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Antique Jewelry Box Jewels Bronze Colored Metal France
Antique Jewelry Box Jewels Bronze Colored Metal France

Antique Jewelry Box Jewels Bronze Colored Metal France

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful, antique French jewelry box, very heavy, made of patinated copper-plated metal, shaped like a table, with a hinged lid and a central medallion depicting a Greek-style fem...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Box
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Box

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Pattern Bronze and Favrile Slag Glass Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze and Favrile slag glass "Grapevine" pattern desk box, stamp box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signed ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Metal Jewelry Box
French Victorian Metal Jewelry Box

French Victorian Metal Jewelry Box

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian large faux wood painted metal jewel box with bronze dore trim and center frame.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Grand Piano Form Hinged Jewelry Box
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Grand Piano Form Hinged Jewelry Box

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Grand Piano Form Hinged Jewelry Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Grand Piano Form Hinged Jewelry Box This antique French hinged box is formed in the shape of a grand piano, with a curved silhouette tapering ...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Victorian Porcelain Box
French Victorian Porcelain Box

French Victorian Porcelain Box

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian (19th Cent) small porcelain Sevre oval box with bronze lid and pink & white decoration and interior with flowers (signed on bottom).  

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau
Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau

Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A beautiful quality Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket, made in Germany in c. 1900, firmly attributed to renowned maker Erhard & Sohne. The highly elaborate ormolu metal case...

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

French Rectangular Baccarat Box
French Rectangular Baccarat Box

French Rectangular Baccarat Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A turn of the century crystal box by Baccarat (not signed). Beautifully cut with a wonderful star at the bottom. Circa 1900s.

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Early 1900s French Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Enrique Zavalo Mexican Artist Box
Enrique Zavalo Mexican Artist Box

Enrique Zavalo Mexican Artist Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Cast in bronze with a rich green patina and vertebrae style finish, this sculptural box is both striking and deeply tactile.

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Early 1900s Mexican Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Erhard & Sohne Bronze Gold & Silver Plate Jewelry Box / Casket, Germany, c 1900
Erhard & Sohne Bronze Gold & Silver Plate Jewelry Box / Casket, Germany, c 1900

Erhard & Sohne Bronze Gold & Silver Plate Jewelry Box / Casket, Germany, c 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and highly ornate Gothic Revival Medieval Renaissance silver and gold plated bronze casket or jewelry box made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany c. 1900.

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Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box
Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box

Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

On top of the box is a dore bronze hinge in the form of a wreath held onto the box with dore bronze rosettes.

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Miniature of a Jewelry Box in Gilt Bronze, Paris, France, circa 1800
Miniature of a Jewelry Box in Gilt Bronze, Paris, France, circa 1800

Miniature of a Jewelry Box in Gilt Bronze, Paris, France, circa 1800

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful and precious miniature of a bronze jewelry chair. The seat rises and inside we find some vintage burgundy red silk satin. The surface features sophisticated details. Miniat...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Decorative Box, Early 19th Century
Decorative Box, Early 19th Century

Decorative Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Rectangular cherrywood box with square parquetry in various woods. The lid is fitted with a bronze key escutcheon and handle.

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Black Cut Crystal and Bronze Jewelry Box with Enamel Decorations
Antique French Black Cut Crystal and Bronze Jewelry Box with Enamel Decorations

Antique French Black Cut Crystal and Bronze Jewelry Box with Enamel Decorations

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The box is framed with finely detailed bronze accents, which provide a striking complement to the crystal and enamel.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Heintz Arts & Crafts Bronze Cigar Box
Heintz Arts & Crafts Bronze Cigar Box

Heintz Arts & Crafts Bronze Cigar Box

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze desk box or cigar box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10"W x 6"D x 3"H Good vintage conditio...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box
Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box

Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Long Branch, NJ

​Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box Dimensions : 14" Tall X 16" Wide X 11" Deep This gorgeous Antique jewelry box was made in Germany by KPM Porce...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Dresser or Jewelry Box with Enamel Portrait and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Antique Dresser or Jewelry Box with Enamel Portrait and Gilt Bronze Mounts

Antique Dresser or Jewelry Box with Enamel Portrait and Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique dresser or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1890 in the period Art Nouveau style.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Silver Plated over Bronze Jewelry Box with Repousse Motifs
19th Century French Silver Plated over Bronze Jewelry Box with Repousse Motifs

19th Century French Silver Plated over Bronze Jewelry Box with Repousse Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

The decorative, elevated jewelry box is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich patinated silver plated finish over bronze.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

A 19th C. French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box
A 19th C. French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box

A 19th C. French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Fabulous and Unusual 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Opaline Glass

Hand Painted Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oval Trinket Box
Hand Painted Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oval Trinket Box

Hand Painted Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oval Trinket Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a hand painted porcelain and gilt bronze oval trinket box. It depicts an oval porcelain plaque featuring an 18th century portrait of an elegant lady.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Regency Leather Box
19th Century English Regency Leather Box

19th Century English Regency Leather Box

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century English Regency Leather Box. Offered is a large handsome antique English Regency embossed leather box with bronze trim, compartment for letters, notes or paper with a dr...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Singing Bird Box
Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Singing Bird Box

Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Champlevé Enameled Bronze Singing Bird Box Circa 1880 Striking in both form and function, this champlevé enameled bronze singing bird box reflects a refined blend of decorative arti...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box
Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box

Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box

By Jean-Pierre Feuillet

Located in New York, NY

An Important and very rare Empire period Paris porcelain ormolu-mounted Empire rectangular shaped two-handled casket decorated and assembled by Feuillet or Sèvres Porcelain manufactu...

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1810s French Empire Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III circular enamel box
Napoleon III circular enamel box

Napoleon III circular enamel box

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Napoleon III circular enamel box Material bronze and Cloisonne enamel Origin France Circa 1870 19th century Excellent quality and excellent condition Natural wear on its patina Its i...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Enameled Porcelain Box
19th Century French Enameled Porcelain Box

19th Century French Enameled Porcelain Box

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

A salmon colored enamel box with patina bronze surround and latch and topped with a gold laurel wreath.

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1890s French Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Agate and Dore Bronze Snuff Box
19th Century Agate and Dore Bronze Snuff Box

19th Century Agate and Dore Bronze Snuff Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Equally suited as a traditional snuff box or as a luxurious trinket box, this compact piece displays the rich natural beauty of agate combined with the warmth of finely gilded bronze.

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1890s Italian Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Porcelain Box Italian Capodimonte XIXth Century.
Porcelain Box Italian Capodimonte XIXth Century.

Porcelain Box Italian Capodimonte XIXth Century.

By Capodimonte

Located in Bilzen, BE

A beautiful antique 19th century Capodimonte porcelain jewelery box in high relief and hand painted decoration with bronze gilt frame 10.5 x 7.5 cm, height 3.4 cm Perfect condition, ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Box
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Box

Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The largest variation of this box in a nice gold doré finish.

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Early 1900s American Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan
French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan

French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan

By Tahan Paris

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze and pink porcelain jewellery box by Tahan.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880
Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880

Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

An absolutely charming Victorian novelty jewellery box made from very heavy cast brass and I think that the dog himself is Bronze, with traces of the original gilding.

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Bronze Box

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Box
Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Box

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Box

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large antique French Napoleon III box with inlaid bronze decor, polished black color surface, inside brown velvet.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III / Boulle Box
19th Century French Napoleon III / Boulle Box

19th Century French Napoleon III / Boulle Box

Located in Vilnius, LT

Antique French Napoleon III box with inlaid bronze decor, polished black color surface and red velour textile inside.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique E. Schutzmarke Oak Wood Figural Bronze Relief Jewelry Box Casket
Antique E. Schutzmarke Oak Wood Figural Bronze Relief Jewelry Box Casket

Antique E. Schutzmarke Oak Wood Figural Bronze Relief Jewelry Box Casket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Schutzmarke Oak Wood Figural Bronze Relief Jewelry Box Casket. Item features 3 Dimensional bronze relief figural "old world" scenes throughout, tufted and padded interior, solid woo...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Oak

1930s Rosewood Campaign Desk Box with Brass Fittings
1930s Rosewood Campaign Desk Box with Brass Fittings

1930s Rosewood Campaign Desk Box with Brass Fittings

Located in Marbella, ES

Elegant English campaign desk box crafted from solid rosewood with finely crafted brass reinforcements and details.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann

Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

Always Free Worldwide Shipping Outstanding Feathered Walnut Veneer From our Decanter collection, we are thrilled to offer this rare example Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box attrib...

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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Moser Grand Tour Crystal Box With Scent Bottles
Moser Grand Tour Crystal Box With Scent Bottles

Moser Grand Tour Crystal Box With Scent Bottles

Located in Dallas, TX

All bronze dore in very bright condition. All in mint condition.

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1890s Austrian Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Chositsu Cylindrical Chinese Box. China, late 19th Century.
Chositsu Cylindrical Chinese Box. China, late 19th Century.

Chositsu Cylindrical Chinese Box. China, late 19th Century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Cylindrical box made of bronze using the sculpted lacquer technique called "Chositsu".

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Victorian English traveling or ship's desk wood Bronze brass initials
Victorian English traveling or ship's desk wood Bronze brass initials

Victorian English traveling or ship's desk wood Bronze brass initials

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

An exceptional English traveling or ship's desk, an original from the 19th century. Made of mahogany, with its characteristic reddish hue, with gilt brass fittings and ornaments. It ...

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1880s English Antique Bronze Box

19th Century French Parquetry Ebonized Domed Box
19th Century French Parquetry Ebonized Domed Box

19th Century French Parquetry Ebonized Domed Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Signed by maker on lock. Paris, France. Bronze/brass mounted.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Jewelry Box, 1880s, France, Bronze Dorée, Gilt Brass, Parisian Society
Antique Jewelry Box, 1880s, France, Bronze Dorée, Gilt Brass, Parisian Society

Antique Jewelry Box, 1880s, France, Bronze Dorée, Gilt Brass, Parisian Society

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique jewelry box with fine application on the lid of three Parisian dancing. Padded with burgundy velvet. Gilded brass, France, Circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Brass

French Chinoiserie Wig Box
French Chinoiserie Wig Box

French Chinoiserie Wig Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved and painted, arched-top, Chinoiserie decorated hinged wig box with original bronze hardware. The top featuring a trio of figures in a lush landscape of blossoming trees.

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18th Century Baroque Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century
Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century

Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

The box retains its original gilt bronze and brass decorative hardware with a well crafted interior, large mirror, two small chest drawers and ample space.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Style Porcelain Box, Napoleonic Bee Design, Circa 1940s
French Empire Style Porcelain Box, Napoleonic Bee Design, Circa 1940s

French Empire Style Porcelain Box, Napoleonic Bee Design, Circa 1940s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Empire style porcelain box, decorated with the official heraldic symbols of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The Imperial crown is hand painted in rich gold relief on the front pan...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration
Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Gorgeous Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration and gilt fittings. Box is raised on paw feet and come with a key. Gilt fittings show signs of oxidation that can e...

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Late 19th Century Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Carved Cinnabar Box. China. Early 20th Century. Dragon Cover
Carved Cinnabar Box. China. Early 20th Century. Dragon Cover

Carved Cinnabar Box. China. Early 20th Century. Dragon Cover

Located in Norton, MA

This Antique Carved Cinnabar Box. China. Early 20th Century with Dragon Cover and date to approximately 1920. The box is composed of brass with a vibrant blue enamelled interior and ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s
Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s

Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small unusual jewelry trinket in light bronze set floral perforations. Its interior is linned with blue velvet. It was made in the late 10s or early 20s by an anonymous jeweler, prob...

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1920s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Jewelry box Napoleon III
Jewelry box Napoleon III

Jewelry box Napoleon III

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Jewelry box Napoleon III Materials gilt bronze and ceramics Origin France Circa 1880 No Restorations Excellent condition Materials gilt bronze and ceramics ALL CERAMIC PLATES ARE PER...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set
Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set

Chinese Qing Cloisonné Bronze Opium Caddy Set

Located in Toledo, OH

Chinese Qing opium caddy set includes burner and tray with 6 dishes. Cloisonné set in bronze with blue enamel interior, foo dog lion handle. Intricate floral design of blue, white, r...

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Late 19th Century Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze

Art nouveau jewelry box
Art nouveau jewelry box

Art nouveau jewelry box

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art nouveau jewelry box Art nouveau jewelry box Materials: bronze, double-celled glass, enamel and procelain palaca Origin France Circa 1920 Upholstered interior of the box (capitone...

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Antique A Large Ginbari Cloisonne Rectangular Lidded Box, Meiji Period
Antique A Large Ginbari Cloisonne Rectangular Lidded Box, Meiji Period

Antique A Large Ginbari Cloisonne Rectangular Lidded Box, Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

A quality work, Antique Large Ginbari Cloisonne Rectangular Lidded Trinket Box, Meiji Period, with the Chrysanthemum Motif. There are Interior wood inlays on both the box and the l...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Brass, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Verdigris Bronze and Silver Cigarette / Cigar Box
Antique Art Deco Verdigris Bronze and Silver Cigarette / Cigar Box

Antique Art Deco Verdigris Bronze and Silver Cigarette / Cigar Box

Located in New York, NY

Antique Art Deco period bronze cigar or cigarette box in bronze with verdigris patina and distinguished by its applied silver mythological fish on the top.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Bronze Box

Materials

Silver, Bronze

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Antique Bronze Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique bronze box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every antique bronze box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique bronze box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bronze box made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique bronze box over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios, Tahan Paris and Baccarat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Bronze Box?

Prices for an antique bronze box start at $90 and top out at $985,000 with the average selling for $1,999.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.