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Antique Arts & Crafts Coal Bin - Stickley Era - W4977
Antique Arts & Crafts Coal Bin - Stickley Era - W4977

Antique Arts & Crafts Coal Bin - Stickley Era - W4977

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

There is a nice flower carving on the lid with a metal inner box for coal (see photos). The handle on the top looks like brass, but we’re not certain about that.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Wardrobe Door, Reclaimed Fir with Beveled Trim
19th Century French Wardrobe Door, Reclaimed Fir with Beveled Trim

19th Century French Wardrobe Door, Reclaimed Fir with Beveled Trim

Located in Mckinney, TX

One side of the door features the original 2-tone paint in shades of ochre; the opposite side bears the original deep brown with signs of craquelure. Original metal lock box hardwar...

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19th Century French Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Fir

1920s Antique Silver Repousse Talisman Holder from Berber Tribes
1920s Antique Silver Repousse Talisman Holder from Berber Tribes

1920s Antique Silver Repousse Talisman Holder from Berber Tribes

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Silver Metal triangle shaped box with eleven hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Silver

Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries
Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries

Gold Ornaments of Antique Chinese Buddha Statues / 17th-19th Centuries

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I commissioned a craftsman to make the pedestal. A storage wooden box for the metal fittings is also included. The pedestal cannot be stored in this storage wooden box.

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Copper

Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks
Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks

Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The hand carved box with metal handles on each side. Hand-crafted in Morocco Circa 1920s.

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1920s Moroccan Folk Art Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Brass, Tin

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Garnet Heart Locket Necklace, Circa 1870/80
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Garnet Heart Locket Necklace, Circa 1870/80

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Garnet Heart Locket Necklace, Circa 1870/80

Located in Napoli, IT

This pretty necklace is Victorian era, 1870/80 ca Glorious workmanship of the period all made of solid 18 Kt gold, English origin Sign that it has been long treasured through centuri...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk As Cocktail Table
Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk As Cocktail Table

Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk As Cocktail Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique camphor wood Campaign style trunk with hand-cut dove tail joinery, recessed front handles, drop pull handles on sides, double locks with one working key, 4-hinge lid, meta...

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19th Century Campaign Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Brass

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock

By Henry Lepaute

Located in Guaynabo, PR

The dial has a hinged round glass door that its border is adorned with gold tone metal beads. A round brass pendulum come out from the bottom part of the clock box.

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19th Century French Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Carrara and Antico Verde Marble Column
Italian Carrara and Antico Verde Marble Column

Italian Carrara and Antico Verde Marble Column

Located in Essex, MA

Stylized Corinthian capitol with the remains of an old metal switch box, grape and grapevine carved column, square stepped base.

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1850s Italian Romantic Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble

Venetian Silver Gilt Day Bed
Venetian Silver Gilt Day Bed

Venetian Silver Gilt Day Bed

$4,025Sale Price / set|30% Off

Venetian Silver Gilt Day Bed

Located in Riverdale, NY

Daybed frame comes apart easily into four pieces, two rails and two end pieces. There is a custom box spring and mattress included. Presently there are metal brackets which support t...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Wood

Victorian Diamond Pearl Rare Holbeinesque Necklace 18 Kt
Victorian Diamond Pearl Rare Holbeinesque Necklace 18 Kt

Victorian Diamond Pearl Rare Holbeinesque Necklace 18 Kt

Located in Napoli, IT

Pendant drops down Beautifully with a cascade of Diamonds glittering among the rich and unique antique design Excellent condition all through out Holbeinesque Victorian jewellery is ...

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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920
Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920

Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920

By G. Doloy

Located in Incline Village, NV

Rare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder.

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1920s French Folk Art Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Tin

Antique Large Arabian Polished Brass Incense Burner Islamic Moorish Style 19th c
Antique Large Arabian Polished Brass Incense Burner Islamic Moorish Style 19th c

Antique Large Arabian Polished Brass Incense Burner Islamic Moorish Style 19th c

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A brazier is a container for hot coals, generally taking the form of an upright standing or hanging metal bowl or box. Used for burning solid fuel, usually charcoal, braziers princip...

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19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse w...

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

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Antique Metal Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique metal boxes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique metal boxes — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Antique metal boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique metal boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Industrial antique metal boxes are of considerable interest. Antique metal boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Heintz Art Metal Shop, Regina Music Box Co. and Alfred Daguet are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Metal Boxes?

Antique metal boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,059, while the lowest priced sells for $25 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.

Questions About Antique Metal Boxes

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