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Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid
Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid

Exceptional Japanese Tobacco Pipe or Kiseru with boat-shaped container and lid

Located in Leuven , BE

The Japanese smoking pipe or Kiseru was used to smoke only a tiny pinch of kizami tobacco (about 25 mg). This particularly original and beautifully executed model showed the social s...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA
Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand Carved Stone Container Fountain Basin Planter Farm Sink Trough Antique LA . 18th century water fountain basin lavoir of hand carved stone.

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18th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container
Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container

Late 19thC Fine Quality Silver Plated Figural Double Lidded Tea or Jam Container

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lovely and unique figural item consisting of a Kate Greenway influenced Dickens' style figural character which is attached to a small circular tea caddie or jam container that was me...

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1880s American Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

"Mountain Goat Humidor, " Art Deco Lidded Container with Teal-Turquoise Glaze
"Mountain Goat Humidor, " Art Deco Lidded Container with Teal-Turquoise Glaze

"Mountain Goat Humidor, " Art Deco Lidded Container with Teal-Turquoise Glaze

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One of the most charming and rare of the many ceramic creations issued by the Cowan company in suburban Cleveland, this humidor depicts a baby mountain goat atop a peaked humidor, th...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Nupe Cast Bronze Purse Container Bells and Rings Early 20th Century
Vintage Nupe Cast Bronze Purse Container Bells and Rings Early 20th Century

Vintage Nupe Cast Bronze Purse Container Bells and Rings Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage Nupe of Nigeria thinly cast hollow bronze purse or container, probably created by the lost wax process with attached bronze bells and rings.

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Located in Vienna, Austria

A unique brass cigarette container from the 1920's hand made in Austria. On top of the lid is a glass stone in turquoise colour. the lid fits tightly into the container.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Small Italian 1860s Painted Ceramic Floral Desk Set with Ink and Sand Containers
Small Italian 1860s Painted Ceramic Floral Desk Set with Ink and Sand Containers

Small Italian 1860s Painted Ceramic Floral Desk Set with Ink and Sand Containers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Once removed, the lids reveal petite white containers dedicated to the ink and sand, which was used before the creation of blotting paper, to absorb the wet ink.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

French Repurposed Mobile Suroy Storage Container into a Bar Cart or Office Cart
French Repurposed Mobile Suroy Storage Container into a Bar Cart or Office Cart

French Repurposed Mobile Suroy Storage Container into a Bar Cart or Office Cart

Located in Highwood, IL

We currently have two of these mobile storage containers available and they work equally as well in an Office, as they do as a Bar Cart or Nightstand.

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1920s French Industrial Antique Containers

Materials

Steel, Iron

Hand Carved Stone Container Trough Farm Sink Fountain Basin Antiques LA Fire pit
Hand Carved Stone Container Trough Farm Sink Fountain Basin Antiques LA Fire pit

Hand Carved Stone Container Trough Farm Sink Fountain Basin Antiques LA Fire pit

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand Carved Stone Container Trough Farm Sink Fountain Basin Antiques LA Fire pit 18th Century exquisite water fountain Basin Of Hand Carved Stone Lavoir.

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18th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Stone Container Trough Farm Sink Fountain Basin Antiques LA Fire pit
Hand Carved Stone Container Trough Farm Sink Fountain Basin Antiques LA Fire pit

Hand Carved Stone Container Trough Farm Sink Fountain Basin Antiques LA Fire pit

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand Carved Stone Container Trough Farm Sink Fountain Basin Antiques LA Fire pit exquisite water fountain Basin Of Hand Carved Stone Lavoir.

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19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Stone, Limestone

20th Century Art Deco Glass Vanity Set of Two Bottles and Soap Container
20th Century Art Deco Glass Vanity Set of Two Bottles and Soap Container

20th Century Art Deco Glass Vanity Set of Two Bottles and Soap Container

Located in Sofia, BG

Vanity set composed of perfume bottle and eau de toilette spray and a soap container in transparent glass and tulip patterns in burgundy.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

Genuine woven fiber ring support for a container from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda
Genuine woven fiber ring support for a container from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda

Genuine woven fiber ring support for a container from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda

By Tutsi People

Located in Bilzen, BE

Basketry base for a ceramic pot called "INGATA" from the Tutsi people, Rwanda and Burundi Fine weaving quality from the beginning of the 20th century Outside diameter 12.5 cm Provena...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair of Large Danish 1900's Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint
Pair of Large Danish 1900's Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint

Pair of Large Danish 1900's Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The pair is painted in the style of Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted Full Lace pattern and "Flour" and "Gran" hand-panted on the front of the containers.

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Early 20th Century Danish French Provincial Antique Containers

Materials

Tin

Antique Kreamer Spice Lock Box, Tin-Plated Steel, Six Tins, Circa 1920
Antique Kreamer Spice Lock Box, Tin-Plated Steel, Six Tins, Circa 1920

Antique Kreamer Spice Lock Box, Tin-Plated Steel, Six Tins, Circa 1920

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This lock box answered those needs by assigning each spice its own container and then gathering all six inside one secure outer case.

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1920s Primitive Antique Containers

Materials

Metal, Tôle

George III Brass-Bound Mahogany Navette Form Peat Bucket 19th Century
George III Brass-Bound Mahogany Navette Form Peat Bucket 19th Century

George III Brass-Bound Mahogany Navette Form Peat Bucket 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

George III brass-bound bucket is a coopered wooden antique container. Made of mahogany and features decorative brass bands and a swing handle, dating from the early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Petite Barley Twist Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Revival c.1890
Antique French Petite Barley Twist Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Revival c.1890

Antique French Petite Barley Twist Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Revival c.1890

Located in Tyler, TX

9 total carved drawers ~~Versatile Size~~ 46" tall x 35.5" wide x 22" deep Knee space is 23.25" tall~~ floor to skirt Pull out writing surface measures 28" wide x 20" deep ~~Soli...

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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Containers

Materials

Oak

Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora Decorated with Bronze Ornament
Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora Decorated with Bronze Ornament

Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora Decorated with Bronze Ornament

Located in Sampantawong, TH

In the past, this kind of vessel was used for wine container. Age: China, Han Dynasty, B.C. 206 - A.D. 220 Size: Height 17.7 C.M. / Width 19.5 C.M. / Depth 15.5 C.M.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Turkish 20th Century Green-Glaze Water Pot
Turkish 20th Century Green-Glaze Water Pot

Turkish 20th Century Green-Glaze Water Pot

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vessels of this kind were practical containers used for water, and their earthenware bodies and glazed surfaces are characteristic of Turkish domestic pottery.

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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Containers

Materials

Terracotta

"Still life with fruits"
"Still life with fruits"

"Still life with fruits"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This expansive tabletop arrangement is built from repeated contrasts between rounded fruit, clustered grapes, and tall vessels. A broad brown container anchors the centre, flanked by...

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Early 20th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

An unusual shoe-shaped burl wood snuffbox souvenir. Prussia, Germany 1871.
An unusual shoe-shaped burl wood snuffbox souvenir. Prussia, Germany 1871.

An unusual shoe-shaped burl wood snuffbox souvenir. Prussia, Germany 1871.

Located in Milan, IT

The top opens to reveal a second part, with a lid that opens to reveal the tobacco container. On one external side, the dedication is engraved. to Madame Chardon, in December 1871, o...

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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

"Still Life with Flowers"
"Still Life with Flowers"

"Still Life with Flowers"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This foreground cascade gives the image unusual depth and balances the upright forms of the containers. Strong colour contrasts are moderated by earthy surroundings, while the varied...

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Early 1900s Antique Containers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Immigrant Steamer Trunk with Decorated Interior Partitions
19th Century Immigrant Steamer Trunk with Decorated Interior Partitions

19th Century Immigrant Steamer Trunk with Decorated Interior Partitions

Located in Dekalb, IL

Steamer trunks of this type were widely used by immigrants traveling to North America in the late 1800s and early 1900s, often made in Europe and brought overseas as the primary cont...

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19th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

19th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil
19th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil

19th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil

Located in Nuernberg, DE

It can serve as a unique storage container for linens, utensils, or packets—or simply as a charming sculptural object that evokes the warmth of an old-world German kitchen.

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

19Thc Leather Covered Wood Bucket
19Thc Leather Covered Wood Bucket

19Thc Leather Covered Wood Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing make do bucket is cow skin covered over a hand carved wood insert.There is a iron ring for holding the container .

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Leather

Rare Set of 5 Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Lids by Lefébure of Paris
Rare Set of 5 Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Lids by Lefébure of Paris

Rare Set of 5 Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Lids by Lefébure of Paris

Located in London, GB

French, circa 1860-1880 Dimensions: H: 10 in / 25 cm Dia: 5 in / 13 cm Verreries and cristalleries Lefébure & Co was established in Paris in 1806, becoming the leading specialis...

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19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Regency Rosewood Dressing Box, England, Circa 1855
Mid-19th Century Regency Rosewood Dressing Box, England, Circa 1855

Mid-19th Century Regency Rosewood Dressing Box, England, Circa 1855

Located in Stamford, CT

Its interior remains well-appointed, housing eight individual containers finished with decorative plated tops. A particularly notable provenance for this piece is its history as a gi...

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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Containers

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Early Victorian 19th Century mahogany washstand
Early Victorian 19th Century mahogany washstand

Early Victorian 19th Century mahogany washstand

Located in Martlesham, GB

It is displayed with a matching pink-and-white patterned ceramic toilet set, which includes a water pitcher resting inside its basin on top, along with a secondary shaving or soap di...

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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Mahogany

Finely Woven Chinese Coupled Presentation Box, Early 19th Century
Finely Woven Chinese Coupled Presentation Box, Early 19th Century

Finely Woven Chinese Coupled Presentation Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Known as a presentation box, the small container would have been commissioned as a celebratory gift, filled with popular snacks like roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and cinnamon-to...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Set of Ikebana Bamboo Baskets Maeda Chikubōsai Meiji Period
Set of Ikebana Bamboo Baskets Maeda Chikubōsai Meiji Period

Set of Ikebana Bamboo Baskets Maeda Chikubōsai Meiji Period

Located in Paris, IDF

The baskets themselves play an essential role in this philosophy, becoming an integral part of the floral arrangement rather than simple containers. Three of the four baskets are sig...

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Early 1900s Japanese Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Georg Jensen — "Acorn" Flatware Service (approx. 190 pieces)
Georg Jensen — "Acorn" Flatware Service (approx. 190 pieces)

Georg Jensen — "Acorn" Flatware Service (approx. 190 pieces)

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

A magnificent set of approximately 190 pieces, including: * 12 dinner forks, 12 tablespoons, 12 dinner knives * 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 dessert knives * 12 lobster f...

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1910s Danish Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Provincial Chinese Field Bin, Early 20th Century
Provincial Chinese Field Bin, Early 20th Century

Provincial Chinese Field Bin, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique wooden tub is an early 20th-century Chinese field bin, used on a provincial farm for gathering harvests or as a food trough for livestock. The large container has a rect...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Pot or Storage Jar from Ming Dynasty
Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Pot or Storage Jar from Ming Dynasty

Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Pot or Storage Jar from Ming Dynasty

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Chinese Martaban Jars are made from thick heavy stoneware and functioned as storage containers and were used during the Ming dynasty. Chinese, Thai, Burmese, and Cambodian it...

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1740s Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Chinese Dou Rice Measure, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Dou Rice Measure, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Dou Rice Measure, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Iron

Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket
Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket

Amazing Early 20Thc Blue Painted Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20Thc Original blue painted planting bucket or container bucket.Found in New England.The condition is good with age spotting and wear consistent with age and use.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Neolithic Pottery Jar, Gansu Province
Neolithic Pottery Jar, Gansu Province

Neolithic Pottery Jar, Gansu Province

Located in seoul, KR

Some areas prioritized large and heavy storage containers, while others required smaller and more portable bowls for convenience.

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15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Containers

Materials

Earthenware

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used for cosmetics or seal ink paste, the Ming-dynasty box lives on today as a storied container for jewelry or precious keepsakes. Chip to interior rim.

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier
A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier

A French 19th-20th Century Empire Revival Style Gilt Bronze 5-Light Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The center body with four flame-arms and single flame atop, all with frosted glass shades in the form of a burning flame. The oil container ending with an acorn finial. Circa: Paris,...

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lacquer Natsume, Tea Caddy, Meiji to Taisho, Early 20th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Natsume, Tea Caddy, Meiji to Taisho, Early 20th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Natsume, Tea Caddy, Meiji to Taisho, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Japanese maki-e lacquer natsume, tea caddy for matcha powder, with phoenix design, Meiji or Taisho period, circa 1910's, Japan. The small round container of typical form for...

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1910s Japanese Taisho Antique Containers

Materials

Gold Leaf

ANTIQUE PAIR OF TUSCAN OIL JARS, H112cm BY CARLO VANNI, IMPRUNETA, FLORENCE
ANTIQUE PAIR OF TUSCAN OIL JARS, H112cm BY CARLO VANNI, IMPRUNETA, FLORENCE

ANTIQUE PAIR OF TUSCAN OIL JARS, H112cm BY CARLO VANNI, IMPRUNETA, FLORENCE

Located in Madrid, ES

Production period 1800 / 19th century. This container could hold up to 800 liters of olive oil.

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Italian Circular Tub or Sink in marble
Early 20th Century Italian Circular Tub or Sink in marble

Early 20th Century Italian Circular Tub or Sink in marble

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

You can use it as a decorative object, as a bathroom sink, or as an elegant and functional container. Please note that it is not drilled, but you can drill a hole if you wish to conv...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Containers

Materials

Marble

Naughty Nude Bronze Girl Holding Wine Glass, Originally Atomizer, ca. Bergmann
Naughty Nude Bronze Girl Holding Wine Glass, Originally Atomizer, ca. Bergmann

Naughty Nude Bronze Girl Holding Wine Glass, Originally Atomizer, ca. Bergmann

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Petaluma, CA

The remnants of the rubber perfume container is under her chair. You would squeeze it and perfume would be sprayed out from you can only guess what area.

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used for cosmetics or seal ink paste, the Ming-dynasty box lives on today as a storied container for jewelry or precious keepsakes. Minor chip to interior rim.

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Carved Tea Caddy Holder Wedding Food Basket
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Carved Tea Caddy Holder Wedding Food Basket

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Carved Tea Caddy Holder Wedding Food Basket

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm Carved Container or Basket. Marked as a Tea Caddy, but also could have been used as a wedding basket or food container.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique Emerald and Diamond Pill Box Pendant
Antique Emerald and Diamond Pill Box Pendant

Antique Emerald and Diamond Pill Box Pendant

Located in London, GB

Crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold, this small, decorative container was primarily designed to safely hold medication when travelling.

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1890s Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Tole Waste Basket with Sailing Ship
Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Tole Waste Basket with Sailing Ship

Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Tole Waste Basket with Sailing Ship

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1920, the oval tôle container features a hand-painted sailing ship motif set against a soft celadon green ground.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Tôle

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally used for cosmetics or seal ink paste, the Ming-dynasty box lives on today as a storied container for jewelry or precious keepsakes. Minor chips to interior rim.

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Large Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century
Stunning Large Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century

Stunning Large Japanese Ikebana Bamboo Basket, Early 20th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Combining graceful proportions with exceptional basketry craftsmanship, this sculptural vessel was created for the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement (ikebana), where bot...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Containers

Materials

Bamboo

Antique French Henri II Style Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Walnut 19th C
Antique French Henri II Style Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Walnut 19th C

Antique French Henri II Style Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Walnut 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique French Walnut Henri II Style Renaissance Revival Writing Desk or Table with Drawer and Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher ~~c. 1880s With so many people working from ...

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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Containers

Materials

Walnut

1922 Watkins “Egyptian Bouquet” Talcum Powder Tin
1922 Watkins “Egyptian Bouquet” Talcum Powder Tin

1922 Watkins “Egyptian Bouquet” Talcum Powder Tin

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cosmetics and hygiene brands heavily adopted Egyptian themes to make their products seem exotic, luxurious and timeless. The container features highly detailed, vibrant stone-lithogr...

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Early 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

A tobacco jar depicting a West Highgland White terrier dog’s head, Austria 1890.
A tobacco jar depicting a West Highgland White terrier dog’s head, Austria 1890.

A tobacco jar depicting a West Highgland White terrier dog’s head, Austria 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

This technique allowed for a matte, soft, and incredibly lifelike finish.The piece is divided into two parts: the main head serves as the container, while the upper dome (comprising ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Other Antique Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Burmese Red Lacquer Bowl, Early 20th Century
Burmese Red Lacquer Bowl, Early 20th Century

Burmese Red Lacquer Bowl, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 20th century, the storied container has a tapered, square-to-round form, shaped with sloping sides, four short feet and a raised edge along the rim.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Chinese Kong Cheong Porcelain Soy Sauce Shop Advertising Jar, c.1920
Rare Chinese Kong Cheong Porcelain Soy Sauce Shop Advertising Jar, c.1920

Rare Chinese Kong Cheong Porcelain Soy Sauce Shop Advertising Jar, c.1920

Located in Nottingham, GB

Rather than simply serving as a utilitarian container, this piece preserves the story of a trading company, its branding, and the movement of goods during a period of expanding Chine...

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Early 20th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

A red lacquer Japanese hibachi shaped like a chrysanthemum
A red lacquer Japanese hibachi shaped like a chrysanthemum

A red lacquer Japanese hibachi shaped like a chrysanthemum

Located in Milano, IT

Today, objects of this kind can be reinterpreted as elegant containers for flowers or plants, adapting discreetly to a variety of interior settings.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Containers

Materials

Lacquer

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Antique Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique containers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, all antique containers available were constructed with great care. Antique containers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique containers bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique containers are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd. and Bing & Grøndahl produced popular antique containers that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Containers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,015, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $149,000 highest priced.