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Antique Secret Compartment Box

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment
Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

When opened the box reveals a light pink lined sewing box with multiple compartments for storage and tools.

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Late 18th Century Belgian George III Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Sycamore

Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment
Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment

Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming antique Georgian mahogany writing slope box of rectangular form with brass carrying handles and original escutcheon. The hinged top opens to reveal a traditional blue baiz...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

Features include a side drawer, a felt writing surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image.)

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Secret Compartment Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880
Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880

Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880

$852Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in

Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A miniature chest with secret for Your jewels: a little brass rod closes all drawers from the top of the first drawer. Outwarding it is a perfect ornament. Suitable for collection. M...

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Fruitwood

Antique Silver Spice Box Garnet Flower Friesland Secret Compartment 1834 Wedding
Antique Silver Spice Box Garnet Flower Friesland Secret Compartment 1834 Wedding

Antique Silver Spice Box Garnet Flower Friesland Secret Compartment 1834 Wedding

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The influence of the Empire for objects in classical antique manner is still felt in this elegant silver spice box designed in the shape of an amphora on a pedestal with two handles....

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1810s European Empire Antique Secret Compartment Box

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

$4,921

H 5.91 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

By Fisher Brothers, Joseph Bramah

Located in Northampton, GB

Harlequin Pop Up Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Coromandel and Satinwood lined Writing Box by Fisher.

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

$6,152

H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 10.04 in

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top half of the writing box contains a secret compartment which can be accessed by pulling the centre partition between the inkwell and compartment which activates the spring loa...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century
Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century

Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

Renaissance style jewelry box with secret compartment. Carved walnut with satinwood panels.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Secret Compartment Box

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope
Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality military-campaign writing slope, with secret compartments. Rectangular shaped box with brass strapping and corner braces, blank cartouche on the lid and around the keyh...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Secret Compartment Box

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest
Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest

$952Sale Price|30% Off

H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 21.26 in

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest

Located in Wisbech, England

Lovely iron strapping, handles and hinges. Internal candle box and secret compartment Would look great in the right location!

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18th Century Indian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Hardwood

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17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment
17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

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H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 12.21 in

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

Located in Maastricht, NL

Antique German burl walnut box with secret compartment. Inside original print paper, red with golden flowers.

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Mid-17th Century German Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass, Iron

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

The top half can also be lifted to reveal more storage space, and a secret compartment. Removing the right hand inkwell and pressing on the bottom right hand side of the base will ca...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique brass bound mahogany writing box with double brass stringing, flush carry handles and shaped initial plate with an engraved coat of arms and the name John Scott. The interio...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

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H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Austin, TX

The interior showing an embossed black leather writing slope and hinged compartment for storage. Special feature - a secret compartment with three small hidden drawers, pop-out pa...

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19th Century English Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique French Leather Secret Compartment Books Box
Antique French Leather Secret Compartment Books Box

Antique French Leather Secret Compartment Books Box

Located in Dallas, TX

This secret compartment books box is made from four 18th century books that have been stacked on top of each other.

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19th Century French Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Leather, Paper

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

The secret compartment has two drawers. Side drawer opens by removing brass pin.

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

Contains a Secret Compartment and Candle Sconces From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box.

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top half of the writing box contains a secret compartment which can be accessed by pushing the left hand side wall of the left inkwell compartment, in doing so a secret spring ac...

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and hardware, including lock and key. Outstanding stiations in the burled walnut. Other feat...

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1810s English Regency Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

Hidden Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Kingwood Writing Box attributed to David Edwards.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this English Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann. The Writing box of slim rectangul...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment
Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment

Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Japanese merchant's chest (Zenibako) with a secret compartment and removable lid.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Secret Compartment Box

17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments
17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments

17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The unique 17th-century William and Mary rosewood coffre forte, circa 1690, raised on George I walnut stand, circa 1720. The rosewood veneered exterior is entirely decorated in g...

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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box

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H 6.75 in W 11.25 in D 8.25 in

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage wood box. A chic Burl wood with brass trim. Beautiful ruched interior lining with a secret compartment in the lid.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Metal

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

With a Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Mahogany Writing Box Attributed to Hausburg.

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

The Writing Box features a secret compartment with hidden push button access (see photos).

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top half of the writing box contains a secret compartment which can be accessed by pushing the right wall of the right hand side inkwell which activates the spring loaded false w...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Pewter

17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690
17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690

17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Two further secret compartments and boxes are discreetly hidden above each drawer.

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17th Century Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Kingwood, Oak

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Once the fall is open you will find two drawers lined in Kingwood. Two secret compartments and boxes are discreetly hidden above each drawer.

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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Kingwood, Oak

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Once the fall is open you will find two drawers lined in walnut divided by a secret compartment. The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal.

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17th Century European William and Mary Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Kingwood

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Once the fall is open you will find two drawers lined in walnut divided by a secret compartment. The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal.

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17th Century European William and Mary Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Kingwood

Painted Trunk
Painted Trunk

Painted Trunk

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H 22 in W 46 in D 22 in

Painted Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

An early dovetailed trunk featuring tall bracket feet, original iron strap hinges and interior candle box with secret compartment.

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19th Century Hungarian Antique Secret Compartment Box

Mule Chest
Mule Chest

Mule Chest

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H 39 in W 48 in D 27 in

Mule Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

The lid lifts on original strap hinges to reveal trunk space including lidded candle box and secret compartment. The front boasts two split balusters over rectangular legs flanking ...

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19th Century Hungarian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Pine

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century English Regency walnut traveling lap writing desk with brass corner mounts and hardware, including lock and key. Other features include tooled leather insert and a secre...

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1810s English Regency Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

Late 19th Century Writing Box with two Secret compartments From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Coromandel Writing Box by Radcliffe of Halifax.

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

Located in Savannah, GA

Other highlights include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers. The mahogany stand has been added later to accomm...

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1810s English Regency Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards
Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

Hidden Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Regency Rosewood Writing Box by David Edwards.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium
Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

Located in Northampton, GB

Multiple Secret Compartments From our Writing Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce this extensive Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium.

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Early 1800s English Campaign Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments
Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments

Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments

Located in Nantucket, MA

An exotic wooden box made to look like a book to hide valuables. It is made of rosewood and satinwood with interior compartments inside. As of this writing, I also have another one j...

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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Satinwood

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Travelling Dressing Case, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Travelling Dressing Case, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Travelling Dressing Case, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

Some chests were crafted with secret compartments. An imported box of make-up could easily be emptied and discarded, the products re-bottled and placed amongst acceptable skin creams...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Such enamel examples incorporating a secret compartment, creating a trick box, are rare to the marking and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment
19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment

19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century rosewood writing box with secret compartment, brass and ebony string inlay with key and black leather.

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19th Century Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Rosewood

An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment
An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment

An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Kent, GB

The interior, which has several compartments, is dark red lacquer. At the back of the slide-out drawer there is a secret compartment.  

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1760s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Secret Compartment Box

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments Disclaimer: Please contact us in advance if you would like to view this item at our showroom. We have a large inventory and many of our it...

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19th Century Antique Secret Compartment Box

Anglo-Indian Satinwood and Ebony Cash Box with Secret Drawers
Anglo-Indian Satinwood and Ebony Cash Box with Secret Drawers

Anglo-Indian Satinwood and Ebony Cash Box with Secret Drawers

Located in Richmond, CA

The inside is made of satinwood and ebony with many secret compartments and drawers. Many more boxes available on our website.

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19th Century Indian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Satinwood, Ebony

Rosewood Writing Box
Rosewood Writing Box

Rosewood Writing Box

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H 8 in W 18 in D 11 in

Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The detailed work on this writing box such as, the inlaid brass, inset decorative handles, the timbers used of the highest quality and its mechanism for the secret compartment is wor...

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19th Century British Antique Secret Compartment Box

Military Writing Box
Military Writing Box

Military Writing Box

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H 8.5 in W 21 in D 10.5 in

Military Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Mahogany brass bound Campaign writing box with secret compartments and drawers, it has flush fitting carry handles, brass escutcheon and initial plate with the letter J&M.

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19th Century British Antique Secret Compartment Box

Georgian Irish Writing Box
Georgian Irish Writing Box

Georgian Irish Writing Box

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H 7 in W 22 in D 11 in

Georgian Irish Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Dublin Whole Sale Business Carried on as usual The Georgian Irish Writing Box also has a mahogany tray under the small writing surface when removed gives you access to the se...

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19th Century British Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass, Steel

Parkins & Gotto Silver Vanity Box
Parkins & Gotto Silver Vanity Box

Parkins & Gotto Silver Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The top has a removable travelling mirror and secret letter compartment. This wonderful box retailed by Parkins & Gotto has a fully working lock and tasse lled key.

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19th Century British Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass, Silver

Writing Box By Wells And Lambe
Writing Box By Wells And Lambe

Writing Box By Wells And Lambe

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H 6 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in

Writing Box By Wells And Lambe

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

A Writing Box of outstanding quality made with Cuban Mahogany, with flush-fitting side-handles, unusual engraved brass inlays, and an intriguing secret compartment.

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19th Century British Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Colonial Brass Inlaid Hardwood Fitted Box
Mid-19th Century Colonial Brass Inlaid Hardwood Fitted Box

Mid-19th Century Colonial Brass Inlaid Hardwood Fitted Box

Located in London, west Sussex

The box is fitted with twin brass handles, and when opened, reveals a lovely interior with many compartments and secret drawers.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique Burr Walnut and Coromandel Jewellery Box
Antique Burr Walnut and Coromandel Jewellery Box

Antique Burr Walnut and Coromandel Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Housed in the lid is a ruched velvet backed mirror, with gold tooling, which can be removed allowing access to a secret leather letter compartment. This jewellery box comes with ...

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19th Century British Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Walnut

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

There is a secure drawer to the side which can be accessed by removing the brass retaining pin located in the right hand edge of the open box. The brass pin has another use! Undern...

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19th Century British George IV Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Inventor & Maker of the Patent Ink Stand.". The fabulous writing box contains a secret compartment with three small dovetail jointed drawers.

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19th Century British George IV Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This will allow a shallow tray to drop down from the upper part of the side drawers compartment. The writing box has a fully working locks & tasselled keys.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Very Rare Writing Display with Date Display, England, circa 1880-1890
Very Rare Writing Display with Date Display, England, circa 1880-1890

Very Rare Writing Display with Date Display, England, circa 1880-1890

Located in Muenster, NRW

Writing display with date,  England, circa 1880-1890 Walnut-tree Openable, nice division with pigeonholes Ink kegs Secret compartments and separate small box for stamps French ...

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1880s Great Britain (UK) Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Walnut

Antique Mahogany Writing Box Brass Leather Secret Compartment, 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Writing Box Brass Leather Secret Compartment, 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Writing Box Brass Leather Secret Compartment, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This will cause a false wall to spring forward revealing the secret drawers. This writing box comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key.

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Velvet Lined Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Velvet Lined Jewelry Box, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Velvet Lined Jewelry Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Coromandel Brass bound jewelry box with brass escutcheons. This robust Coromandel jewelry box interior features a ruched velvet backed lid which houses a removable mirror...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique writing box veneered in Coromandel with brass edging and double stringing, with a large vacant brass initial plate on the top and matching lock escutcheon, contains two secre...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This fabulous writing box has two secret compartments, one hiding three small drawers and the other for all those top secret documents.

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19th Century British Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

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Located in Charleston, SC

French hand painted flip top dressing table with floral paintings , ebonized string inlay, foliage border with swags, connecting cross stretchers , and terminating on tampered splay...

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Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John
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The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.5 x 24 inches conditon: overall very good for its age, a fe...

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Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
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By Erhard & Söhne

Located in London, GB

A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

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Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase

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Located in London, GB

This stunning Meiji period vase is a wonderful example of the quality of craftsmanship during the late 19th century Japanese Meiji period. The Meiji era was famed for being the perio...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Enamel

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

$5,750

H 37.75 in W 30 in D 15.5 in

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Bronze

Fratelli Toso Murrine Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, Italy, 1900
Fratelli Toso Murrine Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, Italy, 1900

Fratelli Toso Murrine Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, Italy, 1900

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Table Lamp / Night-Light by Fratelli Toso, Venice, Italy, c. 1900. Rare in this size, this exquisite table lamp, or night-light, is a stunning example of Venetian craftsmanship by th...

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Bronze

17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape
17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape

17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape

Located in Woodbury, CT

17th century English/Dutch School, from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens A very interesting and well-painted 17th-century oil on canvas of two men seated on horseback in a landsc...

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1680s Old Masters Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Canvas, Oil

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

By Francesco Zuccarelli

Located in PARIS, FR

This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...

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1760s Old Masters Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Oil, Wood Panel

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Brass

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

$2,734Sale Price|20% Off

H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in

Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Leicester, GB

An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Mahogany, Walnut

Spectral Seed Iridescent Art Nouveau Bowl by Clement Massier
Spectral Seed Iridescent Art Nouveau Bowl by Clement Massier

Spectral Seed Iridescent Art Nouveau Bowl by Clement Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Earthenware

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box
Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box. It includes a red velvet interior and original crystal and silver-plated jars and box with a secret compartment that is spri...

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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Walnut

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Located in New York, NY

With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...

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1840s English Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Porcelain

Degue Art Nouveau Style Hand Painted Lamp
Degue Art Nouveau Style Hand Painted Lamp

Degue Art Nouveau Style Hand Painted Lamp

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.75 in W 17 in D 17 in

Degue Art Nouveau Style Hand Painted Lamp

By Degué

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a hand painted half moon shaped glass paste shade lamp mounted in a wrought iron stem branches of roses and leaves. The half moon shade depicts an orange and royal blue color...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Wrought Iron

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk,  Circa 1820
English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk,  Circa 1820

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal...

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1820s American Campaign Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Crystal, Brass

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Secret Compartment Box

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Giltwood, Paint

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Antique Secret Compartment Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique secret compartment box you’re looking for. Each antique secret compartment box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique secret compartment box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique secret compartment box bearing Victorian, Regency or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. David Edwards each produced at least one beautiful antique secret compartment box that is worth considering.

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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

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