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19th Century Copper Coal Bucket, Arts and Crafts Style, Riveted Seams
19th Century Copper Coal Bucket, Arts and Crafts Style, Riveted Seams

19th Century Copper Coal Bucket, Arts and Crafts Style, Riveted Seams

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

and would make a really good coal or log container The bucket is very strong and has riveted seams and

Category

19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Copper

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1818)
Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1818)

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1818)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

the tradition of storing and presenting tea in finely crafted containers. During this period, tea

Category

1810s English George III Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase late 16th–early 17th century / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase late 16th–early 17th century / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase late 16th–early 17th century / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

clay, potters produced a wide range of utilitarian vessels such as jars and storage containers. Large

Category

Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Bronze waterdropper or suiteki sculpted in the form of an hare
Bronze waterdropper or suiteki sculpted in the form of an hare

Bronze waterdropper or suiteki sculpted in the form of an hare

Located in PARIS, FR

brown patina, represented with one of its two ears standing. The suiteki is a small container used to

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Paper-pasted Jar / Pottery Vases / 19th century / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Paper-pasted Jar / Pottery Vases / 19th century / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Paper-pasted Jar / Pottery Vases / 19th century / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

, please use a "Otoshi" (a type of container) or similar if you intend to use it as a vase. Weight: 6.3kg

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Very old Japanese hard earthenware / Wabi-Sabi style flower vase / "Sue ware"
Very old Japanese hard earthenware / Wabi-Sabi style flower vase / "Sue ware"

Very old Japanese hard earthenware / Wabi-Sabi style flower vase / "Sue ware"

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

resulted from it. A tawara is a straw container once used for storing and carrying rice or other grains

Category

15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Ikebana basket in bamboo and rattan wickerwork coated with a clear lacquer
Ikebana basket in bamboo and rattan wickerwork coated with a clear lacquer

Ikebana basket in bamboo and rattan wickerwork coated with a clear lacquer

Located in PARIS, FR

its otoshi (inner container) made from a lacquered section of bamboo. The body is woven in a straight

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Containers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Japanese Antique Black Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

water, it can be beautifully used as a flower vessel by placing a container inside. Even on its own, it

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery, Paper

Antique Burmese Lacquer Betel Box “Kun-It”
Antique Burmese Lacquer Betel Box “Kun-It”

Antique Burmese Lacquer Betel Box “Kun-It”

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and interior tray

Category

Early 1900s Burmese Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Lacquer

Pair, Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies W/ Sifter Drawers, English C. 1830
Pair, Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies W/ Sifter Drawers, English C. 1830

Pair, Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies W/ Sifter Drawers, English C. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

historically stored in lined containers (often tin, tin foil, or “tea pewter” alloys) to protect it from

Category

19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Antique Wooden Belgian Jars
Set of Three Antique Wooden Belgian Jars

Set of Three Antique Wooden Belgian Jars

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Tibetian Yak containers, we prefer to offer them as Belgian, since we found them in Belgium.

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Containers

Materials

Elm

Set of Four Antique Wooden Belgian Jars
Set of Four Antique Wooden Belgian Jars

Set of Four Antique Wooden Belgian Jars

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Tibetian Yak containers, we prefer to offer them as Belgian, since we found them in Belgium.

Category

Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Containers

Materials

Elm

Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved
Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved

Asian Chinese Snuff Bottle Fluorite Gemstone Oriental Tobacco Box Qing Carved

Located in Palm Beach, FL

carved, or polished containers historically used in China (primarily Qing Dynasty, 1644–1911) to hold

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Multi-gemstone

18th Century Religious Reliquary
18th Century Religious Reliquary

18th Century Religious Reliquary

Located in London, GB

”—a sacred vessel shaped like the body part it was intended to house. Beyond being a container for a

Category

1750s Italian Georgian Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

A Pair Of Ormolu And Crystal Empire Wall Lights Attributed To Baccarat
A Pair Of Ormolu And Crystal Empire Wall Lights Attributed To Baccarat

A Pair Of Ormolu And Crystal Empire Wall Lights Attributed To Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Steyning, West sussex

crystal container, issuing five pressed one piece candle arms and central candle holder.

Category

19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Ormolu

James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen
James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen

James Deakin and Sons Silver Plate Ink Well and Sterling Fountain Pen

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

capped ink wells with finely cut glass containers, accompanied by a sterling silver fountain pen, all

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Containers

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Public Bond Metal Lottery Drum from Brussels Water Company
Public Bond Metal Lottery Drum from Brussels Water Company

Public Bond Metal Lottery Drum from Brussels Water Company

Located in High Point, NC

containers bring in remarkable pieces like this — each carrying its own history, craftsmanship, and

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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact
Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact

Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact

Located in London, GB

container for a saint's remains, every detail of its design served a specific theological and liturgical

Category

1750s Italian Georgian Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

Antique Bronze Vessel, Chinese Export, Later Han Period, Distressed
Antique Bronze Vessel, Chinese Export, Later Han Period, Distressed

Antique Bronze Vessel, Chinese Export, Later Han Period, Distressed

Located in 台東区, JP

period were commonly used as ritual implements, offering containers, or decorative objects, and this

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Suiteki or water dropper in bronze forming a teapot and its base
Suiteki or water dropper in bronze forming a teapot and its base

Suiteki or water dropper in bronze forming a teapot and its base

Located in PARIS, FR

bi color patina work. The suiteki is a small container used to hold the water that is added to the

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

18th c. Engraved Powder Horn
18th c. Engraved Powder Horn

18th c. Engraved Powder Horn

Located in Greenwich, CT

evergreen, each in a container, finely done, and also the initals MP. Retaining original cap. Probably

Category

18th Century American American Colonial Antique Containers

Materials

Horn

Chinese Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1920
Chinese Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1920

Chinese Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. This

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel
Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel

Large 19th Century Wood Storage Vessel

Located in Wien, AT

This large storage container was carefully carved from the solid trunk of a very old tree

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Maple

Antique Pende Basket – Congo (drc) – Early 20th Century
Antique Pende Basket – Congo (drc) – Early 20th Century

Antique Pende Basket – Congo (drc) – Early 20th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

construction indicate its original function as a storage container for foodstuffs or valuable/ritual objects

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber

Petite Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. With

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Agate

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

Chinese Painting Stone Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Chinese Painting Stone Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Chinese Painting Stone Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. Carved

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Stone

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

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

for cosmetics or seal ink paste, the Ming-dynasty box lives on today as a storied container for

Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Roman Period Tall Glass Perfume Bottle
Roman Period Tall Glass Perfume Bottle

Roman Period Tall Glass Perfume Bottle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the Empire, exhibiting very little variation. Used as containers for perfumes and scented oils, they

Category

15th Century and Earlier Jordanian Classical Roman Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

Hardy Neroda Fly Fishing Box With Trout Flies
Hardy Neroda Fly Fishing Box With Trout Flies

Hardy Neroda Fly Fishing Box With Trout Flies

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

properly, and are always perfect fly containers and protectors. All these boxes are fitted with a good

Category

Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Antique Containers

Materials

Bakelite

Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood and burr maple tea caddy
Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood and burr maple tea caddy

Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood and burr maple tea caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

cover opening to reveal a central glass mixing bowl flanked by two removable containers with swirling

Category

19th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Glass, Maple, Rosewood

Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Enamel and Glass Scent Bottles
Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Enamel and Glass Scent Bottles

Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Enamel and Glass Scent Bottles

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

George V scent bottle container has a cylindrical form. The surface of the body is embellished with

Category

1910s English Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century Hand‑Painted Glass & Silver‑Plated Sweet Box, by GAB, Sweden
Early 20th Century Hand‑Painted Glass & Silver‑Plated Sweet Box, by GAB, Sweden

Early 20th Century Hand‑Painted Glass & Silver‑Plated Sweet Box, by GAB, Sweden

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Bochum, NRW

A refined early 20th‑century sweet container - used historically as a sugar bowl, bonbonnière, or

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

A Rare Pair Of George Iii Rococo Candelabra
A Rare Pair Of George Iii Rococo Candelabra

A Rare Pair Of George Iii Rococo Candelabra

Located in Steyning, West sussex

The scalloped and swirled base with drop hung over canopy surmounted with a flat cut container

Category

18th Century English Rococo Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

Bauhaus Era Pear Potpourri Jar in Lacquered Steel, 1920s
Bauhaus Era Pear Potpourri Jar in Lacquered Steel, 1920s

Bauhaus Era Pear Potpourri Jar in Lacquered Steel, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

container any materials with a nice scent. Measurements: H: 13.5 cm, Diameter: 8 cm (base).

Category

1920s Scandinavian Bauhaus Antique Containers

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century French Cast Stone Shell-Encrusted Planter
Early 20th Century French Cast Stone Shell-Encrusted Planter

Early 20th Century French Cast Stone Shell-Encrusted Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

planter, conservatory accent, or as an architectural container indoors, this sculptural piece offers

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Cast Stone

Large specimen of Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry - Partially polished
Large specimen of Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry - Partially polished

Large specimen of Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry - Partially polished

Located in Bruxelles, BE

been used for vases, small containers, baths, and sarcophagi, as well as columns for temples and other

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Containers

Materials

Porphyry

Rare Large Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry specimen - partially polished
Rare Large Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry specimen - partially polished

Rare Large Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry specimen - partially polished

Located in Bruxelles, BE

been used for vases, small containers, baths, and sarcophagi, as well as columns for temples and other

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Containers

Materials

Porphyry

Antique Indigo Blue Open Field Shahsavan Pile Runner Rug
Antique Indigo Blue Open Field Shahsavan Pile Runner Rug

Antique Indigo Blue Open Field Shahsavan Pile Runner Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The Shahsavan confederation of tribes is known especially for their flat-woven containers and

Category

1880s Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Containers

Materials

Wool

Chinese Cloudy Agate Snuff Bottle
Chinese Cloudy Agate Snuff Bottle

Chinese Cloudy Agate Snuff Bottle

Located in Chicago, IL

provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. Carved

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Agate

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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.

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