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Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case
Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case

Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case

Located in Norwalk, CT

These portraits are presented in a fantastic carved gutta percha "Union Case", decorated with a mother, child, and dog on cover and guilloche-style geometric engraving on back.

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Union Cases

Materials

Copper

Civil War Union Solider in Full Dress, Sword & Cannon, Union Gutta Percha Case
Civil War Union Solider in Full Dress, Sword & Cannon, Union Gutta Percha Case

Civil War Union Solider in Full Dress, Sword & Cannon, Union Gutta Percha Case

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Encased in ornate Gutta Percha Case with Union Flags, Union Shield, Eagle and banner reading 'The Union and Constitution' Measures: Case 3.25" W x 3.75" H x 1" Image 1.75" x 2.5".

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19th Century North American High Victorian Antique Union Cases

Materials

Glass

Antique Gutta Percha Snuff Box with Portrait of a Lady, Late 19th Century
Antique Gutta Percha Snuff Box with Portrait of a Lady, Late 19th Century

Antique Gutta Percha Snuff Box with Portrait of a Lady, Late 19th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Gutta percha boxes are sometimes referred to as “union cases” by collectors. They were made from a mixture of wood and shellac that was then pressed into a mold.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Union Cases

Materials

Organic Material

William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1680-1710
William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1680-1710

William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest Of Drawers - Circa 1680-1710

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The best sides are veneered in a Union Jack motif. The case has a molded base and is supported on bun feet.

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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Union Cases

Materials

Brass

Longines Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Important Unique Collectable Watch, 1910
Longines Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Important Unique Collectable Watch, 1910

Longines Rubies Diamonds 56 Gold Lady Important Unique Collectable Watch, 1910

By Longines

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

The bracelet bears the historic “56” Russian gold hallmark, indicating the pre-revolutionary Russian gold standard, adding important historical context and desirability. The case an...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Union Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

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Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase by Union Zeiss / Globe Wernicke, ca 1900
Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase by Union Zeiss / Globe Wernicke, ca 1900

Antique Oak Stacking Bookcase by Union Zeiss / Globe Wernicke, ca 1900

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This bookcase was produced by Union Zeiss (Globe Wernicke) in Germany around 1900. It features stackable large compartments with glass sliding doors. The interior dimensions of the c...

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Union Cases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Military Medal Display Case
19th Century Military Medal Display Case

19th Century Military Medal Display Case

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H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in

19th Century Military Medal Display Case

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful scratch built Military medal display case, of British origin. Detailed flags in wood, polychrome and metal adorn the case, a Royal Standard and Union Jack, the display case...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Union Cases

Wave Edge by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Flatware Set Service Fitted Box
Wave Edge by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Flatware Set Service Fitted Box

Wave Edge by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Flatware Set Service Fitted Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Wave edge by tiffany & co. sterling silver Flatware set, 98 pieces in vintage Tiffany case, owned by Union Civil War General John M. Corse.

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1880s American Antique Union Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring

Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

This type of ring has been widely spread in the wedding field since the 17th century, when it is not uncommon to find similar wedding rings adorned with hands fitting together, since...

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1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Union Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Civil War "Tintype" Portrait of a Union Soldier, American, circa 1861
Civil War "Tintype" Portrait of a Union Soldier, American, circa 1861

Civil War "Tintype" Portrait of a Union Soldier, American, circa 1861

Located in Incline Village, NV

Measure: The 1/6 plate tintype, typical of the period, is 2 5/8" wide x 3 1/4" high; while the overall size of the case is 3 1/8" wide x 3 5/8" high. The tintype is mounted in a wood...

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1860s American Victorian Antique Union Cases

Materials

Tin

Antique Rockford Union Victorian Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase Display Cabinet
Antique Rockford Union Victorian Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase Display Cabinet

Antique Rockford Union Victorian Maple Secretary Desk & Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

"Antique Rockford Union Furniture Company Late Victorian Secretary & Bookcase, circa 1900s. Made from Maple with a drop front writing surface that opens to a drawer, pigeon holes and...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Union Cases

Materials

Glass, Maple

Antique Oak Filling Cabinet by Heinrich Zeis for Union, Germany, 1920s
Antique Oak Filling Cabinet by Heinrich Zeis for Union, Germany, 1920s

Antique Oak Filling Cabinet by Heinrich Zeis for Union, Germany, 1920s

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

This antique oak filling cabinet is designed by Heinrich Zeis for Union in Frankfurt Germany during the 1920s. It has 30 valves and trays, each valve can be opened by pulling the me...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Union Cases

Materials

Oak

TIFFANY & CO. Alligator Jewelry Case
TIFFANY & CO. Alligator Jewelry Case

TIFFANY & CO. Alligator Jewelry Case

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Tiffany & Co. Union Square brown alligator jewelry case with chrome trim and eggplant velvet lining.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Union Cases

Wood and Glass Display Case
Wood and Glass Display Case

Wood and Glass Display Case

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H 16 in W 68 in D 28 in

Wood and Glass Display Case

Located in Round Top, TX

An American display case with a wood frame, glass front and sides and two sliding doors with mirror by the Union Show Case Co., Chicago, IL.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Union Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900

Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Union Cases

Materials

Bentwood

Bunny Williams Home Hand-Painted Stripe Cachepot
Bunny Williams Home Hand-Painted Stripe Cachepot

Bunny Williams Home Hand-Painted Stripe Cachepot

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in New York, NY

A charming tabletop version of our Stripe Planter, this petite wooden cachepot is perfect for housing herbs or orchids. Alternating gray and green painted stripes are hand painted an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Antique Union Cases

Materials

Metal

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

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

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 Union Cases

Materials

Brass

Rattan Drape Side Table
Rattan Drape Side Table

Rattan Drape Side Table

$686 / item

H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in

Rattan Drape Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Antique Union Cases

Materials

Rattan

The 'Matisse' Etagere
The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,539 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

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2010s English Folk Art Antique Union Cases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ceramic Tissue Box
Ceramic Tissue Box

Ceramic Tissue Box

$325 / item

H 3.15 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in

Ceramic Tissue Box

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Union Cases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest

Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587 This is a very good looking and well made ...

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Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Union Cases

Materials

Wood

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

$1,570

H 13 in W 18.9 in D 11.82 in

Iron strong box or safe. 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Union Cases

Materials

Other, Iron

Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s

Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s

$2,094Sale Price|20% Off

H 59.26 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in

Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...

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Early 1900s Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Union Cases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Union Cases

Materials

Walnut

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

$17,681Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Union Cases

Materials

Carrara Marble

Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900

Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900

$1,803 / set

H 10.63 in Dm 5.91 in

Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in TEYJAT, FR

Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Vases by WMF (c.1900) A striking and rare pair of silver-plated Art Nouveau vases by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), circa 1900. Eac...

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Union Cases

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Brutalist Oval Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s
Brutalist Oval Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s

Brutalist Oval Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Gilt Oval Eyelash Mirror in Wrought Iron Wrought Iron Oval Sunburst Mirror with Scroll Ended Rays and Brutalist Design, France, 1950-1960. Eye-catching hand forged sunburst iron mirr...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Antique Union Cases

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Union Cases

Materials

Brass

French Brutalist Carved Oak Bar, 1950s
French Brutalist Carved Oak Bar, 1950s

French Brutalist Carved Oak Bar, 1950s

$16,000

H 39.38 in W 53.75 in D 23.04 in

French Brutalist Carved Oak Bar, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

"Raw materials are both the medium and the message." — Paul Rudolph A bold expression of mid-century French Brutalism, this sculptural bar is a striking testament to raw materiality...

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1950s French Brutalist Antique Union Cases

Materials

Iron

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket

Located in London, GB

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Union Cases

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

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Antique Union Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique union cases for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and cotton, all antique union cases available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique union cases available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique union cases bearing Louis XVI or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique union cases are appealing in their simplicity, but Europa Antiques, François Linke and Annin & Co. produced popular antique union cases that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Union Cases?

Prices for antique union cases start at $353 and top out at $415,626 with the average selling for $14,608.