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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

Collector's Wooden Cabinet from Late 19th Century England
Collector's Wooden Cabinet from Late 19th Century England

Collector's Wooden Cabinet from Late 19th Century England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collector's eight compartment wooden cabinet from late 19th century England. Box has a leather handle and reinforced corners.

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920

Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920

By The American Thermos Bottle Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wear consistent with age and use. Box leather handle is missing. Minor wear throughout on the box.

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Box Handles

Materials

Chrome

Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C
Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C

Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique English Georgian satinwood handled tantalus box features ebonized banding throughout and inlaid Welk seashell reserves, lid opens to reveal six compartments with four decante...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Bronze

FRENCH LAP DESK
FRENCH LAP DESK

FRENCH LAP DESK

Sold|$2,200

FRENCH LAP DESK

Located in New York, NY

Burled walnut lap desk, brass bound with brass decorative inlay and recessed brass handles; box opens to a slanted writing surface covered in tooled felt with compartments for ink a...

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19th Century French Antique Box Handles

18th Century French Normandy Painted Wedding Trunk with Bird and Swag Motifs
18th Century French Normandy Painted Wedding Trunk with Bird and Swag Motifs

18th Century French Normandy Painted Wedding Trunk with Bird and Swag Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was carved in northern France, circa 1780. The decorative, bombe box with metal side handles and front hardware, features its original...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Velvet Covered Chest, Spain, 16th Century
Velvet Covered Chest, Spain, 16th Century

Velvet Covered Chest, Spain, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

The interior is diaphanous, without compartmentalization, and also presents a scrim, which protected objects deposited in the box wood moisture and rust that could result in tacking ...

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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Box Handles

Materials

Iron

19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box
19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box

19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box circa 1880. Good quality item which we have labelled a cutlery box, but could quite easily have been a tool box.

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Round Decorative Bras Lidded Incense Burner, North India
Large Round Decorative Bras Lidded Incense Burner, North India

Large Round Decorative Bras Lidded Incense Burner, North India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted large Mughal style decorative round exquisite Incense holder polished brass box with lid, latch and handle delicately and intricately hand-hammered with floral, geometric...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Petite Knife Boxes with Armorial Crest
Georgian Mahogany Petite Knife Boxes with Armorial Crest

Georgian Mahogany Petite Knife Boxes with Armorial Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of Georgian mahogany petite knife boxes with brass fittings, (some losses to brass pieces including: front latches and back hinge) worn stag's head armorial crest engraved on ...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Rare Indian Mughal Rock Crystal and Gold Handle with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds
Rare Indian Mughal Rock Crystal and Gold Handle with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds

Rare Indian Mughal Rock Crystal and Gold Handle with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare Indian "Mughal" rock crystal and gold handle with diamonds rubies and emeralds. Mughal, late 18th century Very fine quality. Measures: 4" long.

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Late 18th Century Indian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Gold

Gothic Style Brass Jewellery Casket with Religious Panels
Gothic Style Brass Jewellery Casket with Religious Panels

Gothic Style Brass Jewellery Casket with Religious Panels

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The heavily made casket is of rectangular form and stands raised on four corner legs with a double hinged swivel cover with an integral shaped edge handle. The box is decorated in re...

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19th Century Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Art Deco German Caviar Cutlery Set Silver and Tortoise Shell
Art Deco German Caviar Cutlery Set Silver and Tortoise Shell

Art Deco German Caviar Cutlery Set Silver and Tortoise Shell

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Set of an Art Deco cutlery with 6 caviar knifes and 1 caviar spoon in original box. Handles stamped 925 silver with brown tortoise shell.

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Box Handles

Materials

Silver

19th Century Natural Surface Bail Handled Pantry Box
19th Century Natural Surface Bail Handled Pantry Box

19th Century Natural Surface Bail Handled Pantry Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century bail handled natural old surface bail handled pantry box is from Pennsylvania and is in great as found condition.

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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

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

This amazing 19thc original blue painted bail handled pantry box in fine as found condition. This fine pantry has a wonderful undisturbed patina and early nails.

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Burr Walnut Cigar Box with Silver Handle, London, 1928
Burr Walnut Cigar Box with Silver Handle, London, 1928

Burr Walnut Cigar Box with Silver Handle, London, 1928

Located in London, GB

An elegant burr walnut cigar box with silver carrying handle with silver assay marks dated London 1928.

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Early 20th Century Antique Box Handles

Materials

Silver

Monumental 19th Century New England Cheese Box with Handles
Monumental 19th Century New England Cheese Box with Handles

Monumental 19th Century New England Cheese Box with Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large over size pantry or cheese box has all the bells and whistles. The finger bands are over lapping and have early original handmade copper nails. The condition is very good ...

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Beautiful English Silver Cigar Box with Automated Handle London 1905
Beautiful English Silver Cigar Box with Automated Handle London 1905

Beautiful English Silver Cigar Box with Automated Handle London 1905

Located in London, GB

A beautiful & unusual silver cigar box with a central handle which when raised, then automates the opening of the two lidded compartments.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Box Handles

Beautiful English Silver Cigar Box with Automated Handle London 1905
Beautiful English Silver Cigar Box with Automated Handle London 1905

Beautiful English Silver Cigar Box with Automated Handle London 1905

Located in London, GB

A beautiful & unusual silver cigar box with a central handle which when raised, then automates the opening of the two lidded compartments.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Box Handles

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Biscuit Box with Swing Handle Opening Mechanism
Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Biscuit Box with Swing Handle Opening Mechanism

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Biscuit Box with Swing Handle Opening Mechanism

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

., this handsome, Edwardian antique, sterling silver and glass biscuit box is opened by moving the handle back which causes the lid to automatically pivot open.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Qing Red Lacquer Wood and Brass Handles Chinese Small  pharmacy Box, signed
Qing Red Lacquer Wood and Brass Handles Chinese Small  pharmacy Box, signed

Qing Red Lacquer Wood and Brass Handles Chinese Small pharmacy Box, signed

Located in Valladolid, ES

Stunning mid-19th century red lacquer Pharmacy box , with brass handles and keyholes, Dinasty Qing, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD).

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Box Handles

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Lunch Box with Geometric Motifs and Handle
Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Lunch Box with Geometric Motifs and Handle

Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Lunch Box with Geometric Motifs and Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

The large bamboo and rattan handle ensures ease of movement, allowing the box to be transported with effortless grace.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Box Handles

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Group of Two 19th Century Bail Handled Pantry Boxes from New England
Group of Two 19th Century Bail Handled Pantry Boxes from New England

Group of Two 19th Century Bail Handled Pantry Boxes from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of New England pantry boxes are in very good condition. They are not a matched pair but look good together as a stack.

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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Signed "A.S. Howe" Large 19th Century Cream Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box
Signed "A.S. Howe" Large 19th Century Cream Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box

Signed "A.S. Howe" Large 19th Century Cream Painted Bail Handled Pantry Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large 19th century original butterscotch painted signed bail handled pantry box. This wonderful painted box is signed on the lid "POLMAN.HEWOOD & CO.

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1860s American Folk Art Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Pine Box
Pine Box

Pine Box

Sold|$295

Pine Box

Located in Baltimore, MD

A simple, attractive, and utilitarian pine box featuring iron handles and strap hinges.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wrought Iron

Phone Box
Phone Box

Phone Box

Sold|$895

Phone Box

Located in Surrey, BC

Heavy cast iron Northern Electric phone box, circa 1920. Brass handle and bake-lite phone.

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Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Iron

19th Century Elm Box
19th Century Elm Box

19th Century Elm Box

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

19th century elm box with carrying handles to each end in good condition, complete with key.

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Elm

English Walnut Campaign Box
English Walnut Campaign Box

English Walnut Campaign Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare and handsome 19th century English campaign box having flush brass handles and a top plate bearing the name of the original owner, James Shoolbred.

Category

19th Century English Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Steel Trunk, Box
Antique Dutch Steel Trunk, Box

Antique Dutch Steel Trunk, Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique steel trunk, box was handmade and riveted by a talented blacksmith and includes twisted carrying handles and a sturdy hooked handle.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Rustic Antique Box Handles

Materials

Steel

Iron Clad Continental Strong Box
Iron Clad Continental Strong Box

Iron Clad Continental Strong Box

Located in Stamford, CT

A fabulous large, iron clad Continental strong box on stand retaining original lock and keys to outer and inner stash box, hand-wrought handles and hardware.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Box Handles

Materials

Iron

Antique British Colonial Storage Box
Antique British Colonial Storage Box

Antique British Colonial Storage Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique British colonial storage box with blue patina, metal handles, with divine details on a wood stand.

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1920s English British Colonial Antique Box Handles

Victorian Pine Fishing Bait Box
Victorian Pine Fishing Bait Box

Victorian Pine Fishing Bait Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Victorian pine fishing bait box This well used piece has a distressed finish, it is made in pine with a metal trim and rope handles The box is box is sound if a little bruised ...

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Victorian Pine Fishing Bait Box
Victorian Pine Fishing Bait Box

Victorian Pine Fishing Bait Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Victorian pine fishing bait box This well used piece has a distressed finish, it is made in pine with a metal trim and rope handles The box is box is sound if a little bruised...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box
Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Victorian pine blanket box This is an attractive large solid pine box, it has been stripped and waxed This is a very good quality pine, the box a candle box inside, strong ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Antique French Boulle Writing Box

Antique French Boulle Writing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The top half of the slope features a large storage area which is accessed by folding the top half down. The top of the box houses two inkwells which sit on either side of the central...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Box Handles

Materials

Brass

Sheet Metal Toolbox with Woven Copper Handle, circa 1930
Sheet Metal Toolbox with Woven Copper Handle, circa 1930

Sheet Metal Toolbox with Woven Copper Handle, circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

It is in excellent condition for an Industrial object. The box's latch, handle and brackets are all working well.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal, Copper

Victorian Leather Hat Box, 19th Century
Victorian Leather Hat Box, 19th Century

Victorian Leather Hat Box, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

It's a wonderful Carl Brunner Wien hat-box with a hanged lid that fastens the box,with a lockable clasp and a strap and buckle which acts as a handle.

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Leather

Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box  A good Strong Metal Log Box wit
Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box  A good Strong Metal Log Box wit

Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box A good Strong Metal Log Box wit

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Strong Industrial Look Iron Banded Log Box A good Strong Metal Log Box with large handles and reinforced with Iron Banding for added strength, this industrial looking piece mak...

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19th Century Industrial Antique Box Handles

Materials

Iron

Chinese Camphor Chest Box Luggage Trunk, 1920
Chinese Camphor Chest Box Luggage Trunk, 1920

Chinese Camphor Chest Box Luggage Trunk, 1920

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Antique Camphor Wood Box of a Plain Form. circa 1900 The Box Has Block Feet and Features Exposed Dovetails and Carrying Handles.

Category

1920s Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Victorian Pine Blanket Box or Coffee Table
Victorian Pine Blanket Box or Coffee Table

Victorian Pine Blanket Box or Coffee Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian pine blanket box or coffee table This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it has a candle box inside and iron carrying handles and it stands on a small ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box
Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

Japanese Meiji Period Komai Style Damascene Box

By Komai

Located in Newark, England

Fine Japanese Meiji period Komai style damascene box. The box with twin loop handles to the base with a inlaid damascene lid encompassing the brass body.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

Early 19th Century Physician's Apothecary/Medecine Box
Early 19th Century Physician's Apothecary/Medecine Box

Early 19th Century Physician's Apothecary/Medecine Box

Located in Folkestone, GB

All contained in delightful, figured mahogany box with flush fitting countersunk handles and escucheons, and even retaining the original key.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Box Handles

Materials

Mahogany

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 Rustic Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Bateman Stroud Regulation Croquet Set in Pine Box
Bateman Stroud Regulation Croquet Set in Pine Box

Bateman Stroud Regulation Croquet Set in Pine Box

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Boxed Bateman four mallet garden croquet set. A four mallet garden croquet set in a painted pine storage box with metal carry handles at either end.

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1910s British Sporting Art Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood, Pine

18th Century English George III Elm Deed Box
18th Century English George III Elm Deed Box

18th Century English George III Elm Deed Box

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

The side of the box has brass carrying handles and is complete with its original lock.

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Box Handles

Materials

Elm

19thc Original Painted Large Pantry Box & Painted Bench
19thc Original Painted Large Pantry Box & Painted Bench

19thc Original Painted Large Pantry Box & Painted Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original painted red & yellow large bail handled pantry box from Pennsylvania .Wonderful original red & cream painted foot stool or bench in a wonderful worn surface.The two ma...

Category

19th Century American Antique Box Handles

Materials

Pine

Charming Antique Boccie Ball Set In Antique Wood Box
Charming Antique Boccie Ball Set In Antique Wood Box

Charming Antique Boccie Ball Set In Antique Wood Box

Located in Buchanan, MI

CHARMING ANTIQUE BOCCIE BALL SET IN ANTIQUE WOOD BOX CONSIST OF 12 WOODEN BALLS AND SIX COMPARTMENT BOX WITH HANDLE

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19th Century Italian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

Early Original Painted 19th Century Pantry Box with Lid
Early Original Painted 19th Century Pantry Box with Lid

Early Original Painted 19th Century Pantry Box with Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is in the form of a large band box and hand carved handle and early wood peg construction.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Box Handles

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Brown Painted and Distressed Hat Box
19th Century Original Brown Painted and Distressed Hat Box

19th Century Original Brown Painted and Distressed Hat Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The inside has a beautiful blue later paint. This box has the original handle and hardware.

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy
Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian pine blanket box, coffee table or shoe tidy. Victorian pine blanket box or coffee table This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it has a candle box...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Box Handles

Pair of early 20th century industrial steel storage boxes
Pair of early 20th century industrial steel storage boxes

Pair of early 20th century industrial steel storage boxes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of early 20th century industrial steel storage boxes circa 1920. Steel open storage boxes. With a handle on each end, these boxes are ideal for under bed storage or for retail ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Box Handles

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Rustic Oak and Wrought Iron Box
19th Century French Rustic Oak and Wrought Iron Box

19th Century French Rustic Oak and Wrought Iron Box

Located in High Point, NC

The surface of the oak is covered with tales of its past. Assembled with box joinery and minimalistic handles and hinges; despite its minimalistic appearance, this trunk has been cra...

Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Box Handles

Materials

Metal

Silver Plate and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Set with Box
Silver Plate and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Set with Box

Silver Plate and Mother-of-Pearl Fish Set with Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Service for 12 with knives and forks with additional fish serving pieces. In original lined box. All the handles are mother-of-pearl.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Box Handles

Materials

Silver Plate

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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.
Questions About Antique Box Handles
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