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Antique Early 19th Century Embroidery Silk Handbag Applique Bead work
Antique Early 19th Century Embroidery Silk Handbag Applique Bead work

Antique Early 19th Century Embroidery Silk Handbag Applique Bead work

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This rare and delicate bag was handcrafted in the early 19th century. The silk is covered with a net that is used for embroidering. The handbag is decorated on one side with hand emb...

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1820s European Antique Work Boxes

Onnaing Style Barbotine Tobacco Box Reading Pig, 19th Century
Onnaing Style Barbotine Tobacco Box Reading Pig, 19th Century

Onnaing Style Barbotine Tobacco Box Reading Pig, 19th Century

By Onnaing

Located in Paris, FR

The head of the pig can be removed and discover the hole of the tobacco box. French work realized in colorful Barbotine in the 19th century, in the style of the French Onnaing Manuf...

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19th Century French Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Faience

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket

Located in New Orleans, LA

This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized wood, this chest is adorned wi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900
Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900

Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900

By Johann Maresch

Located in Nuernberg, DE

The beautiful worked Majolica box shows a flour bag with a Noble man sitting in it, who also forms the detachable cover.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work table
Quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work table

Quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian inlaid burr walnut work table, having a quality inlaid burr walnut top above a fitted drawer and a sliding work box, supported on four columns, standing on ...

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19th Century Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique German Figural Renaissance Revival Solid Silver Table Box or Casket
Antique German Figural Renaissance Revival Solid Silver Table Box or Casket

Antique German Figural Renaissance Revival Solid Silver Table Box or Casket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We suspect that these are casting flaws that were worked on when the box was assembled. Additionally, there are some fine bends and possibly a few spots of solder in the scroll feet.

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Early 20th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths

Located in Northampton, GB

Founded by Andrew Smith circa on 1831 who began by making snuff boxes. These boxes had a secret hinge called ‘The Cumnock Hinge’, and this type of box work had ‘Migrated’ to Mauchlin...

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Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Lovely Pair of C1900s Satinwood Sewing Tables
Lovely Pair of C1900s Satinwood Sewing Tables

Lovely Pair of C1900s Satinwood Sewing Tables

Located in London, GB

Pair of Satinwood Sewing Tables Oval Round Top , work box inside Hand Painted Floral Decoration Standing on Three Legs united by Painted Stretcher These Tables have been Gently Repo...

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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

17th Century English Oak Joined Chest or Trunk
17th Century English Oak Joined Chest or Trunk

17th Century English Oak Joined Chest or Trunk

Located in Austin, TX

The base with a linen fold pattern along the top face, over three joined panels with diamond carvings, on raised feet. Interior with hinged work box.

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17th Century British Jacobean Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Iron

Louis XV Style Side / Dressing Table, 19th Century
Louis XV Style Side / Dressing Table, 19th Century

Louis XV Style Side / Dressing Table, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Having wonderful flower and leaf decoration to the top and sides, ormolu mounts, a hinged mirror top, a large single drawer and a work box beneath. Raised on four delicate cabriole l...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table with Drawer. Item features a single drawer, lower shelf, flip top with interior storage and lift out tray (mo...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Victorian circa 1860 burr walnut work side sewing table box This is a lovely item, that is full of age, charm and character.

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1860s Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry games table
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry games table

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry games table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid floral marquetry games table, having a outstanding quality burr walnut inlaid floral marquetry swizzle top opening to reveal ...

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Circa 1920 (Taisho period) this Japanese sewing work box is made of highly figured mulberry wood and of the most beautiful grain and fine quality workmanship; in un-restored and exce...

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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Elm

Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Located in Miami, FL

Antique fine quality Victorian C1880 inlaid burl walnut and amboyna work side sewing table box. 19th Century Aesthetic period styling.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work
Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work

Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work

By Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser

Located in London, GB

Dr C Dresser made by Benham and Froud. An Aesthetic Movement walnut coal box with stylized floral brass metalwork, retaining its original shovel.  

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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Games/Console Table
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Games/Console Table

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Games/Console Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid games table having a quality burr walnut inlaid chess board, fold over top opening to reveal a green baize interior above three frie...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Adirondack Twig Work Chest
Adirondack Twig Work Chest

Adirondack Twig Work Chest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Adirondack twig-work lidded and handled box with original fabric inside.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long
Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long

Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

India Overlands, Dressing Bags, Desks, Morocco and Hide Leather Bags, Hat Boxes, Sample Cases, Jewel Cases, Work Boxes, School Boxes and Satchels, Brief Bags, Cash and Post Bags, Com...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Leather

Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table
Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table

Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Regency circa 1810-1820 Coromandel work box / sewing table This is pretty much the finest work table I have ever seen, it has be...

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1810s English Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Kashmiri Indian Asian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900
Antique Kashmiri Indian Asian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900

Antique Kashmiri Indian Asian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900

Located in London, GB

Antique Kashmiri Indian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900 A finely worked antique silver hexagonal box from Kashmir, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Asian Antiques
Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Asian Antiques

Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Asian Antiques

Located in London, GB

Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Exceptional Thai silver lidded box, richly worked in deep repoussé and fine chasing with powerful nāga (mythical serpent) motifs.

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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period
Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period

Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A massive Japanese embordered tapestry professionally displayed in a custom acrylic shadow box. The fine work of textile art is dated to 1890-1920s, late Meiji (1868-1912) or possibl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Acrylic

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail
Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail

Located in London, GB

At its center sits an ornate gau (prayer) box, meticulously worked in silver and accented with a layer of 18-carat gold ( around 3 to 4 grams of gold), showcasing intricate hand-engr...

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The details of the helmet, lamellar armor, and reins are rendered with exceptional precision characteristic of high-quality Edo lacquer work. Inside, the box is finished in glowing ...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Pottery Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Pottery Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box

Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Pottery Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box

By Shoji Hamada

Located in Studio City, CA

The original Hamada stamped/sealed and signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition with its original signed box.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Dutch Repousse Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Trinket Box Tea Caddy 1890
Antique Dutch Repousse Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Trinket Box Tea Caddy 1890

Antique Dutch Repousse Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Trinket Box Tea Caddy 1890

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality antique Dutch silver heart shaped repousse work trinket box or tea caddy, by Rinze Jans Spaanstra, 1843-1896.

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1890s Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Arts and Craft Mid-18th Century Engraved Sterling Silver Box
Arts and Craft Mid-18th Century Engraved Sterling Silver Box

Arts and Craft Mid-18th Century Engraved Sterling Silver Box

Located in Brescia, IT

It is a little jewel of handmade work. It was a jewel box with its key. The key was lost but it is a piece of a great charme, a piece of a timeless beauty and it can be useful also ...

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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box
Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box

Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Riverdale, NY

Exquisite carving and gold work. Original Leather Box with velvet interior from 550 Broadway , NY. 1860's USA. 4" long.

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1860s American Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Fairy Cherub Angel Butterfly Wings Sunburst Enamel Patch Jewelry Box Blue Moser
Fairy Cherub Angel Butterfly Wings Sunburst Enamel Patch Jewelry Box Blue Moser

Fairy Cherub Angel Butterfly Wings Sunburst Enamel Patch Jewelry Box Blue Moser

Located in New York, NY

The golden sunburst contrasting with the royal blue of the glass is fabulous! The box is the work of a master enamel artisan of the highest quality.

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19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Raspberries, Peonies with a Basket
Raspberries, Peonies with a Basket

Raspberries, Peonies with a Basket

By George Henry Hall

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

The period fluted cove frame enhances the work’s jewel‑box quality, underscoring the intimacy of the composition.

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1860s Hudson River School Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Oil, Board

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer
18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work.  Lid opens to reveal a partially fitted interior consisting on a candle box.

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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This vase come with its original box. Silver work by Alphonse Dabain. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of explo...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

In addition to its intended use, piece makes a gorgeous standalone decorative object or box; and could work in this manner for jewelry or other small items utilizing the internal ink...

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Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Cameo Brooch with Rubies & Pearls, 1870s
Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Cameo Brooch with Rubies & Pearls, 1870s

Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Cameo Brooch with Rubies & Pearls, 1870s

Located in Firenze, IT

Brooch with a cameo on agate in an oval decoration punctuated with rubies, white pearls and black enamel. 18K yellow gold frame. French work. Original box. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.80 cm....

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Work Boxes

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder
1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

By Roycroft

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1906-1910 Roycroft marked copper match box holder. Hand worked. Good condition with light signs of use.

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Copper

Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Cherry wood
Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Cherry wood

Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Cherry wood

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

The cover plate is inlaid in 2 large fields, framed with maple and cherry, the drawers are fielded in 3 compartments, framed with band work, original fittings, box locks, 3 keys, ver...

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Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Cherry

Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s
Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s

Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s

Located in Stamford, CT

The finely gilt frame depicting large floral design with shield, shell, box, scroll work throughout. The base having a central female bust flanked by rose and vine design leading to ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic Beaded Textile India Framed
Vintage Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic Beaded Textile India Framed

Vintage Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic Beaded Textile India Framed

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand Beaded Guarat Indian panel textile framed in a lucite box. Amazing work of hand beading by Chakla Indian, Gujarat state, Saurashtra or Kutch region.

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Superb Antique East Anatolian Kilim Rug
Superb Antique East Anatolian Kilim Rug

Superb Antique East Anatolian Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

Such large kilims were ordered for wealthy local patrons from villages where skilled tribal weavers could be contracted for such work. The box design allowed the weavers, who wove mu...

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19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wool

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Raised Traditional Scenery
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Raised Traditional Scenery

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Raised Traditional Scenery

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This small Chinese black lacquered wood cabinet circa 1790 could work as a beautiful jewelry box to proudly store all of your treasures while adding a sense of history and travel to ...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

An Anglo Indian bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Parquetry Work Box
19th Century English Parquetry Work Box

19th Century English Parquetry Work Box

Located in Birmingham, AL

19th century English parquetry work box. Chevron pattern.

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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Superb Regency Pen-Work Box
Superb Regency Pen-Work Box

Superb Regency Pen-Work Box

Unavailable|$1,094

Superb Regency Pen-Work Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Superb Regency pen-work box. This striking box dates back to circa 1820, it’s octagonal in shape, it has a fully working lock and tasseled key.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Regency period Jewellery or Work Box
Regency period Jewellery or Work Box

Regency period Jewellery or Work Box

Located in Toronto, ON

A Charming Antique English Regency period Jewellery or Work Box in patinated lacquer with outstanding flower and gilt decoration.

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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Regency Pen & Ink Work Box circa 1810
Regency Pen & Ink Work Box circa 1810

Regency Pen & Ink Work Box circa 1810

Located in London, GB

Regency pen & ink work Box. Circa 1810.

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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Anglo-Indian Horn Work Box, 19th C
Anglo-Indian Horn Work Box, 19th C

Anglo-Indian Horn Work Box, 19th C

Located in London, GB

Vizagapatam wooden work box clad with elk horn the top open to reveal compartments with detachable ivory lids.

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19th Century Indian Antique Work Boxes

Victorian Tramp Work Box, America circa 1880
Victorian Tramp Work Box, America circa 1880

Victorian Tramp Work Box, America circa 1880

Located in Knutsford, GB

Victorian Tramp Work Box, America circa 1880 Carved with chip and notch pyramidal carving Panels of Acorns and Snow bells, applied in high-relief Silver handles and escutcheon

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1880s North American Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Pine

Regency Period Red Russian-Leather Work-Box
Regency Period Red Russian-Leather Work-Box

Regency Period Red Russian-Leather Work-Box

Located in Cambridge, GB

Regency period red Russia-leather work-box of bold bombe shape with a domed and gadrooned lid, flanked by reeded side-pieces and applied with fine cast-brass paw feet, side-handles a...

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1820s English Antique Work Boxes

Mahogany Work Box
Mahogany Work Box

Mahogany Work Box

Unavailable|$2,450

Mahogany Work Box

Located in Roswell, GA

William IV Mahogany Work Box. Brass pulls with lions heads on two FAUX front drawers.

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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany and Satinwood Work Box
English Mahogany and Satinwood Work Box

English Mahogany and Satinwood Work Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

The hinged coffered lid opening to a divided lift out tray with open wells and crimson pin cushions at each corner above an Italian paper lined storage area, the interior of the lid ...

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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Paper

Very Rare Regency Work Box or Sewing Table Made of Oak and Rosewood
Very Rare Regency Work Box or Sewing Table Made of Oak and Rosewood

Very Rare Regency Work Box or Sewing Table Made of Oak and Rosewood

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique work box / sewing table made of a choice cut of oak with crossbanding made of top quality rosewood.

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Early 19th Century British Antique Work Boxes

19th Century England Victorian Satinwood Wood Painted Dome Top Work Box, 1880s
19th Century England Victorian Satinwood Wood Painted Dome Top Work Box, 1880s

19th Century England Victorian Satinwood Wood Painted Dome Top Work Box, 1880s

By Sheraton Revival

Located in Roma, RM

Dome top work box it is a rare piece in Satinwood, late Victorian period, hand painted...superb a Sheraton Revival, a revival that looks original for its superb workmanship, done sup...

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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

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Antique Work Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique work boxes available for sale. The range of distinct antique work boxes — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique work boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Regency and Folk Art antique work boxes are consistently popular styles. Many antique work boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser and Paul Evans produced popular antique work boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Work Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.
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