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Mid-20th Century French Advertisement Box Display
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Super fun, colourful and charming vintage model of boxes / ad display set up. Provenance, an old French box manufacturers. Built of cardboard and wood, on a wheel base, exhibiting th...
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Mid-20th Century French Other Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Paper

Mid 19th Century Chinese Octagonal Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass bound octagonal Chinese Box Made out of Jumu wood (Southern Elm) Interior covered in Chinese paper
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Faux Marble and Scarlet Ribbon Stripes Slender Document Box
Located in New York, NY
Unique hand-painted papier-mâché Document Box in a marbleized and speckled salmon, Coral, and beige design with complimenting tie ribbon. From architectural follies of the eighteenth-century to crystalline rock formations, Thomas Engelhart translates the angles and polished surfaces of ancient artifacts into hand-painted paper objects. A Charleston, South Carolina native, Engelhart began his career in fashion, studying at Studio Berçot in Paris in the 1990s. His intuitive eye and meticulous attention to detail were cultivated designing for famed houses such as Thierry Mugler and Hermès. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By absorbing the French approach to fait à la main, Engelhart flourished upon his return to New York in 2017. Engelhart’s papered obelisks and pyramid boxes are the result of a passion for antique curiosities...
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2010s American Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper, Ribbon

The Rivera Box
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on underside. From architectural follies of the eighteenth-century to crystalline rock formations, Thomas Engelhart translates the angles and polished su...
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2010s American Post-Modern Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Traditional Green Dresser Boxes - Set of 4
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Lacquer Boxes with game pieces. Beautiful little traditional pieces! Everyone loves Chinoiserie
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Collection of 19th Century Hand Painted Kashmiri Boxes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 19th Century Hand Painted Kashmiri Boxes A highly decorative collection of four hand painted 19th century Kashmiri boxes. Of various shape...
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Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Sermel Mexico Hand-painted Heart Shaped Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Sermel Mexico hand-painted heart shaped box. Brown Papier mache box. Signed Sermel Mexico on the underside.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Sainte Chapelle
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper; book binding board Stamped by artist on underside A hand-constructed gothic spire created by two separate...
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2010s American Post-Modern Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper, Paint

Handmade Papier-mâché Wedding Box - Made in France
Located in Leesburg, VA
Papier-mâché storage box - decorated with hand printed paper with "Roses Pompadour" pattern - inspired by 18th century wedding boxes, used in the past as marriage gifts. Hand-crafte...
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2010s French Renaissance Paper Decorative Boxes

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Paper

19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an excellent example of 19th century French papier mâché in the form of a square box, decorated with gold and red Chinoiserie scenes on black lacquer. While Eastern in des...
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an excellent example of 19th century French papier mâché in the form of a square box, decorated with gold and red Chinoiserie scenes on black lacquer. While Eastern in des...
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Handmade Papier-mâché Wedding Box - Made in France - Red Toile de Jouy print
Located in Leesburg, VA
Papier-mâché storage box - decorated with hand printed paper with "Roses Pompadour" pattern - inspired by 18th century wedding boxes, used in the past as marriage gifts. Hand-crafte...
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2010s French French Provincial Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Vintage Art Work Match Books from Boston Museum of Fine Arts - Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare complete set of four vintage art-work matchbooks from Boston Museum of Fine Arts, circa 1980s. The matchbooks are in very good vintage condition complete with matches and meas...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Jewelry Box. A beautiful hand made heart shaped box with Chinoiserie hand painted decoration of butterfly's and nectar ...
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1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Old Japanese Black Lacquered Decorative Round Papier Mache Box with Hinged Top
Located in North Salem, NY
Attractive old Japanese black lacquered round papier-mache box with hand painted decoration and hinged top.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Kashmiri Lacquer Box circa 1900
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 125482 Kashmiri lacquer box. Papier Mache with hand painting and gilt detailing. India circa 1900 Measurements: H: 10cm (3.9") W: 24cm (9.4") D: 11.5cm (4.5")
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

English Regency Oriental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This English Regency-era jewelry box embodies Oriental aesthetics with its sleek sarcophagus shape, tapered body, and angled lid. Adorning the lid are intricate Chinoiserie scenes depicted through penwork on each faceted panel. Opening the box reveals a luxurious red lining within. An exquisite Chinese black lacquer chinoiserie box...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

French Lacquer Glove Box in the Japanese Taste, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
French black lacquered papier mache glove box with hinged lid decorated in polychrome with scenes of a Japanese market. Red lacquered interior. France, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Mid-Century Vintage Hat Box
Located in Wilton, CT
Beautiful vintage hat box with illustrations of French fashion/street scenes. The black cord is completely intact and usable. The original tissue paper is...
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1960s Vintage Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Thread, Paper

Antique Kashmiri Papier Mache Lacquer Gilt & Bird Motif Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Kashmiri, early 20th century. An antique black lacquer box with heavy gilt floral decoration and multi colored birds across surface.
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Early 20th Century Indian Kashan Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Lidded Canary Porphyry Box
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper; book binding board Stamped by artist on underside A hand-constructed rectangular box with a pyramid capital atop the stepped, remova...
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2010s American Post-Modern Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Venetian papier mâché box
Located in Brescia, IT
Venice, papier mâchè box, early 19th century decorated with watercolor prints having the theme of board games. 6.6 cm height x 12.2 (diameter) In particular: the cover feature...
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1820s Italian Rococo Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique four-leather-books-design liquor tantalus with hidden decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved one then this cool antique...
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box with Isometric Cubes and Floral Mosaic, c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box with Isometric Cubes and Floral Mosaic, c1870 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - Wedge-Shaped Stationery Box with Isometric Cubes and Fl...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box, c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box with 'Hurst Wood Cottage' Mosaic, c1840 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box with...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box, c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box, c1870 Additional Information: Heading: A superb Tunbridge Ware three division stationery box Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Canine Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Tramp Art Match Book Sewing Box Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful and whimsical tramp art sewing box made with old matchbooks. The colorful geometric patterns make this a compelling and just plain fun piece of folk art. Cloth top for hold...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Paper

19th Century Persian Papier Mache Hand Painted Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
19th Century Persian Papier Mache Hand Painted Trinket Box Covered in hand painted detail and illustrations, this 19th Century Persian trinket...
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1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Collection of Russian Papier Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Russian Papier Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Boxes All of them are signed in Russian Largest one is 8" x 4.88" x 2.25"
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Mid-20th Century Russian Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Softwood, Paper

Antique French paper box, wallpaper
Located in Maidstone, GB
Rare antique French paper box. Age related wear to the paper as to be expected. A wonderful box.
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19th Century French Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Pink Porphyry Spire
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper; book binding board Stamped by the artist on underside A rectangular hand-constructed spire comprised of two components. The base comp...
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2010s American Post-Modern Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Art Nouveau Animal Husbandry Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Box contains moonstones in addition to the glass cabochons. Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Swedish Love letter pocket in the shape of a book from the Empire period 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Love letter pocket in the shape of a book from the Empire period 1820s. Made by bookbinder A.U. Hagman, Gothenburg Sweden during the 1820s. Includes a number of letters from ...
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1820s Swedish Empire Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper

Percier's Tomb
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper; book binding board Signed and dated by artist on underside A hand-constructed, tomb-inspired box with a widening base and stepped lid...
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2010s American Post-Modern Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Tiffany & Co Andy Warhol Advent Calendar, 2022
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unopened 2022 Tiffany & Co Andy Warhol Advent Calendar comes complete with 24 cardboard ornaments featuring classic designs by Andy Warhol. Still sealed in original plastic. Orn...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

20th Century Massive French Paper Mache’ Bowl 3
Located in Chicago, IL
The scale of this papermache bowl is unusual and spectacular. The color, stitching, and scale make this an object d’ art. Three pieces available.
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Early 20th Century French Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Parchment Paper

Art Nouveau casket with a portrait of a lady
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our exquisite Small Rectangular Box, a beautiful relic from the turn of the 20th century that showcases a captivating blend of artistic styles. This charming box is a tes...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper

Persian Lacquer Pen Box Hand Painted with Floral and Gilt Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Persian hand painted lacquer pen box in rectangular shape. Decorated with floral designs on gold background, black interior. Moorish Mughal pen box papier maché with miniature floral painting in the Persian style. Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on box. Nice Mughal Indo Persian pen Box...
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Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century English Papier Mache Sewing Box
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 124298 Fine 19th century decorated papier mache sewing box. Depicting peacocks and floral design. England circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

English leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Distressed leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat. The lid is hinged and has a metal closure. The handle and strap stays are molded metal. The interior retains its original cream and green patterned paper lining. England, circa 1830-40. Condition: Leather is stained and heavily distressed. Interior paper lining is in good original condition. Materials: Leather, Paper, Brass Dimensions: 15” W x 13-1/2” D x 10-3/4” H SKU: 8505 Tear sheets are available on request. SHIPPING & DELIVERY: The Federalist Antiques...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Midnight Porphyry Column Box
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper Signed and dated by artist on underside A columnar box with flat top, wrapped in Engelhart's 'Midnight' porphyry-inspired, hand-painte...
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2010s American Neoclassical Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique German Paper Mache Easter Egg Candy Container Boy Playing Horn 2.25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique lithographed paper mache Easter egg candy container featuring a boy playing his trumpet with chicks. Made in Germany. Dimensions: 2.25” x 1.5” x 1.75” (Width x Depth x Height)
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Early 20th Century Victorian Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Le Must de Cartier Vintage Playing Card Game Box, 1976
Located in Munich, DE
Never in use Cartier playing cards box, one deck plus joker, poker, bridge playing cards in Cartier red 2-doors case. Les Must de Cartier playing...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper

Art Nouveau Repoussé Regal Reliquary by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Steel

19TH Century English Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superb quality with elaborate brass applied accents. It is fashioned with burl walnut veneers and the interior is fitted slots for mail.
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19th Century English Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Kashmir Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box, India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian / Kashmir hand painted papier mâché box with removeable lid - featuring a profuse floral pattern over the top and sides set against a black lacquer background - h...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Composition

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Daguet’s beautifully patinated box is a rich textural and colorful tour de force. The top of Daguet’s box is striking for its bird’s-eye-view of a crab clutching a viper eel. Using r...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Steel

Asian Laquered Box with Lid Hand Painted Unicorn, Mid 20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enamelled and gilded, made in Asia, possibly Japan during the mid 20th Century. This rectangular s...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Folk Art Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Firebirds Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Daguet explored the subject of stylized birds multiple times in his studio. He was more than capable of rendering his zoomorphic subject matter naturalisticly; however he chos...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Steel

Very Rare Japanese Antique Paper-Clad Wooden Box / 1868-1920 / Small Storage Box
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way th...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 3 antique Korean paper mache sewing boxes from the Choson period.
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19th Century Korean Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

English Carte Du Visite / Business Card Case of Mother of Pearl and Abalone
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Carte du Visite (business card) case of Mother of Pearl laid in diagonal squares with a floral engraving centering on an abalone square and banded in abalone with ivory inner lip. The interior consists of a gilt edge cobalt blue accordion file...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

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Silver

French Art Deco Chocolate Box, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco chocolate box, 1930s. A La Reine Margot, Biarritz, Cauterets, Lourdes. Cardboard box decorated with a gouache drawing typical of...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Paper Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Vintage Black Lacquer & Gilded Papier-Mâché Box - Asia - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand painted and gold gilded papier-mâché box with removeable lid - featuring three gilded lotus flowers to the lid and an intricate double band of decoration to the edge - u...
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Late 20th Century Asian Modern Paper Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique & Unique Napoleon II Inlaid Burl Box w. Gilt Perfume Flasks / Bottles
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible workmanship and amazingly intricate, antique Napoleon II box, mid 1800s When it comes to collectible and high value boxes, this little, fit-for-a-king gem from the 1850s is right up there with the rarest and most beautiful we ever saw. We know it should not be THE reason why you would purchase something of this quality and beauty, but with ever fewer craftsman being able to create anything remotely great, the value of this type of antique can...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

Art Nouveau Celtic Immortality Repoussé Casket by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
A modern letter box in the hands of Alfred Daguet was not simply a functionally designed repository of mail but a conveyor of messages as well, messages of life-and- death importance...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Decorative Boxes

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Copper

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