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19th Century Indian Brass Bound Box
19th Century Indian Brass Bound Box

19th Century Indian Brass Bound Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

19th century Indian brass bound box with handle, lock, elaborate mounts & divided interior with locking compartment.

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19th Century Indian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Antique Iron Mounted Mahogany Trunk with Copper Handles, 19th Century
Antique Iron Mounted Mahogany Trunk with Copper Handles, 19th Century

Antique Iron Mounted Mahogany Trunk with Copper Handles, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This wonderful mahogany trunk has some interesting provenance relating to Sheik Mbaruk Bin Raschid of 19th century British Colonial Africa. The trunk has iron mounts around it with p...

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19th Century Kenyan British Colonial Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass, Iron

1900s Italian Decoupage on Wooden Storage Box
1900s Italian Decoupage on Wooden Storage Box

1900s Italian Decoupage on Wooden Storage Box

Located in Round Top, TX

Adorable small decoupage storage box from Italy with original handle and brass closure.

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Humidor Cigar Box With Handle
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Humidor Cigar Box With Handle

Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Nautical Bronze Humidor Cigar Box With Handle

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Arts & Crafts period Nautical gilt bronze cedar lined humidor cigar box with handle By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal S...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Box Handles

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Stacking Box
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Stacking Box

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Stacking Box

Located in Chicago, IL

The basic form of this three-tiered rosewood box with handle has remained unchanged for a thousand years.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Box Handles

Materials

Elm

French Provencal Walnut Fariniere or Flour Box
French Provencal Walnut Fariniere or Flour Box

French Provencal Walnut Fariniere or Flour Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

A very decorative wall box with a double hearts handles, hand carved and beautiful patina.

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19th Century French Antique Box Handles

A Burr Walnut Box with Silver Mounts
A Burr Walnut Box with Silver Mounts

A Burr Walnut Box with Silver Mounts

Located in Stamford, CT

An English burr walnut valuables box with silver handle, hasp and straps. The top and bottom each beautifully carved from a single piece of wood, no small feat the way both are cushi...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Box Handles

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Woven Summer Hat Box, circa 1850
Chinese Woven Summer Hat Box, circa 1850

Chinese Woven Summer Hat Box, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The hat box is woven with subtle handles on either side, as well as two on the underside in the interlocking coin motif, a symbol of wealth and success.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

17th Century Painted Folk Art Scandinavian Box
17th Century Painted Folk Art Scandinavian Box

17th Century Painted Folk Art Scandinavian Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very early paint and gesso decorated box, the wire hinged and handled top with flower head design, the petals executed in raised gesso and decorated in burnished (and now tarnished!)

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17th Century Scandinavian Antique Box Handles

Large Scale Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing Box
Large Scale Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing Box

Large Scale Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing Box

Located in Southampton, GB

An early 20th century Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing box, made from old cigar boxes. With brass detail and handles and lined cushioned fabric inside.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

French 1830s Louis-Philippe Period Foot and Bed Warmer with Large Handle
French 1830s Louis-Philippe Period Foot and Bed Warmer with Large Handle

French 1830s Louis-Philippe Period Foot and Bed Warmer with Large Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis-Philippe period foot and bed warmer from the early 19th century, with large handle. Created in France during the second quarter of the 19th century, this wooden bed wa...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Fruitwood Spice Box from England
Late 18th Century Fruitwood Spice Box from England

Late 18th Century Fruitwood Spice Box from England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Due to its notched handle support, the box can be displayed either hung or standing.

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18th Century English George III Antique Box Handles

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Stationary Box
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Stationary Box

Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Stationary Box

Located in London, GB

A fine quality early 19th century Regency period flame-figured mahogany stationary box with concealed carrying handles, intricately brass inlaid with scrolls, harebells & acanthus de...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Box Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Swiss Oak Wood Cylinder Music Box, 19th Century
Swiss Oak Wood Cylinder Music Box, 19th Century

Swiss Oak Wood Cylinder Music Box, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Swiss Oak Wood Cylinder Music Box with handle on stepped based and scroll relief carvings, 19th century. 12.5" H x 33" W x 14.25" D.

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19th Century Swiss Antique Box Handles

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century French Copper and Brass Coal Bucket with Dual Handles
Mid-19th Century French Copper and Brass Coal Bucket with Dual Handles

Mid-19th Century French Copper and Brass Coal Bucket with Dual Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

Built of copper with top and back brass handles, the oblong bucket stands on a round and tapered base.

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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass, Copper

Victorian Calamander, Brass and Sterling Silver Travel Box
Victorian Calamander, Brass and Sterling Silver Travel Box

Victorian Calamander, Brass and Sterling Silver Travel Box

Located in Essex, MA

Fitted with a velvet and leather fold down letter holder , Fitted with various crystal boxes and bottles , mop handled instruments , lower silk lined drawer.

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19th Century British Antique Box Handles

19th Century Campaign Case in Camphor Wood with Brass Straps and Handles
19th Century Campaign Case in Camphor Wood with Brass Straps and Handles

19th Century Campaign Case in Camphor Wood with Brass Straps and Handles

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Brass mounted camphor wood case, likely for instruments, of long flat form with coffered lid having conforming brass corners and straps. The lid and two ends fitted with flush mounte...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

A fine millefiori murrine handle vase from Murano, ca. 1910, Fratelli Toso
A fine millefiori murrine handle vase from Murano, ca. 1910, Fratelli Toso

A fine millefiori murrine handle vase from Murano, ca. 1910, Fratelli Toso

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Aachen, DE

A fine millefiori murrine vase by the Toso brothers, made on the island of Murano around 1910. The lovely colored and decorated murrine were cut from glass canes, arranged on a plate...

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1910s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Box Handles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

1904 Huntley & Palmers Faux Boulle Biscuit Tin Box
1904 Huntley & Palmers Faux Boulle Biscuit Tin Box

1904 Huntley & Palmers Faux Boulle Biscuit Tin Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1904 Huntley & Palmers faux boulle biscuit tin box. Recessed handle & working latch. When open, note the original brilliant colors and "gilding".

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Early 20th Century English Antique Box Handles

Materials

Tin

Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, France, 19th Century
Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, France, 19th Century

Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, France, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Long box with iron handle and a rounded lid with geometrical inlays in mother-of-pearl.

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19th Century French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Large Handmade Wood and Brass Box c.1880-1920
Large Handmade Wood and Brass Box c.1880-1920

Large Handmade Wood and Brass Box c.1880-1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A large handmade wooden box with brass handles, key hole with brass interior lock mechanism and dovetail joints.

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19th Century Industrial Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box by Green of London
Antique Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box by Green of London

Antique Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box by Green of London

Located in Northampton, GB

The Vanity Box of rectangular shape with brass edging veneered in Rosewood with a flower shaped initial plaque and matching escutcheon, and flush mounted brass carry handles.

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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Box Handles

Materials

Silver, Brass

1903 Huntley & Palmers Jewelry Casket Form Biscuit Tin Box
1903 Huntley & Palmers Jewelry Casket Form Biscuit Tin Box

1903 Huntley & Palmers Jewelry Casket Form Biscuit Tin Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1903 Huntley & Palmers jewelry casket form biscuit tin box. Stylized as a Viennese leather work jewelry box.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Box Handles

Materials

Tin

19THC ORIGINAL POWDER BLUE PAINTED LARGE  PANTRY BOX W/LID
19THC ORIGINAL POWDER BLUE PAINTED LARGE  PANTRY BOX W/LID

19THC ORIGINAL POWDER BLUE PAINTED LARGE PANTRY BOX W/LID

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL BLUE PAINTED PANTRY BOX W/LID AND BAIL HANDLE.WONDERFUL OLD PATINA AND CONDITION.THIS BOX IS FROM NEW ENGLAND AND COMES FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION.

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19th Century American Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Majolica Palissy Lizard Box Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880
Majolica Palissy Lizard Box Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880

Majolica Palissy Lizard Box Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880

By Saint Honore Les Bains

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Palissy box with a large lizard handle unsigned Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880.

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1880s French Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

An Art Nouveau Metal and Art Glass French Biscuit Box
An Art Nouveau Metal and Art Glass French Biscuit Box

An Art Nouveau Metal and Art Glass French Biscuit Box

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The lid of the biscuit box has a metal handle decorated with sculptural elements.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal

Antique Kerala Ethnic Indian Mahogany Jewelry Box with Brass Mounting
Antique Kerala Ethnic Indian Mahogany Jewelry Box with Brass Mounting

Antique Kerala Ethnic Indian Mahogany Jewelry Box with Brass Mounting

Located in Vero Beach, FL

The chosen wood is mahogany, which gives this box a very rich look. The domed lid is hinged to the box and has a handle on the top.

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Box, casket, steel, mahogany, ~ 1900, pure Jugendstil Art Nouveau, Hungary
Box, casket, steel, mahogany, ~ 1900, pure Jugendstil Art Nouveau, Hungary

Box, casket, steel, mahogany, ~ 1900, pure Jugendstil Art Nouveau, Hungary

Located in Wien, AT

A special detail are the floral and bird motivs on the front, the wave patterns that are so typical of Art Nouveau and the small hearts on the sides. The box has two handles on the...

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Early 1900s Hungarian Jugendstil Antique Box Handles

Materials

Steel

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

The Writing Box is finished with flush mounted twin loop campaign carry handles, one to each side.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box
19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box

19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent antique Victorian inlaid black walnut and mahogany fall front writing slope and stationery box compendium, with brass carry handles, circa 1860 in date.

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1860s English Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century

Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century

Located in London, GB

It is raised on a plinth base and is fitted with brass carrying handles. The music box features a 28cm cylinder playing eight tunes with arrow and adjustable lyre damper, with handw...

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1870s Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Trinket Box by Levi and Salaman
Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Trinket Box by Levi and Salaman

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Trinket Box by Levi and Salaman

By Levi & Salaman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Either side of the body features an applied rope twist decorated handle. The box is fitted with a subtly domed, hallmarked hinged cover, embellished with an exceptional guilloche ...

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1910s English Antique Box Handles

Materials

Sterling Silver

S Kirk & Son Inc Antique American Silver Biscuit Box Circa 1890
S Kirk & Son Inc Antique American Silver Biscuit Box Circa 1890

S Kirk & Son Inc Antique American Silver Biscuit Box Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This twin handled antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

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1890s American Antique Box Handles

Materials

Silver

Antique Queen Anne Figured Walnut & Cut Brass Box Casket, 18th Century
Antique Queen Anne Figured Walnut & Cut Brass Box Casket, 18th Century

Antique Queen Anne Figured Walnut & Cut Brass Box Casket, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique Queen Anne figured walnut and cut brass mounted box with an adorable swing handle, Circa 1710 in date.

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1710s Queen Anne Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIV Period HInged Incised Brass Keeping Box, early 18th century
French Louis XIV Period HInged Incised Brass Keeping Box, early 18th century

French Louis XIV Period HInged Incised Brass Keeping Box, early 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of sarcophagus form with hinged top and a fleur de lis finial, the tapering box with side handles and incised foliate motifs inside circles, raised on shaped and incised bracket feet

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1710s French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

English Brass Bound Lock Box
English Brass Bound Lock Box

English Brass Bound Lock Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

As ornamental as it is functional, the box is secured by beautifully crafted decorative brass bands, while two handles on the box’s side allow for easy transportation.

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18th Century English Other Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Austria/France Art Nouveau Silvered Heavy Bronze Jewelry Box Casket, circa 1900
Austria/France Art Nouveau Silvered Heavy Bronze Jewelry Box Casket, circa 1900

Austria/France Art Nouveau Silvered Heavy Bronze Jewelry Box Casket, circa 1900

Located in Vero Beach, FL

The ornate bronze floral design covers the four sides of the box. The top has a handle and a sculptured face of a woman surrounded by foliage.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Box Handles

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Antique English Locking Biscuit Box by Mappin and Webb, circa 1880
Magnificent Antique English Locking Biscuit Box by Mappin and Webb, circa 1880

Magnificent Antique English Locking Biscuit Box by Mappin and Webb, circa 1880

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

The canister has an all-over engraved decoration with a vacant cartouche to the front, the hinged lid with a folding campaign style handle. The box comes complete with a Victorian...

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Box Handles

18th Century Walnut Box with Marquetry Décor and Inlaid Motifs on Scrolling Feet
18th Century Walnut Box with Marquetry Décor and Inlaid Motifs on Scrolling Feet

18th Century Walnut Box with Marquetry Décor and Inlaid Motifs on Scrolling Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each side, showcasing a slightly concave shape, is inlaid with various inscriptions and a date in the back, 1765, while one of the side posts is decorated with a boot motif. Two hand...

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Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Box Handles

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Brass Mounted Jewellery Box
Victorian Walnut Brass Mounted Jewellery Box

Victorian Walnut Brass Mounted Jewellery Box

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Walnut Brass Mounted Jewellery Box with carrying handle to either side and blue silk lining - 18"w x 8.5"d x 5.5"h

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Antique Grain Painted Steel Strong Box
Antique Grain Painted Steel Strong Box

Antique Grain Painted Steel Strong Box

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a beautiful little steel strong box with cast iron carrying handle and original working key, weighing a sturdy 20lbs.

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Late 19th Century German Antique Box Handles

Materials

Steel

Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Jewelry Box
Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Jewelry Box

Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Jewelry Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The lid of the box features a looped handle and a family crest with the initial D engraved into the brass plaque.

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Amboyna Vanity Box Joseph Rodgers & Sons
Amboyna Vanity Box Joseph Rodgers & Sons

Amboyna Vanity Box Joseph Rodgers & Sons

By Joseph Rodgers & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

The box with quadrant brass edging and matching escutcheon surrounding the Amboyna veneered exterior with side flush mounted recessed handles.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete
Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete

Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete

Located in Northampton, GB

Not only very useful but a great talking point and very decorative too. The strong box has very sturdy carrying handles to the sides and on the top a plate that reads "Incombustib...

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Box Handles

Materials

Iron

Two early 20th century pine woven decorative boxes
Two early 20th century pine woven decorative boxes

Two early 20th century pine woven decorative boxes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pine veneer strips arranged and fixed into position to form these delightful shaped boxes. Cane handles and metal securing clasps.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Jewelry box in native wood and marquetry - Louis Philippe period
Jewelry box in native wood and marquetry - Louis Philippe period

Jewelry box in native wood and marquetry - Louis Philippe period

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

The interior, lined with yellow velvet, has two mobile compartments whose lids are equipped with faceted glass beads acting as handles. The box has its original key and its lock is i...

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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Box Handles

Materials

Velvet, Palisander

19th Century George III Inlaid Tea Caddy With Brass Handle
19th Century George III Inlaid Tea Caddy With Brass Handle

19th Century George III Inlaid Tea Caddy With Brass Handle

Located in Charlottesville, VA

The box sits on bracket feet with carved edge detailing along the base.

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19th Century Antique Box Handles

Materials

Felt, Wood

Antique Campaign Box
Antique Campaign Box

Antique Campaign Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Striking wood box with brass trim and handles. Lock is inscribed Benson & Hedges London.

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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Box Handles

Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Twin Tea Caddy with Brass Handle
Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Twin Tea Caddy with Brass Handle

Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Twin Tea Caddy with Brass Handle

Located in Worcester, GB

Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Twin Tea Caddy with Brass Handle A finely crafted Georgian tea caddy, English, circa 1810. The rectangular form is veneered in richly figured m...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Box Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Decorative Tea Caddy, English, Keepsake Box, Figurative, Lion, Regency
Antique Decorative Tea Caddy, English, Keepsake Box, Figurative, Lion, Regency

Antique Decorative Tea Caddy, English, Keepsake Box, Figurative, Lion, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, flame mahogany and boxwood keepsake box with figurative lion handle, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

French Directoire Period Thuya Wood Tea Box with Lemonwood Inlay and Bronze Feet
French Directoire Period Thuya Wood Tea Box with Lemonwood Inlay and Bronze Feet

French Directoire Period Thuya Wood Tea Box with Lemonwood Inlay and Bronze Feet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Resting on bronze ormolu claw feet, this box also has bronze ring handles on each side that hang from baskets of grapes and grape leaves.

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Box Handles

Materials

Bronze

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Box Bag
Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Box Bag

Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Box Bag

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dolce & Gabbana - (Made in Italy) Velvet box bag with cocoa leather embossed in a lizard way, ornamented with different buttons.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Box Handles

Victorian Silver Mounted Stag Handle 3 Piece Carving Set
Victorian Silver Mounted Stag Handle 3 Piece Carving Set

Victorian Silver Mounted Stag Handle 3 Piece Carving Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A Victorian three-piece sterling silver mounted carving set by Harrison Bros Howson Alpha in the original velvet-lined wood box. Made in Sheffield, England. The knife is 16" by 1.2...

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1890s English Antique Box Handles

Materials

Silver

Christian Dior Black Grain Leather 'Box' Bag
Christian Dior Black Grain Leather 'Box' Bag

Christian Dior Black Grain Leather 'Box' Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - Black grain leather box-shaped bag. Purse fastening and golden logo.

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Box Handles

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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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