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Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian
Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian

Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian

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H 0.99 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in

Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Button Box

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Period 19th Century Brown Leather Case with Button Box
English Victorian Period 19th Century Brown Leather Case with Button Box

English Victorian Period 19th Century Brown Leather Case with Button Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique English Victorian period leather case and horseshoe button box from the 19th century, with eleven buttons.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Button Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Cartier Art Deco Earring and Button Box, 1920s
Antique Cartier Art Deco Earring and Button Box, 1920s

Antique Cartier Art Deco Earring and Button Box, 1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

An antique Cartier box from the 1920s Art Deco period, with the original Cartier mark. Suitable for studs, buttons or a pair of earrings. An original 1920s Cartier presentation box ...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Button Box

Silver flower box with seven supports, scrolls and three button feet
Silver flower box with seven supports, scrolls and three button feet

Silver flower box with seven supports, scrolls and three button feet

$5,250Sale Price|30% Off

H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

Silver flower box with seven supports, scrolls and three button feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Flower pot with silver structure, seven flower stands, scrolls resting on three button-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 2,...

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19th Century European Antique Button Box

Materials

Silver

Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.
Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.

Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.

Located in Paris, FR

The gold framework is intricately sculpted, and a small, shell-shaped button serves to open the box. The interior bears the inscription: Mad nev de C to RB.

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1820s French Empire Antique Button Box

Materials

Gold

19th C Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
19th C Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest

19th C Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c paint decorated Pennsylvania blanket chest (Lancaster County) The blanket chest is dovetailed case and has original bracket feet. Original button box interior and paint, chest...

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19th Century American Country Antique Button Box

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket  Chest
19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket  Chest

19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a amazing untouched 19thc original paint decorated blanket chest is a small scale size.Wonderful as a coffee table or end of a bed for quilts & blankets.The condition is very...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Button Box

Materials

Pine

Victorian Rose Quartz Button Set Original Box, London, 1860 Gentleman Dressing
Victorian Rose Quartz Button Set Original Box, London, 1860 Gentleman Dressing

Victorian Rose Quartz Button Set Original Box, London, 1860 Gentleman Dressing

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Victorian Rose Quartz Button Set in Original Box, London, circa 1860 – Gentleman’s Dressing Accessories A charming and remarkably well-preserved Victorian rose quartz button set, pre...

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1860s Victorian Antique Button Box

Materials

Quartz

Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box
Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box

Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box

Located in Leuven , BE

Antique Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button with Fitted Box - Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 ?

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19th Century British Antique Button Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Prague Antique Three Pearl Stud Button Set with Original Box 14kt 12371
Prague Antique Three Pearl Stud Button Set with Original Box 14kt 12371

Prague Antique Three Pearl Stud Button Set with Original Box 14kt 12371

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

Prague Antique Edition 5.8mm Natural Cultured pearls 12mm circular disc 14kt gold Each stud 1.4 grams.

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Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Button Box

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Onyx and Diamond Heart Choker Necklace
Edwardian Onyx and Diamond Heart Choker Necklace

Edwardian Onyx and Diamond Heart Choker Necklace

Located in London, GB

Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI Necklace Length: 13.5 inches Necklace Width: 12mm Fastening: Pop Button Tested As: Silver Box: Plain Gift Box

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Button Box

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique French Garnet, 14K Yellow Gold Silver Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Antique French Garnet, 14K Yellow Gold Silver Hinged Bangle Bracelet

Antique French Garnet, 14K Yellow Gold Silver Hinged Bangle Bracelet

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

The clasp features a push-up button tongue and box clasp with a double safety chain for added security.

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Button Box

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold, Silver

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Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

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H 8 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push button lid lock (you have to fiddle with it a bit to open), small drawers are 2.5"...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Button Box

Materials

Iron

Antique English Novelty String Box / Dispenser, Football / Soccer Ball
Antique English Novelty String Box / Dispenser, Football / Soccer Ball

Antique English Novelty String Box / Dispenser, Football / Soccer Ball

Located in Bath, GB

To the front is a concealed circular push button which is how the box is opened. Excellent condition with minor wear commensurate with age. 3 1/4" x 3 1/4".

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Button Box

Materials

Metal

Large Ornately Carved Black Forest 19th Century Jewellery Box Chesterfield Silk
Large Ornately Carved Black Forest 19th Century Jewellery Box Chesterfield Silk

Large Ornately Carved Black Forest 19th Century Jewellery Box Chesterfield Silk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for auction this very rare original Black Forest wood hand carved large Jewellery box There are multiple high definition super-sized pictures at the bott...

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19th Century English Black Forest Antique Button Box

Materials

Silk, Wood

Gold Snuff Box, Restauration Period, circa 1820-1830
Gold Snuff Box, Restauration Period, circa 1820-1830

Gold Snuff Box, Restauration Period, circa 1820-1830

Located in Paris, FR

A button serves to open the box. Weight: 1.8 oz (52 g) Measures: L 2.8 in (7 cm) / W 1.8 in (4.5 cm) / H 0.4 in (1 cm) Gold marks: -Title mark: Bacchal mask, 1819-1838 -Guarantee m...

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1820s European Restauration Antique Button Box

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Gold

Gold Snuff Box Restauration Period
Gold Snuff Box Restauration Period

Gold Snuff Box Restauration Period

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H 0.4 in W 2.76 in D 1.78 in

Gold Snuff Box Restauration Period

Located in Paris, FR

A button serves to open the box. Weight: 1.8 oz (52 g) L: 2.8 in (7 cm) / W: 1.8 in (4.5 cm) / H: 0.4 in (1 cm) Gold marks: Title mark: Bacchal mask,1819-1838 Guarantee mark: Sphinx ...

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1820s French Empire Antique Button Box

Materials

Gold

19THC NATURAL PINE BLANKET CHEST
19THC NATURAL PINE BLANKET CHEST

19THC NATURAL PINE BLANKET CHEST

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H 25 in W 38 in D 19 in

19THC NATURAL PINE BLANKET CHEST

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC NATURAL PINE BLANKET CHEST WITH DRAWER IN BASE-GREAT TURNED FEET AND DOVETAILED CONSTRUCTION-ORIGINAL BUTTON BOX IN SIDE OF CHEST/FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA

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19th Century American Antique Button Box

Materials

Pine

19th Century Blanket Chest in Walnut from Pennsylvania
19th Century Blanket Chest in Walnut from Pennsylvania

19th Century Blanket Chest in Walnut from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The interior is very clean with a button box till and original brass key plate. It also retains the original hand forged strap hinges.

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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Button Box

Materials

Walnut

Restauration Gold Boxe in Rocaille Style
Restauration Gold Boxe in Rocaille Style

Restauration Gold Boxe in Rocaille Style

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H 0.63 in W 2.52 in D 1.42 in

Restauration Gold Boxe in Rocaille Style

By Louis-François Tronquoy 1

Located in Paris, FR

An intricate geometric pattern forms the background for a central medallion bearing a monogram in gothic calligraphy. A raised button serves to open the box. The body of the box also...

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1830s French Restauration Antique Button Box

Materials

Gold

Shaker Staved Cheese Box in Original Blue Paint
Shaker Staved Cheese Box in Original Blue Paint

Shaker Staved Cheese Box in Original Blue Paint

Located in Nantucket, MA

Round staved cheese box with two button hole hoops and matching fitted fingered lid.

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Button Box

19th Century English Leather and Mahogany Storage Box Ottoman
19th Century English Leather and Mahogany Storage Box Ottoman

19th Century English Leather and Mahogany Storage Box Ottoman

Located in Batley, GB

A 19th century mahogany veneer box ottoman with buttoned leather top and floral inner lining.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Button Box

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Possibly Unique Antique Sterling Silver Folding Biscuit Box by James Dixon, 1896
Possibly Unique Antique Sterling Silver Folding Biscuit Box by James Dixon, 1896

Possibly Unique Antique Sterling Silver Folding Biscuit Box by James Dixon, 1896

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in London, London

This is the first time we have seen a sterling silver folding biscuit box in the push button design, a true rarity.           

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1890s English Victorian Antique Button Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

William and Mary Oak Tavern Table
William and Mary Oak Tavern Table

William and Mary Oak Tavern Table

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H 27 in W 24 in D 19.25 in

William and Mary Oak Tavern Table

Located in Essex, MA

Raised on turned legs and box stretcher, button feet.

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Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Button Box

Materials

Other

Jacobean Style Oak Bench
Jacobean Style Oak Bench

Jacobean Style Oak Bench

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H 21 in W 46.13 in D 12 in

Jacobean Style Oak Bench

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top over a simply carved frieze raised on six turned legs joined by a box stretcher, button feet.

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1680s English Jacobean Antique Button Box

Materials

Oak

Power Broker Rotating English Leather Library or Desk Chair
Power Broker Rotating English Leather Library or Desk Chair

Power Broker Rotating English Leather Library or Desk Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A very handsome rotating library or desk chair having mahogany frame with curved back and button tufted backrest, stylish pill box round hat shaped seat cushion, upholstered in mossy...

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Button Box

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Leather, Mahogany

Victorian burr walnut davenport
Victorian burr walnut davenport

Victorian burr walnut davenport

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H 36 in W 25.5 in D 22 in

Victorian burr walnut davenport

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victorian antique burr Walnut pop-up Davenport with pull out writing slide with tooled blue leather rising surface and fitted lidded pen and ink boxes, secret button to release sprun...

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19th Century English Antique Button Box

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

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H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victorian burr walnut pop-up davenport with pullout / pull-out writing slide with tooled green leather writing surface and fitted lidded pen and ink boxes, secret button to release s...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Button Box

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Games Compendium
Walnut Games Compendium

Walnut Games Compendium

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H 7.49 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Walnut Games Compendium

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The compendium consists of chess, backgammon, draughts, cards and dominoes. The box has a hinged lid and a front draw opened by a press button within the games box.

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19th Century British Antique Button Box

Important self-playing piano "La Victoire" stamped Blanche-Petit & Goffart
Important self-playing piano "La Victoire" stamped Blanche-Petit & Goffart

Important self-playing piano "La Victoire" stamped Blanche-Petit & Goffart

Located in Paris, FR

On the left side, there is a crank, a coin box, a push button and a dial allowing a choice of 6 different melodies.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Button Box

Materials

Iron

French Hand Lacquered Papier-Mâché Stamp Box, 19th Century
French Hand Lacquered Papier-Mâché Stamp Box, 19th Century

French Hand Lacquered Papier-Mâché Stamp Box, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

French hand lacquered papier mâché stamp box with push button hinged lid and duck egg blue interior in three sections.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Button Box

Materials

Paper

Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewelry Box with Birds and Leaves
Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewelry Box with Birds and Leaves

Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewelry Box with Birds and Leaves

Located in Firenze, IT

This little case opens to reveal the original turquoise blue silk covered interior, lined and Chesterfield buttoned. This Antique hand carved box will grace any vanity or dressing t...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Button Box

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century English Rosewood Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Rosewood Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century English Rosewood Tea Caddy

Located in Vero Beach, FL

The fitted interior is comprised of 2 tea compartments with button knobbed lids. The box is additionally lined in the interior in a red floral relief design.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Button Box

Materials

Rosewood

Jacobean Oak Tavern Table
Jacobean Oak Tavern Table

Jacobean Oak Tavern Table

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H 27 in W 24.25 in D 19.25 in

Jacobean Oak Tavern Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top over a drawer with tear drop pull and engraved initials , raised on turned legs with a box stretcher. Button feet.

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Early 1700s English Jacobean Antique Button Box

Materials

Oak

Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Spoons, Parcel Gilt - Moscow c.1890
Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Spoons, Parcel Gilt - Moscow c.1890

Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Spoons, Parcel Gilt - Moscow c.1890

Located in London, GB

Due to age, the gilding has worn on the parcel gilt bowls, however, the contrast is still present and the gilding remains fine on the other side. The case/box's push button clasp ...

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19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Button Box

Materials

Silver

Swedish Birch Box
Swedish Birch Box

Swedish Birch Box

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H 5.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Swedish Birch Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful Birch Box with ivory button handle stunning in simplicity

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19th Century Swedish Antique Button Box

Miniature Card Box
Miniature Card Box

Miniature Card Box

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H 1.5 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Miniature Card Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Tortoiseshell & Ivory Card box with press button catch and the word "Patience" in sliver on the lid.

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19th Century British Antique Button Box

Materials

Silver

English Decorative Box (GMD#2481)
English Decorative Box (GMD#2481)

English Decorative Box (GMD#2481)

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H 2 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

English Decorative Box (GMD#2481)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English Tortoise Shell, Ivory and Ebony Flip Top Decorative Box with Push Button Release.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Button Box

Materials

Metal

Vanity Box
Vanity Box

Vanity Box

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H 8 in W 12 in D 9 in

Vanity Box

Located in Roswell, GA

Fine quality Coromandel (Asian Ebony) Victorian vanity box with original bottles, containers etc. All silver-plated tops have been engraved 'LBH' Press button at back of box with ...

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19th Century English Antique Button Box

Materials

Brass

Walnut Jewellery Box
Walnut Jewellery Box

Walnut Jewellery Box

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H 7 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Walnut Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Once these doors are swung open the secret drawer can be accessed by pressing the large button at the back of the box. Pressing the button will cause the drawer to spring open and re...

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19th Century British Antique Button Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Treen Apple Fruit Tea Caddy with Button Stalk, 19th Century
Antique Treen Apple Fruit Tea Caddy with Button Stalk, 19th Century

Antique Treen Apple Fruit Tea Caddy with Button Stalk, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique treen apple tea caddy with lovely blonde colour, has button stalk and oval cut steel escutcheon. This treen apple tea caddy still has traces of its original tin foil lini...

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Early 19th Century German George III Antique Button Box

Materials

Cut Steel

English Walnut Gentlemans Travelling Dressing set.
English Walnut Gentlemans Travelling Dressing set.

English Walnut Gentlemans Travelling Dressing set.

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H 7.49 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

English Walnut Gentlemans Travelling Dressing set.

Located in LAGNES France,, Other

English walnut gentlemans travelling dressing set. velvet lined box with reversible mirror to inside of the lid secured by spring button. 3 cut glass boxes with silver plated lids ...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Button Box

Mother of Pearl and Blue Enamel Edwardian Button Cufflinks in 9ct Gold in Box
Mother of Pearl and Blue Enamel Edwardian Button Cufflinks in 9ct Gold in Box

Mother of Pearl and Blue Enamel Edwardian Button Cufflinks in 9ct Gold in Box

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Such a charming pair of cufflinks with a perfectly crafted from 9ct Yellow Gold. Each Cufflink has a Mother of Pearl with a Gold cross through the middle designed to resemble a butto...

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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Button Box

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Letter Box
Letter Box

Letter Box

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H 9 in W 12 in D 7 in

Letter Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This can be removed via a brass turn button inside the box allowing you to replace with a business card, your hotel details or your house name etc.

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19th Century British Antique Button Box

19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box, circa 1870
19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box, circa 1870

19th Century Antique Victorian Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box, circa 1870

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A highly collectable 19th century shell formed silver plate push button biscuit box decorated with cast drop ring wreath handles and ornate inner pierced grills.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Button Box

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Incredible Antique Art Deco Emerald Diamond Gold Bracelet
1920s Incredible Antique Art Deco Emerald Diamond Gold Bracelet

1920s Incredible Antique Art Deco Emerald Diamond Gold Bracelet

Located in Columbia, MO

The clasp is a double push-button, insertion, box style clasp with a single fold-under safety.

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1920s Art Deco Antique Button Box

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box

Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push button lid lock, small drawers are 3" square outside dimensions, no key, much over...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Button Box

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Litho Tin Storage Box for Pudding
Early 20th Century Litho Tin Storage Box for Pudding

Early 20th Century Litho Tin Storage Box for Pudding

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H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 11.42 in

Early 20th Century Litho Tin Storage Box for Pudding

Located in Retie, BE

Beautiful shape with awesome drawings like chefs presenting the pudding they made and women milking the cow. The box has a sloping cover with button. Wonderful decoration box. ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Button Box

Materials

Tin

Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906
Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906

Antique Edwardian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Child's Rattle, Hallmarked 1906

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

One side of the top shows the full hallmark from the Birmingham Assay Office for the year 1906, together with the makers' mark of A&L Ld, of Frederick Street in Birmingham who were k...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Button Box

Materials

Silver

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