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Handcrafted Brass and Copper Love Box with Pharaoh Design, 1920s
Handcrafted Brass and Copper Love Box with Pharaoh Design, 1920s

Handcrafted Brass and Copper Love Box with Pharaoh Design, 1920s

Located in Hannover, DE

Or, even use it as a key box. I'm sure you'll find the perfect use for this gem.

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass, Copper

Lovely Antique Hand Made Burr Walnut Trinket Jewellery Box Stunning Patina
Lovely Antique Hand Made Burr Walnut Trinket Jewellery Box Stunning Patina

Lovely Antique Hand Made Burr Walnut Trinket Jewellery Box Stunning Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this attractive small burr walnut trinket or jewellery box A good looking well made circa 1910 box, ideal for storing nick nacks and with the bu...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Key Box

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bronze Verdigris Box with Greek Key
Antique Bronze Verdigris Box with Greek Key

Antique Bronze Verdigris Box with Greek Key

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique Bronze Verdigris Box with with Applied Greek Key Decoration. Box is wood lined and would have held cigarettes or trinkets.

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1920s Antique Key Box

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket box
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket box

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Buffalo, NY

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Greek key Trinket / cigar box ,,, cedar lined,, Wonderful little decorative item,, Amazing finish , patina, Signed but very difficult to read,,

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Key Box

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Dutch Oak Cartouche Shaped Box with Key
18th Century Dutch Oak Cartouche Shaped Box with Key

18th Century Dutch Oak Cartouche Shaped Box with Key

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very nice cartouche shaped 18th century oak plateau box with working lock and key. Placed on 5 wooden feet.

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18th Century Dutch Antique Key Box

Materials

Oak

Antique Baccarat Clear Crystal Decorative Box with Key, France, 1880
Antique Baccarat Clear Crystal Decorative Box with Key, France, 1880

Antique Baccarat Clear Crystal Decorative Box with Key, France, 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare French clear crystal Baccarat dresser box with key. A wonderful piece to start a collection or to add to an existing one.

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19th Century French Antique Key Box

Materials

Crystal

Likely Antique Toleware Painted Tin Lock Box with Key, 19th Century
Likely Antique Toleware Painted Tin Lock Box with Key, 19th Century

Likely Antique Toleware Painted Tin Lock Box with Key, 19th Century

Located in Seattle, WA

The box has a hinged lid with a slot, likely intended for use as a cash or donation box, and includes its original key on a string.

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Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Key Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key
19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key

19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key

Located in Stamford, CT

Retaining the original key, the lock in working order, it makes an usual musical tone when the key is turned.

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Early 19th Century Russian Other Antique Key Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key
Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Refitted Georgian satinwood four footed sewing wood box with working lock and key, circa 1825.

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1820s Georgian Antique Key Box

Materials

Satinwood

Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key
Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key

Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key. Metal: Silver.

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19th Century European Antique Key Box

Materials

Silver

Jewelry Boxes or Wooden Box with Key, Restauration Period 19th, France
Jewelry Boxes or Wooden Box with Key, Restauration Period 19th, France

Jewelry Boxes or Wooden Box with Key, Restauration Period 19th, France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Small golden metal feet. This box opens and closes perfectly thanks to its small key.

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Mid-19th Century French Restauration Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s
Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco WMF Jewelry Box with key around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled With key

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

Round carved wooden box with its key - Beethoven profile medallion - 19th
Round carved wooden box with its key - Beethoven profile medallion - 19th

Round carved wooden box with its key - Beethoven profile medallion - 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Louis XVI style carved wooden jewelry treasure box. The wood is carved in relief with foliage decoration all around, and the profile of Beethoven is very nicely and finely carved on ...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

An English Edwardian Tan Leather Jewellery Box and Key
An English Edwardian Tan Leather Jewellery Box and Key

An English Edwardian Tan Leather Jewellery Box and Key

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1920 An Edwardian rectangular tan leather jewellery box with strap handle to the top and brass mounts, the interior with removeable compartmentalised shelves, with or...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Key Box

Materials

Leather

Three Black Japanese Lacquer Nesting Boxes with Two Keys, Late 19th Century
Three Black Japanese Lacquer Nesting Boxes with Two Keys, Late 19th Century

Three Black Japanese Lacquer Nesting Boxes with Two Keys, Late 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful set of three black Japanese lacquer nesting boxes with their two keys. Decorated with birds and orange, gold and green foliage.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

Regency Period Brass Inlaid and Bound Document Box with Lift Handles and Key
Regency Period Brass Inlaid and Bound Document Box with Lift Handles and Key

Regency Period Brass Inlaid and Bound Document Box with Lift Handles and Key

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Brass bound Regency period rosewood document box by Wells & Lambe with brass edges, geometric line inlay and flush mounted skeletal lift handles.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Dome-Top Burled Amboyna and Ebony Box with Original Key
Late 19th Century French Dome-Top Burled Amboyna and Ebony Box with Original Key

Late 19th Century French Dome-Top Burled Amboyna and Ebony Box with Original Key

Located in Middleburg, VA

An elegant late 19th-century French dome-top box, made circa 1900 and constructed from beautifully burled amboyna wood.

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Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Antique Key Box

Materials

Metal, Brass

Household Key Cupboard    A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in bla
Household Key Cupboard    A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in bla

Household Key Cupboard A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in bla

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Household Key Cupboard A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in black velvet with 13 hooks The cabinet is in good condition, it is 17” high 14” across and 3” deep TVY171

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1920s Adam Style Antique Key Box

Materials

Walnut

Jeweled Singing Bird Box
Jeweled Singing Bird Box

Jeweled Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Its small front drawer holds the winding key. Mechanical singing bird boxes such as this evolved from the European tradition of luxury automata, reaching particular prominence from ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Key Box

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass, Enamel

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Box
Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Box

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Though it does not have a key, the box would have been ideal for a variety of uses.

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1890s Chinese Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Card Box, Napoléon III
Card Box, Napoléon III

Card Box, Napoléon III

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Card Box, Napoléon III

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III-period papier-mâché and wood marquetry card box with original key. The lid is richly decorated with a polychromatic bunch of flowers in a central medallion with gilt fra...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Key Box

Materials

Paper

Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key
Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key

Antique 16th century Venetian Painted Gold Gilt Iron Strongbox with Original Key

Located in Doha, QA

The box is in remarkable condition for its age, with the ironwork structurally sound and the painted surfaces retaining exceptional depth and character.

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Key Box

Materials

Gold, Iron

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools, etc.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Key Box

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880
Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880

Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Chinese foliage painted and brass mounted tacked hinged chest on stand with flanking side handles and interior lock with key, Late 19th Century

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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

No keys available with box. In modern interiors this remarkable box works equally well as a decorative object and practical storage piece.

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

The interior has a nice division of compartments and a content with original game pieces. The box has a key and a working lock.

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The Japanned Chinoiserie Box comes with a fully working lock and taselled key.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

The French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box is complete with a working lock and two tasselled keys, one for the writing box and one to wind the music box.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Key Box

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 19thC French Peach Opaline Bronze Mounts Decorative Box
Antique 19thC French Peach Opaline Bronze Mounts Decorative Box

Antique 19thC French Peach Opaline Bronze Mounts Decorative Box

Located in Norman, OK

There is no key. The opaque opaline box was tinted in a shade of peach when created that has gradually faded over time, there is also some fading and wear to the leaf decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Key Box

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Style  French Walnut Table Box
Napoleon III Style  French Walnut Table Box

Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant and unique table box; it is made entirely of light European walnut; a light rose with buds and leaves has been created on the lid with the inlay technique using exotic woods,...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Key Box

Materials

Walnut, Paper

Entertainment Humidor, Games Box and Drinks Compendium English Victorian
Entertainment Humidor, Games Box and Drinks Compendium English Victorian

Entertainment Humidor, Games Box and Drinks Compendium English Victorian

Located in Northampton, GB

It is vital that you DO NOT put the key inside the box and shut the doors as you will not be able to gain access again after the box has self locked.

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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay
Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique English Tunbridge box with geometric inlay, hinged lid, red velvet interior, felted bottom and comes with working key.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

A stunning Louis XVI styled vanity box with skillful exterior marquetry work and an encrusted Sevres painted porcelain medal with a floral motif, working lock and key.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Key Box

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze
Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Accompanied by its original key, this green opaline box unveils itself as a truly remarkable and delightful discovery.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Key Box

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th-Century Mexican Fruitwood Marquetry Letter Box
Early 20th-Century Mexican Fruitwood Marquetry Letter Box

Early 20th-Century Mexican Fruitwood Marquetry Letter Box

Located in Topanga, CA

While the key is missing, the box remains in excellent condition with only minor surface scratches, reflecting its age and use.

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Early 20th Century Antique Key Box

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Hepplewhite Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes, England, Circa 1770
Pair of Hepplewhite Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes, England, Circa 1770

Pair of Hepplewhite Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes, England, Circa 1770

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

The locks are still present, but its worth noting that there is no key available for the boxes. There is not really a need for a key as they open and shut perfectly normally but shou...

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Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Key Box

Materials

Mahogany

Vienna Secessionist Bronze Box w/ Enameled Colorful Cabochons, Birds & Flowers
Vienna Secessionist Bronze Box w/ Enameled Colorful Cabochons, Birds & Flowers

Vienna Secessionist Bronze Box w/ Enameled Colorful Cabochons, Birds & Flowers

Located in Petaluma, CA

The icing on the cake is we have what looks to be the original key. This box is a rare beauty, and would make a great jewelry casket for some lucky person.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Key Box

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

Working lock and small key. The box contains an old embroidery sample, several skeins of cotton floss, needles and bits of old lace, all of a later date.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

Marquetry game box and chips, Napoleon III period, mid 19th century
Marquetry game box and chips, Napoleon III period, mid 19th century

Marquetry game box and chips, Napoleon III period, mid 19th century

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Napoléon III period, mid 19th century circa 1850. The original key is there. Our box is complete.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

Located in Dallas, TX

It is in fantastic condition for it’s age with the minor shrinkage to the edges of the lid/top, some finger pulls missing and some very minor cracks to the tray lids and bases but no...

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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Key Box

Materials

Silver

Antique French Leather & Bronze Relief Plaque Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box
Antique French Leather & Bronze Relief Plaque Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box

Antique French Leather & Bronze Relief Plaque Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

The leather has a decorative tooling design around the edges. I do not have the key to lock the box. Opens and closes as it should.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Key Box

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820
Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820

Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820

Located in Bath, GB

Complete with a working lock and key, this box is in superb condition. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2".

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900
European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box - Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The underside of the box is plain and bears the mechanisms winding port; the fully functional piece is supplied with a winding key.

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Early 1900s European Antique Key Box

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

English Regency Tea Caddy with Original Key
English Regency Tea Caddy with Original Key

English Regency Tea Caddy with Original Key

Located in Tampa, FL

A distinguished English Regency tea caddy, likely dating to the 1830s, featuring a red leather lined interior and a velvet bottom. The caddy retains its original twin tea holders and...

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1830s English Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket with Starburst Lid and Key
French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket with Starburst Lid and Key

French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket with Starburst Lid and Key

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Jewelry Box with Starburst Lid and Original Key This rectangular Baccarat cut crystal casket features a hinged form with sharply de...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Key Box

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Lidded Box in Marble
Lidded Box in Marble

Lidded Box in Marble

Located in Ljungby, SE

The interior is lined with red velvet, and a mirror is set into the lid. The key is missing. The box has a damage to one of the rear corners.

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19th Century European Antique Key Box

Materials

Marble

19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay
19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay

19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

Good antique condition. No key. The box is not locked. Simply lift the lid to reveal the interior.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Key Box

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco sewing box in sculpted wood, ca. 1900
French Art Deco sewing box in sculpted wood, ca. 1900

French Art Deco sewing box in sculpted wood, ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This box has no key. This timeless piece serves also perfect as a charming jewelry box.

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Early 1900s Belgian Art Deco Antique Key Box

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box
19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box

19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box

Located in Hudson, NY

The box retains its key and has a fitted interior with specialized compartments.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820
Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820

Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820

Located in Bath, GB

Complete with a working key, the box remains in superb condition. 6 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 5" tall and 8 1/2" to top of handle.

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1810s English Regency Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Anglo-Indian 19th century black patinated, Bone and Oak box
Anglo-Indian 19th century black patinated, Bone and Oak box

Anglo-Indian 19th century black patinated, Bone and Oak box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

In the center of the front is the keyhole escutcheon with its key. Both sides of the box showcase additional wonderfully painted trees and rectangular shapes containing rosette patte...

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19th Century Antique Key Box

Materials

Bone

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

Located in Stamford, CT

Dutch Colonial ebony box with silver mounts, large silver hinges and the original steel lock and key.

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Key Box

Materials

Silver, Steel

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An Unusual and Rare Key Box
An Unusual and Rare Key Box

An Unusual and Rare Key Box

Unavailable

H 13.5 in W 11 in D 2 in

An Unusual and Rare Key Box

Located in New York, NY

An unusual and rare macassar ebony key box (a box for storing keys) with brass embellishments.

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19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Macassar, Ebony

Lovely Early 18th Century Oak Candle Box c. 1730
Lovely Early 18th Century Oak Candle Box c. 1730

Lovely Early 18th Century Oak Candle Box c. 1730

Located in Heathfield, GB

Other uses I have heard are as a key box, wine box, and as a garlic bulb store.

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18th Century Antique Key Box

Materials

Oak

Small Wooden Inlaid Box with Key
Small Wooden Inlaid Box with Key

Small Wooden Inlaid Box with Key

Unavailable

H 3.69 in W 5.94 in D 3.88 in

Small Wooden Inlaid Box with Key

Located in Cookeville, TN

There is a key to the box but it does not lock.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Key Box

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Tramp Art Bijoux Box with Key, from circa 1900
Antique French Tramp Art Bijoux Box with Key, from circa 1900

Antique French Tramp Art Bijoux Box with Key, from circa 1900

By Tramp Art

Located in Raalte, NL

Antique French Tramp Art box presumably for bijoux accessories, decorated with mirrors, pillows and the original key, all in a good but used condition.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Key Box

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Wood

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE

The offered antique caskets come with their rare original keys, normally lost over the years, here the keys with pierce work Erhard & Sohne lion logo and additional E.S..

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak Campaign Box with Lock and Key Mounted on a New Stand
Antique English Oak Campaign Box with Lock and Key Mounted on a New Stand

Antique English Oak Campaign Box with Lock and Key Mounted on a New Stand

Located in Barrington, IL

The lock is stamped Bramah Secure Patent, and is in good working order with original key, circa 1850. Box: 19.75" wide, 10.5" deep, 6.25" high, 25" on stand.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Strongbox, Key Included
Antique 19th Century Strongbox, Key Included

Antique 19th Century Strongbox, Key Included

Unavailable

H 20.08 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in

Antique 19th Century Strongbox, Key Included

Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland

To open this strongbox you have to look twice, because the lock is not what it seems. At first glance it almost seems as if the lock shield is stuck with two hinges. However, this is...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Key Box

Materials

Metal

Paper Mache Box
Paper Mache Box

Paper Mache Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 8.5 in D 6.25 in

Paper Mache Box

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great little papier mache box with key.

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19th Century English Antique Key Box

Biedermeier Small Jewelry Box
Biedermeier Small Jewelry Box

Biedermeier Small Jewelry Box

Unavailable

H 5 in W 10 in D 4 in

Biedermeier Small Jewelry Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Original small Biedermeier jewelry box with working key and original paint.

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Key Box

Early 1900s French Oak Box
Early 1900s French Oak Box

Early 1900s French Oak Box

Unavailable

H 5.75 in W 17.25 in D 11 in

Early 1900s French Oak Box

Located in Alpharetta, GA

There is an inlaid key hole, but the box does not come with a key.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Key Box

Materials

Oak

Victorian Games Box, circa 1880
Victorian Games Box, circa 1880

Victorian Games Box, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 12.01 in D 4.53 in

Victorian Games Box, circa 1880

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A fantastic one of a kind games box, circa 1880. The Victorian games box with cribb board to the top and a mother of pearl key escutcheon.

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19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Boxwood

19th Century Mahogany Document Box
19th Century Mahogany Document Box

19th Century Mahogany Document Box

Unavailable

H 4 in W 10 in D 5 in

19th Century Mahogany Document Box

Located in Boston, MA

19th century mahogany document box with key.

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19th Century English Antique Key Box

Victorian Fiddle Back Mahogany Box
Victorian Fiddle Back Mahogany Box

Victorian Fiddle Back Mahogany Box

Unavailable

H 5.71 in W 9.85 in D 5.71 in

Victorian Fiddle Back Mahogany Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Victorian fiddle back mahogany box. A superb fiddle back mahogany box edged in ebony, the box would have started life as a tea caddy but it would make a superb keepsake box, the key...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Regency Pen-Work Box
Superb Regency Pen-Work Box

Superb Regency Pen-Work Box

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in

Superb Regency Pen-Work Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Superb Regency pen-work box. This striking box dates back to circa 1820, it’s octagonal in shape, it has a fully working lock and tasseled key.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

Unusual French Copper Mounted Box
Unusual French Copper Mounted Box

Unusual French Copper Mounted Box

Unavailable

H 4.14 in W 6.7 in D 4.93 in

Unusual French Copper Mounted Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

The box sits on four little feet and features two boys holding a shield to the centre with little cherub heads to each corner, it has been relined with 19th century marble paper and ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Key Box

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Burr Cedar Box
19th Century French Burr Cedar Box

19th Century French Burr Cedar Box

Unavailable

H 3.15 in W 6.5 in D 4.73 in

19th Century French Burr Cedar Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Unfortunately it does not come with a working lock or key. Open the box to reveal its original red silk interior and an ebony slip to the inside.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

Pair of Dome Top Stationery Boxes
Pair of Dome Top Stationery Boxes

Pair of Dome Top Stationery Boxes

Unavailable

H 8.1 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Dome Top Stationery Boxes

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The lids hinge open to the compartmentalised storage area and have working locks and keys. The two boxes are in good condition. (circa 1880) Measures: Height 15.5cm (6.1 inche...

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Leather, Softwood

Regency circa 1820 Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Box
Regency circa 1820 Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Box

Regency circa 1820 Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Box

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in

Regency circa 1820 Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

It’s sarcophagus in shape, with its original brass double headed eagle handles to the sides of the box, it sits on four brass flowered feet and has its fully working lock and tassell...

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Cast Brass Jewelry Casket with Key
19th Century Victorian Cast Brass Jewelry Casket with Key

19th Century Victorian Cast Brass Jewelry Casket with Key

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A delightful Victorian English cast brass jewelry casket with original key and functioning lock. Has lovely harvest scenes in relief to the top and sides and maroon velvet lining, ci...

Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

Sycamore Early Tunbridge Box Painted Ship, 19th Century
Sycamore Early Tunbridge Box Painted Ship, 19th Century

Sycamore Early Tunbridge Box Painted Ship, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior is lined with it original red paper and comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key. To unlock the box the key must be turned clockwise.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Key Box

Materials

Sycamore

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla
1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 10.44 in D 8.27 in

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

This is a 1850 Tunbridge ware box with boxwood floral Inlay, It has its original silk interior to the inside with a inlaid floral panel to the inside lid, it’s in super condition wit...

Category

1850s English Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla
1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 10.44 in D 8.27 in

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

This is a 1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inlay, It has its original silk interior to the inside with a inlaid floral panel to the inside lid, it’s in super condition wit...

Category

1850s English Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box
Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box

Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 10.91 in D 7.88 in

Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Victorian Coromandel jewellery box. A striking brassbound Coromandel jewellery box with Coromandel top and front and fruitwood sides and back, dating back to circa 1860, featuring a...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

1910's Alligator Jewellery Box
1910's Alligator Jewellery Box

1910's Alligator Jewellery Box

Unavailable

H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in

1910's Alligator Jewellery Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

On the centre of the lid a metal handle is attached, This box should have been a a travelling jewellery box, unfortunately the key is long gone.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Key Box

Materials

Metal

English Winsor and Newton Paint Box with Drawer, Paint and Pallettes circa 1865
English Winsor and Newton Paint Box with Drawer, Paint and Pallettes circa 1865

English Winsor and Newton Paint Box with Drawer, Paint and Pallettes circa 1865

Located in Wells, ME

There is also a glass mixing or washing bowl in the upper section and various brushes and a few extra paint squares. The box retains its original working lock and key. The box itself...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

English Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Jewellery Box
English Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Jewellery Box

English Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Jewellery Box

Unavailable

H 6.69 in W 9.84 in D 5.91 in

English Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Jewellery Box

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K0241 Attractive rosewood jewellery box with decorative scroll inlays, lined interior and original working lock with a key.

Category

19th Century Regency Antique Key Box

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Rosewood Birdseye Maple Jewelry Box
Antique Rosewood Birdseye Maple Jewelry Box

Antique Rosewood Birdseye Maple Jewelry Box

Unavailable

H 3.25 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Antique Rosewood Birdseye Maple Jewelry Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This box has a standard lock which requires the key to be turned clockwise to unlock.    

Category

19th Century British Antique Key Box

Materials

Rosewood

Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox
Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox

Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 26.38 in D 14.57 in

Neurenberg Painted Iron Ship’s Strongbox

Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant

The lid has a covered keyhole with the original key. The front has a false keyhole mount. The rare two 17th century padlocks are included (without keys).

Category

Early 17th Century Renaissance Antique Key Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Sheraton Trunk
18th Century Sheraton Trunk

18th Century Sheraton Trunk

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 14.18 in D 11.42 in

18th Century Sheraton Trunk

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

The box has brass handles to the sides and a fully working lock and tasselled key.

Category

18th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Harewood

Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox
Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox

Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 8.75 in D 7 in

Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox

Located in New York, NY

With a brass slot stamped “LETTERS” above a hinged door with two glazed panels and a self-locking Brahma brass lock (original key included). Mail boxes of this type were fixtures in ...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier
Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier

Incredibly Rare & Exquisite Singing Bird Box Inspired by Charles Bruguier

Located in London, GB

The plate at the back of the cabinet consists of a hinged door that provides access to a compartment to house the winding key. There is only a tiny missing piece at the bottom of th...

Category

1870s Swiss Romantic Antique Key Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

Georgian Mahogany Twin Lidded Caddy
Georgian Mahogany Twin Lidded Caddy

Georgian Mahogany Twin Lidded Caddy

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Georgian Mahogany Twin Lidded Caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

The tea caddy sits on four bracket feet, it has a fully working lock and tasseled key with a tiny mother of pearl key escutcheon.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century German Painted Papier Mâché Single Tea Caddy
18th Century German Painted Papier Mâché Single Tea Caddy

18th Century German Painted Papier Mâché Single Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in

18th Century German Painted Papier Mâché Single Tea Caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Inside the box has a mahogany lid and relined interior to the back of the lid.

Category

Early 18th Century German Antique Key Box

Materials

Paper

Rare Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
Rare Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

Rare Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in

Rare Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

The tea caddy has a mother of pearl key escutcheon with a fully working lock and tasseled key.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 15 in W 28 in D 15 in

Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

It also contains a later pressed amber glass mixing bowl. The outer box features a mother-of-pearl escutcheon but has no key.

Category

1810s British Regency Antique Key Box

George III Amboyna Tea Caddy
George III Amboyna Tea Caddy

George III Amboyna Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 5.32 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in

George III Amboyna Tea Caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

The caddy is in lovely condition with a key only for decoration. The box measures: 23 cm in width by 13 cm in depth by 13.5 cm in height.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Amboyna

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial plate and escutcheon.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century
Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial plate and escutcheon.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Brass

English Sterling Silver, Boxed Key of the Door, Hallmarked:- Birmingham 1923
English Sterling Silver, Boxed Key of the Door, Hallmarked:- Birmingham 1923

English Sterling Silver, Boxed Key of the Door, Hallmarked:- Birmingham 1923

By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1

Located in York, GB

Solid Sterling Silver - Boxed "KEY OF THE DOOR" English hallmarks proving that this key was made in Birmingham in 1923.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Key Box

Materials

Silver

Queen Anne Candle Salt and Key Wall Hanging Elm Box c. 1710
Queen Anne Candle Salt and Key Wall Hanging Elm Box c. 1710

Queen Anne Candle Salt and Key Wall Hanging Elm Box c. 1710

Located in Heathfield, GB

A superb example in solid elm and with a fabulous colour and ‘skin’. With wonderful rich warm tones and dark swirling grain to the elm and a deep natural patination which glows. ...

Category

18th Century Queen Anne Antique Key Box

Materials

Elm, Oak

1700s French Hand-Wrought Box Shaped Lock with Its Forged Key, Louis XVI
1700s French Hand-Wrought Box Shaped Lock with Its Forged Key, Louis XVI

1700s French Hand-Wrought Box Shaped Lock with Its Forged Key, Louis XVI

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a wonderful 1700s French hand-wrought box shaped lock. It comes with its key which is hand-wrought and a work of art on its own.

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Key Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

1700s French Hand-Wrought Iron Box Shaped Lock with It's Forged Key, Louis XVI
1700s French Hand-Wrought Iron Box Shaped Lock with It's Forged Key, Louis XVI

1700s French Hand-Wrought Iron Box Shaped Lock with It's Forged Key, Louis XVI

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a stunning 1700s French hand-wrought Iron box shaped lock with it's forged key. It has a double-throw deadbolt and operates by key from both sides.

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Key Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys
Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys

Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys

Unavailable

H 0.5 in W 5 in D 2 in

Set of 28 Vintage Flat Keys

Located in Sausalito, CA

Set of 28 vintage and antique flat keys, originally for boxes, trunks, cabinets, etc.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Key Box

Materials

Silver

14 Karat Rose Gold Real House Key Pendant with Diamond.
14 Karat Rose Gold Real House Key Pendant with Diamond.

14 Karat Rose Gold Real House Key Pendant with Diamond.

Located in Newport Beach, CA

For instance, if you move, or have new door hardware, etc. Your new luxury key will arrive in our silver lacquered wooden jewelry box, our key pouch, polishing cloth, and letter of...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Revival Antique Key Box

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Small Crocodile Jewelry Box
Small Crocodile Jewelry Box

Small Crocodile Jewelry Box

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 7 in D 5 in

Small Crocodile Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Small English crocodile jewelry box with key. Interior relined in brown suede and tray has the original brown velvet interior.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Key Box

Functional Mid-19th Century Music Box
Functional Mid-19th Century Music Box

Functional Mid-19th Century Music Box

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

Functional Mid-19th Century Music Box

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A good looking and good playing charming mid 19th-century music box in the shape of a commode, the two tunes key wind spring drove box is signed "Ol Brich Wien"(Vienna).

Category

19th Century Austrian Charles X Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Pine-Domed Top Storage Box
19th Century American Pine-Domed Top Storage Box

19th Century American Pine-Domed Top Storage Box

Unavailable

H 11 in W 26.75 in D 13.5 in

19th Century American Pine-Domed Top Storage Box

Located in Hudson, NY

There is no key to this box. Perfect next to the fireplace for kindling and paper.

Category

1850s American American Colonial Antique Key Box

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box
Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box

Fire-Gilded Bronze, 19th Century Rouen Cathedral Clock with Music Box

By Bavozet Freres et Soeurs 1

Located in Lafayette, CA

This clock is extremely unusual in that it includes a music box in the handsome inlaid wooden base. The original keys which operate the music box and the clock are included, though t...

Category

Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Key Box

Materials

Bronze

Decorated Storage or Document Box, New England Folk Art, Mid-19th Century
Decorated Storage or Document Box, New England Folk Art, Mid-19th Century

Decorated Storage or Document Box, New England Folk Art, Mid-19th Century

Located in Quechee, VT

The lock is made of forged iron held in place by rectangular cut brads, and there is a swinging cover to hide the key hole (the key was lost long ago). This type of box was used to ...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Key Box

Materials

Iron

17th Century Iron Trunk with Locking Mechanism
17th Century Iron Trunk with Locking Mechanism

17th Century Iron Trunk with Locking Mechanism

Unavailable

H 17 in W 31 in D 17 in

17th Century Iron Trunk with Locking Mechanism

Located in New York, NY

17th century iron trunk with hidden key slot and inner box with separate key. Fabulous locking mechanism.

Category

17th Century European Antique Key Box

Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France
Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France

Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France

By Bafico

Located in Oakland, CA

Set contains 12 Fish Forks 12 Dinner Forks 12 Lunch Forks 12 Fish Knives 12 Dinner Knives 12 Lunch Knives 12 Soup Spoons 12 Dessert Spoons 12 Tea Spoons ...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Key Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Oak Cased Three Bottle Tantalus, circa 1880
Victorian Oak Cased Three Bottle Tantalus, circa 1880

Victorian Oak Cased Three Bottle Tantalus, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 11 in W 13.75 in D 5.25 in

Victorian Oak Cased Three Bottle Tantalus, circa 1880

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

The lid is blue velvet lined and has a brass lock with original key. Inside the box are three matched square cut glass decanters with star cut bases, circa 1880.

Category

1880s European Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Cut Glass, Oak

Antique French Gold Vermeil on .800/1000 Silver 15 Piece Tea Set
Antique French Gold Vermeil on .800/1000 Silver 15 Piece Tea Set

Antique French Gold Vermeil on .800/1000 Silver 15 Piece Tea Set

Located in San Marcos, CA

No damage to note other than two thin brass strips missing from the front & rear edge of the box lid. All original, matching & complete. Missing the key to the box, sorry :).

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Key Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Coromandel Fitted Games Compendium
Late 19th Century Coromandel Fitted Games Compendium

Late 19th Century Coromandel Fitted Games Compendium

Unavailable

H 7.25 in W 13 in D 8.75 in

Late 19th Century Coromandel Fitted Games Compendium

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Suffolk, GB

This games compendium consists of a Coromandel box with key, the top and front opening to reveal a games board for either chess, draughts, back gammon or a horse racing game, turned ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Key Box

Materials

Wood

1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter
1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter

1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Secretly Hidden locked box, with provided key, is poised inside the lower right drawer with a camouflaged compartmented removable wood insert in front of the interior drawer.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Key Box

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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