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1800s Ancient Icelandic "Askur", Primitive Museum-Quality Early Antique
1800s Ancient Icelandic "Askur", Primitive Museum-Quality Early Antique

1800s Ancient Icelandic "Askur", Primitive Museum-Quality Early Antique

Located in Skien, NO

This exceptional Askur, a traditional Icelandic food storage container, is a rare and primitive folk

Category

Early 19th Century Icelandic Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Ash, Pine

Striped Antique Vase in Solid Wood 19th Century
Striped Antique Vase in Solid Wood 19th Century

Striped Antique Vase in Solid Wood 19th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

- as a container for wool. Wonderful design crafted out of solid wood stained in different colors to

Category

19th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century
Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century

Victorian Snuff Box with Mounted Ram's Head – 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

is topped with a lidded silver-plated bronze container for storing snuff. The ram's head rests on a

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Stand with Drawer by Gustav Stickley -early red decal-W7958   SALE
Arts & Crafts Stand with Drawer by Gustav Stickley -early red decal-W7958   SALE

Arts & Crafts Stand with Drawer by Gustav Stickley -early red decal-W7958 SALE

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

discount of $400 and you pay just $299 for delivery to your home. We using a large heavy duty container and

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Mahogany

Two Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jars
Two Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jars

Two Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Canopic Jars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

.' These organs, the most easily prone to putrefaction, were then placed in special containers, the so

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Containers

Materials

Alabaster

Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval Reticulated Locket Pendant
Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval Reticulated Locket Pendant

Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval Reticulated Locket Pendant

Located in New York, NY

detailed design as they were miniature containers for sweet-smelling perfumes and aromatic oils in solid

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Corner Desvres Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Corner Desvres Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Corner Desvres Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain

By Desvres

Located in Dallas, TX

running water was available. It consists normally of a ewer or container of some kind to pour water, and a

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique Ruby Snuff Bottle, late 18th to early 19th Century
Chinese Antique Ruby Snuff Bottle, late 18th to early 19th Century

Chinese Antique Ruby Snuff Bottle, late 18th to early 19th Century

Located in Chesterland, OH

elite patrons, this work is not merely a container but a jewel-like expression of Qing dynasty imperial

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Containers

Materials

Ruby

Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890
Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890

Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890

Located in Hamburg, DE

coveted collector's item because of its semi-opaque coloring and seamless appearance. The containers are

Category

1880s Italian Belle Époque Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Creamware Pottery Red-Printed Tea Caddy
18th Century Creamware Pottery Red-Printed Tea Caddy

18th Century Creamware Pottery Red-Printed Tea Caddy

Located in Downingtown, PA

ceramic manufacturers adapted for their wares. This tea caddy, therefore, is not merely a container for a

Category

Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Containers

Materials

Creamware

Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 1920’s Sterling, 14k Gold and Sapphire Compact
Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 1920’s Sterling, 14k Gold and Sapphire Compact

Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 1920’s Sterling, 14k Gold and Sapphire Compact

By Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Gold and small sapphires. The interior contains a mirror and a powder makeup container. It is signed on

Category

1920s American Antique Containers

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1872)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1872)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1872)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

representation of this antique condiment container. Dimensions Length 5.1cm/2.01' Width 4.4cm/1.73' Height 6.8cm

Category

1870s English Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

container, or a small personal storage piece. Versatile Placement: Its understated luxury allows it to

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar
Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar

Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar

Located in Bradenton, FL

Albarello is a type of ceramic container popular in Italy from the Renaissance period onward. Majolica

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Containers

Materials

Majolica

Eagle bronze inkwell, signed Anton Puchegger, Austria  circa 1890.
Eagle bronze inkwell, signed Anton Puchegger, Austria  circa 1890.

Eagle bronze inkwell, signed Anton Puchegger, Austria circa 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

base and, as it rotates, reveals the white ceramic ink container. Stag horn beak. Signed A.Puchegger

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900

Cut Crystal Inkwell with Faceted Hinged Lid, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

section housing the ink container. The mushroom-shaped lid, also made of faceted crystal, is fitted with a

Category

Early 1900s Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Large glazed terracotta jug or jar from the south of France, late 19th century
Large glazed terracotta jug or jar from the south of France, late 19th century

Large glazed terracotta jug or jar from the south of France, late 19th century

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

that is uncommon in this type of pottery. These containers were used in Mediterranean regions to store

Category

1880s French French Provincial Antique Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1890
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1890

Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century
Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century

Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

rigidity when dry allowed artisans to create lightweight yet durable containers for travel and home storage

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Containers

Materials

Willow

19th Century Vintage Pharmacy Jars French (Large Lid)
19th Century Vintage Pharmacy Jars French (Large Lid)

19th Century Vintage Pharmacy Jars French (Large Lid)

Located in Hook, Hampshire

quantity of these totally original French pharmacy glass containers. The jars are individually mouth blown

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura
Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Bizen ware bunrin chaire by Toho Kimura. A ceramic powdered tea container for the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

SUPERB Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Liquor Cabinet - Stickley Era!   20% SALE
SUPERB Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Liquor Cabinet - Stickley Era!   20% SALE

SUPERB Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Liquor Cabinet - Stickley Era! 20% SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

it very good for you to get it in one pc. We will buy a brand new container 4 times the size of the

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

1800s Ancient Scandinavian Tankard / Butter Form, Primitive Museum-Quality
1800s Ancient Scandinavian Tankard / Butter Form, Primitive Museum-Quality

1800s Ancient Scandinavian Tankard / Butter Form, Primitive Museum-Quality

Located in Skien, NO

storage container or butter form, a rare and primitive folk art masterpiece from the first half of the

Category

Early 19th Century Icelandic Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Ottoman Turkish Copper & Tin Ewer, 18th Century - 2Y597
Antique Ottoman Turkish Copper & Tin Ewer, 18th Century - 2Y597

Antique Ottoman Turkish Copper & Tin Ewer, 18th Century - 2Y597

Located in Bordeaux, FR

piece is not just a container but a piece of history, ready to add an authentic touch of antique

Category

18th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Copper, Tin

1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.
1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.

1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

. The original coffee containers that rest on the grinders are made of copper. These have had visible

Category

1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Iron, Copper

Porzelianfabrik E & A Muller
Porzelianfabrik E & A Muller

Porzelianfabrik E & A Muller

Located in Sharon, CT

A low circular porcelain container with a lid depicting a young stylish dancer in costume holding a

Category

1920s German Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Islamic Lamps and Hookahs Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Antique Islamic Lamps and Hookahs Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846

Antique Islamic Lamps and Hookahs Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846

Located in Langweer, NL

, pipes, metal bowls, basins, candlesticks, ritual containers, and architectural lanterns, all rendered

Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

English Victorian Cut Crystal Cruet Set
English Victorian Cut Crystal Cruet Set

English Victorian Cut Crystal Cruet Set

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian cut crystal cruet set with 2 containers

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Crystal

Two Ancient Maiolica Pot Mustard Set, Milan, 1745-1788 Circa
Two Ancient Maiolica Pot Mustard Set, Milan, 1745-1788 Circa

Two Ancient Maiolica Pot Mustard Set, Milan, 1745-1788 Circa

By Felice Clerici

Located in Milano, IT

container and minor wear along the edges. This two pot mustard set consists of a small tray with a slightly

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Antique Containers

Materials

Maiolica

Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Burl Tobako Bon Scholar's Object
Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Burl Tobako Bon Scholar's Object

Antique Japanese Wabi Sabi Burl Tobako Bon Scholar's Object

Located in Bridgeport, CT

implements of traditional ‘Tabako bon’ set: hi’ire – container for lit charcoal and haifuki – tall container

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Ceramic Tanba Chaire with Lid
Antique Japanese Ceramic Tanba Chaire with Lid

Antique Japanese Ceramic Tanba Chaire with Lid

Located in Atlanta, GA

this piece from the ones made in Seto, Prototyped from Chinese chaire, the container was considered the

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Two Octagon Shape Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxes
Antique Two Octagon Shape Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxes

Antique Two Octagon Shape Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxes

Located in Norton, MA

the container shapes and Chinese writing of "Life", enjoying all the treasures in life. All the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Lacquer

1900's French Cigar Box Modeled as a Chalet
1900's French Cigar Box Modeled as a Chalet

1900's French Cigar Box Modeled as a Chalet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

storage container , antique cigar boxes are often collected by enthusiasts for their craftsmanship, design

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Italian industrial wooden rectangular crates or boxes, 1920s
Italian industrial wooden rectangular crates or boxes, 1920s

Italian industrial wooden rectangular crates or boxes, 1920s

Located in MIlano, IT

entirely made of wood. The wood of one box is lighter than the other. They can be used as containers or

Category

1920s Italian Industrial Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi
Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi

Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi

Located in Atlanta, GA

This small ceramic container from Edo period Japan circa 1800s was made in the Takatori Kilns in

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid
19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid

19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

area. Also I haven't done the water leaking test, I recommend to put smaller water container inside

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paper

Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design
Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design

Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design

Located in Wembley, GB

court scene box, 19th-century Persian art, engraved silver container, Qalamzani Persian engraving

Category

1840s West Asian Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Scottish Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots
Scottish Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots

Scottish Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots

Located in Downingtown, PA

the form of laced ankle boots, these flasks were designed to be both functional containers for liquor

Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Bowl with butterflies
Bowl with butterflies

Bowl with butterflies

By Émile Gallé

Located in PARIS, FR

as containers for their confectionery. Very good condition France 1900 height 5,8 cm diameter 14,4

Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Enamel

English Victorian Cut Crystal Cruet Set
English Victorian Cut Crystal Cruet Set

English Victorian Cut Crystal Cruet Set

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian cut crystal cruet Set with 5 containers in scalloped holder Missing one of the

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Crystal

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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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