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Antique French Bronze Silvered Gilt Baby Face Trinket Jewellery Jewelry Box
Antique French Bronze Silvered Gilt Baby Face Trinket Jewellery Jewelry Box

Antique French Bronze Silvered Gilt Baby Face Trinket Jewellery Jewelry Box

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Bronze Silvered Gilt Baby Face Trinket Jewellery Jewelry Box French Bronze Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x D x W : 8.5cm x 11.5cm x 12cm This intriguing box was ...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Box

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Hand-Painted Knife Box
19th Century English Hand-Painted Knife Box

19th Century English Hand-Painted Knife Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finely painted. Excellent condition. Pedestal base is 8.5" x 8.5".

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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Silver Box

Materials

Wood, Paint

German Pforzheim 1920 Guilloche Blue Enamel Round Box In .935 Sterling Silver
German Pforzheim 1920 Guilloche Blue Enamel Round Box In .935 Sterling Silver

German Pforzheim 1920 Guilloche Blue Enamel Round Box In .935 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

This beautiful box was carefully crafted at the workshop of E&W, with impeccable details in solid .935/.999 standard silver with gold gilt interiors finish.

Category

1920s German Edwardian Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century Faceted Glass & Silver Plated Biscuit Box, c.1920
Early 20th Century Faceted Glass & Silver Plated Biscuit Box, c.1920

Early 20th Century Faceted Glass & Silver Plated Biscuit Box, c.1920

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A heavy piece of glass was used to create this quality example, faceted all the way around and series of simple linear cuts around the circumference; the underside having a star cut....

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1910s English Art Deco Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes, Inlaid, England, Circa 1790
Pair of Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes, Inlaid, England, Circa 1790

Pair of Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes, Inlaid, England, Circa 1790

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

Cutlery boxes, or as they are now more commonly referred to, Knife boxes, were of course originally made with the purpose of housing the homes most precious and valuable cutlery and ...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Box

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Knife Boxes with Intricate Inlay
18th Century Georgian Knife Boxes with Intricate Inlay

18th Century Georgian Knife Boxes with Intricate Inlay

Located in Louisville, KY

18th century Georgian knife box made from mahogany, flame mahogany and satinwood. Satinwood cross-grain inlay borders the top, ornate and intricately done satinwood marquetry inlay o...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Silver Box

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Twenty-Two Miniature Boxes Mounted with Silvered and Gilt Metal
Twenty-Two Miniature Boxes Mounted with Silvered and Gilt Metal

Twenty-Two Miniature Boxes Mounted with Silvered and Gilt Metal

Located in London, GB

The boxes feature a variety of different silvered and gilt metal mounts.

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Silver Box

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Metal

Sterling Silver Cigar Compendium, hallmarked 1897
Sterling Silver Cigar Compendium, hallmarked 1897

Sterling Silver Cigar Compendium, hallmarked 1897

Located in London, GB

A stylish Sterling silver box made to house cigars, cigarettes and matches, each in their own separate compartment.

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1890s English Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Brown Wood Repoussé Chased Engraved Silver Stamp Box Case Dogs
Antique Brown Wood Repoussé Chased Engraved Silver Stamp Box Case Dogs

Antique Brown Wood Repoussé Chased Engraved Silver Stamp Box Case Dogs

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Brown Wood Repoussé Chased Engraved Silver Stamp Box Case Dogs Continental Wood, metal c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 4.5cm x 10cm x 5.5cm Crafted around 1900, this antiq...

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Silver Box

Materials

Metal, Silver

Dutch silver decorative box with scene of 17th-century Dutch Flagships, 1926
Dutch silver decorative box with scene of 17th-century Dutch Flagships, 1926

Dutch silver decorative box with scene of 17th-century Dutch Flagships, 1926

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver decorative box with scene of the Two 17th-century Dutch Flagships, 1926 A silver biscuit tin or decorative box featuring Old Dutch scenes.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

Pair of 18th Century English Mahogany Knife Boxes
Pair of 18th Century English Mahogany Knife Boxes

Pair of 18th Century English Mahogany Knife Boxes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century English Mahogany Knife Boxes with Sterling Silver hardware and original fitted interiors.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Silver Box

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Vienna Baroque Silver Sugar Box, by Zacharias Fayll, 1705/1715
Antique Vienna Baroque Silver Sugar Box, by Zacharias Fayll, 1705/1715

Antique Vienna Baroque Silver Sugar Box, by Zacharias Fayll, 1705/1715

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Baroque silver box with loose plug-in lid in a bulbous oval shape, flush stand without feet, in the lower area of the container and on the lid chased boss decoration with ornamentati...

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1710s Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

Rare French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, & Jade Box, Attributed to Cartier
Rare French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, & Jade Box, Attributed to Cartier

Rare French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, & Jade Box, Attributed to Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, and Chinese Jade Double Slot box, attributed to Cartier.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Box

Materials

Jade, Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Crystal Vanity Box J E Caldwell
Sterling Silver Crystal Vanity Box J E Caldwell

Sterling Silver Crystal Vanity Box J E Caldwell

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Box is round with a cut crystal base and sterling silver lid/top with bead design around.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Box

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key
Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key

Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Wooden jewelry box with silver applications and key. Metal: Silver.

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19th Century European Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Plated Box by Domney and Brown Birmingham, England, 19th Century
Vintage Silver Plated Box by Domney and Brown Birmingham, England, 19th Century

Vintage Silver Plated Box by Domney and Brown Birmingham, England, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Silver-plated oval-shaped metal box with handles and lid surmounted by a small horse sculpture represented while jumping over an obstacle.

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19th Century British Antique Silver Box

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1912 Continental Sterling Silver and Transfer Printed Box
1912 Continental Sterling Silver and Transfer Printed Box

1912 Continental Sterling Silver and Transfer Printed Box

By Cohen & Charles

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique continental sterling silver and transfer printed box; part of our continental silverware collection This antique continental sterling silver and transfer printed box ...

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1910s British Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Antique English Mahogany Knife Boxes, Circa 1840
Pair Antique English Mahogany Knife Boxes, Circa 1840

Pair Antique English Mahogany Knife Boxes, Circa 1840

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique English mahogany knife boxes, circa 1840.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Silver Box

Materials

Mahogany

Jewelry box, embossed silver with four support feet
Jewelry box, embossed silver with four support feet

Jewelry box, embossed silver with four support feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Jewelry box, in embossed silver with four spherical support feet, hinged lid with loops surrounding the monogram tab.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

Silver jewelry box in the shape of a trunk
Silver jewelry box in the shape of a trunk

Silver jewelry box in the shape of a trunk

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box in the shape of a trunk, with raised floral motifs and bows, resting on four spherical feet.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

Piggy bank in rosewood shaped like a post box with silver applications
Piggy bank in rosewood shaped like a post box with silver applications

Piggy bank in rosewood shaped like a post box with silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Piggy bank in rosewood shaped like a letterbox with silver applications. Metal: Silver and Wood. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 252.51 grams. Dimens...

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19th Century European Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

19th Century Pair of Mahogany and Satinwood Knife Boxes
19th Century Pair of Mahogany and Satinwood Knife Boxes

19th Century Pair of Mahogany and Satinwood Knife Boxes

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century pair of mahogany and satinwood knife boxes with one later converted into a box for storing bottles and the other for storing drinking glasses. Featuring satinwood border...

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19th Century Antique Silver Box

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife Boxes, 20th Century
Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife Boxes, 20th Century

Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife Boxes, 20th Century

Located in GB

A very fine pair of mahogany inlaid knife boxes with a lavish, floral pattern embellished. Each box has a pencil-poster themed top originating from the vertical column beds popular i...

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19th Century French Regency Antique Silver Box

Materials

Rosewood

Continental Cast Silvered Brass Hinged & Handled Circular Box, 1st Half 19th Cen
Continental Cast Silvered Brass Hinged & Handled Circular Box, 1st Half 19th Cen

Continental Cast Silvered Brass Hinged & Handled Circular Box, 1st Half 19th Cen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of biscuit shape with an elaborately cast body with a hinged top, silvered brass with wear commiserate with age and use.

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Early 19th Century European Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver, Brass

French Silver Plate Jewelry Vanity Pill Trinket Box
French Silver Plate Jewelry Vanity Pill Trinket Box

French Silver Plate Jewelry Vanity Pill Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small jewelry or vanity box as found in French market. This 19th Century pill box has a silver plated lid and features a ribbon band decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Box

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Jewellery Casket, Floral
Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Jewellery Casket, Floral

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Jewellery Casket, Floral

Located in NEWARK, GB

An exceptionally fine antique sterling silver and enamel jewellery casket. Beautifully shaped sterling silver box standing on four raised paw feet.

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Silver Box

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

A Highly Important Viennese Enamel, Silver, and Rock Crystal Mounted Hinged Box
A Highly Important Viennese Enamel, Silver, and Rock Crystal Mounted Hinged Box

A Highly Important Viennese Enamel, Silver, and Rock Crystal Mounted Hinged Box

By Hermann Ratzersdorfer

Located in New York, NY

A Highly Important Viennese Enamel, Silver, Lapis Lazuli, and Rock Crystal Mounted Hinged Box, Attributed to Hermann Ratzersdorfer.

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1860s Austrian Louis XVI Antique Silver Box

Materials

Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel

GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware
GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware

GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

The box is crafted in the shape of a treasure chest and fully carved in cedar wood and decorated with forged silver hardware’s.

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1890s German Black Forest Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory
Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory

Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely small vintage turn of the century sterling silver hinged box has a wood interior with etched design top.

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Early 20th Century English International Style Antique Silver Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Of Fine Antique English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes
Pair Of Fine Antique English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes

Pair Of Fine Antique English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly fine pair of knife boxes with bands on the mahogany slanted hinged lids and shaped fronts. The interior with inlaid satinwood star motifs inside the lids, carved slots...

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19th Century Georgian Antique Silver Box

Materials

Brass

Silver cardboard box with engravings and waves on the edge, hinged lid
Silver cardboard box with engravings and waves on the edge, hinged lid

Silver cardboard box with engravings and waves on the edge, hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver cartoneira with engraving and waves on the edge, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 56.43 grams. Dimensions: 5.2x0.8cm. Conten...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula
French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula

French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE VANITY CASE/COMPACT A beautiful and good-quality piece made from silver, which has been enamelled on the exterior to imitate malachite.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Box

Materials

Coral, Silver, Enamel

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver-Plated Figural Stag Covered Box, British Raj Period
Antique Anglo-Indian Silver-Plated Figural Stag Covered Box, British Raj Period

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver-Plated Figural Stag Covered Box, British Raj Period

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver-Plated Figural Stag Covered Box, British Raj Period This elegant Anglo-Indian silver-plated covered box is modeled as a reclining stag and crafted in two...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Silver Box

Materials

Metal

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box by John Grinsell & Sons
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box by John Grinsell & Sons

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box by John Grinsell & Sons

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

Made from solid English oak, the box is fitted with elegant and simple silver plated fittings including a shield shaped cartouche to the front.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

Located in Miami, FL

This rare box was crafted with an oval shape in faux tortoise shell and mountings settings made up with gilded sterling silver of .930/.999.

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

Raised on Four Legs with a Domed Top From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to introduce into the market this stunning Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box by William...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Georgian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Buffet Knife Box
Antique George III Georgian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Buffet Knife Box

Antique George III Georgian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Buffet Knife Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique George III Georgian Mahogany & Satinwood Inlay Buffet Knife Box. Item features an antique shapely serpentine form, satinwood inlay, felt lined fitted interior, inlaid shell t...

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Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Silver Box

Materials

Mahogany

Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs
Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs

Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Caldwell & Co. Neoclassical style silvered bronze box depicting a pair of winged angels playing music at an altar.

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Silver Box

Materials

Bronze

Guilloche silver snuff box
Guilloche silver snuff box

Guilloche silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver snuff box with a countryside panorama in an engraved frame and fluted bottom.

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

Auguste Leroy & Cie (1912-1935) and Baccarat Silver and Enamel Box circa 1920
Auguste Leroy & Cie (1912-1935) and Baccarat Silver and Enamel Box circa 1920

Auguste Leroy & Cie (1912-1935) and Baccarat Silver and Enamel Box circa 1920

By Auguste Leroy

Located in CA, CA

Auguste Leroy Paris & Cie (1912-1935) Art Deco Baccarat box, sterling silver with black enamel lid and jadeite Chinoiseries chimera shaped handle.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Silver Box

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

German Pforzheim 1915 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Box In .935 Sterling Silver
German Pforzheim 1915 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Box In .935 Sterling Silver

German Pforzheim 1915 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Box In .935 Sterling Silver

By Pforzheimer Bugholzmöbel Dietz & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

A guilloche enameled round box with flowers Beautiful enameled box, created in Pforzheim Germany, during the art deco period back in the 1915-20 This beautiful box was carefully cra...

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1910s German Art Deco Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

12 Piece Cased Silver Plated Fish Cutlery Set – DEAKIN & SONS
12 Piece Cased Silver Plated Fish Cutlery Set – DEAKIN & SONS

12 Piece Cased Silver Plated Fish Cutlery Set – DEAKIN & SONS

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Very lightly used, Handles are all fine. Box Size: 25cm x 20cm x 6cm

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921
Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921

Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921

By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderfully handsome and unusual jewelry box in the form of a bow fronted drawers on legs or a dressing table with two solid silver knobs to the front making it appear as if the dr...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Silver Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver-gilt pill box with enamel florals, fleur-de-lis and gold interior
Silver-gilt pill box with enamel florals, fleur-de-lis and gold interior

Silver-gilt pill box with enamel florals, fleur-de-lis and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver-gilt pill box with surrounding strips, enamel applications with floral motifs and incorporated fleurs-de-lis, gold-colored interior.

Category

19th Century European Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

for Restoration Antique Hardwood Brass Vanity Box Sterling Silver Pieces Inside
for Restoration Antique Hardwood Brass Vanity Box Sterling Silver Pieces Inside

for Restoration Antique Hardwood Brass Vanity Box Sterling Silver Pieces Inside

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare Regency circa 1810 Rosewood with brass inlay Vanity box with sterling silver jars and contents in need of restoration.

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Twisted Three Handled Glass and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, circa 1890
Antique Twisted Three Handled Glass and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, circa 1890

Antique Twisted Three Handled Glass and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, circa 1890

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bath, GB

A really unusual biscuit box (it would make the most wonderful ice bucket too); made from glass and silver plate which is marked EPNS and 1/0 which I believe is made from the famous ...

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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Chinese Silver Vinaigrette by Kwong Man Shing, Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Silver Vinaigrette by Kwong Man Shing, Circa 1900

Antique Chinese Silver Vinaigrette by Kwong Man Shing, Circa 1900

By Kwong Man Shing

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes collection This exceptional antique Chinese silver v...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Box

Materials

Silver

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Antique Silver Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique silver box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique silver box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the antique silver 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 silver box, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emile Puiforcat, Tiffany & Co. and Mappin & Webb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Silver Box?

An antique silver box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,648, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $204,166.
Questions About Antique Silver Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To keep silver from tarnishing, you can put activated charcoal or silica gel packets inside of your jewelry box. Both of these items help to absorb moisture to minimize the risk of tarnishing. Find a wide variety of silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.