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Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Jewelry Case c1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Jewelry Case c1970s in excellent condition. Signature monogram
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1970s Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Jewelry Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Tiffany and co gold jewelry box made in 15 carat yellow gold. This jewelry box
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1950s American Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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15k Gold

Zuni Sterling and Turquoise Jewelry Box
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
2010. Jewelry boxes, sterling, native american, turquoise, coral, onyx, spiny oyster Family Owned
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1980s American Native American Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Zuni Sterling and Turquoise Jewelry Box
Zuni Sterling and Turquoise Jewelry Box
H 1.5 in W 4.75 in D 1.5 in L 6.25 in
Small Vintage Decorative Jewellery Box, Chinese Lacquer, Keepsake Case, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage decorative jewellery box. A Chinese, lacquer and soapstone keepsake case
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Soapstone

Antique ASPREY, 166 Bond Street, London, Jewellery Box Cufflinks Display Case
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Braintree, GB
Asprey, London Bond Street cufflinks jewellery display box. Dimensions: Length x width x depth
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20th Century British Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Leather

Vintage Dome Top Box, Oriental, Japanned, Trinket, Jewellery Case, Late Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage dome top box. An Oriental, japanned hardwood and enamel trinket or jewellery case
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Hardwood

14 Karat Gold Heart Box Jewelry Dresser Pill Patch Ring Box
Located in New York, NY
RADIATING RAYS DESIGN. THE 14K GOLD BOX IS PERFECT FOR YOUR TREASURED JEWELRY, KEEPSAKES, OR PILLS. We are
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish style micro mosaic marquetry inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Indian box
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Wood

Vintage Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
H 2.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique 20th Century Jewelry Travel Case, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Discover a rare find with this antique 20th Century jewellery travel case, dating back to circa
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1930s English Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Crocodile

Gregory Gold & Onyx Panther in anyolite rubi jewelry box
Located in Bilbao, ES
Jewelry box made of anyolite with a solid figure of a panther in yellow gold, on the lid, decorated
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1980s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco Malachite Brass Pill Jewelry Box Antique Lidded
Located in New York, NY
Here is an elegant Antique Art Deco Malachite and Brass lidded jewelry or pill or trinket box. This
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Malachite, Brass

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful jewelry box is handmade in 14 karat yellow gold with a beautiful picture set in rose
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1950s American Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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14k Gold

Heavily Decorated Persian Islamic Hand Chased Silver Trinket, Jewelry Box
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Fine old Persian hand chased silver box. This multi purpose silver box, meticulously adorned with
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20th Century Persian Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Silver

Unusual Antique Edwardian Ornate Black Lacquered Jewellery Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Edwardian ornate black lacquered jewellery box, having a black ornate lacquered
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20th Century Edwardian Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Lacquer

Unusual Antique Edwardian Ornate Black Lacquered Jewellery Box
Unusual Antique Edwardian Ornate Black Lacquered Jewellery Box
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H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Midcentury jewelry box designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Marble and golden brass jewelry case designed by Gabriella Crespi. Recorded by Archivio Gabriella
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Marble, Brass

Unusual Leather Expanding Multi Tray Jewelers Case, Knickerbocker Case Co.
By Knickerbocker Case Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual leather expanding multi tray jewelers case made by Knickerbocker Case Co, Chicago
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Metal

20th Century English Crocodile Leather & Brass Jewellery Case, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century crocodile leather bound jewellery box. This charming box features a
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20th Century British Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Renaud Pelligrino for Harry Winston Satin & Diamond Clutch / Jewelry Box
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in Philadelphia, PA
accent, which can be used as a clutch or jewelry box. This clutch features an ornate 18k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Middle Eastern Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box. Middle Eastern
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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Fruitwood

Antique Jewelry Chest Japanese Black Lacquer
Located in Southbury, CT
An utterly magnificent and impossibly rare antique jewelry chest from Japan has time-traveled over
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20th Century Artisan Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

Art Deco Italian Murano Glass & 24k Gold Plate Jewelry Case Mandruzzato Style
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Miami, FL
Cased beveled Murano Glass & 24k Gold Plate Jewelry Box, Keepsake attributed to Alessandro
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Gold Plate

Vintage 1940's Swedish wood marquetry jewellery box with pin cushion
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Vintage Swedish jewellery box, estimated 1940s. This case is made from various types of wood
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Christian Dior Jewelry Box or Suitcase France 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in Bjuråker, SE
with elegance in the large Dior jewelry Box. A true statement piece for your vanity or room. This
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Metal

Bulgari Gold Diamond Make Up Vanity Case Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k all gold make up vanity case by Bvlgari. Box measures 4.5" x 2.75" x 1.25". Tassel
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20th Century Italian Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Diamond, Gold

Sonia A. Ruby and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cigar Case Box
Located in New York, NY
Fine cabochon ruby and 18k yellow gold cigar case by Sonia A. It features housing for 2 medium
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Late 20th Century Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Made 18K Gold 1940s Engine Turned CIGARETTE CASE Box 161.6 Gram
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Italian Made 18K Gold 1940s Engine Turned CIGARETTE CASE Box 161.6 gram 3.5 inch by 3 inch by 3
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1940s Italian Modernist Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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18k Gold

Silver Art Deco Weed Box with Breguet Engine Turned Case 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
This fantastic Art Deco Sterling Silver Box is entirely hand made. It is Hallmarked, Sterling
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Silver

Vintage Watch Case, Italian, Giltwood, Decorative, Jewellery Box, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage watch case. An Italian, giltwood decorative jewellery box, dating to the mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Giltwood

Early George Nelson Thin Edge Jewelry Chest Model 5211 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Early, original George Nelson teak wood thin-edge Jewelry chest model number 5211 for Herman Miller
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Steel

Diamond Ruby Gold Case
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The 14k gold case, designed as an envelope, is accented by baguette-cut diamonds and calibré-cut
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20th Century American Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Gold Case
Diamond Ruby Gold Case
W 5.5 in L 3 in
Sterling Silver English Chatelaine Case
By Cohen & Charles
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver chatelaine case by silversmiths Cohen & Charles, circa 1914. Antique cone shape
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20th Century English Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Boucheron Marguerit Powder Case, 1960
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Chic 18K yellow gold powder box from the "Marguerite" collection by Boucheron, circa 1960s. It
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Boucheron Marguerit Powder Case, 1960
Boucheron Marguerit Powder Case, 1960
H 0.4 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Cigarette or Card Case 20th Century.
Located in Paris, FR
Large rectangular case in enameled gold. The panels of the case are embellished with translucent
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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18k Gold, Enamel

Cigarette or Card Case 20th Century.
Cigarette or Card Case 20th Century.
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H 0.6 in W 3.94 in D 2.49 in
Vintage Silver Hand Chased Dragon Cigarette Case
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous silver cigarette case features a hand chased/engraved dragon and an area for a
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1940s Asian Arts and Crafts Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Silver

Vintage Silver Hand Chased Dragon Cigarette Case
Vintage Silver Hand Chased Dragon Cigarette Case
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W 3.13 in L 6.75 in
Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cigarette Case
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
yellow gold retro cigarette case is quite the find. Measuring 4 inches long by 3-1/4 inches wide by 3/8
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Rope Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Cartier Gold Cigarette Case, ca. 1940s-1950s, with a beautiful design of ropes all
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1940s French Retro Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Rope Cigarette Case
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Rope Cigarette Case
H 0.4 in W 3.15 in L 4.34 in
Italian Antique Sterling Silver Lipstick Cased Duo C1910
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of cased Italian Silver Lipstick (or possibly rouge and lipstick) holders from the early
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20th Century Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Silver

Mauboussin 18k White and Yellow Gold Pill Box Clover Pill Box
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
box is a stunning and functional piece of jewelry. The pill box is made from high-quality 18k white
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1990s Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin 18k White and Yellow Gold Pill Box Clover Pill Box
Mauboussin 18k White and Yellow Gold Pill Box Clover Pill Box
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H 0.5 in W 1.07 in L 1.69 in
Cartier Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
-color gold box will make an exquisite addition to any collection. Heavy ( 134.6 grams) in the hand with
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1950s English Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Gold Box
Cartier Gold Box
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W 1.88 in L 3.25 in
Vintage Bank Cases
Located in Copenhagen, DK
50 vintage storage boxes or bank cases from a Danish Bank.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Metal

Vintage Bank Cases
Vintage Bank Cases
H 2.37 in W 11.42 in D 17.33 in
Cigarette Case Old Banknote Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our 14-carat yellow gold cigarette case, an exceptional piece that combines elegance
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Necessaire Basket Weave Case
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impeccably crafted Necessaire compact case by Van Cleef & Arpels. It has a special basket weave
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro Two-Tone Woven-Gold Cigarette Case
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A hand crafted cigarette case, circa 1940, from Cartier. It features 14k woven green and rose gold
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20th Century American Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Limoges Egg Shaped Trinket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Limoges egg shaped trinket box. This midnight blue porcelain box has French style hand
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Brass

Limoges Egg Shaped Trinket Box
Limoges Egg Shaped Trinket Box
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H 2.75 in W 1.88 in D 1.88 in
Vintage Boucheron Ruby, Gold & Silver Clutch Minaudière, Powder Case
By Boucheron
Located in Antwerp, BE
, pierced and engravings surrounded by ruby-studded flowers and leaves. The box is elegantly hinged and
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20th Century Artisan Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Ruby, Gold, Silver

Sterling Silver Cigar Case by William Henry Sparrow, 1911
By William Henry Sparrow
Located in London, GB
Sterling Silver Cigar Case by William Henry Sparrow from 1911 In very good condition, this is a
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20th Century Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Micro Mosaic Persian Islamic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box. 1950s Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Fruitwood

Tiffany & Co. 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Powder Compact Case
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conspicuous ladies designed accessory incorporates a powder compact box. The beveled mirror is framed in
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Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltrous Sterling Silver 14 Karat Inlaid Cigarette Case #468
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Waltrous sterling silver and 14K yellow gold inlaid cigarette case. Waltrous began their
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20th Century Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Sterling Silver

1950s Cigarette Case Mother Of Pearl Cover 18K Gold plated
Located in Rome, IT
This 1950s cigarette case Mother of pearl, is a true vintage treasure, crafted from 24K gold-plated
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

American Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Enamel Nautical Flags
Located in New York, NY
Nautical sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Thomae in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1960
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Flower Motif Lipstick Case! Elevate your daily beauty routine with a touch of timeless elegance and
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
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H 2.25 in W 0.8 in D 0.8 in Dm 0.8 in L 2.25 in
Whimsical Sterling Box with Rabbit
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous one-of-a-kind: a hinged box with an engraved rabbit, wearing a smoking jacket, holding
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1950s British Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Whimsical Sterling Box with Rabbit
Whimsical Sterling Box with Rabbit
H 2 in W 5.5 in L 3.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1988 Quilted Black Lambskin Train Case Leather Home Decor Trunk
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 1988 Quilted Black Lambskin Train Case Leather Home Decor Trunk Authentic vintage
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1980s French Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

Vintage Round Silver Pill Box
Located in Munich, Bavaria
use since the mid 1930's. The box has been in use and has some very light superficial scratches but no
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Silver

Vintage Round Silver Pill Box
Vintage Round Silver Pill Box
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H 0.44 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.38 in
Limoges Easter Egg Hunt Trinket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fun Limoges Easter Egg Hunt trinket box. It's a hand painted bell shaped box with a pair
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Brass

Limoges Easter Egg Hunt Trinket Box
Limoges Easter Egg Hunt Trinket Box
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H 2.25 in Dm 2 in
18K Two Tone Gold Mario Buccellati Mid-Century Woven Cigarette Case
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
world famous Italian jewelry designer Buccellati. This case was made in the 1950's. The flattened
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Compact Box
Located in Miami, FL
This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Indo-Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish micro mosaic marquetry. Indo Persian Moorish style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid
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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Wood

Vintage Diamond Gold Blue Enamel Stripes Multi-Use Case Compact
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
case opens with a press on the diamond clasp. Inside features a clean yellow gold striped design. As
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20th Century Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage jewellery case jewellery boxes for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of vintage jewellery case jewellery boxes bearing Art Deco or Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 99 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, cabochon and square cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of vintage jewellery case jewellery boxes, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Jewellery Case Jewellery Boxes?

Prices for vintage jewellery case jewellery boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $42 and can go as high as $182,000, while vintage jewellery case jewellery boxes, on average, fetch $3,534.

Finding the Right watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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