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Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An impressive, solid wood, period, hinge-top document box completely covered in tole and incised
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Metal Document Box

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Brass, Metal

Antique Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box
Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box

Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box

H 12 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 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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Late 19th Century Dutch Other Antique Metal Document Box

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Malachite, Brass

Antique Document Box, Netherlands, Late 19th Century
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 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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19th Century Indian Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns

H 7 in W 16.5 in D 14 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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19th Century Indian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top
Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top

Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top

H 7 in W 16.5 in D 14 in
English Victorian Period Bank Storage Box with Brass Accents and Metal Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
metal interior. This English Victorian period bank storage box from the 19th century exemplifies
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Victorian Period Bank Storage Box with Brass Accents and Metal Interior
English Victorian Period Bank Storage Box with Brass Accents and Metal Interior

English Victorian Period Bank Storage Box with Brass Accents and Metal Interior

H 4.6 in W 11.2 in D 6.7 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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Late 19th Century British Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique 1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box
1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box

1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box

H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 3.94 in
Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
money and jewelry or valuable documents. Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's
Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's

H 7 in W 14 in D 10 in
1910's Alligator Jewellery Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the lid a metal handle is attached, This box should have been a a travelling jewellery box
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Early 20th Century British Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal

Antique 1910's Alligator Jewellery Box
1910's Alligator Jewellery Box

1910's Alligator Jewellery Box

H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
1920s Asian Camphor Wood Box with Traditional Lockset and Lateral Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
closes thanks to a dark metal traditional Asian lockset sitting on a medallion. The box can be moved
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Wood

Antique 1920s Asian Camphor Wood Box with Traditional Lockset and Lateral Handles
1920s Asian Camphor Wood Box with Traditional Lockset and Lateral Handles

1920s Asian Camphor Wood Box with Traditional Lockset and Lateral Handles

H 17.25 in W 39 in D 22.75 in
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
metal banding that encircles the box not only adds structural integrity but also enhances its antique
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19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top

H 11 in W 18 in D 12 in
Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
chest, important document or valuables casket, atop a large table or console as a monumental table box
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest

Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest

H 11 in W 24 in D 14 in
19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
alarm of impending uprise while standing on a cobblestone street with a gilt metal document box and drum
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Document Box

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Bronze, Metal

Antique 19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand
19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

19th Century French Figural Bronze and Gilt Inkstand

H 7.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Fitted With Silver & Mother of Pearl  From our Vanity Box collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Late 19th Century Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
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
Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
smaller boxes had carrying handles on the sides and all corners protected by gilt metal fittings. The
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16th Century Japanese Antique Metal Document Box

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century

Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century

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H 16.54 in W 34.45 in D 11.82 in
Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
related patina on the metal fittings.
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Metal Document Box

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Wood, Lacquer

Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'
Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'

Camphor Wood Lacquered Chinese Scholar Cabinet / Document Box, 'Qing Dynasty'

H 21.86 in W 17.52 in D 12.41 in
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
Kakesuzuri and contains a Tegata box (passport box) that is dated from the early Edo Era (1675). This is
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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique Metal Document Box

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Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H

H 30 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes
Located in London, GB
book document boxes. Hand crafted individually and painted with dates and the name Roques. With brass
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Metal Document Box

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Pine

19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes
19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes

19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes

H 10.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English military officer's writing slope (or Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, from
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal, Brass

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

H 6.5 in W 20 in D 11 in
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
lower document box (Ryoshibako) circa 1910-30s (end of Meiji to Showa period). The high glossy box was
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1920s Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Document Box

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Stone, Metal

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

H 4.125 in W 9.5 in D 10.5 in
Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
Located in Vicenza, IT
" (rotating circle) mechanism. Disc dial with Roman numerals In box Details: The Polish The design of the
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Antique Metal Document Box

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Enamel

Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.

Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.

H 4.93 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Art Deco 30 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds weighing approximately 30 carats total, H color, VS-SI clarity. This gorgeous open metal bracelet
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Metal Document Box

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 30 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Art Deco 30 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet

Art Deco 30 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet

Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Bow Brooch in Platinum with 3.35 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
presentation jewelry box Collateral: It is accompanied by an appraisal document prepared by a Gia certified
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Early 1900s American Belle Époque Antique Metal Document Box

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Bow Brooch in Platinum with 3.35 Ctw in Diamonds
Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Bow Brooch in Platinum with 3.35 Ctw in Diamonds

Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Bow Brooch in Platinum with 3.35 Ctw in Diamonds

W 1.26 in D 0.27 in L 1.38 in
Rare Palestine Antique Hebrew Judaica Yahrzeit Synagogue Sign Memorial Plaque
Located in Surfside, FL
documents, hotel luggage labels, receipts for Bikur Cholim Hospital and other local institutions, metal
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Metal Document Box

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Lithograph

Rare Palestine Antique Hebrew Judaica Yahrzeit Synagogue Sign Memorial Plaque
Rare Palestine Antique Hebrew Judaica Yahrzeit Synagogue Sign Memorial Plaque

Rare Palestine Antique Hebrew Judaica Yahrzeit Synagogue Sign Memorial Plaque, c. 1890-1920

H 18 in W 15 in
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
Located in Forney, TX
(an ornamental box or file cabinet for letters, papers or important documents) is surmounted by a
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Metal Document Box

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

H 39.5 in W 36 in D 20.75 in
Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, metal pin on the left edge releases the central, moulded panel in the back which retains its original
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Metal Document Box

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Walnut

Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut
Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut

Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut

H 80.71 in W 29.53 in D 19.3 in

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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Document Box

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Spruce

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600

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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket
Located in Soquel, CA
Ornately painted cash box with iron hardware and key, on the original stand. Interior of box measures 8"W x 4"H x 3.75"D Exceptional, small, late-renaissance, table-top, Nuremberg, ...
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17th Century German Jacobean Antique Metal Document Box

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Antique 17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket
17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket

17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket

H 6 in W 9 in D 4.75 in
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Document Box

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Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
Malachite Box Fine Gemstone Jewelry Box
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning malachite box with a fantastic stripe pattern resembling images of inside of a cave. This exceptional piece uses carefully selected fine grade gemstone malachite in brilli...
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2010s Unknown Antique Metal Document Box

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Malachite

Malachite Box Fine Gemstone Jewelry Box
Malachite Box Fine Gemstone Jewelry Box

Malachite Box Fine Gemstone Jewelry Box

H 1.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful polished green malachite decorative box with a lid. Brought from a trip to Egypt in the 1970s, this piece will be fabulous on a nightstand or coffee table. Dimensions...
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20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Antique Metal Document Box

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Malachite

Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid
Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid

Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid

H 1.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Document Box

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Iron

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

H 78.75 in Dm 39.38 in
17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Trunks are one of the oldest types of furniture in existence today. They date back many centuries and come in various shapes and styles. This leather and brass trunk, known as a mall...
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17th Century French Antique Metal Document Box

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Brass

17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France
17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France

17th Century Leather and Brass Fleur De Lys Malle Trunk from Avignon, France

H 22.875 in W 42.75 in D 19 in
Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron German Coffer
Located in Brescia, IT
The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It is not easy to find a piece...
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Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Metal Document Box

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Iron

Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron German Coffer
Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron German Coffer

Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron German Coffer

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H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
17th Century French Leather Coffer with Nailhead Detail
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French leather coffer, chest or trunk with nailhead detail from burgundy on newer wooden base.   
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Metal Document Box

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Brass

17th Century French Leather Coffer with Nailhead Detail
17th Century French Leather Coffer with Nailhead Detail

17th Century French Leather Coffer with Nailhead Detail

H 28.13 in W 45.25 in D 21.38 in
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...
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16th Century Indian Antique Metal Document Box

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Silver

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

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H 6.3 in W 9.69 in D 6.34 in
20th Century Malachite Center
Located in Madrid, ES
20th Century malachite center. 20th Century malachite center beautiful malachite center measures: 16x10x6 cm and weight: 2000 grams.
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1950s Antique Metal Document Box

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Malachite

20th Century Malachite Center
20th Century Malachite Center

20th Century Malachite Center

H 2.37 in W 3.94 in D 6.3 in
Grand Malachite Jewelry Box 10 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A truly exceptional extra large malachite jewelry box. On raised feet the box with malachite of various patterns and spectacular natural vein of blue chrysocolla. Malachite ranges fr...
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2010s African Antique Metal Document Box

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Malachite, Onyx

Grand Malachite Jewelry Box 10 Lb
Grand Malachite Jewelry Box 10 Lb

Grand Malachite Jewelry Box 10 Lb

H 6 in W 11 in D 9 in
Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures
By Charles Cameron
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Russian (19th Century) monumental bronze Egyptian figures emblematic of the Months on painted bases after those by C. Cameron & M. Alexandrov for the Egyptian Vestibule at P...
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Metal Document Box

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Bronze

Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures
Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures

Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures

H 76 in W 26 in D 34 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, highly detailed and deeply carved beautiful handcrafted and carved wooden box with Mu...
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19th Century Indian Agra Antique Metal Document Box

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Wood

Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box
Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box

Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box

H 5 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration on later sledge feet This is a rare, small, e...
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Early 1600s German Renaissance Antique Metal Document Box

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Iron

Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance
Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance

Strongbox Safe Chest Iron Painted Armada 12 bolt lock Nuremberg Renaissance

H 18.9 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in
French 17th Century Leather Box, Coffre
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming late 17th century French Coffre - Box crafted from beautifully patina'd leather. A wonderful piece to serve as a jewelry box or to adorn any table top.
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17th Century French Antique Metal Document Box

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Leather

French 17th Century Leather Box, Coffre
French 17th Century Leather Box, Coffre

French 17th Century Leather Box, Coffre

H 6.75 in W 13.38 in D 8.75 in

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Antique Indian Document Box
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking box with metal straps and tooled surface decoration.
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19th Century Indian Antique Metal Document Box

Antique Indian Document Box
Antique Indian Document Box

Antique Indian Document Box

H 6 in W 16 in D 14 in
Chinese Export Lacquer Document Box
Located in Hudson, NY
embellishments of swags and flowers decorate the lid of the box. Keyhole, but no key. Metal handles at either end
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Document Box

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Lacquer

Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Document Box
Chinese Export Lacquer Document Box

Chinese Export Lacquer Document Box

H 4.25 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in
The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An exceptional quality 19th century Victorian coromandel wood veneered jewel or dressing box
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19th Century British Antique Metal Document Box

The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box
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The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box

H 8.67 in W 14.49 in D 11.03 in
Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box
Located in New york, NY
19th century Japanese lacquer document box with metal trim and gold accents.
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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box
Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box

H 9 in W 14 in D 11 in
A Renaissance Tabernacle Front
Located in Dommelen, NL
later black metal stand H. 56 cm. W. 48 cm. (excluding stand) PROVENANCE Private collection, Italy
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16th Century Renaissance Antique Metal Document Box

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Marble

A Renaissance Tabernacle Front
A Renaissance Tabernacle Front

A Renaissance Tabernacle Front, 1537

H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from a beautiful specimen of burled northern elm (yumu), this wooden document box likely
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal

Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900
Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900

Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900

H 5.75 in W 16.5 in D 7.25 in
19th Century Coromandel Document Box with Jasperware Medallions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine letter box signed Trussell {Brighton]. The dome-top lid is lined with silk and the body
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19th Century English Antique Metal Document Box

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Wood

19th Century Coromandel Document Box with Jasperware Medallions
19th Century Coromandel Document Box with Jasperware Medallions

19th Century Coromandel Document Box with Jasperware Medallions

H 6.25 in W 8.75 in D 6.25 in
Ebony Document Box from 19th Century African Explorer Paul Du Chaillu
Located in Rochester, NY
Fine ebony document box. Made of solid Macassar ebony with brass fittings. Presented by 19th
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19th Century Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal, Brass

Ebony Document Box from 19th Century African Explorer Paul Du Chaillu
Ebony Document Box from 19th Century African Explorer Paul Du Chaillu

Ebony Document Box from 19th Century African Explorer Paul Du Chaillu

H 7 in W 16 in D 12 in
19thc Indian Wood and Metal Box
Located in New York, NY
Decoratively carved wooden and metal box used to store important documents
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19th Century Indian Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal

19thc Indian Wood and Metal Box
19thc Indian Wood and Metal Box

19thc Indian Wood and Metal Box

H 8 in W 16 in D 13 in
19th Century English Metal Cash Box
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th century English cash box is all original with a key and log booklet. The box when open
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal, Brass

19th Century English Metal Cash Box
19th Century English Metal Cash Box

19th Century English Metal Cash Box

H 6.5 in W 14.75 in D 10.75 in
Group of 19th Century Black and Gold Metal Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of 19th Century Black and Gold Metal Boxes, English, circa 1800's. The group includes two hat
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal

Group of 19th Century Black and Gold Metal Boxes
Group of 19th Century Black and Gold Metal Boxes

Group of 19th Century Black and Gold Metal Boxes

H 10 in W 9 in D 9 in
Large Handmade Wood Document with Brass Lock, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A large handmade wooden box with brass lock and metal accents. Creator: unknown. Date
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Metal Document Box

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Brass, Metal

Large Handmade Wood Document with Brass Lock, c.1940
Large Handmade Wood Document with Brass Lock, c.1940

Large Handmade Wood Document with Brass Lock, c.1940

H 10 in W 23.75 in D 15.25 in
French Metal Strongbox with Key
Located in New York, NY
French metal strongbox with key. Locking steel box with heavy patina and painted interior with
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Early 19th Century French Antique Metal Document Box

French Metal Strongbox with Key
French Metal Strongbox with Key

French Metal Strongbox with Key

H 3.5 in W 7.75 in D 6.38 in
Small Antique European Leather Tabletop Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
and latch. On the sides are metal handles on plates with a nailhead periphery on the leather panel
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19th Century Spanish Antique Metal Document Box

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Wood, Leather, Felt

Small Antique European Leather Tabletop Trunk
Small Antique European Leather Tabletop Trunk

Small Antique European Leather Tabletop Trunk

H 9.75 in W 14.5 in D 8.75 in
Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Japanese lacquer-ware document box is a work of extraordinary artistry. Displaying
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19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Metal Document Box

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Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

H 17.13 in W 12.88 in D 6.38 in
19th Century English Metal Deed´s Box
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
dispatch legal deeds or documents. The metal box is a good Size and it has two handles on either side
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal

19th Century English Metal Deed´s Box
19th Century English Metal Deed´s Box

19th Century English Metal Deed´s Box

H 8.67 in W 12.41 in D 18.31 in
Metal Coffee Table or Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
Document box from Morocco placed on custom iron stand.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Metal Document Box

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Metal

Metal Coffee Table or Side Table
Metal Coffee Table or Side Table

Metal Coffee Table or Side Table

H 18.5 in W 24.75 in D 15 in
Japanese Bronze Flower Vase 'Hana Ire'
Located in Hudson, NY
With silver inlay wave design. Signed on its heel by the artist: Nakagawa Joeki, enclosed document
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Metal Document Box

Japanese Bronze Flower Vase 'Hana Ire'
Japanese Bronze Flower Vase 'Hana Ire'

Japanese Bronze Flower Vase 'Hana Ire'

H 13 in Dm 9.75 in
Art Deco 16.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
milgrain. The open metal plates are interspersed with diamond encrusted open squares, joined together with
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 16.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
Art Deco 16.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet

Art Deco 16.32 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet

Art Deco 30 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
. The diamonds are expertly arranged in alternating square and rectangle open metal work stations
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 30 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Art Deco 30 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet

Art Deco 30 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet

Edwardian Marcus & Co. Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, weighing approximately 6.3 carats total. The diamonds are arranged in an ornate open metal work
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Marcus & Co. Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Edwardian Marcus & Co. Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Bracelet

Edwardian Marcus & Co. Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Bracelet

Small 17th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
chests and document boxes, to purpose-made furniture for the growing numbers of people learning to read
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1690s British Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Walnut

Small 17th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau on Stand
Small 17th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau on Stand

Small 17th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau on Stand

H 38 in W 36 in L 38 in
Antique Asian Wood Document Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Antique Asian wood document box.
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1910s Chinese Export Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Asian Wood Document Box
Antique Asian Wood Document Box

Antique Asian Wood Document Box

H 9 in W 19 in D 9.5 in
19th Century European Document Keepsake Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting old document or keepsake box with hand-painted crest on top, covered with antique
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19th Century European Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century European Document Keepsake Box
19th Century European Document Keepsake Box

19th Century European Document Keepsake Box

H 9 in W 14.25 in D 11 in
19th Century Metal English Cash Box
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th century English cash box is all original. The box when open has 3 slots for documents and
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century Metal English Cash Box
19th Century Metal English Cash Box

19th Century Metal English Cash Box

H 6.75 in W 18 in D 13 in
Morocco Leather Document Box with Gold Decoration, French, circa 1925-1930
Located in London, GB
Morocco leather document box with fine tooled gold decoration, circa 1925-1930. The front has
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1920s French Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Gold Leaf

Morocco Leather Document Box with Gold Decoration, French, circa 1925-1930
Morocco Leather Document Box with Gold Decoration, French, circa 1925-1930

Morocco Leather Document Box with Gold Decoration, French, circa 1925-1930

H 5.5 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
19th Century Indian Wood and Metal Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative carved wooden box used for storage of important documents.
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19th Century Indian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century Indian Wood and Metal Box
19th Century Indian Wood and Metal Box

19th Century Indian Wood and Metal Box

H 12 in W 17 in D 12 in
Antique Tooled Leather Document Lock Box by J.O. Wilson, New York and Paris
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., leather document box with blue silk fabric lined interior, brass mounts and hinges
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Tooled Leather Document Lock Box by J.O. Wilson, New York and Paris
Antique Tooled Leather Document Lock Box by J.O. Wilson, New York and Paris

Antique Tooled Leather Document Lock Box by J.O. Wilson, New York and Paris

H 4.75 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key
By Bauche
Located in Verviers, BE
Victorian French cast iron bound strong box by Bauche Brevete With combination lock and original
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1860s French Victorian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Metal

Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key
Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key

Victorian French Cast Iron Bound Strong Box by Bauche Brevete, and Original Key

H 8.26 in W 14.96 in D 11.02 in
Large French box in marquetry wood -Star - Louis Philippe period France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful jewelry box, tea box, storage box, document box in inlaid oak wood. Marquetry medallion
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Wood

Large French box in marquetry wood -Star - Louis Philippe period France 19th
Large French box in marquetry wood -Star - Louis Philippe period France 19th

Large French box in marquetry wood -Star - Louis Philippe period France 19th

H 5.32 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Indian 19th Century Wooden Treasure Chest with Dome Top and Gilt Metal Rosettes
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique wooden treasure chest from the 19th century, with dome top and metal accents
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19th Century Indian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Brass

Indian 19th Century Wooden Treasure Chest with Dome Top and Gilt Metal Rosettes
Indian 19th Century Wooden Treasure Chest with Dome Top and Gilt Metal Rosettes

Indian 19th Century Wooden Treasure Chest with Dome Top and Gilt Metal Rosettes

H 16 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination

H 20 in W 15 in D 13 in
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination

H 14.75 in W 19.75 in D 12.5 in
19th Century French Leather Travel Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
lockable box has a letter section, a document container, Metal nibs for pens, letter opener, quills
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Bone, Leather, Wood

19th Century French Leather Travel Desk
19th Century French Leather Travel Desk

19th Century French Leather Travel Desk

H 6 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Antique Japanese Late Edo Era 3 Drawer Funadansu Sugi & Iron 16.5"
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. Known as a kakesuzuri (portable document chest) or a funadansu (ship's chest) from the late Edo
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Late Edo Era 3 Drawer Funadansu Sugi & Iron 16.5"
Antique Japanese Late Edo Era 3 Drawer Funadansu Sugi & Iron 16.5"

Antique Japanese Late Edo Era 3 Drawer Funadansu Sugi & Iron 16.5"

H 9 in W 10.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Three Antique Stacked Metal Document Boxes Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
This set of metal document boxes was sourced in France and each features original lettering on the
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1910s French Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Antique Stacked Metal Document Boxes Found in France
Set of Three Antique Stacked Metal Document Boxes Found in France

Set of Three Antique Stacked Metal Document Boxes Found in France

H 34 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Collection of Document Boxes
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Collection of eight metal document boxes. Some with original contents.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Document Box

Collection of Document Boxes
Collection of Document Boxes

Collection of Document Boxes

H 6.75 in W 15.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
which is a wonderful quality gift metal and wood dressing mirror that free stands. The top of the box
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver
19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver

19th Century Victorian The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery or Dressing Box, Silver

H 8.7 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Chinese Document Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
This handmade bamboo Chinese document box Fabulous condition having metal hinges and front lock.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Document Box
Chinese Document Box

Chinese Document Box

H 14 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Antique Metal Deed Box
Located in London, GB
An early 20th-century deed box. The painted black finish displays a desirable aged patina and the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Metal Document Box

Materials

Iron

Antique Metal Deed Box
Antique Metal Deed Box

Antique Metal Deed Box

H 7.88 in W 14.38 in D 10.04 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique metal document box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique metal document box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique metal document box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique metal document box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency.

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