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Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho writing desk in a box. Chic Burl wood construction with gorgeous
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood

Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box
Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box

Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box

H 5.25 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful inlaid micro mosaic writing box. Missing parts, see photos. Bone Ebony Mosaic tiles
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Ebony

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.
Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

H 4 in W 12 in D 10 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

H 7 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century Anglo-Indian jewelry, trinket footed box, inlay with ebony, mosaic marquetry
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box

H 3.25 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
OUTSTANDING ! The box opens to reveal a writing slope with blue leather insert. Both the top section of the
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

H 5.25 in W 16.9 in D 10 in
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare complete Indian Sadeli inlaid work and writing box British India, Bombay (present-day
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Bone, Wood

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box
Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

Rare Complete Early 19th Century Indian Sadeli Work and Writing Box

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H 4.97 in W 17.01 in D 11.23 in
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam desk set in solid wood Mosaic inlay with brass tips pen holder. The
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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Desk Sets

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Fruitwood

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set

H 4 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

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Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Torchères

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Wood, Mahogany

Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)
Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)

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Imperial Vodka and Caviar Set in Fabergé Crystal
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Located in Milano, MI
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Vintage 1940s Russian Empire Barware

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Crystal

Imperial Vodka and Caviar Set in Fabergé Crystal
Imperial Vodka and Caviar Set in Fabergé Crystal

Imperial Vodka and Caviar Set in Fabergé Crystal

H 9.85 in Dm 5.91 in
Antique American Enameled Glass Ladies Footed Dresser Jar or Jewelry Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pressed glass jewelry casket or jar is unsigned but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The jar is made of a cre...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Antique American Enameled Glass Ladies Footed Dresser Jar or Jewelry Box
Antique American Enameled Glass Ladies Footed Dresser Jar or Jewelry Box

Antique American Enameled Glass Ladies Footed Dresser Jar or Jewelry Box

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18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare, possibly unique, Chinese export lacquer bureau for the Dutch market Canton, circa 1737 H. 118 x W. 102.5 x D. 63 cm Provenance: - Private collection, The N...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

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Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market

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1940s Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1940s Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Vanity Box. Middle Eastern Asian Mosaic Wood Box wi...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

1940s Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box
1940s Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box

1940s Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box

H 2.5 in W 6 in D 4 in
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
By George Bullock
Located in Morristown, NJ
c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock. Rectangular box with double-hinged lid, opening to tooled navy leather and gold embossed writ...
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Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk

H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in
Extraordinary set of Pewter Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
An extraordinary set of 4 lidded round pewter box designed by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. One larger and two small round boxes with lids ornaments and one tiny scent box. It is...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Jewelry Boxes

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Pewter

Extraordinary set of Pewter Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
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Extraordinary set of Pewter Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

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Middle Eastern Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays of Mother of Pearl, C. 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Mosaic wood box with Inlays of bone and mother of Pearl, C. 1950s Exquisite handcrafted Egyptian decorative wood box with mosaic marquetry design. Vintage Moorish st...
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Middle Eastern Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays of Mother of Pearl, C. 1950s
Middle Eastern Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays of Mother of Pearl, C. 1950s

Middle Eastern Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays of Mother of Pearl, C. 1950s

H 2 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Midcentury Bone Inlaid Chest Box or Jewelry Casket
Located in Plainview, NY
Midcentury bone inlaid chest box or jewelry casket mesmerizing decorative patterns and extraordinary sculptural and design details provide this authentic handcrafted Moroccan chest w...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Bone

Midcentury Bone Inlaid Chest Box or Jewelry Casket
Midcentury Bone Inlaid Chest Box or Jewelry Casket

Midcentury Bone Inlaid Chest Box or Jewelry Casket

H 15 in W 19 in D 12 in
Japanese Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and intricately decorated Japanese cloisonné box and cover, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. The lidded trinket or jewelry box exquisitely decorated in the cloi...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Brass, Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

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H 2.25 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
Geometric Trinket Box in Brass with Bone Inlay, Handcrafted in Morocco, 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handmade mosaic trinket box in beaded brass metal over wood with bone inlays. The box has a geometrical octagon design with a footed base and lidded top. It features incised metal ...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Geometric Trinket Box in Brass with Bone Inlay, Handcrafted in Morocco, 1970's
Geometric Trinket Box in Brass with Bone Inlay, Handcrafted in Morocco, 1970's

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H 3.25 in Dm 4 in
Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror
Located in Centennial, CO
A sweet antique (late 1800s or early 1900s) Anglo-Indian teak petite armoire cupboard with mirror. A hand carved curvilinear crown, oversized paw feet, and overall small scale give t...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror
Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror

Antique Anglo Indian Teak Petite Armoire Cupboard With Mirror

H 76 in W 30 in D 18 in
Antique 19th century inlaid brass and wood framed Mirror - Moroccan or Indian
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous Anglo-Indian; last quarter of the 19th century Brass, wood, paint and mirrored glass Approximate size: 16.5 (h) x 12.5 (w) inches The manner of ornate brass inlay work, s...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Islamic Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Antique 19th century inlaid brass and wood framed Mirror - Moroccan or Indian
Antique 19th century inlaid brass and wood framed Mirror - Moroccan or Indian

Antique 19th century inlaid brass and wood framed Mirror - Moroccan or Indian

H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Rosewood Games Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive Mid-19th Century rosewood card, or games, box having charming polychrome cards and chequered strung decoration to hinged top, enclosing paper lined interior with di...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Games Box
19th Century Rosewood Games Box

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19th Century, Rosewood & Brass Scent Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming and particularly good quality mid-19th century, Victorian Period, rosewood perfume scent box, with attractive brass bound decoration and hinged lid, enclosing three origin...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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19th Century, Rosewood & Brass Scent Box

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H 3.75 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box having a quality antique Victorian rosewood jewellery box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior lift out tray above ...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Rosewood

Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box

Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box

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Small Baroque Writing Desk with Inlay and Incrustation, 18th Century
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
materials separate from the main material. In the case of inlay it is wood, while inlaying materials such as
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Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Desks

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Ivory, Nutwood

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Small Baroque Writing Desk with Inlay and Incrustation, 18th Century

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H 10.24 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Writing Box with Bone Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1860s writing box in wood with elaborate bone inlay decoration.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Bone

19th Century Anglo Indian Writing Box with Bone Inlay

19th Century Anglo Indian Writing Box with Bone Inlay

H 6 in W 15.25 in D 10 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing and Stationery Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
access to a hinged leather gold tooled lined writing slope. Complete with original working lock and
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing and Stationery Box, 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Writing and Stationery Box, 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Writing and Stationery Box, 19th Century

H 16.54 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in
A late 15th century wood inlaid writing casket, Florence, Italy
Located in PARIS, FR
different types of stained native wood Rare writing box with intricate decoration of inlays belonging to a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

A late 15th century wood inlaid writing casket, Florence, Italy
A late 15th century wood inlaid writing casket, Florence, Italy

A late 15th century wood inlaid writing casket, Florence, Italy

H 9.05 in W 17.71 in D 11.42 in
Rare Ebony Anglo-Indian Writing Slope, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare ebony and particularly delicate bone inlay Anglo-Indian writing slope, 19th century. This
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Ebony

Rare Ebony Anglo-Indian Writing Slope, 19th Century
Rare Ebony Anglo-Indian Writing Slope, 19th Century

Rare Ebony Anglo-Indian Writing Slope, 19th Century

H 5.5 in W 15.25 in D 9 in
Antique English Burr Walnut Writing Slope Desk Set 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1870s English More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique English Burr Walnut Writing Slope Desk Set 19th Century
Antique English Burr Walnut Writing Slope Desk Set 19th Century

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H 2.37 in W 10.04 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Cabinet, Ash, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
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Ash

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19th Century Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Cabinet, Ash, Germany, circa 1840

19th Century Antique Biedermeier Secretaire, Cabinet, Ash, Germany, circa 1840

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19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Bone Inlaid Stationery Writing Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bone inlay in floral pattern. The box is extensively inlaid in bone and ebony with floral designs
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Bone Inlaid Stationery Writing Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Bone Inlaid Stationery Writing Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Brass Bound Bone Inlaid Stationery Writing Box

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1940s Victorian Anglo Indian Box in Brass and Bone Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
fruitwood, Victorian style writing box in rectangular shape. This is an antique English brass knob and bone
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1940s Victorian Anglo Indian Box in Brass and Bone Inlaid
1940s Victorian Anglo Indian Box in Brass and Bone Inlaid

1940s Victorian Anglo Indian Box in Brass and Bone Inlaid

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19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
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19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Large Sadeli Sewing Box with Hidden Writing Slope
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

19th Century Anglo-Indian Large Sadeli Sewing Box with Hidden Writing Slope
19th Century Anglo-Indian Large Sadeli Sewing Box with Hidden Writing Slope

19th Century Anglo-Indian Large Sadeli Sewing Box with Hidden Writing Slope

H 6.25 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing and Stationery Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian burr walnut writing and stationery box of domed form with
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Antique Burr Walnut Writing and Stationery Box, 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Writing and Stationery Box, 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Writing and Stationery Box, 19th Century

H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
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Iron

Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box
Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box

Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box

H 7 in W 11.25 in D 8 in
Large Middle Eastern Moorish Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Turkish Moorish jewelry wedding box. Middle Eastern wedding gift from parent to the
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Large Middle Eastern Moorish Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box
Large Middle Eastern Moorish Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box

Large Middle Eastern Moorish Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box

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19th Century Anglo Indian Writing Box with Bone Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1860s Indian writing box of rosewood with elaborate bone inlay in floral pattern.
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Rosewood

19th Century Anglo Indian Writing Box with Bone Inlay
19th Century Anglo Indian Writing Box with Bone Inlay

19th Century Anglo Indian Writing Box with Bone Inlay

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Antique Victorian Aspreys Burr Walnut Casket Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Warrant for their dressing cases, travelling bags and writing cases. In 1872, the business name
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Antique Victorian Aspreys Burr Walnut Casket Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Aspreys Burr Walnut Casket Jewelry Box, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Aspreys Burr Walnut Casket Jewelry Box, 19th Century

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign Set
Located in Dallas, TX
. Stationary/writing box. 4. Wall/picture frame. 5. Taj Mahal serving tray. Extremely fine workmanship
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign Set

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Anglo-Indian writing box with ebony and bone inlay. Ebony banding on all edges with star inlay
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Satinwood, Ebony, Bone

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Anglo-Indian Satinwood Writing Box with Inlay

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Rosewood Writing Box
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

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Rosewood Writing Box

Rosewood Writing Box

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Writing Box By Wells And Lambe
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
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Writing Box By Wells And Lambe
Writing Box By Wells And Lambe

Writing Box By Wells And Lambe

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French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
. Burgundy velvet carpet Three spaces are Wood of amboine magnifier with bone inlay. The sides and back are
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Brass

French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century
French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century

French Writing Desk in Boulle Marquetry with Crystal Inkwell, 19th Century

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Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Escritorio
Located in San Francisco, CA
crafted bone and mother of pearl inlay, hand etched sgraffito and original hand forged iron hinges. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Colombian Boxes

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Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Escritorio
Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Escritorio

Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Escritorio

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Kingwood Antique Writing Box with Brass inlays
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Kingwood writing box with inlaid floral brass n the front and top. Brass escutcheons and edging
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Boxes

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Brass

Kingwood Antique Writing Box with Brass inlays
Kingwood Antique Writing Box with Brass inlays

Kingwood Antique Writing Box with Brass inlays

H 6.25 in W 15.25 in D 10 in
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Finding the Right boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

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