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19C Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box
19C Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box

19C Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY 19th century Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box, featuring a

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Silver, Pewter

Liberty and Co Pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin Jewel and original ink liner
Liberty and Co Pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin Jewel and original ink liner

Liberty and Co Pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin Jewel and original ink liner

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co in the style of. An English Arts & Crafts hexagonal pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk

Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

arabesque motifs. Islamic Moorish style wooden jewelry box inlaid with shell, camel bone, wood and pewter

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Boxes
19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Boxes

19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Boxes

Located in Delft, NL

19th century wooden shoe shaped snuff boxes Snuff boxes in the shape of a shoe. One papier-mache

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Embriachi workshop marquetry casket - Northern Italy, 15th century
Embriachi workshop marquetry casket - Northern Italy, 15th century

Embriachi workshop marquetry casket - Northern Italy, 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

, stained bone, pewter and wood) H 28.2 x W 18 x D 14 cm This beautiful casket of rectangular form is

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy
Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Chinese Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

pewter and divided into two sections. Each section has two lids. The second set of lids has an ivory knob

Category

1820s Chinese Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most impressive 18th century European parcel ebonized rosewood hardstone bronze pewter

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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddy
19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddy

19th Century Chinese Victorian Tea Caddy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and punched pewter canisters with circular lids and original pulls.

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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning antique Qing Dynasty Chinese export twin canister tea caddy / decorative table box

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet

Located in Haarlem, NL

pursuits within walled gardens. Interior with pewter compartment. The hinged lid is decorated in relief

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style
19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

Located in Austin, TX

two pewter lids. Pottery from North of France Normandy.    

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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Antique Pewter Caviar BOX Decorative Box, HERRING JAR Glass Insert & Fish Handle
Antique Pewter Caviar BOX Decorative Box, HERRING JAR Glass Insert & Fish Handle

Antique Pewter Caviar BOX Decorative Box, HERRING JAR Glass Insert & Fish Handle

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Pewter Caviar Box Herring Fish Lid Glass Insert Luxury Tableware An exceptional antique

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Late 19th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Pewter Photo Holder, Italy, Early 20th Century
Vintage Pewter Photo Holder, Italy, Early 20th Century

Vintage Pewter Photo Holder, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pewter rectangular box realized in the early 20th century. Dimensions : H 2.7 x L 10 x P 12.4 cm

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Estrid Ericson Svenskt Tenn Pewter Box with Lid, Sweden 1928
Estrid Ericson Svenskt Tenn Pewter Box with Lid, Sweden 1928

Estrid Ericson Svenskt Tenn Pewter Box with Lid, Sweden 1928

By Estrid Ericson

Located in Salzburg, Austria

Rare, very early Svenskt Tenn pewter box with relief lid, Sweden 1928. The stamps under the vase

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Collection of Three French Art Nouveau Dinanderie Pewter Boxes
Collection of Three French Art Nouveau Dinanderie Pewter Boxes

Collection of Three French Art Nouveau Dinanderie Pewter Boxes

By Alice & Eugene Louis Chanal

Located in New York, NY

Measures: 3 1/2'' wide; 2 1/8'' high hand-wrought dinanderie pewter martele covered box with three

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

French Art Deco Oval Pewter Box with Geometric Design by Rene Delavan
French Art Deco Oval Pewter Box with Geometric Design by Rene Delavan

French Art Deco Oval Pewter Box with Geometric Design by Rene Delavan

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Handwrought dinanderie oval pewter covered box with geometric design as well as an abstracted

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

French Pewter Arts & Crafts Box
French Pewter Arts & Crafts Box

French Pewter Arts & Crafts Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

French Pewter Arts & Crafts box. A very unusual and exquisite Medieval style Pewter and Brass box

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Box
Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Box

Rene Delavan French Art Deco Pewter Dinanderie Box

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Hand-wrought rectangular dinanderie pewter martele box with triangles around rim and cubistic

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

René Delavan Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box
René Delavan Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box

René Delavan Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Covered Box

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Oval with geometric wave and linear design Signed: R. Delavan Impressed: Les Etains R.D. on underside Variety of other René Delavan pieces available.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Export Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Teacaddy with Pewter Tea Boxes
Chinese Export Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Teacaddy with Pewter Tea Boxes

Chinese Export Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Teacaddy with Pewter Tea Boxes

Located in Wells, ME

. The interior has two hand engraved pewter tea boxes, each with double lids to keep the tea fresh. This

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Kut Hing Swatow Pewter Globe Tea Caddy
Vintage Kut Hing Swatow Pewter Globe Tea Caddy

Vintage Kut Hing Swatow Pewter Globe Tea Caddy

By Kut Hing 1

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage circa 1920's pewter tea caddy or cigarette box in the shape of a world globe on stand. Made

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Rectangular Coupe
René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Rectangular Coupe

René Delavan French Art Deco Dinanderie Pewter Rectangular Coupe

By Rene Delavan

Located in New York, NY

Large hand-wrought rectangular dinanderie martele pewter coupe with curved handles. Signed: ''R

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pewter Box

19th Century Napoleon III Box with Japanese Decoration
19th Century Napoleon III Box with Japanese Decoration

19th Century Napoleon III Box with Japanese Decoration

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Rare quality of execution for this precious Napoleon III period box in rosewood, pewter, brass

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1870s European Napoleon III Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Wood

Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert
Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert

Chinese export tea chest with etched pewter insert

Located in Summerland, CA

, containing an original pewter tea caddy liner. The chest is beautifully decorated with village scenes and

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1820s Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Enamel Canton Box
19th Century Enamel Canton Box

19th Century Enamel Canton Box

Located in Paris, FR

Yellow enamel Canton box with a background decor of flowers and foliage in polychrome scrolls. The

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1880s Chinese Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

20th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Makie Box
20th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Makie Box

20th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Makie Box

Located in TORINO, IT

Japanese gold and silver makie box, with pewter rims, is decorated with design of herons on the

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Wood

Lidded Pewter Box by Edlunds Silverfabrik for Svenskt Tenn
Lidded Pewter Box by Edlunds Silverfabrik for Svenskt Tenn

Lidded Pewter Box by Edlunds Silverfabrik for Svenskt Tenn

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1928, Stockholm. Pewter box features three feet and a lid topped with a bird-shaped knob. The

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1920s Swedish Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Liberty & Co Hammered Polished Pewter Box, C.1920
Liberty & Co Hammered Polished Pewter Box, C.1920

Liberty & Co Hammered Polished Pewter Box, C.1920

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Liberty & Co hammered polished pewter box, C.1920, marked on underside Tudric 01021 Made in England

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1910s Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Liberty & Co. Pewter Box, C.1920
Liberty & Co. Pewter Box, C.1920

Liberty & Co. Pewter Box, C.1920

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Toronto, ON

Liberty & Co hammered polished pewter box, C.1920, marked on underside Tudric 01021 Made in England

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1910s Antique Pewter Box

WMF Jugendstil Secessionist Silvered Pewter Box Germany, circa 1900
WMF Jugendstil Secessionist Silvered Pewter Box Germany, circa 1900

WMF Jugendstil Secessionist Silvered Pewter Box Germany, circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

WMF Jugendstil secessionist silvered pewter Box Germany, circa 1900. The box of a rare design

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co 'Tudric' Pewter Box with Enamel Plaque
Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co 'Tudric' Pewter Box with Enamel Plaque

Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co 'Tudric' Pewter Box with Enamel Plaque

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Arts & Crafts opening pewter box with enamel panel to lid Wood lined Panel depicting a country

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn
Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn

Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn

By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely pewter box by Nils Fougstedt, with velvet dressed inside. Lid decorated with an imaginative

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Antique Art & Crafts Cedar Wood Pewter Box / Casket 19th Century
Antique Art & Crafts Cedar Wood Pewter Box / Casket 19th Century

Antique Art & Crafts Cedar Wood Pewter Box / Casket 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent antique Arts and Crafts cedar wood and pewter casket,  circa 1900 in date

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Pewter and Brass Box by Estrid Ericson
Pewter and Brass Box by Estrid Ericson

Pewter and Brass Box by Estrid Ericson

By Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Classic pewter box by Estrid Ericson for Svenskt Tenn, with brass rims and an adorable brass bow on

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1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Brass, Pewter

19th Century French Bronze Doré and Pewter Jewelry Box with Putti Decor
19th Century French Bronze Doré and Pewter Jewelry Box with Putti Decor

19th Century French Bronze Doré and Pewter Jewelry Box with Putti Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

bronze and pewter box is embellished with cherub and scroll motifs. The detail work is outstanding with

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

WMF Jugendstil Jewellery Box Germany, circa 1900
WMF Jugendstil Jewellery Box Germany, circa 1900

WMF Jugendstil Jewellery Box Germany, circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, ON

WMF Jugendstil secessionist silvered pewter Box Germany, circa 1900. The box of a rare design

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Pewter Box

Arts & Crafts 'Tudric' Pewter Biscuit Box
Arts & Crafts 'Tudric' Pewter Biscuit Box

Arts & Crafts 'Tudric' Pewter Biscuit Box

By Archibald Knox

Located in Petworth, GB

Arts & Crafts ‘Tudric’ pewter biscuit box with enamel decoration and original lid Designed by

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

Swedish Grace, Pewter / Jewelry Box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1929. Attr. Uno Åhren.
Swedish Grace, Pewter / Jewelry Box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1929. Attr. Uno Åhren.

Swedish Grace, Pewter / Jewelry Box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1929. Attr. Uno Åhren.

By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare pewter jewelry / tobacco box attributed Uno Åhren for Firma Svenskt Tenn. With hallmarks

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1920s Swedish Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Small Danish 18th Century Pewter Jewelry Box or Casket
Small Danish 18th Century Pewter Jewelry Box or Casket

Small Danish 18th Century Pewter Jewelry Box or Casket

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Danish 18th century Pewter jewelry box or casket.

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18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

19THC PEWTER TRAY
19THC PEWTER TRAY

19THC PEWTER TRAY

Located in Los Angeles, CA

AMERICAN PEWTER TRAY GREAT CONDITION AND GREAT FORM

Category

19th Century American Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

19th Century, Pewter Jewelry Box with Lockable Lid, Austria, circa 1880
19th Century, Pewter Jewelry Box with Lockable Lid, Austria, circa 1880

19th Century, Pewter Jewelry Box with Lockable Lid, Austria, circa 1880

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Unique Pewter jewelry box from the late 19th century around 1880 in Austria. An outstanding

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

1927 Pewter Jar by Herman Bergman
1927 Pewter Jar by Herman Bergman

1927 Pewter Jar by Herman Bergman

By Nils Fougstedt, Herman Bergman

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1927 Pewter Jar by Herman Bergman, Sweden. Possible a design by Nils Fougstedt who was a

Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts Pewter and Hand Enameled Jewelry or Cigar Box
Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts Pewter and Hand Enameled Jewelry or Cigar Box

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts Pewter and Hand Enameled Jewelry or Cigar Box

By Liberty & Co., Fleetwood Varley

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts pewter and hand enameled jewelry or cigar box. The enamel work is

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

Sheffield Pewter Cigar Box with Landscape Enamel c1910
Sheffield Pewter Cigar Box with Landscape Enamel c1910

Sheffield Pewter Cigar Box with Landscape Enamel c1910

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Sheffield pewter cigar box with enamel Date : c1910 Period : Edward VII Origin

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1910s British Arts and Crafts Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Jar Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Pewter Jar Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden

Pewter Jar Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pewter jar. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.

Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Antique George V
Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Antique George V

Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Antique George V

By Pairpoint Brothers 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

consent. In the 1800s a pewter box was crafted with a carriage scene. Dimensions: Length 7.5cm/3

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1920s English Other Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pewter Case with "Noah's Ark" Motif by Nils Fougstedt
Pewter Case with "Noah's Ark" Motif by Nils Fougstedt

Pewter Case with "Noah's Ark" Motif by Nils Fougstedt

By Svenskt Tenn, Nils Fougstedt

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Large pewter case by Nils Fougstedt, with elegant stylized paw feet. The top is decorated with a

Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Fabulous French Inlaid Box
Fabulous French Inlaid Box

Fabulous French Inlaid Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful and elaborately inlaid box. Marquetry design of pewter, ivory, mother of pearl, and brass

Category

19th Century French Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter, Brass

19th Century French Boulle Work Hinged Box
19th Century French Boulle Work Hinged Box

19th Century French Boulle Work Hinged Box

Located in New York, NY

19th century Boulle Work hinged box, French. Boulle Work is a type of rich marquetry process or

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Anna Petrus Svenskt Tenn Cigarr Box Model 462
Anna Petrus Svenskt Tenn Cigarr Box Model 462

Anna Petrus Svenskt Tenn Cigarr Box Model 462

By Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Anna Petrus designed cigarr box for Firma Svenskt Tenn 1928. Model 462. Anna Petrus was a

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter, Brass

Art Nouveau Pewter Jewelry Caskets by W.B. Mfg. Co./Weidlich Bros.
Art Nouveau Pewter Jewelry Caskets by W.B. Mfg. Co./Weidlich Bros.

Art Nouveau Pewter Jewelry Caskets by W.B. Mfg. Co./Weidlich Bros.

By Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A set of three Art Nouveau pewter jewelry caskets by W.B. Mfg. Co./Weidlich Bros. of Bridgeport

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

A Fine Anglo-Indian Tea Caddy Box
A Fine Anglo-Indian Tea Caddy Box

A Fine Anglo-Indian Tea Caddy Box

Located in NYC, NY

A fine Anglo-Indian tea caddy with panels on each side deeply carved and inlaid ivory and pewter

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

Orivit Jugendstil Secessionist Silvered Large Box Germany C.1900
Orivit Jugendstil Secessionist Silvered Large Box Germany C.1900

Orivit Jugendstil Secessionist Silvered Large Box Germany C.1900

By Orivit

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Orivit Jugendstil Secessionist Silver plate large Jewellery Box, Germany, C.1900. This unusual box

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Pewter Box

Materials

Pewter

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Antique Pewter Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique pewter box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique pewter box — often made from metal, pewter and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique pewter 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 pewter box made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique pewter box over the years, but those crafted by Liberty & Co., René Delavan and Alice & Eugene Louis Chanal are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Pewter Box?

Prices for an antique pewter box start at $100 and top out at $17,000 with the average selling for $1,323.

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 Pewter Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.