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Set of Four Antique Suzani Wall Hangings, Hand Embroidered, 1920s
Set of Four Antique Suzani Wall Hangings, Hand Embroidered, 1920s

Set of Four Antique Suzani Wall Hangings, Hand Embroidered, 1920s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional antique hand embroidery fragments of Suzani textile, with circle of life round motif , professionally mounted on four hand painted wood shadow boxes to make beautiful ver...

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1920s Uzbek Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Wood, Acrylic

A Golden Light Through the Beechwoods
A Golden Light Through the Beechwoods

A Golden Light Through the Beechwoods

Located in Missouri, MO

A Golden Light Through the Beechwoods Harvey Joiner (American, 1852-1932) Signed Lower Right "Harvey Joiner" (see images) *Frame and painting in fantastic condition being kept in or...

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Late 19th Century Tonalist Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Oil, Panel

Large Mezzotint of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo German Print, c1850
Large Mezzotint of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo German Print, c1850

Large Mezzotint of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo German Print, c1850

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing: Best floated in a deep shadow-box frame to preserve the character of the wide margins; black, charcoal, or dark walnut moulding recommended.

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Large Early Alabama State Flag, Cotton Bunting, 1895–1918 Spanish–American War
Large Early Alabama State Flag, Cotton Bunting, 1895–1918 Spanish–American War

Large Early Alabama State Flag, Cotton Bunting, 1895–1918 Spanish–American War

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Now presented archivally mounted in a simple white shadow-box frame, the flag reads as both a powerful graphic statement and a meaningful piece of Southern and American history.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Metal

Framed Large Pre-Columbian Woven Textile Fragment from Chimu Chancay Culture
Framed Large Pre-Columbian Woven Textile Fragment from Chimu Chancay Culture

Framed Large Pre-Columbian Woven Textile Fragment from Chimu Chancay Culture

Located in Atlanta, GA

The textile is displayed on a white linen backing under an acrylic shadow box and ready to hang. Reference: For reading on the bird motifs in Chancay textile art, see page 141-183 of...

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Textile, Linen

Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Bypass Bracelet with Diamonds
Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Bypass Bracelet with Diamonds

Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Bypass Bracelet with Diamonds

Located in Venice, CA

It features a bypass design with decorative lines of beaded gold granulation that lead up to a crossed shaped shadow box. Inside are bezel set diamonds surrounded by black enamel, gi...

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1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Framed Large Nazca Textile Panel with Geometrical Design
Framed Large Nazca Textile Panel with Geometrical Design

Framed Large Nazca Textile Panel with Geometrical Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Professionally mounted and conversed on a linen-backed wood frame and presented in an acrylic shadow box. The textile was finely woven from a camelid fiber dyed with natural pigments.

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Textile, Acrylic

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat
Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat

$1,600

H 13.25 in W 13.25 in D 9.75 in

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat

Located in Atlanta, GA

It was lovely presented in a plexiglass shadow box with a giltwood frame and a red background.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood

Framed Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty Textile Art
Framed Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty Textile Art

Framed Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Collar Qing Dynasty Textile Art

Located in Atlanta, GA

The presentation of this piece is quite striking. In a deep shadow box, the textile was mounted within a mat of conforming shape on a bright pink and black background for a strong vi...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Silk, Wood

Large Framed Stunning Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty
Large Framed Stunning Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty

Large Framed Stunning Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty

$6,500Sale Price|35% Off

H 50 in W 42 in D 2.5 in

Large Framed Stunning Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A woman's coat made of black stain silk with wide sleeves from China late Qing Dynasty (late 19th to early 20th century), mounted with the sleeves folded and presented on a coral red...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Published Large Nazca Wari Textile Panel with Geometrical Design Framed
Published Large Nazca Wari Textile Panel with Geometrical Design Framed

Published Large Nazca Wari Textile Panel with Geometrical Design Framed

Located in Atlanta, GA

Professionally mounted and conversed on a linen-backed wood frame and presented in an acrylic shadow box. Shawls with this step design were identified as made from the period of 700 ...

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Textile

Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry
Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry

Large Framed Japanese Embroidery Dragon Tapestry

Located in Atlanta, GA

An impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period, presented with brocade border on linen canvas in a Lucite shadow box. The stunning design features three dragons ...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Textile, Lucite

Antique Miniature Map of Portugal by Pierre Du Val, Paris - Hand-Colored ca.1680
Antique Miniature Map of Portugal by Pierre Du Val, Paris - Hand-Colored ca.1680

Antique Miniature Map of Portugal by Pierre Du Val, Paris - Hand-Colored ca.1680

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing: Ideal floated on off-white or warm cream museum board in a thin walnut, black hardwood or gold-leaf frame. A shadow-box presentation enhances its scale and highlights the de...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Napoleonic Military Encampment - Hand-Coloured Panoramic Aquatint, c1810
Napoleonic Military Encampment - Hand-Coloured Panoramic Aquatint, c1810

Napoleonic Military Encampment - Hand-Coloured Panoramic Aquatint, c1810

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing: Best floated in a deep shadow-box frame in black or dark walnut to emphasise the panoramic format.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Frame Fine Embroidered Chinese Court Lady Casual Robe Qing Dynasty Provenance
Frame Fine Embroidered Chinese Court Lady Casual Robe Qing Dynasty Provenance

Frame Fine Embroidered Chinese Court Lady Casual Robe Qing Dynasty Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A woman's court coat made from fine orange color silk with wide sleeves from Chinese Qing Dynasty (mid 19th century), mounted on linen canvas and presented on under a plexiglass shad...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Silk, Plexiglass

Framed Finely Woven Pre-Columbian Pictorial Textile Chimu Musuem Quality
Framed Finely Woven Pre-Columbian Pictorial Textile Chimu Musuem Quality

Framed Finely Woven Pre-Columbian Pictorial Textile Chimu Musuem Quality

Located in Atlanta, GA

It is conserved and displayed on a white linen backing under an acrylic shadow box and ready to be enjoyed.  

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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Textile, Linen, Wood

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The portrait is elegantly housed in an exotic burl wood shadow box-style rosewood frame, complete with a glass front for preservation and display.

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19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Burl

18th-century Johann Weinmann Engravings of Grapes, Set of Four
18th-century Johann Weinmann Engravings of Grapes, Set of Four

18th-century Johann Weinmann Engravings of Grapes, Set of Four

By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Subjects: The set includes four distinct plates identifying specific varietals: No. 1014: Vitis Corinthiaca (Corinthian/Currant Grape) & Vitis Vinifera No. 1015: Vitis Vinifera...

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1740s German Georgian Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918
Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918

Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918

Price Upon Request

H 41.5 in W 39.25 in D 4 in

Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918

Located in York County, PA

Mounting: The fan has been carefully hand-stitched to 100% hemp fabric. A shadow box was created to accommodate both the depth of the object and increase the visual impact of the pre...

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1910s American Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Seated Buddha at Gaya – Antique Dutch Print of a Statue in Bengal, ca. 1800
Seated Buddha at Gaya – Antique Dutch Print of a Statue in Bengal, ca. 1800

Seated Buddha at Gaya – Antique Dutch Print of a Statue in Bengal, ca. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: This engraving pairs well with a black or dark wood frame and a light cream or muted gold mat. A shadow box presentation with spacers can enhance its sculptural subject...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Victorian Colour Lithograph of The Longer Sunfish, 1884 Ebony Black Framed Print
Victorian Colour Lithograph of The Longer Sunfish, 1884 Ebony Black Framed Print

Victorian Colour Lithograph of The Longer Sunfish, 1884 Ebony Black Framed Print

Located in Lincoln, GB

This choice of framing is significant; the "shadow box" depth of the ebony provides a stark, sophisticated border that enhances the print's scientific clarity and elevates it to a si...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Wood, Paper

Grand 7.6m (299 Inch) Delft Student Corps Parade – Rare 1878 Leporello
Grand 7.6m (299 Inch) Delft Student Corps Parade – Rare 1878 Leporello

Grand 7.6m (299 Inch) Delft Student Corps Parade – Rare 1878 Leporello

Located in Langweer, NL

Alternatively, a custom-made shadow box frame to show the accordion-fold presentation would create a dramatic wall statement in libraries, galleries, or historical interiors.

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities
Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities

Japanese Silk Suijaku Scroll Nyorai-Kojin with Mixed Buddhism and Shinto Deities

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese silk Suijaku hanging scroll beautifully presented in a custom wood shadow box frame from Edo period (circa 18-19th century).

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Silk, Wood

Christoffelberg Curaçao Summit Ascent - Antique Landscape Illustration, 1888
Christoffelberg Curaçao Summit Ascent - Antique Landscape Illustration, 1888

Christoffelberg Curaçao Summit Ascent - Antique Landscape Illustration, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

For a contemporary interior, it can also be floated in a deep shadow-box frame to reveal the full paper edges. Especially striking as a focal point in studies, libraries, coastal int...

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1880s Dutch Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Aruba Petroglyph Symbols, Fontein Cave - Ethnographic Plate by Karl Martin, 1888
Aruba Petroglyph Symbols, Fontein Cave - Ethnographic Plate by Karl Martin, 1888

Aruba Petroglyph Symbols, Fontein Cave - Ethnographic Plate by Karl Martin, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

For a contemporary presentation, it can be floated in a deep shadow-box frame to reveal the full sheet edges. Especially effective in studies, libraries, museum-style interiors, and ...

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1880s Dutch Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Bernese Stadthauptmann and His Retinue – Grand Cavalcade, a 1853 Swiss Festival
Bernese Stadthauptmann and His Retinue – Grand Cavalcade, a 1853 Swiss Festival

Bernese Stadthauptmann and His Retinue – Grand Cavalcade, a 1853 Swiss Festival

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the pigments and prevent fading. A shadow box or floating mount would add depth, highlighting the lithograph’s fine details and antique c...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Resplendent Cavalry Fanfare – Trumpet Corps of the Swiss States’ Escort in 1853
Resplendent Cavalry Fanfare – Trumpet Corps of the Swiss States’ Escort in 1853

Resplendent Cavalry Fanfare – Trumpet Corps of the Swiss States’ Escort in 1853

Located in Langweer, NL

If opting for a more dramatic presentation, a shadow box frame with a slightly recessed mount can add depth, emphasizing the grandeur of the scene.

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Liverpool from Seacombe – 19th-Century Maritime Engraving by W.B. Scott
Liverpool from Seacombe – 19th-Century Maritime Engraving by W.B. Scott

Liverpool from Seacombe – 19th-Century Maritime Engraving by W.B. Scott

Located in Langweer, NL

For those who prefer a more contemporary display, floating the print within a shadow box frame can create an elegant effect, emphasizing the engraving’s texture and authenticity.

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1840s British Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Six Art Deco Patterned Boxes, John Held, Jr Box & An Art Deco Decoupaged Vase
Six Art Deco Patterned Boxes, John Held, Jr Box & An Art Deco Decoupaged Vase

Six Art Deco Patterned Boxes, John Held, Jr Box & An Art Deco Decoupaged Vase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The smallest is an Elizabeth Arden decorated box with partial contents of original blue eye shadow inside.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Other

Antique Geological Map of Aruba - Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin, 1888
Antique Geological Map of Aruba - Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin, 1888

Antique Geological Map of Aruba - Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

For a contemporary presentation, the sheet can be floated in a deep shadow-box frame to reveal the full paper edges and original fold structure.

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1880s German Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Antique Geological Map of Curaçao - Hand Colored Dutch Caribbean, 1888
Antique Geological Map of Curaçao - Hand Colored Dutch Caribbean, 1888

Antique Geological Map of Curaçao - Hand Colored Dutch Caribbean, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

For a bold modern look, it can also be floated in a deep shadow-box frame to showcase the full sheet and fold structure.

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1880s German Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Tafra Island in Suriname - A Romantic River Landscape by Karl Martin, 1888
Tafra Island in Suriname - A Romantic River Landscape by Karl Martin, 1888

Tafra Island in Suriname - A Romantic River Landscape by Karl Martin, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

For a contemporary interior, it can be floated in a deep shadow-box frame to reveal the full sheet edges. Especially effective in coastal interiors, libraries, studies, and tropical-...

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1880s Dutch Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Optical Print of Joseph Thrown into a Pit by His Brothers, 1770 - Biblical Scene
Optical Print of Joseph Thrown into a Pit by His Brothers, 1770 - Biblical Scene

Optical Print of Joseph Thrown into a Pit by His Brothers, 1770 - Biblical Scene

Located in Langweer, NL

Consider using museum-quality UV-filtering glass to protect the original hand coloring. A deeper frame or shadow box could enhance the optical illusion when paired with subtle spotli...

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Commander with Escort – A Majestic Cavalry Procession from Bern’s 1853 Festival
Commander with Escort – A Majestic Cavalry Procession from Bern’s 1853 Festival

Commander with Escort – A Majestic Cavalry Procession from Bern’s 1853 Festival

Located in Langweer, NL

A **floating mount within a shadow box frame** would also be an excellent option to emphasize the antique nature of the print, giving it a gallery-quality presentation.

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Proud Standard-Bearer of Bern – A Majestic Cavalry Figure from the 1853 Festival
Proud Standard-Bearer of Bern – A Majestic Cavalry Figure from the 1853 Festival

Proud Standard-Bearer of Bern – A Majestic Cavalry Figure from the 1853 Festival

Located in Langweer, NL

If you want to create a museum-quality display, consider a shadow box frame with a floating mount, allowing the artwork to be showcased with depth and elegance.

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

The Armored Leader and the Bear – A Unique Bernese Procession, 1855
The Armored Leader and the Bear – A Unique Bernese Procession, 1855

The Armored Leader and the Bear – A Unique Bernese Procession, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

**UV-resistant glass** is recommended to preserve the print’s colors, ensuring its longevity. A **shadow box frame** could also add depth to highlight the uniqueness of the bear figu...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

The Banner Bearers of Bern – A Grand Cavalcade of Swiss Heraldry, 1855
The Banner Bearers of Bern – A Grand Cavalcade of Swiss Heraldry, 1855

The Banner Bearers of Bern – A Grand Cavalcade of Swiss Heraldry, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

For a more dramatic display, a shadow box frame with a floating mount would highlight the fine details and depth of the lithographs, giving them a museum-quality presentation befitti...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

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Paper

The Wine Merchants and Weavers Guilds – A Show of Bernese Trade and Craft, 1855
The Wine Merchants and Weavers Guilds – A Show of Bernese Trade and Craft, 1855

The Wine Merchants and Weavers Guilds – A Show of Bernese Trade and Craft, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is highly recommended to protect the pigments and maintain the richness of the colors over time. A shadow box frame with a floating mount would highlight the depth...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Aruba Landscape & Mountain Views - Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin, 1888
Aruba Landscape & Mountain Views - Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin, 1888

Aruba Landscape & Mountain Views - Dutch West Indies by Karl Martin, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

For a contemporary interior, they can also be floated in deep shadow-box frames to reveal the full paper edges.

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1880s Dutch Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Suriname Jungle Life & Sacred Stone - Lithograph Pair by Karl Martin, 1888
Suriname Jungle Life & Sacred Stone - Lithograph Pair by Karl Martin, 1888

Suriname Jungle Life & Sacred Stone - Lithograph Pair by Karl Martin, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

For a contemporary interior, the sheets can be floated in deep shadow-box frames to reveal the full paper edges.

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1880s Dutch Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

The Butchers’ and Tanners’ Guilds – A Display of Swiss Craft and Tradition, 1855
The Butchers’ and Tanners’ Guilds – A Display of Swiss Craft and Tradition, 1855

The Butchers’ and Tanners’ Guilds – A Display of Swiss Craft and Tradition, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the pigments and ensure longevity. A shadow box or floating mount frame could add depth, enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the f...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

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Paper

The Cantons of Zug and Bern – A Display of Swiss Military and Civic Pride, 1855
The Cantons of Zug and Bern – A Display of Swiss Military and Civic Pride, 1855

The Cantons of Zug and Bern – A Display of Swiss Military and Civic Pride, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the pigments and maintain the clarity of the fine details. A shadow box frame with a floating mount would add depth and emphasize the reg...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

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Paper

The Shoemakers and Tailors Guilds – A Tribute to Bernese Craftsmanship, 1855
The Shoemakers and Tailors Guilds – A Tribute to Bernese Craftsmanship, 1855

The Shoemakers and Tailors Guilds – A Tribute to Bernese Craftsmanship, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the pigments and maintain the richness of the colors over time. A shadow box frame with a floating mount could further enhance the depth ...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

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Paper

The Old Bernese Banners – A Splendid Procession of Knights & Honor Guards, 1855
The Old Bernese Banners – A Splendid Procession of Knights & Honor Guards, 1855

The Old Bernese Banners – A Splendid Procession of Knights & Honor Guards, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve the delicate pigments and prevent fading over time. A shadow box frame with a floating mount would enhance the three-dimensional effect...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

Vintage Sterling Silver "Valentine" 'Heart' Jewel Box
Vintage Sterling Silver "Valentine" 'Heart' Jewel Box

Vintage Sterling Silver "Valentine" 'Heart' Jewel Box

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

The dark areas at the top and sides of the box are shadows. The silver is bright and not at all discolored.

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Shadow Box

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Sterling Silver

The Cantons Unterwalden and Lucerne – Display of Swiss Unity and Tradition, 1855
The Cantons Unterwalden and Lucerne – Display of Swiss Unity and Tradition, 1855

The Cantons Unterwalden and Lucerne – Display of Swiss Unity and Tradition, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the pigments and maintain the clarity of the fine details. A shadow box frame with a floating mount would add depth and enhance the prese...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

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Paper

The Hat Makers and Carpenters Guilds – A Tribute to Bern’s Craftsmanship in 1855
The Hat Makers and Carpenters Guilds – A Tribute to Bern’s Craftsmanship in 1855

The Hat Makers and Carpenters Guilds – A Tribute to Bern’s Craftsmanship in 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the pigments and preserve the print’s quality over time. A shadow box frame with a floating mount would add depth and enhance the intrica...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

The Cantons of Zurich and Glarus – A Symbolic Procession of Power & Faith, 1855
The Cantons of Zurich and Glarus – A Symbolic Procession of Power & Faith, 1855

The Cantons of Zurich and Glarus – A Symbolic Procession of Power & Faith, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the pigments and maintain the clarity of the fine details. A shadow box frame with a floating mount would add depth, enhancing the presen...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

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Paper

The Banner of the Swiss Confederation & William Tell – A National Tribute, 1855
The Banner of the Swiss Confederation & William Tell – A National Tribute, 1855

The Banner of the Swiss Confederation & William Tell – A National Tribute, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is highly recommended to protect the pigments and preserve the print’s clarity. A shadow box frame with a floating mount would add depth and enhance the presence o...

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1850s Swiss Antique Shadow Box

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Paper

The Cantons of Uri and Schwyz – A Celebration of Swiss Heritage & Strength, 1855
The Cantons of Uri and Schwyz – A Celebration of Swiss Heritage & Strength, 1855

The Cantons of Uri and Schwyz – A Celebration of Swiss Heritage & Strength, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the pigments and maintain the depth of the shading. A shadow box frame with a floating mount would add depth, emphasizing the banners and...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

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Paper

Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan
Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan

Cast Iron Boot Jack Made for 1864 Presidential Campaign of George McClellan

Located in York County, PA

Mounting: The object was mounted in a deep shadow box that consists of a black-painted, rectangular outer molding with a wood grain surface, to which a flat profile molding with a gi...

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1860s American Antique Shadow Box

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Iron

Suriname Indigenous People & Tribal Objects - Ethnographic Lithographs 1888
Suriname Indigenous People & Tribal Objects - Ethnographic Lithographs 1888

Suriname Indigenous People & Tribal Objects - Ethnographic Lithographs 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

For a contemporary interior, the sheets can be floated in deep shadow-box frames to reveal the full paper edges.

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1880s Dutch Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

The Society of Monkeys & Shipbuilders – A Swiss Guilds’ Grand Procession, 1855
The Society of Monkeys & Shipbuilders – A Swiss Guilds’ Grand Procession, 1855

The Society of Monkeys & Shipbuilders – A Swiss Guilds’ Grand Procession, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

UV-resistant glass is recommended to protect the delicate pigments from fading. A shadow box frame with a floating mount would add depth, emphasizing the bold presence of the banner ...

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1850s Antique Shadow Box

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Paper

Orientalist Palace Reception, Duke Maximilian at Mehemed Ali Court, 1846
Orientalist Palace Reception, Duke Maximilian at Mehemed Ali Court, 1846

Orientalist Palace Reception, Duke Maximilian at Mehemed Ali Court, 1846

Located in Langweer, NL

For interior designers, it also works well in a shadow-box style frame to emphasize the original paper edges.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Shadow Box

Materials

Paper

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Antique Shadow Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shadow box for your home. An antique shadow box — often made from wood, glass and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique shadow box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique shadow box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Folk Art and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Jules Etienne Carot, Mark Indursky and Chateau des Tuileries each produced at least one beautiful antique shadow box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Shadow Box?

Prices for an antique shadow box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,595.

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