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Arts & Crafts Beaten Copper and Brass Lidded Kindling Box
Arts & Crafts Beaten Copper and Brass Lidded Kindling Box

Arts & Crafts Beaten Copper and Brass Lidded Kindling Box

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Arts & Crafts beaten copper and brass lidded kindling/coal box with ring handles and original liner. Measures: 16" W x 11" D x 12.5" H.

Category

1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique 19th Century Rustic Painted Pine Blanket Box ( REF AF-3503 )
Antique 19th Century Rustic Painted Pine Blanket Box ( REF AF-3503 )

Antique 19th Century Rustic Painted Pine Blanket Box ( REF AF-3503 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

The two carrying handles, one on each side, provide ease of movement and contribute to the box's utilitarian design.

Category

19th Century British Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Rustic Painted Pine Blanket Box ( REF AF-3503 )
Antique 19th Century Rustic Painted Pine Blanket Box ( REF AF-3503 )

Antique 19th Century Rustic Painted Pine Blanket Box ( REF AF-3503 )

Located in Ledbury, GB

The two carrying handles, one on each side, provide ease of movement and contribute to the box's utilitarian design.

Category

19th Century British Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique brass bound mahogany writing box with double brass stringing, flush carry handles and shaped initial plate with an engraved coat of arms and the name John Scott.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Brass Artists Box by James Newman London 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Brass Artists Box by James Newman London 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Brass Artists Box by James Newman London 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Mahogany brass-cornered dovetailed Artist's box with flush Campaign handle to the front drawer.

Category

19th Century British George IV Antique Box Handles

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Pair of English Regency Hexagonal Sowing Box or Side Tables
19th Century Pair of English Regency Hexagonal Sowing Box or Side Tables

19th Century Pair of English Regency Hexagonal Sowing Box or Side Tables

Located in London, GB

There are two additional draws with brass handles. The boxes are mounted on elegant swept reeded and hipped supports.

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Box Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Zanzibar chest
Zanzibar chest

Zanzibar chest

Unavailable|$1,157

Zanzibar chest

Located in Penzance, GB

Made from teak and very heavy, the interior has a candle box . The three drawer handles, side carrying handles, brass hinges and hasp are all original to the chest.

Category

1850s Zanzibari Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A late 18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany bureau with later marquetry, satinwood and box wood inlays. The bureau has four graduated oak lined drawers that have pierced bras...

Category

Early 1800s English Antique Box Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Antique austrian Sterling Silver Service for six persons
Antique austrian Sterling Silver Service for six persons

Antique austrian Sterling Silver Service for six persons

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Consisting of: 6 soup spoons (Length: 21 cm, weight: 411 gr) 6 forks ( Length: 21 cm, weight: 412 gr) 6 knives ( Length: 25,5 cm, weight: 553 gr) The Forks and spoons are made of...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal, Silver

Walnut Stationery Cabinet
Walnut Stationery Cabinet

Walnut Stationery Cabinet

Unavailable|$1,920

Walnut Stationery Cabinet

By Philip, Son & Nephew

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

To the underside of the lid is a leather pen and ruler holder with one original ivory ruler. The exterior of the box is carved and has two heavy quality brass carrying handles.

Category

19th Century British Antique Box Handles

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest
19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest

19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest

Located in Cambridgeshire, GB

Fine early 19th century Captains campaign writing chest, the mahogany brass bound box with brass handles, plate and escutcheon, the lock by 'Tomson', enscribed with the G.R patent st...

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Box Handles

19th Century Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Work Table
19th Century Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Work Table

19th Century Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Work Table

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The tabletop has a triple drawer faced deep drawer with a fitted slim drawer above, all mahogany lined and have knob handles and box wood edges. The reverse side has dummy drawer ...

Category

Early 1800s English Antique Box Handles

Materials

Rosewood

Little 19th Century Swedish Marriage Coffer with Orig Folk Art Paintwork
Little 19th Century Swedish Marriage Coffer with Orig Folk Art Paintwork

Little 19th Century Swedish Marriage Coffer with Orig Folk Art Paintwork

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Hearts & Flowers: Charming little marriage chest with original walnut-colored ground (simulating a finer wood than the actual Provincial Nordic pine used to make the piece) and furth...

Category

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

THE OLDSTONE SIDE TABLE (CD-687)
THE OLDSTONE SIDE TABLE (CD-687)

THE OLDSTONE SIDE TABLE (CD-687)

By Derapage Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

The plank top with raised molding and reeded edge with recessed panels in the apron and a single drawer with glass and bronze handle. The letter box is stabilized by four turned leg...

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19th Century American Antique Box Handles

24pc Set Antique French Knives, J. Piault, LINZELER Ivory, Silver
24pc Set Antique French Knives, J. Piault, LINZELER Ivory, Silver

24pc Set Antique French Knives, J. Piault, LINZELER Ivory, Silver

Located in San Marcos, CA

Magnificent antique French 24pc table knife set, a 2pc setting for TWELVE with elegant Empire style sterling silver & natural handles! The box notes Robert Linzeler as Jules Piault's...

Category

20th Century French Edwardian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846
Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846

Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846

By John Poole

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Three-tier mahogany brass bound box with inset carrying handles, decorated brass escutcheon and key to the base, ‘push button’ brass knob opening to the third-tier.

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Planetarium Model
Planetarium Model

Planetarium Model

By Trippensee Planetarium Co.

Located in New York, NY

There are some minor acid marks to the paper globe and paper label at the base denoting the seasons, as commensurate with its age. The carrying box is missing is handle.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass, Metal

Domed Box Customised with 19th Century Paper Documents French, circa 1860s
Domed Box Customised with 19th Century Paper Documents French, circa 1860s

Domed Box Customised with 19th Century Paper Documents French, circa 1860s

Located in London, GB

19th century French domed box with its original handle customised on the outside and inside with a variety of old manuscripts and documents.     

Category

Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique French Crystal Box with Ring Handles
Antique French Crystal Box with Ring Handles

Antique French Crystal Box with Ring Handles

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique French Crystal Box with Ring Handles. Heavy cut crystal in a diamond shaped design.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1880s French Wooden Box With Brass Handle
1880s French Wooden Box With Brass Handle

1880s French Wooden Box With Brass Handle

Located in High Point, NC

This elegant 1880s French wooden box reflects the refined craftsmanship and understated ornamentation of the late 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

19thc Original  Blue Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box
19thc Original  Blue Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box

19thc Original Blue Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original blue painted bail handled pantry box with original handle in fine condition.Super patina ( untouched surface ).

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Cut Crystal French Decorative Box W/ Handle & Keyhole
Cut Crystal French Decorative Box W/ Handle & Keyhole

Cut Crystal French Decorative Box W/ Handle & Keyhole

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century French cut crystal & brass dome shaped box with handle and key hole. Star pattern on bottom.

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Box Handles

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Cut Crystal French Decorative Box W/ Handle & Keyhole
Cut Crystal French Decorative Box W/ Handle & Keyhole

Cut Crystal French Decorative Box W/ Handle & Keyhole

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century French cut crystal & brass dome shaped box with handle and key hole. Star pattern on bottom.

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Box Handles

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A 19th Cen. Continental Walnut Sarcophagus Form Handled Box
A 19th Cen. Continental Walnut Sarcophagus Form Handled Box

A 19th Cen. Continental Walnut Sarcophagus Form Handled Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

of sarcophagus form and having a patinated brass handle and an ebonized escutcheon

Category

19th Century Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Mahogany Handled Box, early 2nd quarter 19th century
French Neoclassical Mahogany Handled Box, early 2nd quarter 19th century

French Neoclassical Mahogany Handled Box, early 2nd quarter 19th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

likely used to hold correspondence, the rectangular box in beatiful figured mahogany veneer, with simple open interior, having original patinated brass handles

Category

1840s French Neoclassical Antique Box Handles

Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish
Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish

Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period lidded lunch box from the early 20th century, with weathered patina, large handle and volutes.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Swedish Food Box with Iron Straps and Handle
19th Century Wooden Swedish Food Box with Iron Straps and Handle

19th Century Wooden Swedish Food Box with Iron Straps and Handle

Located in Round Top, TX

This Swedish food box has terrific hardware and a nice worn patina. It's a great decorative item or storage box for remotes on a coffee table. It once had a key but is now missing.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

English Regency Penwork Double-handled Jewelry Box, Chinoiserie
English Regency Penwork Double-handled Jewelry Box, Chinoiserie

English Regency Penwork Double-handled Jewelry Box, Chinoiserie

Located in Charlottesville, VA

English penwork double-handled jewelry box, with sectioned insert. Decorated with Chinoiserie-style themes. 4” h. x 9"w x 6.75"d.  

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Round Bronze Box
Round Bronze Box

Round Bronze Box

Sold|$1,000

Round Bronze Box

Located in New York, NY

A decorative round bronze box with lid, latch and handle. 13 3/4" in diameter and 8" high with lid.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Bronze

Box, Bohemian Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Box, Bohemian Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Box, Bohemian Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bohemian crystal box, brass mounting, double handle, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 11.5cm, w: 15cm, d: 9cm

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Box Handles

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Chinese Grain Bucket with Handle
Antique Chinese Grain Bucket with Handle

Antique Chinese Grain Bucket with Handle

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Stunning Chinese Grain Basket. Simplistic but functional form. Dovetail type corners fastened with metal supports. Metal nail joinery on handle. Yoke handle for the win.

Category

19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chapati Box
Vintage Chapati Box

Vintage Chapati Box

Located in Houston, TX

Exquisite vintage chapati box with hinged lid and handle handcrafted by skilled artisans.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal, Brass

German Strong Box
German Strong Box

German Strong Box

Sold|$18,850

German Strong Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

The interior is decorated with antique red paint and there are two movable side handles. A box such as this one would have been used to securely hide valuables and important paperwo...

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Box Handles

Wooden Serving / Carrying Box
Wooden Serving / Carrying Box

Wooden Serving / Carrying Box

Located in Culver City, CA

Handcrafted box with carved handles, supported corners, simple form

Category

19th Century English Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

French Victorian Bronze Box
French Victorian Bronze Box

French Victorian Bronze Box

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian small oval shaped bronze box with cover and handle with floral and vine relief.  

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Bronze

Primitive American Tool Box
Primitive American Tool Box

Primitive American Tool Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A Primitive early 20th century American wooden tool box with a bentwood handle and divided into four sections.

Category

Early 1900s American Rustic Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
George III Mahogany Knife Boxes

George III Mahogany Knife Boxes

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine pair of George III mahogany knife boxes with box wood stringing and silver handles and key escutcheons.

Category

1790s English Antique Box Handles

French Wood Box, circa 1860
French Wood Box, circa 1860

French Wood Box, circa 1860

Located in Houston, TX

This large and sturdy antique wood box was found in France. The wood box features brass handles, a loop for lifting the top, hinges and escutcheon although no key is available.

Category

19th Century French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

English Tortoise Shell Sewing Box
English Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

English Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

Located in Charleston, SC

English Tortoise shell sewing box with original gilt bronze handles, claw feet, ivory escutcheon, and paktong mount.

Category

19th Century English Antique Box Handles

19th Century Iron Strong Box
19th Century Iron Strong Box

19th Century Iron Strong Box

Located in Hixson, TN

An iron strong box with two handles, crest on door, keyed lock, marked `Incombustible, Nouveau Systeme, Brevete S.G.D.G., Bauche `A Gueux` on plaque on the lid.

Category

19th Century French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Iron

Chippendale Period Mahogany Medical Box
Chippendale Period Mahogany Medical Box

Chippendale Period Mahogany Medical Box

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A rare 18th century Chippendale period mahogany apothecary box with two brass carrying handles to the top, the box opens to reveal blind fret gothic design to the drawer fronts and s...

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Box Handles

Materials

Mahogany

English Tooled Leather Document Box
English Tooled Leather Document Box

English Tooled Leather Document Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

English 18th Century tooled leather document box with original brass handle and iron lock, the slightly domed top with diamond tooled design and arched boarder, still retaining some ...

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ancient Silver Basket with Handle, Germany Late 19th Century
Ancient Silver Basket with Handle, Germany Late 19th Century

Ancient Silver Basket with Handle, Germany Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Precious silver basket with handles, realized in Germany during the end of the 19th century. Fully 800/1000 silver. Height with handle: 31 cm. Weight 0.68 Kgs. This splendid D...

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Box Handles

Materials

Silver

Antique Oak Machinist Tool Chest with Leather Handle C1920
Antique Oak Machinist Tool Chest with Leather Handle C1920

Antique Oak Machinist Tool Chest with Leather Handle C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Oak Machinist Tool Chest with Leather Handle C1920 Measures - 15 3/4" x 20 1/2" x 9"

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Box Handles

Materials

Leather, Oak

Italian Antique Carved Wooden Painted Box
Italian Antique Carved Wooden Painted Box

Italian Antique Carved Wooden Painted Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavily distressed carved wooden box with iron handles.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mahogany Box with Drawer
19th Century Mahogany Box with Drawer

19th Century Mahogany Box with Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century mahogany box with drawer and handle.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Box Handles

19th Century English Metal Cash Box
19th Century English Metal Cash Box

19th Century English Metal Cash Box

Located in Houston, TX

This 19th century English cash box is all original. The box when open has an insert with 2 compartments with hinged lids and a handle.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal, Brass

Regency Mahogany and Boxwood Inlaid Box
Regency Mahogany and Boxwood Inlaid Box

Regency Mahogany and Boxwood Inlaid Box

Located in Essex, MA

Wood box with lion head brass handles. Inlay on both inside and outside.

Category

19th Century Antique Box Handles

Embossed Leather and Brass Letter Box
Embossed Leather and Brass Letter Box

Embossed Leather and Brass Letter Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand tooled, embossed leather letter box with brass handle, corners and lock surround.

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Metal Cash Box
19th Century English Metal Cash Box

19th Century English Metal Cash Box

Located in Houston, TX

This 19th century English cash box is all original. The box when open has an insert with 2 compartments with hinged lids and a handle.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Gilt Tooled Leather Box
18th Century Gilt Tooled Leather Box

18th Century Gilt Tooled Leather Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine 18th Century tooled leather box with original carrying handle, lock, escutcheon and hooks, the richly patinated leather with profusely gilt tooled surface.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Tooled Leather Letter Box, 18th C.
Tooled Leather Letter Box, 18th C.

Tooled Leather Letter Box, 18th C.

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French tooled leather letter box with brass handle and lock, retaining its original key, the interior lined with green silk fabric, late 18th century.

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Box Handles

Materials

Leather

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Antique Box Handles For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique box handles available for sale. The range of distinct antique box handles — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique box handles available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique box handles to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Folk Art antique box handles are of considerable interest. Alfred Dunhill, Edmond Bonnescoeur and Elkington & Co. each produced beautiful antique box handles that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Box Handles?

Prices for antique box handles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique box handles begin at $127 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $813.
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