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Antique Necessaire Box

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with
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19th Century French Empire Antique Necessaire Box

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Wood

FRENCH 18th Century Perfumed Scents Necessaire Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carving
Located in Miami, FL
century necessaire box for perfumed scents, created in the kingdom of France during the baroque period
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1750s French Baroque Antique Necessaire Box

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Rock Crystal, Gold

Antique FRENCH 18th Century Perfumed Scents Necessaire Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carving
FRENCH 18th Century Perfumed Scents Necessaire Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carving
$2,798 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 2.36 in W 1.3 in D 0.95 in
GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1900 Enameled Guilloche Etui Necessaire box In .800 Silver
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Miami, FL
necessaire oval box created in Vienna Austria at the workshops of Georg Adam Scheid, back in 1900. The travel
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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Necessaire Box

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Silver, Enamel

Antique GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1900 Enameled Guilloche Etui Necessaire box In .800 Silver
GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1900 Enameled Guilloche Etui Necessaire box In .800 Silver
$5,495 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 3.26 in W 1.75 in D 1.1 in
Early and Fine Musical Automaton Necessaire with Reverse Painted Glass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century musical automaton necessaire box. This rare box of good size, when opened
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1830s French Antique Necessaire Box

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Glass, Rosewood

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in
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19th Century French Other Antique Necessaire Box

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Bronze

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
$18,850
H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Northampton, GB
Royal Necessaire Etui. The Etui of rare clam shell shape framed in ormolu with engraved mother of pearl
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Early 19th Century French Antique Necessaire Box

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Silver

Sterling Silver Compact or Necessaire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Edwardian/Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Necessaire Box

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Compact or Necessaire
Sterling Silver Compact or Necessaire
$293
H 0.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a luxurious blue velvet
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Necessaire Box

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Velvet, Glass, Wood

Antique Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
$19,850
H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in
Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Necessaire Box

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
$14,500
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 10.25 in
Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary early 18th century Necessaire a Secrets, the exterior painstakingly dry scraped back
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Necessaire Box

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Wood

Antique Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets
Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets
$4,667
H 13.78 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
Brass Mounted Georgian Campaign Dressing Table Box Gentleman's Necessaire C.1795
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Gentleman's Necessaire", or campaign "Dressing Table Box" is English and circa 1795 as per the style, and
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1790s English Georgian Antique Necessaire Box

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Silver, Silver Plate

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Nécessaire da viaggio di epoca Carlo X composto da cofanetto in legno di citronnier, decorato con
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1820s French Charles X Antique Necessaire Box

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Gold

Antique Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
$10,891
H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 6.7 in
Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and well fitted ebonised Gonçalo Alves Palais Royal travel necessaire / vanity chest
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1850s French Antique Necessaire Box

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Silver Plate

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite antique travelling case or victorian nécessaire de voyage A work of extraordinary
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Necessaire Box

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Brass

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
$9,375 Sale Price
25% Off
H 7.75 in W 14.25 in D 10.25 in
CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Nécessaire case designed by Cartier. This is a fantastic nécessaire case box created in Paris
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Necessaire Box

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Gold

CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer
CARTIER Paris 1900 Edwardian Nécessaire Case In 18Kt Gold With Green Lacquer
$19,250 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 3.68 in W 1.02 in D 1.3 in
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold toiletry items for travel
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Necessaire Box

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Gold

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Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Palais Royal leather cased Necessaire with gold tooling decoration and brass push button clasp
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19th Century French William IV Antique Necessaire Box

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Leather, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Gold Lady's Necessaire
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
An exquisite and extraordinarily fine early 19th century mother-of-pearl Necessaire; the
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Necessaire Box

19th Century French Painted Leather Necessaire or Traveling Dressing Case
Located in Alexandria, VA
Exceptional Arts & Crafts painted leather necessaire with tooled, painted and gilt decoration
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1870s French Chinoiserie Antique Necessaire Box

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Crystal, Metal

Rare Antique George IV Lady’s Sewing Necessaire with Original Case, est. 1825
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique George IV Lady’s Solid Silver Sewing Necessaire with Original Case, est. 1825 A
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1820s British George IV Antique Necessaire Box

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Silver

19th Century Grand Tour Souvenirs Palais Royale Gold & Ebony Necessaire
Located in London, GB
. This Sèvres style porcelain necessaire/fragrance box dates back to the early 1800s Palais Royale French
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Necessaire Box

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

French 1790 Louis XVI Enameled Perfume Scent Box In Sterling and Gilt
Located in Miami, FL
18th century necessaire box for perfumed scents, created in the kingdom of France during the late
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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Necessaire Box

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Silver, Enamel, Gold Leaf

French Travel Necessaire, Gentleman's Necessaire de Voyage
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Travel Necessaire, circa 1800, (“grand necessaire de voyage d’officier”), mahogany box, with
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Early 19th Century French Antique Necessaire Box

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Silver

English Coromandel Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
This phenomenal English coromandel nécessaire de voyage, crafted by Jenner & Knewstub, is among the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Necessaire Box

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Crystal

English Coromandel Nécessaire
English Coromandel Nécessaire
H 8.75 in W 14.25 in D 11.5 in
Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant English nécessaire de voyage is veneered with rich coromandel wood with brass inlay
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19th Century English Other Antique Necessaire Box

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Crystal, Brass

Nécessaire de Voyage
Nécessaire de Voyage
H 8.25 in W 13.25 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Antique Necessaire de Voyage, Travel Box, Walnut, France circa 1870
Located in Greven, DE
Antique travel necessaire France Walnut 19th century, circa 1870 Dimensions: H x W x D: 17
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1860s French Antique Necessaire Box

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Walnut

Antique Georgian English Chinoiserie Etui Nécessaire Card Case
Located in Newark, England
English Chinoiserie Etui Nécessaire Card Case. The Necessaire of small petit with enamelled panels
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Necessaire Box

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Ladies Jewelry Casket or Necessaire
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous and rare early 19th century, circa 1810, Ladies Jewelry casket or necessaire. Made in
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Necessaire Box

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Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

Extraordinary "Sevres-style" Antique English Gilt Enamel Etui or Necessaire
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very fine and rare antique English Gilt Enamel Etui or Necessaire Etui or Necessaire is an
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Late 18th Century English Antique Necessaire Box

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Enamel

Austrian Gold, Enamel, and Jewel-Set Necessaire Etui Box Case, 19th Century
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Austrian gold, enamel, and Jewel-set necessaire etui box case, 19th century Fantastic quality
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19th Century Austrian Antique Necessaire Box

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Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Gold Necessaire
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
If you were an on-the-go aristocrat in the 18th to 20th centuries, a "necessaire" was necessary to
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Necessaire Box

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold and Agate Gothic Table Necessaire
Located in New York, NY
in the form of a rectangular casket with domed cover, with concealed opening by sliding the top to reveal four cut-glass bottles with chased gold caps, the base with sliding drawer f...
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1830s English Gothic Revival Antique Necessaire Box

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Agate, 18k Gold

Antique 18th century Agate French Rococo Nécessaire Etui
Located in Portland, England
This exquisite late 18th century grey agate and gild metal French rococo nécessaire is dated circa
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1760s French Rococo Antique Necessaire Box

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Agate

Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Located in Paris, FR
Woodwork, published in 1772. We learn from his book that toiletry boxes known as the Necessaire are small
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1820s French Charles X Antique Necessaire Box

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Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Large Georgian Brass Bound Gentleman's Travelling Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
necessaire or deed box dating from circa 1820, the box is made in rosewood and beautifully bound with brass
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Late 18th Century European George III Antique Necessaire Box

19th Century Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Toiletry Box
Located in Paris, FR
Woodwork, published in 1772. We learn from his book that toiletry boxes known as the Necessaire are small
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Necessaire Box

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Crystal, Bronze

English Regency Traveling Writing Slope Box or Nécessaire De Voyage 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare regency travelling writing slope / nécessaire de voyage of outstanding quality. Wooden box
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Necessaire Box

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Brass

Victorian Lady's Necessaire Table Top Toiletry Box, American, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
Unique necessaire; used for carrying a lady's toilet articles and "necessary" items for grooming
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Necessaire Box

English Regency Tortoiseshell Necessaire Tabletop Toiletry Box, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine early 19th century George III English Regency period dresser table top toiletry box or
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Necessaire Box

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Tortoise Shell

Victorian Coromandel Wood Ladies Necessaire, Dressing or Jewelry Box
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Coromandel wood edged in brass and fitted with engraved brass escutcheons & hinges. The interior is lined in ruched royal blue velvet. A fall front reveals two drawers. Within the...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Necessaire Box

Gentleman's Shaving Necessaire Kit, American, circa 1902
Located in Incline Village, NV
This compact unique "Gentleman's Shaving Necessaire Kit" was used by a man while traveling, for the
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Necessaire Box

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Composition

Set of Two 19th Century Italian Treen Sewing Necessaires
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Small turned and decorated boxes like these are referred to as part of treen (wooden utilatary
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Necessaire Box

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Boxwood

Red Lacquer, Gilt Bronze and Gold Chinoiserie French Perfume Nécessaire
Located in New York, NY
A red lacquer, gilt bronze and gold chinoiserie French Parisian perfume nécessaire with its
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1740s French Louis XV Antique Necessaire Box

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Wood

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French lacquer & inlaid abalone sewing Etui or Necessaire, circa 1840. The black
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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Necessaire Box

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Silver, Steel

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Necessaire Box

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Silver, Steel

French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
Located in Paris, FR
the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold toiletry items for travel. Gradually the
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Necessaire Box

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Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Rosewood

Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
his book that toiletry boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold
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1820s French Restauration Antique Necessaire Box

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Gold

Mother Of Pearl Necessaire
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
catch is an engraved fairy. This charming little sewing box / necessaire has a press button catch
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19th Century British Antique Necessaire Box

Mother Of Pearl Necessaire
Mother Of Pearl Necessaire
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in
Gold chase nécessaire case
Located in Hudson, NY
Gold nécessarie case with low relief decorations.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Necessaire Box

Gold chase nécessaire case
Gold chase nécessaire case
H 4 in W 1.07 in D 0.5 in
Zas, a French Napoleon III Period Sewing Casket, circa 1860
By Zas, France
Located in Paris, FR
, published in 1772. The author gives detailed instructions for making the nécessaire “toilet boxes known as
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1860s French Antique Necessaire Box

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Burl, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Stunning Mid-19th Century French Ormolu & Enamel Circular Patch Box
Located in London, GB
: 0764316885. Cf.: Suzi Love, Boxes, Cases, and Necessaires: History Notes Book, 2018
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19th Century French Empire Antique Necessaire Box

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Enamel

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Hedgehog Ashtray, Vienna, circa Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog Ashtray, Vienna, circa Around 1950s Orignal condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Necessaire Box

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Aluminum

Hedgehog Ashtray, Vienna, circa Around 1950s
Hedgehog Ashtray, Vienna, circa Around 1950s
$335
H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in
A Fine Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry & Ormolu Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine matched pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted (Ormolu) tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood floral marquetry Bombé his and her's commodes with marbl...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Necessaire Box

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Bronze, Ormolu

Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Necessaire Box

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Bronze

Classic Vintage Gold Wrist Watch Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
A Remarkable 1960s “Gold” Wristwatch Coffee Table by DS, Florence Step into the world of mid-century Italian design with this extraordinary wristwatch coffee table, crafted by DS in...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Necessaire Box

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Brass

Classic Vintage Gold Wrist Watch Coffee Table
Classic Vintage Gold Wrist Watch Coffee Table
$28,726
H 14.97 in W 28.75 in D 44.49 in
"Egyptian Water Carrier, " Large, Rare Art Deco Tile with Nude Male
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully sculpted and glazed in tones of indigo, straw and burnt orange, this very fine and rare octagonal tile was made in Italy. Depicting a nude male water carrier in Egyptian ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Necessaire Box

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Ceramic

French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table inlaid with trellis ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Necessaire Box

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Ormolu

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
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Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Necessaire Box

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Wrought Iron

French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
$3,465 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Necessaire Box

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Chrome

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Necessaire Box

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
$11,729 / set
H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Necessaire Box

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Fabric, Palmwood

White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
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15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Necessaire Box

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Rock Crystal

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Necessaire Box

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen Size bed By Henredon USA, circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 64.75"W x 88"D x 91....
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Antique Necessaire Box

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Brass

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Necessaire Box

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Brass

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
$287 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Sterling Silver Peruvian Repousse Picture Frame Ca. 1920s
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 20th century art nouveau sterling silver repousse picture frame, marked Industria Peruana Plata, Sterling. Frame measures 12.5" wide x 15.25" high overall. The opening on t...
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1920s Peruvian Art Nouveau Antique Necessaire Box

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Sterling Silver

Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass crab sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell. Made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo. Usually over time the lid gets broken or lost but is is complete and ...
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1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Antique Necessaire Box

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Brass

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Antique Necessaire Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique necessaire box for your home. Each antique necessaire box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and stone. There are many kinds of the antique necessaire box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique necessaire box, designed in the Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique necessaire box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Palais Royal are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Necessaire Box?

Prices for an antique necessaire box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,633.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Necessaire Box
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