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19th Century Country English Architectural Hand Painted Table Box
19th Century Country English Architectural Hand Painted Table Box

19th Century Country English Architectural Hand Painted Table Box

Located in Forney, TX

Dimensions: (approx) 5" High, 8" Wide, 5.5" Deep, 0.75lbs A wonderful example of functional art, this rare, one-of-a-kind folk art painted decorative work box is the perfect acc...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

17th Century Italian Dough Box
17th Century Italian Dough Box

17th Century Italian Dough Box

Located in Dallas, TX

a dough box of walnut with a single board top, one drawer with cut work abstract flower form behind pulls and crossed arrows in center with YITA carved at top

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Large English Tea Caddy with Decoupage Scenes
Large English Tea Caddy with Decoupage Scenes

Large English Tea Caddy with Decoupage Scenes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large English tea caddy/work box with decoupage scenes, inlaid boxwood and curly sycamore.

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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Decorated Victorian Pine Blanket Box with Stud-work Design
Decorated Victorian Pine Blanket Box with Stud-work Design

Decorated Victorian Pine Blanket Box with Stud-work Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Decorated Victorian Pine Blanket Box with Stud-work Design This is a very attractive pine box, it has been decorated with a tulip design in brass stud work The pine has darkened w...

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Pine

1930s Oak Sewing Box Table by Morco
1930s Oak Sewing Box Table by Morco

1930s Oak Sewing Box Table by Morco

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

1930s Oak sewing box table by Morco This is a good sturdy side table, with a good colour, just open the top to find a pleated yellow lining and a pin cushion in the lid with and a...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Oak

Nutwood Box with Marquetry Work Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1910
Nutwood Box with Marquetry Work Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1910

Nutwood Box with Marquetry Work Art Nouveau, Austria, circa 1910

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Fantastic nutwood box with marquetry work from the Art Nouveau period in Austria around 1910.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Maple, Nutwood

Art Deco Nutwood Box with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920
Art Deco Nutwood Box with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920

Art Deco Nutwood Box with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Decorative wooden Art Deco box with wonderful inlay work out of Austria, around 1920.

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Early 19th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Burl, Nutwood

A Large-Scaled French Louis Philippe Boulle-Work Dressing Box
A Large-Scaled French Louis Philippe Boulle-Work Dressing Box

A Large-Scaled French Louis Philippe Boulle-Work Dressing Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine and large-scaled French Louis Philippe boulle-work dressing box; stamped Maison VERVELLE a Paris"; the shaped rectangular lid with canted corners above a conforming body with ...

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19th Century French Antique Work Boxes

Antique Keepsake Box, Scottish, Sycamore, Work, Jewellery Case, Victorian, 1880
Antique Keepsake Box, Scottish, Sycamore, Work, Jewellery Case, Victorian, 1880

Antique Keepsake Box, Scottish, Sycamore, Work, Jewellery Case, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique keepsake box. A Scottish, sycamore work or jewellery case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Art Deco Wooden Walnut Box with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920
Art Deco Wooden Walnut Box with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920

Art Deco Wooden Walnut Box with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Charming Art Deco wooden walnut box out of Austria from circa 1920. The decorative box from the early 20th century can be used in many ways: for example as jewelry box or as a humidor.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Art Deco Jewelry Box Flame Birch with Inlay Work, circa 1920
Art Deco Jewelry Box Flame Birch with Inlay Work, circa 1920

Art Deco Jewelry Box Flame Birch with Inlay Work, circa 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Remarkable wooden Art Deco jewelry box from the era in Austria around 1920. An extraordinary shaped piece veneered in fine flame birch, showing a decorative "star" inlay work on the ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Birch, Fruitwood, Maple

A Shapely French Napoleon III Bombe-Form Boulle-Work Letter Box
A Shapely French Napoleon III Bombe-Form Boulle-Work Letter Box

A Shapely French Napoleon III Bombe-Form Boulle-Work Letter Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A shapely French Napoleon III bombe-form boulle-work letter box with brass, pewter and ivory inlay; the gently domed rectangular top above a shaped body raised on spheroid feet; the ...

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19th Century French Antique Work Boxes

Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1890
Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1890

Solid Oak Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1890

Located in Verviers, BE

Solid oak Arts & Crafts box, Austria, circa 1890. About A solid oak box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in Austria. A very special item with decorative metalwork on top. De...

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1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Majolica Tobacco Box by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900

By Johann Maresch

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

This wonderful worked box looks like a wooden barrel with a cute dachshund sitting in it, which also forms the detachable cover at the same time.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Wooden Art Deco Box Bird's-Eye Maple with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920
Wooden Art Deco Box Bird's-Eye Maple with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920

Wooden Art Deco Box Bird's-Eye Maple with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Precious wooden Art Deco box in fine bird's-eye maple with inlay work out of Austria, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Birdseye Maple, Maple

Georgian Scottish Mahogany Jewellery Box
Georgian Scottish Mahogany Jewellery Box

Georgian Scottish Mahogany Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Their core of business was through boxes designed as Work Boxes and Jewellery Boxes/Dressing Cases, they also manufactured desks and were perfumers local to the Glasgow area West Sco...

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Early 19th Century Scottish William IV Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Casket, Indian Colonial Work
Casket, Indian Colonial Work

Casket, Indian Colonial Work

Located in Greding, DE

Small Indian lidded casket made of sandalwood. The chest is covered in leather and decorated with silver fittings with handles on the sides. The interior is lined in red velvet. Key ...

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19th Century Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Floral Wool Work Wreath in Deep Walnut Shadow Box, 19th Century
Victorian Floral Wool Work Wreath in Deep Walnut Shadow Box, 19th Century

Victorian Floral Wool Work Wreath in Deep Walnut Shadow Box, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian wool-work-wreath features floral display housed in deep walnut shadow box, 19th century Measures - fr: 21.5" H x 18.5" W x 4" D, los: 18" x 15&...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Superb Strawwork Box
Superb Strawwork Box

Superb Strawwork Box

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A superb large late 18th century french straw work ladies sewing box with an unusal mirrored theatre inside the lid and a life out section , these boxes show the sun representing Lou...

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Work Boxes

Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box
Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box

Burmese Yun Stacking Betel Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. Crafted in early 20th century Burma, this round betel box is decorate...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Thai Karen Woven Betel Box
Thai Karen Woven Betel Box

Thai Karen Woven Betel Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box by the Karen people of the Thai/Burma border is ...

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Early 20th Century Thai Primitive Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

19th Century French Boulle Box
19th Century French Boulle Box

19th Century French Boulle Box

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This beautiful inlaid brass and shell Boulle-work lidded box is in very good condition. It retains its original velvet lining and key.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Grapevine Pattern Box
Tiffany Studios Grapevine Pattern Box

Tiffany Studios Grapevine Pattern Box

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Petaluma, CA

Most people don't realize that many pieces were not signed, but their work is unmistakable. This large box was supposed to be used for handkerchiefs; however, over the years the ones...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Red Lacquer Covered Games Box with Inner Trays & Boxes, circa 1825-1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Covered Games Box with Inner Trays & Boxes, circa 1825-1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Covered Games Box with Inner Trays & Boxes, circa 1825-1850

Located in Downingtown, PA

Crossman, Page 281, The author writes: "On rare occasions, a tea caddy, work or stationery box was made of red lacquer with painted gold designs.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Larkin & Son Welch's Grape Juice Advertisement Wooden Work Toolbox Caddy
Antique Larkin & Son Welch's Grape Juice Advertisement Wooden Work Toolbox Caddy

Antique Larkin & Son Welch's Grape Juice Advertisement Wooden Work Toolbox Caddy

By Larkin & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Larkin & Son Welch's grape juice advertisement wooden work toolbox caddy. Item features remarkable patina, Welch's grape juice advertisement to sides, wooden handle, solid wo...

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Early 20th Century North American Rustic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Georgian Campaign Decanter Box
19th Century Georgian Campaign Decanter Box

19th Century Georgian Campaign Decanter Box

Located in Hixson, TN

A striking English mahogany Campaign decanter box with four bottles. Fine brass work is applied to the box, giving the Campaign style look.

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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Work Boxes

A Fine English Parquetry Inlaid Box
A Fine English Parquetry Inlaid Box

A Fine English Parquetry Inlaid Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine and elegant wooden box. Intricate parquetry work depicting Rose of Winds on top.

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1860s English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Red Lacquer Betel Boxes
Set of Three Red Lacquer Betel Boxes

Set of Three Red Lacquer Betel Boxes

Located in Chicago, IL

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. These round betel boxes are painted with concentric circles of red an...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Petite Southeast Asian Black Lacquer Woven Box
Petite Southeast Asian Black Lacquer Woven Box

Petite Southeast Asian Black Lacquer Woven Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Used for general storage of small items, the humble box is a work of art in itself and a beautiful example of a traditional craft.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Petite Southeast Asian Black Lacquer Woven Box
Petite Southeast Asian Black Lacquer Woven Box

Petite Southeast Asian Black Lacquer Woven Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Used for general storage of small items, the humble box is a work of art in itself and a beautiful example of a traditional craft.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Tramp Art Carved Wood Box, American Folk, circa 1880–1920
Tramp Art Carved Wood Box, American Folk, circa 1880–1920

Tramp Art Carved Wood Box, American Folk, circa 1880–1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tramp art emerged in the late 19th century as a folk carving tradition, typically worked from recycled cigar boxes and packing crates.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

An Austrian Art Nouveau Boulle-Work Miniature Cabinet with Brass, Pewter and Bone Inlay
An Austrian Art Nouveau Boulle-Work Miniature Cabinet with Brass, Pewter and Bone Inlay

An Austrian Art Nouveau Boulle-Work Miniature Cabinet with Brass, Pewter and Bone Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine Austrian art nouveau boulle-work miniature cabinet with brass, pewter and bone inlay; the serpentine top above a body fitted with 2 doors opeing to reveal 3 diminutive drawers...

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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Late 19th Century Wooden Box, Austria, circa 1880
Late 19th Century Wooden Box, Austria, circa 1880

Late 19th Century Wooden Box, Austria, circa 1880

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

On top you will find an ebonized inlay work. Inside this beautiful box you have three compartments - one with a little surprise!

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Work Boxes

Southeast Asian Red Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Southeast Asian Red Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Southeast Asian Red Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box is painted with concentric circles of red and bl...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Chinoserie Large French Box with Decorations
Napoleon III Chinoserie Large French Box with Decorations

Napoleon III Chinoserie Large French Box with Decorations

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The design is in the "chinoiserie" style; on the lid, we can see elements reminiscent of Chinese landscapes, but a typical church from the French countryside was also included! The b...

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Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Gold

1903 Huntley & Palmers Jewelry Casket Form Biscuit Tin Box
1903 Huntley & Palmers Jewelry Casket Form Biscuit Tin Box

1903 Huntley & Palmers Jewelry Casket Form Biscuit Tin Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1903 Huntley & Palmers jewelry casket form biscuit tin box. Stylized as a Viennese leather work jewelry box.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Tin

Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually
Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually

Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here are three rare antique Anglo Indian boxes crafted with traditional materials each with a tortoise shell background than overlaid intricate, engraved bone work.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

c. 1840-60 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Cartouche Shaped Box
c. 1840-60 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Cartouche Shaped Box

c. 1840-60 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Cartouche Shaped Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1840-60 Chinese lacquer on wood work or letter box. Cartouche shaped. The entire exterior is decorated with each curved & shaped panel decorated with a gilt scene within a cart...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Unusual Antique French Jewelry Box
Unusual Antique French Jewelry Box

Unusual Antique French Jewelry Box

Located in Petaluma, CA

The sides, the legs, the top are all beautiful detailed in Victorian style work. The box is gilded metal. It is marked déposé on the underside which translates to copyright or patent...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

Well-Crafted German Erhard & Sohne Burlwood Covered Box w/Brass Intarsia Design
Well-Crafted German Erhard & Sohne Burlwood Covered Box w/Brass Intarsia Design

Well-Crafted German Erhard & Sohne Burlwood Covered Box w/Brass Intarsia Design

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well-crafted German Erhard & Sohne burlwood covered box with brass intarsia design work; the round box raised on 3 legs; adorned with fine brass inlay decoration

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Early 20th Century German Antique Work Boxes

Petite Thai Rustic Betel Nut Box with Weathered Patina and Painted Décor
Petite Thai Rustic Betel Nut Box with Weathered Patina and Painted Décor

Petite Thai Rustic Betel Nut Box with Weathered Patina and Painted Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

We have more boxes available, see image 3 to view two other boxes that would work well as a part of a set (items LU863915598752 and LU863915598722).

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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of George IV Regency Specimen Wood Parquetry Boxes of Sarcophagus Shape
Pair of George IV Regency Specimen Wood Parquetry Boxes of Sarcophagus Shape

Pair of George IV Regency Specimen Wood Parquetry Boxes of Sarcophagus Shape

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

I am not certain of the boxes exact purpose but they would work very well as jewellery boxes, games boxes or purely for decoration on a mantelpiece, pair of console tables, dressing ...

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Early 19th Century European George IV Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Olive, Rosewood, Holly, Yew, Cocobolo

Antique Tunbridge Ware Jewelry Box by T. Barton, Late Nye, circa 1850
Antique Tunbridge Ware Jewelry Box by T. Barton, Late Nye, circa 1850

Antique Tunbridge Ware Jewelry Box by T. Barton, Late Nye, circa 1850

By Barton

Located in Bath, GB

A rosewood veneered Tunbridge ware box by T Barton, the slightly domed top inlaid with a display of roses depicted in micro mosaic, framed by bandings of contrasting light and dark w...

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Exotic Wood Marquetry Box Signed Tahan
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Exotic Wood Marquetry Box Signed Tahan

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Exotic Wood Marquetry Box Signed Tahan

By Tahan Paris

Located in Fayetteville, AR

An exquisite example of the work of Tahan, this box is sure to be the focal point in any collection.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver Betel Box Laotian Silver Lao Laos South East Asian Antiques Gifts
Antique Silver Betel Box Laotian Silver Lao Laos South East Asian Antiques Gifts

Antique Silver Betel Box Laotian Silver Lao Laos South East Asian Antiques Gifts

Located in London, GB

This rectangular silver box displays skilled craftsmanship in chasing and relief work impressive techniques and depth of design with floral and avian relief designs on the lid and co...

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19th Century Laotian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond, Gide & Co c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond, Gide & Co c.1800

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond, Gide & Co c.1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The company specialised in the production of snuff-boxes, snuff-boxes with watches, singing bird-boxes, form watches and musical boxes.

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Early 1800s Swiss Other Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Pair of Ring Holders in Mother of Pearl and Gilt Bronze, Palais Royal Work
Pair of Ring Holders in Mother of Pearl and Gilt Bronze, Palais Royal Work

Pair of Ring Holders in Mother of Pearl and Gilt Bronze, Palais Royal Work

By Palais Royal

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of Charles X ring holders (baguiers) with ormolu mounts embellished with small flowers. A high backing of mother-of-pearl joins a small, ormolu bowl featuring openwork interlaci...

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1820s French Charles X Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large Regency Chinoiserie Pen-work Tea Caddy, c. 1820
Large Regency Chinoiserie Pen-work Tea Caddy, c. 1820

Large Regency Chinoiserie Pen-work Tea Caddy, c. 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine and well-preserved Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, the designs applied in pen-work over a ebonized background. Dating from the Regency period, English in origin.

The Ca...

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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

18th Century Sailor Work Lidded Jar
18th Century Sailor Work Lidded Jar

18th Century Sailor Work Lidded Jar

Located in High Point, NC

18th century sailor work hand carved coconut lidded jar from England. The coconut has been hand carved decorated and forms the lid and jar of the piece, following down to a nicely ha...

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18th Century English Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Coconut

English 1790 George III Quill Work Scrollwork Decorated Tea Caddy
English 1790 George III Quill Work Scrollwork Decorated Tea Caddy

English 1790 George III Quill Work Scrollwork Decorated Tea Caddy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderful 18th century George III quill work (scrollwork) tea caddy of elongated hexagon form. English circa 1790 Decorated with floral panels and a painting roundel of a yo...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tsar Nicholas I Turquoise Guilloche Enamel and Silver Gilt Pill Box
Tsar Nicholas I Turquoise Guilloche Enamel and Silver Gilt Pill Box

Tsar Nicholas I Turquoise Guilloche Enamel and Silver Gilt Pill Box

Located in London, GB

This fully hallmarked silver gilt pill box features intricately worked turquoise guilloche enamel detailing around the outside.

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Pine Bamboo Style Apprentice Chest / Jewelry Box, Marble Top & 4 Drawers
Pine Bamboo Style Apprentice Chest / Jewelry Box, Marble Top & 4 Drawers

Pine Bamboo Style Apprentice Chest / Jewelry Box, Marble Top & 4 Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This petite chest would work well as a jewelry box or or for cufflinks or other small accessories storage.

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Early 1900s English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Gothic Silvered Bronze Doré Jewelry Box with Flowers Motifs
19th Century French Gothic Silvered Bronze Doré Jewelry Box with Flowers Motifs

19th Century French Gothic Silvered Bronze Doré Jewelry Box with Flowers Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique silver and gilt bronze box was created in France, circa 1850. The trunk-shaped box features intricate work on all four sides, a bombe top with handle.

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts Pewter and Hand Enameled Jewelry or Cigar Box
Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts Pewter and Hand Enameled Jewelry or Cigar Box

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts Pewter and Hand Enameled Jewelry or Cigar Box

By Liberty & Co., Fleetwood Varley

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts pewter and hand enameled jewelry or cigar box. The enamel work is attributed to Fleetwood Varley.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

Burl Walnut Dome-Top Tea Caddy, with Elaborate Brass Work with Key English, 1860
Burl Walnut Dome-Top Tea Caddy, with Elaborate Brass Work with Key English, 1860

Burl Walnut Dome-Top Tea Caddy, with Elaborate Brass Work with Key English, 1860

Located in Banner Elk, NC

19th Century dome-top tea caddy, with elaborate and intricate brass work, with lids present and with original key, English, ca. 1860.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Russian Cigarette Case, in Silver with Filigree Work, Approx. 1900
Russian Cigarette Case, in Silver with Filigree Work, Approx. 1900

Russian Cigarette Case, in Silver with Filigree Work, Approx. 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Russian Cigarette case, in silver with filigree work. Approx. 1900. Indistinctly marked. In excellent condition. Fits cigarettes with a length of 7.5 cm. Dimensions: L 7.9 x D 5...

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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sumptuous Sterling Silver Cigar Box
Sumptuous Sterling Silver Cigar Box

Sumptuous Sterling Silver Cigar Box

Located in Montreal, QC

The decoration is subtle and refined. It would work well as jewelry box too. This box was made in the closing years of the British Empire for export, although Thailand was never a co...

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Early 20th Century Thai American Craftsman Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

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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.
Questions About Antique Work Boxes
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    Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
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    How a singing bird box works relies on a clockwork mechanism. Twisting the winder provides power to the motor which then moves the bird and turns the gears that produce music. Both the bird's motion and the tune continue until the motor stops spinning. Find a wide variety of music boxes on 1stDibs.
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