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Old Vinaigrette with Precious Stones, Mid-19th Century Work
Old Vinaigrette with Precious Stones, Mid-19th Century Work

Old Vinaigrette with Precious Stones, Mid-19th Century Work

Located in Paris, FR

A geometric frieze frames the composition. The body of the box is decorated with rinceau friezes on an intricately sculpted geometric background.

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1820s French Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Gold

Majolica Tobacco Box by Julius Dressler, CZ, circa 1910
Majolica Tobacco Box by Julius Dressler, CZ, circa 1910

Majolica Tobacco Box by Julius Dressler, CZ, circa 1910

By Julius Dressler

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

This very artful worked tobacco box can be opened by lifting the upper part - see picture #7.

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Cigar Box by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1905
Majolica Cigar Box by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1905

Majolica Cigar Box by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1905

By Johann Maresch

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Here we are offering one of our rare Johann Maresch items, an outstanding Majolica Cigar Box from the early 20th century. The unusual worked Cigar Box looks like a bunch of cigars wi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Black Lacquer Woven Glasses Case, c. 1900
Black Lacquer Woven Glasses Case, c. 1900

Black Lacquer Woven Glasses Case, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Likely used as a case for an instrument or a pair of glasses, 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 Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Casket
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Casket

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Casket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The hinged lid is decorated with a foliate finial of fruits and flowers. Beautiful scroll work design throughout the box. Each side is ornamented with a turned design pillar.

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19th Century French Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

19th Century Swedish Pine Rustic Strong Box
19th Century Swedish Pine Rustic Strong Box

19th Century Swedish Pine Rustic Strong Box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish work box, circa 1870. Painted strong box with original metal work, lid opens to reveal a separate tray fitted inside.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Work Boxes

19th Century Original Cream Painted Food Grater Wall Box
19th Century Original Cream Painted Food Grater Wall Box

19th Century Original Cream Painted Food Grater Wall Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early all original cream painted grater wall box. This early painted table top or wall-mounted kitchen work box is in great as found condition.

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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Pine

Georgian Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Smiths
Georgian Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Smiths

Georgian Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy 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

19th Century English Gilt and Ebonized Sewing Work and Games Table
19th Century English Gilt and Ebonized Sewing Work and Games Table

19th Century English Gilt and Ebonized Sewing Work and Games Table

Located in Milford, NH

Below the beautifully inlaid and banded top is a fitted drawer with compartments for playing pieces or embroidery, over a large sliding lined work box for additional pieces or embroi...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Castle Top Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1837 by Nathaniel Mills
Rare Castle Top Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1837 by Nathaniel Mills

Rare Castle Top Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1837 by Nathaniel Mills

By Nathaniel Mills

Located in London, GB

Both the base, cover, and underside of the grille are well marked and the box shows all of the quality of the work of this master box maker.

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games and Work Table
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games and Work Table

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games and Work Table

Located in London, GB

It must have been meant for use in conjunction with the slide out work box below. The playing surfaces are stunning and very colorful.

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1870s British Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games and Work Table
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games and Work Table

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games and Work Table

Located in London, GB

It must have been meant for use in conjunction with the slide out work box below. The playing surfaces are stunning and very colorful.

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

It has a single fitted drawer with useful compartments over a pull out work box for storing items such as wool, threads, cottons, etc The table sits on hand carved solid walnut cabr...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table

Located in London, GB

It has a single fitted drawer with useful compartments over a pull-out work box for storing items such as wool, threads, cottons, etc The table sits on hand-carved solid walnut cabr...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Games Work Table, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

It has a single fitted drawer with useful compartments over a pull-out work box for storing items such as wool, threads, cottons, etc The table sits on hand-carved solid walnut ca...

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1870s British Antique Work Boxes

Early 19th Century Restauration Mahogany Work Table-Jewelry Box
Early 19th Century Restauration Mahogany Work Table-Jewelry Box

Early 19th Century Restauration Mahogany Work Table-Jewelry Box

Located in Paris, FR

Small work table-jewelry box in mahogany and mahogany veneer with rosette marquetry inlaid lift top.

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Rosewood Gothic Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian Rosewood Gothic Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian Rosewood Gothic Work Side Sewing Table Box

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality Victorian C1860 rosewood Gothic 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

Rosewood

Antique Burr Walnut & Birdseye Maple Work Sewing Box 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut & Birdseye Maple Work Sewing Box 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut & Birdseye Maple Work Sewing Box 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb burr walnut and birdseye maple marquetry work / sewing table, Circa 1860 in date The ornately floral marquetry inlaid octagonal hinged top with a central star motif within ...

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1860s Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet
George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet

George III Mahogany Inlaid Writing and Sewing Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality George III mahogany combination work box and lap desk, the elaborately inlaid top with satinwood, ebony and boxwood inlay including a central conch shell and Greek key...

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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony

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.

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Table
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Table

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Games Table

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Beneath the top is a single drawer and a sliding work box for storage. Supported by elegant carved and turned solid walnut columns standing on cabriole legs with china castors.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Games Table
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Games Table

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Inlaid Games Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid games table having a quality burr walnut lift up top with a inlaid chess board lifting up to reveal an adjustable writing surface...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff & Hannaford
Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff & Hannaford

Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff & Hannaford

By Halstaff & Hannaford

Located in Northampton, GB

In 1842, he went into business with Thomas Charles Hannaford. They worked from Regent Street, London. They became Halstaff & Hannaford, famously making Ladies’ Work Boxes, Writing Bo...

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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Antique Rosewood Regency Inlaid Chess Backgammon Cribbage Game Sewing Table 1890
Antique Rosewood Regency Inlaid Chess Backgammon Cribbage Game Sewing Table 1890

Antique Rosewood Regency Inlaid Chess Backgammon Cribbage Game Sewing Table 1890

Located in Portland, OR

The underside is fitted with a slide out work-box for sewing/embroidery, which is inlaid with satinwood stringing and paterae spandrels, raised on tapering legs with the original bra...

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1890s English Regency Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

19th Century English Oak Work Table
19th Century English Oak Work Table

19th Century English Oak Work Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A Good Mid 19th Century English Oak Work Table or Sewing Box on Stand. The octagonal box with multiple internal divisions for storing needles, thread, bobbins and other accessories ...

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19th Century Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Oak

George IV Calamander and Specimen Parquetry Writing Slope
George IV Calamander and Specimen Parquetry Writing Slope

George IV Calamander and Specimen Parquetry Writing Slope

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Footnote: For a related specimen parquetry ‘work box of various woods made for Miss Giffard of Nerquis Hall’ in 1808, see Susan E.

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19th Century British George IV Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Prisoner of War Cribbage Board
Prisoner of War Cribbage Board

Prisoner of War Cribbage Board

Located in London, GB

Some of the items which have survived include carved bone objects such as dominoes and playing cards, as well as more sophisticated pieces such as an intricate straw work box. Anoth...

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1850s British Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bone

Mounted 19th Century Filipino Betel Box
Mounted 19th Century Filipino Betel Box

Mounted 19th Century Filipino Betel Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and highly decorated boxes. The surface of this cast brass box is covered in swirling abst...

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Mid-19th Century Philippine Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover
Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

Japanese Lacquer Document Box and Cover

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental Japanese lacquer-ware document box is a work of extraordinary artistry. Displaying an exquisite beauty thanks to its tranquil landscape scene, this luminous, Meiji-pe...

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19th Century Asian Meiji Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th Century Burmese Silver Repoussé Betel Box
Early 20th Century Burmese Silver Repoussé Betel Box

Early 20th Century Burmese Silver Repoussé Betel Box

Located in Austin, TX

The round betel box in three parts, consisting of the lid, interior tray, and box, expertly worked with high and low relief repoussé work, also pierced, chased and parcel gilt.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Anglo Raj Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

1880 circa  Fine Continental Rose Bi colo Snuff Box
1880 circa  Fine Continental Rose Bi colo Snuff Box

1880 circa Fine Continental Rose Bi colo Snuff Box

Located in Chicago, IL

18K Rose Gold with applied Decorations of Green and White Gold, Continental Snuff Box. Engine Turned work on top and bottom and other Hand Engraved Design Work.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

18k Gold

Japanese Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Cloisonne Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

The wire work extremely fine, and the roundel patterns match up between the cover and the box.

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Antique Swedish Baroque Oak Box on Stand, Side Table
Antique Swedish Baroque Oak Box on Stand, Side Table

Antique Swedish Baroque Oak Box on Stand, Side Table

Located in Round Top, TX

The hand-wrought iron work surrounding this Baroque oak box is truly exceptional.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Work Boxes

Islamic Inlaid Silver Box Script and Parquetry Interior, 19th Century
Islamic Inlaid Silver Box Script and Parquetry Interior, 19th Century

Islamic Inlaid Silver Box Script and Parquetry Interior, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine antique Islamic lidded box or casket inlaid with silver and copper on a worked brass body.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Islamic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Silver

Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel
Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel

Impressively Large Antique Diorama or Shadow Box of Sailing Vessel

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A very large impressive diorama or shadow box work of art with detailed sailing vessel.

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Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Sri Lankan Silver Inlay Copper and Brass Betel Lime Box
Sri Lankan Silver Inlay Copper and Brass Betel Lime Box

Sri Lankan Silver Inlay Copper and Brass Betel Lime Box

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Known in Sri Lanka as a Killotaya the box is of flattened round form with an ornate scroll work hinged clasp.

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Late 18th Century Sri Lankan Other Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Large Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box
Large Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box

Large Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box This is an unusual design, the Purdonium is carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with linen fold design on the front and the f...

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1890s Gothic Antique Work Boxes

Swiss Lith Pilet & Cougnar’s, Geneve Ebonized Rosewood & Inlaid Music Box c1890
Swiss Lith Pilet & Cougnar’s, Geneve Ebonized Rosewood & Inlaid Music Box c1890

Swiss Lith Pilet & Cougnar’s, Geneve Ebonized Rosewood & Inlaid Music Box c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Swiss Lith Pilet & Cougnar’s, Geneve Ebonized Rosewood & Inlaid 8 Tune Music Box With 18” Com...

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Late 19th Century Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver & Enamel Box Three Wise Monkeys Komyo, Uyeda
Antique Japanese Meiji Silver & Enamel Box Three Wise Monkeys Komyo, Uyeda

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver & Enamel Box Three Wise Monkeys Komyo, Uyeda

By K. Uyeda

Located in Newark, England

Signed to one side Komyo 光明 who worked for Uyeda, the box dates to the later half of the Meiji Period (1868-1912) Circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver 13 Lot Austrian Nice Biedermeier Sugar Box Chest Vienna Made 1849
Silver 13 Lot Austrian Nice Biedermeier Sugar Box Chest Vienna Made 1849

Silver 13 Lot Austrian Nice Biedermeier Sugar Box Chest Vienna Made 1849

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

The lock is framed by chiselled work. Please note: This sugar box / chest is gilded inside (look at pictures, please)!

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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Late 19th/Early 20th Century Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box with Brass -1Y54
Antique Late 19th/Early 20th Century Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box with Brass -1Y54

Antique Late 19th/Early 20th Century Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box with Brass -1Y54

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This unique and captivating antique late 19th/early 20th century inlaid wood jewelry box with brass, mother-of-pearl, and metal escutcheon is a perfect addition to any collection of ...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Torquay | Rare military field lamp(s), Great Britain (1x)
Torquay | Rare military field lamp(s), Great Britain (1x)

Torquay | Rare military field lamp(s), Great Britain (1x)

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very rare vintage English army lamp, table / work light. Including original wooden box with description of use.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

1913 British W.F. Stanley Theodolite on Tripod Base
1913 British W.F. Stanley Theodolite on Tripod Base

1913 British W.F. Stanley Theodolite on Tripod Base

By W. F. Stanley

Located in Calgary, Alberta

This theodolite with its patent number 11336, is on a tripod base and is a beautiful example of Stanley's work. The original wooden box has brass clasps and leather straps.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Oak

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 Georgian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

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 Gothic Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Moorish North African Carved and Brass Decorated Coffer
Large Moorish North African Carved and Brass Decorated Coffer

Large Moorish North African Carved and Brass Decorated Coffer

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large North African carved and brass decorated coffer This is a lovely 19th century trunk, it is a very heavy piece carved on all sides and overlaid with decorative Brass work ...

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Late 19th Century Moorish Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rose cut Diamond Natural Pearl Silver gold Clover Ring
Rose cut Diamond Natural Pearl Silver gold Clover Ring

Rose cut Diamond Natural Pearl Silver gold Clover Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Nice detailed gallery work, original presentation box from a London store.

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Machinist Desk Light Flex Arm Enamel Shade Vintage Industrial, 1920s (2x)
Black Machinist Desk Light Flex Arm Enamel Shade Vintage Industrial, 1920s (2x)

Black Machinist Desk Light Flex Arm Enamel Shade Vintage Industrial, 1920s (2x)

By Edl

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very rare vintage English army lamp, machinist table / work light. Including original wooden box with description of use.

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Petite Square Woven Basket
Petite Square Woven Basket

Petite Square Woven Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

Used for general storage of small items, the charming 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

Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console
Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console

Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The shelf with an integral mirror rests over beautiful turned rosewood columns with criss-crossed and boxed brass work in the manner of John McLean. The vibrant rosewood veneers are ...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Pique Hinged Snake Bangle Inlaid with Gold Scales
Victorian Pique Hinged Snake Bangle Inlaid with Gold Scales

Victorian Pique Hinged Snake Bangle Inlaid with Gold Scales

Located in Baltimore, MD

Following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the French Huguenots were banished from France, whereupon several countries welcomed them for the opportunity to learn their skills i...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Antique Turkish Bayburt Kilim Rug
Antique Turkish Bayburt Kilim Rug

Antique Turkish Bayburt Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

Such large and fine kilims were favored by wealthy local patrons as summer carpets or rugs and were woven in villages where skilled tribal weavers could be contracted for such work. ...

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Early 1900s Turkish Kilim Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wool

Pair of Engraved 19th Century, 14 Karat Gold 'Wedding Bracelets'
Pair of Engraved 19th Century, 14 Karat Gold 'Wedding Bracelets'

Pair of Engraved 19th Century, 14 Karat Gold 'Wedding Bracelets'

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

Both cuffs are in excellent condition for their age and their original tongue and box clasps work well and are secure. Both feature a safety chain so that the cuffs can be worn witho...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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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