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Abalone Mexico Box

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Box, Alpaca Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Box, Alpaca Silver Offered for sale is a Mexican Mid
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
Elegant handcrafted pill box made in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1970s. Created by Villalobos, this petite
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Abalone and Brass Decorative Box Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass plated abalone seashell square box with wood lined compartment. Stamped underneath
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Abalone and  Brass Decorative Box Midcentury
Vintage Abalone and  Brass Decorative Box Midcentury
$212 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 1 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Pill Box Abalone Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted abalone seashell and alpaca metal pill box, circa 1960s, mid-20th century, Mexico
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Pill Box Abalone Seashell
Pill Box Abalone Seashell
$275
H 0.5 in W 1.69 in D 1 in
Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM
By Los Castillo
Located in North Miami, FL
, abalone, and rosewood. It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hecho en Mexico. it is
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM
Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM
$1,125 Sale Price
25% Off
H 2.25 in W 6.45 in D 4.5 in
Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass scorpion sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell made in Mexico attributed
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass crab sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell. Made in Mexico attributed to
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

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Brass

MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM abalone shell and brass lidded trinket box with hard wood lining made in Mexico in
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Recent Sales

Sterling and Brass Box with Abalone Inlay and Rosewood Interior Taxco, Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chicago, IL
A sterling and brass finely crafter box with abalone inlay and brass abstract form inlay box from
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Collection of Vintage Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Inlay Boxes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of six circa 1950's to 60's brass dresser boxes with colorful abalone shell mosaic overlay
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Boxes

Abalone Shell/ Silverplate Box
Located in North Miami, FL
A beautiful slightly domed box of abalone shell and trimmed in silverplated metal. Stamped Mexico
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Boxes

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Metal

Abalone Shell/ Silverplate Box
Abalone Shell/ Silverplate Box
H 1.5 in W 6 in D 4 in
Abalone Brass and Rosewood Decorative Box Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful silver plated brass abalone seashell square box with rosewood lined compartment. Stamped
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Midcentury Abalone Shell and Brass Decorative Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury abalone shell and brass decorative trinket box with hard wood lining made in
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Abalone, Brass and Rosewood Hinged Box Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
The beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mexican box has energizing colors and the design of
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Signed Greek Key Abalone, Copper and Brass Hinged Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This early and lovely Mexican hallmarked abalone box has the greek key in copper and the inside of
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Boxes

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Copper, Brass

Pretty Mexican Box With Exotic Inlays
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty brass box with mixed metals and beautiful inlays of exotic woods and abalone or mother of
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Boxes

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Brass

Pretty Mexican Box With Exotic Inlays
Pretty Mexican Box With Exotic Inlays
H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Abalone & Sculptural Brass & Copper Crab Box
Located in New York, NY
organic abalone inlay. A striking fusion of functional decor and whimsical artistry, this box is both a
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

Set of Abalone, Brass Rosewood and White Bronze Pitcher/Box
Located in North Miami, FL
bottom. The interior is rosewood. It is hallmarked "Hencho en Mexico" The size of the abalone box is
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases

Mexican Silver and Abalone Turtle Box
By Los Castillo
Located in Stamford, CT
Mexican turtle box made from alpaca silver (nickeled silver) and abalone. Signed 'Mexico' on the
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Nickel

Mexican Abalone and Brass Box with Wood Liner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Abalone box acquired in Mexico - The sides are brass trim with a wood interior. A compliment
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Alpaca Abalone Box Hinged Signed Mexico 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Alpaca Abalone Box Hinged Signed Mexico 1960s. Beautiful abalone over silver plate box and walnut
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Silver Plate

Vintage Mexican abalone inlaid box with hinged lid, c. 1960
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Hinged lid rectangular box in abalone and alpaca metal with a mahogany inner liner. The lid
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes

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Metal

1970s Petite Silver Trinket Box Mother of Pearl & Abalone Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Tiny Rose Silver Trinket Box Mother of Pearl & Abalone Shell interior Mahogany
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Abalone Seashell Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell box with demi-lune arched lid, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Abalone Seashell Box
Abalone Seashell Box
H 2.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.13 in
Vintage Mixed Metals & Abalone Double Ram Hinged Mexican Box / SAT. SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
The play of brass, silver-plate and abalone in this lovely rectangular vintage hallmarked Mexican
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Boxes

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Brass, Silver Plate

Abalone Brass and Rosewood Box Mexico Taxco Mid-Century Modern
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
abalone. Stamped underneath: "Made in Mexico" Attributed to Los Castillo. The lid has long hinge, which
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Abalone Seashell Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell, metal and wood lined rectangular box, circa mid-20th century, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Abalone Seashell Box
Abalone Seashell Box
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
Handcrafted Mexico Brass Rosewood Abalone Shell Desk Stash Trinket Cigarette Box
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
stash/trinket box. The box has a wonderful form and design. Made in Mexico and is marked on the bottom
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Alpaca

Handcrafted Mexico Mixed Metal Abalone Shell Desk Stash Trinket Cigarette Box
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
wonderful form and design. The abalone shell in on the dome top and sides of the box. Great color from the
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Alpaca

Abalone Seashell and Brass Box
Located in New York, NY
An abalone seashell, brass, and wood lined rectangular box, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Abalone Seashell and Brass Box
Abalone Seashell and Brass Box
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.57 in
Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1950s mahogany lined brass and tessellated abalone cigarette box from Mexico.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Abalone Seashell Jewelry or Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
An abalone seashell/sea shell box, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico. Beautiful iridescent
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Abalone Seashell Jewelry or Decorative Box
Abalone Seashell Jewelry or Decorative Box
H 1.25 in W 4.88 in D 2.75 in
Pill Box Abalone Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted abalone seashell and alpaca metal pill box, circa 1960s, mid-20th century, Mexico
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

Pill Box Abalone Seashell
Pill Box Abalone Seashell
H 0.5 in W 1.63 in D 1.25 in
MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Humidor / Box in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury abalone shell and brass decorative trinket box /humidor with cedar wood lining
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Mexican Abalone Keepsake Box after Salvador Teran
By Salvador Teran
Located in New York, NY
A petite keepsake or jewelry box in silver plated brass and veneered with abalone tiles on the top
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Jewelry Boxes

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Abalone

Alpaca Mexican Abalone Keepsake Box after Salvador Teran
Located in New York, NY
A lustruous keepsake or jewelry box in alpaca nickel and veneered with abalone tiles on the top of
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Jewelry Boxes

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Alpaca, Abalone

Alpaca Mexican Abalone Keepsake Box after Salvador Teran
By Salvador Teran
Located in New York, NY
A lustruous keepsake or jewelry box in alpaca nickel and veneered with abalone shell tiles on the
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Nickel

Petite Abalone Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage abalone trinket box with an alpaca silver base and dark wood interior. Made in
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20th Century Mexican Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Petite Abalone Box
Petite Abalone Box
H 1 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Abalone Jewelry Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage abalone shell jewelry box with alpaca silver accents and dark wood interior. Made
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20th Century Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

Abalone Jewelry Box
Abalone Jewelry Box
H 1 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Sterling Abalone Heart Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage heart shaped box in silver with a hinged abalone shell lid. Stamped on base, Los
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20th Century Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Abalone Heart Box
Sterling Abalone Heart Box
H 1.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.5 in
Petite Abalone Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage abalone shell trinket box with sterling silver base and dark wood interior. Made
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20th Century Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Petite Abalone Box
Petite Abalone Box
H 1 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in
Petite Abalone Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Petite abalone shell box with alpaca silver accents and dark wood interior. Stamped on base Alpaca
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20th Century Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Petite Abalone Box
Petite Abalone Box
H 1 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in
Abalone Inlaid Bronze Box
Located in New York, NY
Abalone shell rectangular tesserae inlaid on a bronze box lined in mahogany. The finest
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Boxes

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Bronze

Abalone Inlaid Bronze Box
Abalone Inlaid Bronze Box
H 1 in W 7.25 in D 3.75 in
Petite Abalone Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage abalone trinket box with an alpaca silver base and dark wood interior. Made in
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20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Petite Abalone Box
Petite Abalone Box
H 0.5 in W 2.75 in D 2 in
Abalone Trinket Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Petite, vintage abalone trinket box with an alpaca silver base and dark wood interior. Made in
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20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Abalone Trinket Box
Abalone Trinket Box
H 1 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
Abalone Inlaid Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Two abalone inlaid boxes from Mexico. One on a patinated brass body, the other on polished white
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Boxes

Abalone Inlaid Boxes
Abalone Inlaid Boxes
H 1 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
Four Abalone and Brass Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Abalone inlaid brass bozes from Taxco. Some with additional brass ornamentation. Boxes available
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Boxes

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Brass

Four Abalone and Brass Boxes
Four Abalone and Brass Boxes
H 1.25 in W 7.1 in D 3.8 in
Armadillo Figure in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Armadillo form storage box was created in the 1960s and is very much in the
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Alpaca Mexican Abalone Keepsake Box after Salvador Teran
Located in New York, NY
William Spratling Style Abalone Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass box with beautiful abalone detail. Adorned with 3 brass butterflies. Inside of box is cherry
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Decorative Objects

William Spratling Style Abalone Box
William Spratling Style Abalone Box
H 1.25 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
Abalone and Silver Plate Box by Alpaca of Mexico
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Mexican silver plate box cased in abalone by Alpaca. Hinged lid reveals walnut interior
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Rare Mid-Century Abalone Bird Box by Salvador Teran
By Salvador Teran
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare box with bird motif, made of abalone, wood and brass by Mexican artist Salvador Teran. The
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20th Century Mexican Boxes

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Brass

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Abalone Mexico Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal abalone Mexico box for your home. Each abalone Mexico box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, abalone and shell. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect abalone Mexico box — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right abalone Mexico box, those designed in mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made abalone Mexico box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Taxco are consistently popular.

How Much is a Abalone Mexico Box?

An abalone Mexico box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $588, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $2,450.

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.