacking sets are sometimes referred to as lunch boxes, and were used
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lunch Boxes
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Softwood
H 28 in W 12.25 in D 9 in
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
jubako is a stacked set of boxes used to present and serve packed lunches, bento, usually in celebration
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold toiletry items for travel
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Gold
Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France
By Bafico
Located in Oakland, CA
country. All of the “best” homes had boxes like these, with perfectly fitted storage for each utensil. The
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lunch Boxes
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Silver Plate
H 31 in W 24 in D 17 in
136-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware in Canteen made by Wellner
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, 12 lunch knives, 12 lunch forks, 12 tea knives, 12 pastry forks, 12 coffee spoons, 12 fish knives, 12
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1920s German Louis XVI Antique Lunch Boxes
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Silver Plate
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H 2 in W 2 in D 24 in
Antique 24 Piece English Rare Pattern Dessert Set, circa 1853 Martin Hall & Co.
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Set of 24 antique English silver plate lunch dessert knives and forks, circa 1853, Martin Hall & Co
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19th Century Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 7.6 in W 0.25 in D 6.75 in
Rare Design English Dessert Fruit Set Martin Hall Co
Located in Toronto, ON
Set of 24 Antique English Silver Plate Lunch Dessert knives and forks, C.1853, Martin Hall & Co
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Lunch Boxes
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Portable Sagejubako Theme of Three Winter Friends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sagejubako is a portable lunch or picnic set that became popular in the early Edo period when an
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
1896 Realism Landscape Oil Painting of Polperro by Hely Smith Orig Gilded Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
better, a fish for their lunch. There is also a sweet woman at the edge of the river washing her linens
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1890s English Baroque Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 43 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Ironstone Suffragette Plate w/ Votes for Women Text, Made for Alva Belmont, 1914
Located in York County, PA
known in this design, including a cup and saucer, a lunch or dinner plate, a salad or bread plate, a
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1910s English Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
H 13 in W 13 in D 3 in
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By Daum
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Daum Nancy enameled glass Swan box with a silver cover is an opportunity to acquire a masterpiece that seamlessly combines artistry with functionality. Daum Nancy, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Lunch Boxes
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Silver
Vintage Bamboo and Rattan Covered Basket with Black Hand-Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage round covered rattan and bamboo basket from the mid 20th century, with hand painted black décor on the top. This large vintage Chinese round covered basket, originati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
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Rattan, Bamboo
Early 20th century lacquered vanity box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century lacquered vanity box circa 1910.
Good quality Chinese export table top vanity box. Hand painted in a plum and black colour scheme in a lacquered finish.
Cube sh...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Petite Japanese Tsugaru-nuri Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite Japanese keepsake box is decorated with a traditional lacquer technique known as tsugaru-nuri, wherein lacquer flecked with bits of shell and gold powder was carefully po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Antique Lunch Boxes
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Wood, Lacquer
Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage...
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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Lunch Boxes
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Glass, Wood
H 7.09 in W 12.01 in D 9.26 in
Antique French Napoleon III Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III birdseye maple Tantalus Cave a Liqueur, circa 1860 in date.
It features brass inlaid decoration on the top and front with tulip woo...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Glass
"Piero" Leather Basket With Handles Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Piero" is a leather basket with handles, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Leather
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 metal interior. This English Victorian period bank storage box from the 19th cent...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lunch Boxes
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Metal, Brass
H 4.6 in W 11.2 in D 6.7 in
Huge Sommerso 'Perfume Presentation' Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Sharon, CT
Three layers of 'Sommerso' Vetri- a layer of burgundy red within a layer of smokey grey within a layer of clear glass. Constructed of two pieces- a bottle and a stopper, the stopper ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Lunch Boxes
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Sommerso
Labradorite Hinged Box, 4.25"
Located in New York, NY
This Labradorite Box, with dimensions of 4.25 inches by 3.5 inches and a height of 1.75 inches, is a stunning piece that marries utility with the mesmerizing beauty of labradorite. K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Stone
Sugar Box Russia
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous box made of blue glass beautifully decorated with white details. Frame of brass. original lock and key. Made during 19th Century Russian Empire period. Small lockable boxe...
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19th Century Russian Empire Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th English Regency Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Regency jewelry bow with exquisite inlay of various woods, ebony, rosewood, fruit wood, walnut, mahogany. With intricate geometric pattern inlay throughout and start pat...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Lunch Boxes
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Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
Korean antique black glaze pottery/Joseon period/15th-16th century/small vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small black-glazed jar made in Korea between the 15th and 16th centuries.
White porcelain is famous in Korea, but this was a type of porcelain that was only allowed to be u...
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16th Century South Korean Other Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Pottery
English Impressionist 20th century fisherman fishing in Norfolk , England.
Located in Woodbury, CT
English Impressionist Coastal landscape, Clippesby, Near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk UK
Keith Arthur Johnson was born at South Pickenham, Swaffham, Norfolk in 1931, son of James Arthur...
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Early 2000s Impressionist Antique Lunch Boxes
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Oil, Board
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H 9 in W 11 in
Antique Chinese Wedding Basket
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese wedding basket of woven rattan and bamboo. Called a wedding basket as gifts from the wedding are collected and offered in such types of baskets. Completely hand made ...
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Lunch Boxes
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Bamboo, Rattan
Chinese Shagreen Glasses Case with Tassels, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese spectacle case is carved from wood with a striking shagreen covering. The case dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), still in wonderful condition with a rich deep col...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Metal
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Chinese Lunch Box
Located in London, GB
Box woven with split bamboo and intricate knotting
1870 - 1880 ca.
45 x 25 x 13
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period
Located in Paris, FR
This Edo period lunch box made of bamboo belonged to Japanese tea ceremony master in Komaki of
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
Traditional Tiffin Carrier
Located in New York, NY
Stacked Lunch boxes, bamboo weave and lacquered. Red interiors, black exterior. Available in
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Lunch Boxes
C.D. Boss & Son Biscuit Box
Located in Culver City, CA
This store display Biscuit Box has great character and charm. The paper printed labels are both in
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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Paper, Wood
French 19th century sewing casket and music box
Located in Paris, FR
A mahogany sewing casket simulating a piano, with a hidden music box. Inside the casket a set of
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19th Century French Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wicker Obento, Antique
By Highpoint Import Export Ltd
Located in Milton, DE
This is the first of many obentos (lunch box) that I collected many years ago and I have used it as
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1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Wicker
Giant Boxed Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By William Eaton
Located in Southfield, MI
spoons measuring 8.75" long.
12 salad forks measuring 6.8" long.
12 lunch spoons measuring 7" long.
12
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1760s English George IV Antique Lunch Boxes
A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto
Of typical form with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lunch Boxes
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany sewing box in the shape of a grand piano, with a hidden music box. Inside the box is a set
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1820s French Charles X Antique Lunch Boxes
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Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Toiletry Box
Located in Paris, FR
rests on a velvet tray that hides the double bottom of the case. The box rests on four winged feet
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Art Deco WMF and Wachtersbach Ceramic Jugendstil Arts & Crafts Box, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco WMF and Wachtersbach ceramic Jugendstil Arts & Crafts rose pattern lunch sandwich hasp
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 4.125 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 in
Complete WMF Silverware Service for 12 in Oak Storage Box
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
:
12 each of the following
Dinner forks
Lunch forks
Fish forks
Soup spoons
Teaspoons
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Wave Edge by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Flatware Set Service Fitted Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
General John M. Corse. This set includes:
Eight dinner knives, 10 1/4".
12 dinner forks, 8".
12 lunch
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1880s American Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wooden lunch box from the early 20th century, with large pierced handle and
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Stacking Lunch Box with Lacquered Accents and Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rattan and wood stacking picnic basket from the early 20th century, with lacquered foliage motifs and large handle. Born in China during the early years of the 20t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
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Rattan, Wood
French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
Located in Paris, FR
Rosewood case containing utensils for writing and sewing, porcelain flasks and inkwells. The box
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Rosewood
Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
his book that toiletry boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold
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1820s French Restauration Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Gold
Christofle Flatware Art Nouveau Service for 12 in Original Oak Box
By Christofle
Located in Oakland, CA
to house each piece. Brass hardware and a monogrammed silver emblem on the top of the wooden box are
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
84-Piece set of Silver Plated Art Deco Flatware by Christofle Model Saigon
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, 12 lunch forks, 12 coffee spoons and 12 tea spoons. The cutlery is in the original box.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lunch Boxes
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Silver Plate
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H 9.45 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Flatware Service
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
typically consist of small boxed sets of serving, carving or dessert pieces. This remarkable sterling
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sheffield Plate, Brass
Ironstone Plate with "Votes for Women" Text, Made for Ava Belmont, ca 1914
Located in York County, PA
, including a cup and saucer, a lunch or dinner plate, a salad or bread plate, a berry bowl, a soup bowl, a
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Early 20th Century American Antique Lunch Boxes
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Porcelain
H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 3 in
Henri Matisse - The Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
art supplies during the period of convalescence. He said later, “From the moment I held the box of
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1920s Modern Antique Lunch Boxes
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Etching
H 13 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
After Henri Matisse - Blue Nude
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
art supplies during the period of convalescence. He said later, “From the moment I held the box of
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1920s Abstract Impressionist Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Lithograph
Vegetables
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
art supplies during the period of convalescence. He said later, “From the moment I held the box of
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1920s Modern Antique Lunch Boxes
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Lithograph
Almoge Lunch Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Almoge Lunch Box in a worn pale green patina.
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Wood
Almoge Lunch Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green Almoge Lunch Box made out of bent birch bark.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Lunch Boxes
Chinese War Lord Lunch Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Chinese elmwood war lord lunch box with three stacked dove-tailed removable boxes, metal trim and
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Metal
Burmese Red Lacquer Lunch Box
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Originally used to store food, this vessel is in remarkable condition for its age. With only minor losses. Decorative carving surround the outside cover with a parrot depicted on the...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Black Lacquer Stacking Lunch Box
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Stacking banquet server in black lacquer with exquisite painted and molded details of flowers and birds.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Zas, a French Napoleon III Period Sewing Casket, circa 1860
By Zas, France
Located in Paris, FR
used for the toilet, for lunch, for writing or sewing gathered in a woodworked box. In the nineteenth
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1860s French Antique Lunch Boxes
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Burl, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Early 20th Century Folk Art Handmade Leather Lunch Box Pail
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Wonderful primitive construction on this Folk Art handmade thick leather lunch box.
Tremendous
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Leather
Handcrafted Italian Sapphire and Seed Pearl Flower Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Birmingham, GB
you on all occasions, a lunch date, an evening event or even a key accessory for your wedding day. A
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Early 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Lunch Boxes
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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An assortment of antique lunch boxes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique lunch boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rattan. Antique lunch boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lunch boxes bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.
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