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Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment
Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

spa at lo fontaine du pouhon. Beneath the lid is a secret compartment which can be accessed by

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Late 18th Century Belgian George III Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Sycamore

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Lacquer

Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880
Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880

Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880

$852Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in

Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A miniature chest with secret for Your jewels: a little brass rod closes all drawers from the top

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Fruitwood

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

Late 19th Century Writing Box with two Secret compartments From our Writing Box collection, we

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

Located in Northampton, GB

accessed by sliding the pagoda lid across, to access the secret compartments the Tea Caddies must be turned

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Silver

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box
Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

original crystal and silver-plated jars and box with a secret compartment that is spring loaded and pops

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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890
Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890

Antique Dowry Chest, Burmese, Teak, Trunk, 19th Century, circa 1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

secret compartment beneath A super antique dowry chest with solid joints and construction. Delivered

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19th Century Burmese Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Materials

Teak

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17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment
17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

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H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 12.21 in

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

Located in Maastricht, NL

Antique German burl walnut box with secret compartment. Inside original print paper, red with

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Mid-17th Century German Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass, Iron

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

be lifted to reveal more storage space, and a secret compartment. Removing the right hand inkwell and

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

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

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

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H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Austin, TX

. Special feature - a secret compartment with three small hidden drawers, pop-out panel with activator near

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19th Century English Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

spring loaded compartment inside -see last two images. The secret compartment has two drawers. Side

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

Contains a Secret Compartment and Candle Sconces From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

secret compartment inside hiding two small drawers*see last image. Initials on brass plaque on lid LPB.

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1810s English Regency Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

. The Writing Box features a secret compartment with hidden push button access (see photos). The secret

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

mother of pearl handles. The top half of the writing box contains a secret compartment which can be

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

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

Hidden Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment
Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment

Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Japanese merchant's chest (Zenibako) with a secret compartment and removable lid.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Painted Trunk
Painted Trunk

Painted Trunk

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H 22 in W 46 in D 22 in

Painted Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

candle box with secret compartment.

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19th Century Hungarian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Painted Trunk
Painted Trunk

Painted Trunk

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H 25 in W 43 in D 24 in

Painted Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

strap hinges and deep candle box with a secret compartment.

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19th Century Hungarian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Pine

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

hardware, including lock and key. Other features include tooled leather insert and a secret spring loaded

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1810s English Regency Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments
Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments

Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments

Located in Nantucket, MA

An exotic wooden box made to look like a book to hide valuables. It is made of rosewood and

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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Satinwood

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

Located in Savannah, GA

include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two

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1810s English Regency Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Large Sadeli Sewing Box with Hidden Writing Slope
19th Century Anglo-Indian Large Sadeli Sewing Box with Hidden Writing Slope

19th Century Anglo-Indian Large Sadeli Sewing Box with Hidden Writing Slope

Located in Dallas, TX

!! The base section is a sewing box with lidded compartments, etc. A secret drawer pulls out from the

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Pewter

Pine Painted Dower Chest
Pine Painted Dower Chest

Pine Painted Dower Chest

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H 24 in W 42 in D 24 in

Pine Painted Dower Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

the top and sides. The interior has a full candle box with lid and secret compartment.

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19th Century Hungarian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Pine

19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment
19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment

19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century rosewood writing box with secret compartment, brass and ebony string inlay with key

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19th Century Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Rosewood

An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment
An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment

An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Kent, GB

, is dark red lacquer. At the back of the slide-out drawer there is a secret compartment.  

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1760s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

complex mechanisms for secret compartments. He was bought out by Asprey in 1859 and had two royal warrants

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19th Century British George IV Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Military Writing Box
Military Writing Box

Military Writing Box

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H 8.5 in W 21 in D 10.5 in

Military Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Mahogany brass bound Campaign writing box with secret compartments and drawers, it has flush

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19th Century British Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments Disclaimer: Please contact us in advance if you would

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19th Century Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

three secret drawers. On the right hand edge of the box is a removable brass pin, once removed this

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

. Inventor & Maker of the Patent Ink Stand.". The fabulous writing box contains a secret compartment with

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19th Century British George IV Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Early C19th Small Size Iron Bound Teak Box Coffer
Early C19th Small Size Iron Bound Teak Box Coffer

Early C19th Small Size Iron Bound Teak Box Coffer

Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire

with a secret compartment, excellent color and condition.

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1850s Indian Colonial Revival Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Materials

Iron

English Regency Brass Bound Writing Slope
English Regency Brass Bound Writing Slope

English Regency Brass Bound Writing Slope

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H 6.5 in W 20 in D 10 in

English Regency Brass Bound Writing Slope

Located in Sheffield, MA

and a secret compartment with three tiny drawers and original key.

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19th Century English Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

vacant brass initial plate on the top and matching lock escutcheon, contains two secret compartments one

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

initial plate. This fabulous writing box has two secret compartments, one hiding three small drawers and

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19th Century British Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

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Large 19th Century Painted Kitchen Dresser

Large 19th Century Painted Kitchen Dresser

$9,229

H 98 in W 90 in D 20.5 in

Large 19th Century Painted Kitchen Dresser

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 19th century English glazed and painted pine kitchen dresser with sliding doors and great storage. 1880. Top shelves are adjustable. Upper shelf depth: 26cm (10-inches) Cod...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Pine

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in London, GB

A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

By Francesco Zuccarelli

Located in PARIS, FR

This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...

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1760s Old Masters Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Oil, Wood Panel

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890

$7,937Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.75 in W 11 in D 3.88 in

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...

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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Malachite, Bronze

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

$5,750

H 37.75 in W 30 in D 15.5 in

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Bronze

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Marquise Bergere
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Marquise Bergere

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Marquise Bergere

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French Louis XVI marquise bergère, commonly known as a chair and a half, from the 19th century. This example features timeless sophistication, beautiful lines, and sparse ornamenta...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Fabric, Wood, Down

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.5 x 24 inches conditon: overall very good for its age, a fe...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Green Malachite Glass Figural Perfume Bottle
Art Deco Green Malachite Glass Figural Perfume Bottle

Art Deco Green Malachite Glass Figural Perfume Bottle

Located in Devon, England

A truly beautiful Art Deco green malachite glass perfume bottle with a female embossed figure to the stopper. Made in Czechoslovakia, this stunning perfume bottle is attributed to Sc...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Malachite

Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle
Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle

Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle

$6,465

H 3.86 in W 2.88 in D 0.91 in

Rene Lalique Glass L'elegance Perfume Bottle

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass L'elegance perfume bottle. This pattern features two dancing female figures amongst flowers. Sepia stained relief details. Moulded, 'R. LALIQUE' ...

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1910s Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Glass

Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's
Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's

Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created b...

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1980s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp
Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp

Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp

$1,250

H 17.5 in W 12 in D 11 in

Early 20th Century Slag Glass Table Lamp

Located in Denton, TX

Intricate metal work with foliage detail and blue Slag glass panels. There are three settings for the lamp, you can light just the stem light or just the reading light or you can hav...

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Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Metal

Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

$2,319

H 4 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine quality, charming 19th century Regency Italian late baroque period walnut 2-drawer table, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box having elegant brass inlaid ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Rosewood

Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora

Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora

By Eduard Stellmacher, Paul Dachsel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Porcelain

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk,  Circa 1820
English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk,  Circa 1820

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal...

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1820s American Campaign Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Crystal, Brass

Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle
Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle

Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle

$4,796

H 5.236 in W 2.244 in D 1.575 in

Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

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1920s French Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments

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Glass

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Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique boxes with secret compartments available for sale. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, all antique boxes with secret compartments available were constructed with great care. Antique boxes with secret compartments have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique boxes with secret compartments made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique boxes with secret compartments have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by David Edwards are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Boxes With Secret Compartments?

Antique boxes with secret compartments can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $5,227.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.