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Small Antique Walnut Box With Marbleized Paper Interior. English C.1870
Small Antique Walnut Box With Marbleized Paper Interior. English C.1870

Small Antique Walnut Box With Marbleized Paper Interior. English C.1870

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely walnut box Wonderful figure in the wood particularly on the front Marbleized paper interior I particularly like the use brass screws for decoration on the top Free UK ship...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood

Amethyst & Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Precious Stone Box - 1940s
Amethyst & Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Precious Stone Box - 1940s

Amethyst & Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Precious Stone Box - 1940s

By Line Vautrin, Jean Goulden

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Amethyst and Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Precious Stone Box - 1940s Rectangular brass box entirely adorned with rough-cut amethyst stones, raised on four feet. The inter...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Amethyst, Metal, Brass, Copper

Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Only polished Original wood inside

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s
WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s

WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. More than a box...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Sterling silver vinaigrette, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1884, the cover, sides and base engraved with scrolled foliate decoration, parcel gilt interior and pierced and engraved gril...

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1880s Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Alpaca Silver and Wood Box, Book Design, Spain circa 1930
Art Deco Alpaca Silver and Wood Box, Book Design, Spain circa 1930

Art Deco Alpaca Silver and Wood Box, Book Design, Spain circa 1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a stunning Art Deco Alpaca silver and wood lidded box, meticulously crafted in Spain circa 1930. The rectangular shape features a refined composition that mimics a book, with...

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1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Tramp Art Carved Wooden Box, Folk Art Jewellery Casket, Late 19Th C.
Antique Tramp Art Carved Wooden Box, Folk Art Jewellery Casket, Late 19Th C.

Antique Tramp Art Carved Wooden Box, Folk Art Jewellery Casket, Late 19Th C.

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE FOLK ART WOODEN BOX A wonderful example with typically notch carved exterior and bulbous geometric forms. Incorporating green velvet panels on each side as well as a stuffe...

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Late 19th Century British Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware and ebony stringing Working secret drawers* Replaced leather No Key Free U...

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1870s English Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

1960's Italian Rosa Pink Marble Jewelry Trinket Box
1960's Italian Rosa Pink Marble Jewelry Trinket Box

1960's Italian Rosa Pink Marble Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved and polished pink Italian marble jewelery box, with lid, made in Italy, c. 1960's. May be used in many ways, as cigarette box, trinket box and as many uses that one needs...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble

Antique Meiji Table Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Loose Leaf Tea Case, Victorian
Antique Meiji Table Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Loose Leaf Tea Case, Victorian

Antique Meiji Table Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Loose Leaf Tea Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Meiji table box. A Japanese, lacquer loose leaf tea case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderful example of Japanese craftsmanship, with rich ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Thai Indian Antiques Gifts
Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Thai Indian Antiques Gifts

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Thai Indian Antiques Gifts

Located in London, GB

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Very nice fine high quality piece in 900 silver 8 x 6 x 6 cm weight 52 grams approx. good Condition Fine PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FO...

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Early 20th Century Laotian Boxes

Materials

Silver

English c. 1835 Coromandel Jewelry Box
English c. 1835 Coromandel Jewelry Box

English c. 1835 Coromandel Jewelry Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1835 English coromandel jewelry box. "Secret" release tray in base. Bramah type lock. Brass engraving shield, no monogram. Fine quality interior brass engraved mounts and hardw...

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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint
19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint

19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original Blue painted Firkin. Original Copper nail construction. Fantastic patina. Wonderful old blue paint, the interior is a beautiful natural color and in great condition.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

White alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970
White alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970

White alabaster vanity box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb white and black alabaster box designed and produced by romano bianchi in italy in the 1970s. Handcrafted alabaster box with chromed metal structure. Decorative object that wil...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Vintage Ladys Black Forest German Jewelry Box Casket Carve Pheasant Bird
Antique Vintage Ladys Black Forest German Jewelry Box Casket Carve Pheasant Bird

Antique Vintage Ladys Black Forest German Jewelry Box Casket Carve Pheasant Bird

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Absolutely stunning hand carved Swiss Black Forest possibly Walnut wood (sometimes confused with Irish Bog Oak from Ireland) Ladys or Gentlemans Jewelry Casket of oval outline. Mid t...

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Early 19th Century German Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant Casket in Bronze Alloy made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Lidded box in light-bronze alloy on 4 round feet and inside wood box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: LB205...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware 3 secret drawers shown in the last image* Replaced leather The ...

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1840s English Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865
Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865

Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut gentleman's dressing box or case Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Original patina. Not re-polished Almost complete interior Silver plated topped bottl...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware Expertly restored Original brass topped inkwells Working secret drawers* R...

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1870s English Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Sune Bäckström - Art Deco - Bronze Lidded Box, Sweden, 1930
Sune Bäckström - Art Deco - Bronze Lidded Box, Sweden, 1930

Sune Bäckström - Art Deco - Bronze Lidded Box, Sweden, 1930

By Sune Bäckström

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined bronze lidded box designed by Sune Bäckström, Sweden, 1930. The piece reflects the early development of Scandinavian modernism, where clarity of form and material quality t...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent
Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

By French Opaline

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of Vases made of opal glass all with Bronze Mounts. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They we...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970
Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970

Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970s, characterized by a richly veined veneer, likely burl, offering a particularly expressive natural design. Its surface displays a warm palette of...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box
Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box

Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well-crafted handmade leather jewelry box with sculptural triple hump top, wavy sides and rare scalloped bottom design. In a darker saddle brown rubbed finish and lined in red...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Metal Rose Flower Vine Filigree Heart Shaped Small Jewelry Box Red Velvet Lining
Metal Rose Flower Vine Filigree Heart Shaped Small Jewelry Box Red Velvet Lining

Metal Rose Flower Vine Filigree Heart Shaped Small Jewelry Box Red Velvet Lining

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is the sweetest little box with a hinged top that has molded metal shaped as flowers and vines intertwined on the top with spaces that show the red velvet lining. It would be a ...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Boxes

Materials

Metal

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand
14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

Located in Dayton, OH

Collection of 14 vintage hand-painted, lacquered paper mache lacquerware trinket / keepsake / cigarette / storage boxes, from the Russian, Kashmir, Indian, Burmese, and Thailand regi...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Large wooden box, France, 1970
Large wooden box, France, 1970

Large wooden box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Large wooden box, France, 1970s, crafted from burl veneer with particularly rich and decorative patterns. Its surface displays a magnificent, intricate grain with amber and gold hues...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s
Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,93 x 1,93 H inches 13,5 x 10 x 5 H cm

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Post-Modern Lidded Marble Trinket Box
Post-Modern Lidded Marble Trinket Box

Post-Modern Lidded Marble Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Post-modern lidded marble trinket box, circa 1980s. The box has well cut lines and is well constructed The piece is in very good condition and measures 5"W x 3,25"D x 2"H. Cool litt...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble

Brass Tulip Box by Bunny Williams Home
Brass Tulip Box by Bunny Williams Home

Brass Tulip Box by Bunny Williams Home

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful box is crafted from cast aluminum with a polished brass finish. Smooth sides are paired with a removable lid with a stylized tulip motif in raised relief. Ideal to giv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent
1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent

1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,51 x 3,93 x 1,57 H inches 14 x 10 x 4 H cm

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Box with Enameled Flowers & Butterflies
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Box with Enameled Flowers & Butterflies

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Box with Enameled Flowers & Butterflies

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with slight overhang; top decorated with engraved and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

ASPREY - GOURDEL VALES & CO. - Guilloché Enamel & Silver Box - U.K. - Circa 1913
ASPREY - GOURDEL VALES & CO. - Guilloché Enamel & Silver Box - U.K. - Circa 1913

ASPREY - GOURDEL VALES & CO. - Guilloché Enamel & Silver Box - U.K. - Circa 1913

By Asprey International Limited, Gourdel Vales & Co.

Located in Chatham, ON

ASPREY (Retailer) - GOURDEL VALES & CO. (Manufacturer) - Exceptional and rare George V period sterling silver and guilloché enamel round dressing table box - featuring powder blue en...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Brass Desk Box with Wood Inlay, Handcrafted, Circa 1970s
Italian Brass Desk Box with Wood Inlay, Handcrafted, Circa 1970s

Italian Brass Desk Box with Wood Inlay, Handcrafted, Circa 1970s

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A wonderful 1970s Italian hand - made brass desk box with a wooden inlay. This wonderful box sits beautifully alongside other boxes in our collection of Italian desk accessories. Sig...

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1970s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan
Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan

Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan

Located in Bath, GB

The box is modelled in the form of a Walnut beautifully crafted to be expected by this venerable silversmith. The box is hinged in full working order and retaining it's lavishly gil...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Huge Malachite Box 8" Oversize Gemstone Box Finely Made 5.5 lb
Rare Huge Malachite Box 8" Oversize Gemstone Box Finely Made 5.5 lb

Rare Huge Malachite Box 8" Oversize Gemstone Box Finely Made 5.5 lb

Located in Somis, CA

A substantial, jumbo size, hand‑crafted malachite box made from genuine stone, prized for its extra‑large size, measuring an impressive 8 inches by 6 inches—a rare scale for malachit...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Malachite

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin
19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted furkin from New England with original copper nail construction.The surface is the best.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930
Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930

Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank. The piece was meticulously crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is st...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood

19th Century Pair of French Majolica Cabbage Tureen
19th Century Pair of French Majolica Cabbage Tureen

19th Century Pair of French Majolica Cabbage Tureen

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Pair of French Majolica Cabbage Tureen.

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1890s French Rustic Antique Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Striking 1930's Art Deco Alabaster Cream and Green Dresser / Vanity Box
Striking 1930's Art Deco Alabaster Cream and Green Dresser / Vanity Box

Striking 1930's Art Deco Alabaster Cream and Green Dresser / Vanity Box

Located in Red Lion, PA

This striking 1930s Italian Art Deco vanity box is a lovely example architectural elegance of the Interwar period, perfectly capturing the "sun and moon" aesthetic with its iconic du...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

An Italian tan leather jewelry box with gold embossed fleur-de-lis design on top, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Box, with its demi-line (halfmoon) shape, has an all-tan leather exte...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Leather, Suede

Gemstone Box Four Natural Stones Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine
Gemstone Box Four Natural Stones Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine

Gemstone Box Four Natural Stones Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful pure gemstone box crafted from four natural stones, including the very rare K3 Jasper, showcasing the artistry of a master craftsman. A harmonious blend of green serpenti...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Agate, Serpentine, Multi-gemstone

Carved Antique Box French Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket – Dated 17 & 20 Août 1872
Carved Antique Box French Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket – Dated 17 & 20 Août 1872

Carved Antique Box French Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket – Dated 17 & 20 Août 1872

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique French Gilt Bronze Casket – Dated 17 & 20 Août 1872, High-Relief Figural Work An exceptional and museum-worthy antique French gilt-bronze jewellery casket, richly adorned in high relief and inscribed “17 et 20 Août 1872”, offering both historical significance and outstanding artistic craftsmanship. This remarkable 19th-century piece exemplifies the finest traditions of French decorative arts, featuring intricately cast and chased panels depicting romantic pastoral and mythological scenes. Each side presents finely sculpted figures – nymphs, cherubs, musicians, and classical subjects set within lush landscapes and framed by elaborate foliate scrollwork and naturalistic ornamentation. The lid is masterfully composed with dynamic figural decoration, while the casket stands proudly on sculptural zoomorphic feet, enhancing its dramatic presence and luxurious character. The deep relief work, combined with a warm, aged gilt patina, creates exceptional depth and visual richness. The engraved date suggests a commemorative or presentation piece, adding a rare layer of provenance and desirability for collectors of French ormolu, Grand Tour objects, and fine 19th-century bronzes. This is not merely a decorative object but a statement piece of historical artistry, ideal for collectors, interior designers, or high-end decorative settings. Dimensions Width: 25 cm Depth: 18 cm Height: 15 cm Key Features Authentic French gilt bronze casket, dated 1872 Exceptional high-relief figural decoration Rich mythological and pastoral scenes Ornate foliate and scrollwork detailing Raised on decorative zoomorphic feet Rare inscribed interior date Excellent antique condition antique French gilt bronze casket, 19th-century jewelry box bronze, French ormolu casket 1872, antique bronze trinket box figural relief, Victorian French decorative arts box, mythological bronze jewellery box, antique French gilt bronze box, collectible 19th century bronze casket, luxury antique decorative object, French high-relief bronze box, ormolu jewellery casket antique, French ormolu jewelry box...

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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s
Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Gemstone Box Six Natural Stones Large Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine
Gemstone Box Six Natural Stones Large Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine

Gemstone Box Six Natural Stones Large Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine

Located in Somis, CA

A large beautiful pure gemstone box crafted from six natural stones, including the very rare K3 Jasper, showcasing the artistry of a master craftsman. A harmonious blend of three typ...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Serpentine

19th Century Box – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Acorns and Oak Leaves
19th Century Box – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Acorns and Oak Leaves

19th Century Box – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Acorns and Oak Leaves

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Charming late 19th century Black Forest carved wooden box, dating to approximately 1890–1900. This elegant small box is beautifully decorated with traditional Black Forest motifs, in...

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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine Document Box of Walnut Inlaid and banded with satinwood, mid 19thC Ca 1840
Fine Document Box of Walnut Inlaid and banded with satinwood, mid 19thC Ca 1840

Fine Document Box of Walnut Inlaid and banded with satinwood, mid 19thC Ca 1840

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality English mid 19th C Victorian period box or document box with fine inlaid detail, having a hinged lid with a brass swan neck handle, dating to the mid/ ear...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Camphorwood Brass Okinawa Pagoda Jewelry Chest Box 17"
Japanese Camphorwood Brass Okinawa Pagoda Jewelry Chest Box 17"

Japanese Camphorwood Brass Okinawa Pagoda Jewelry Chest Box 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Japanese chinoiserie jewelry treasure chest. Made of Camphor Wood featuring a carved cityscape with Pagoda and etched brass hardware. The box interior features a mirror and ...

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau
Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau

Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A beautiful quality Art Nouveau Gilt Metal Jewelry Casket, made in Germany in c. 1900, firmly attributed to renowned maker Erhard & Sohne. The highly elaborate gilt metal case is...

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Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Leather Jewelry Box Sweden
Leather Jewelry Box Sweden

Leather Jewelry Box Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish black leather and velvet jewelry box with gold embossing, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Sweden. Box is black leather with gold embossing (outside and inside), with a black...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Boxes

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera
Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes

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.