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Small Wooden Thai Betel Nut Box with Polychrome Geometrical and Floral Patterns
Small Wooden Thai Betel Nut Box with Polychrome Geometrical and Floral Patterns

Small Wooden Thai Betel Nut Box with Polychrome Geometrical and Floral Patterns

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 LU863915598782).

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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Regency Sterling Amboyna Box Paul Storr, London, 1813, Royal Coat of Arms
Regency Sterling Amboyna Box Paul Storr, London, 1813, Royal Coat of Arms

Regency Sterling Amboyna Box Paul Storr, London, 1813, Royal Coat of Arms

By Paul Storr

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Accompanied by a working key (not silver), this remarkable piece carries a distinguished provenance from a Palm Beach estate, adding to its allure and historical value. As both a fun...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th C. Red Embossed Leather Bound ' Faux / Dummy' Book Box 'Hunt Buttons'
19th C. Red Embossed Leather Bound ' Faux / Dummy' Book Box 'Hunt Buttons'

19th C. Red Embossed Leather Bound ' Faux / Dummy' Book Box 'Hunt Buttons'

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This interior design adds a touch of artistic flair and transforms the book box into a work of art in its own right. The interior measures 9 inches in height and 6.5 inches in width...

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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Leather

Red-Cranberry Moser Crystal and Enameled Box Made for the Islamic/Moorish Market
Red-Cranberry Moser Crystal and Enameled Box Made for the Islamic/Moorish Market

Red-Cranberry Moser Crystal and Enameled Box Made for the Islamic/Moorish Market

By Moser Glassworks

Located in New York, NY

The enamel decoration includes flowers, vines, and Islamic shapes. The enamel work is further adorned with 24-karat gilt decoration and platinum, emphasizing the superb craftsmanship...

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1890s Austrian Islamic Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Glass

French Ceramic Secret box or jewelry box or tidy  - Mithé Espelt 60's Fance
French Ceramic Secret box or jewelry box or tidy  - Mithé Espelt 60's Fance

French Ceramic Secret box or jewelry box or tidy - Mithé Espelt 60's Fance

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Secret box, jewelry box, storage box, tidy rectangular with glazed ceramic lid in shades of gold, white and pellucid and wooden base, by Mithé Espelt.

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1660s French Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Striking Coromandel Wood Box with a Hand Carved Ebonized Sea Lion Sculpture 1920
Striking Coromandel Wood Box with a Hand Carved Ebonized Sea Lion Sculpture 1920

Striking Coromandel Wood Box with a Hand Carved Ebonized Sea Lion Sculpture 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

The beautifully rounded geometrical design of the striking coromandel box is truly stylish and remarkable. However, the ebonized sea lion sculpture on top is what really takes this w...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Cocobolo, Wood, Glass

Hand-Crafted, Hand Carved & Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Box w. Stylized Flowers
Hand-Crafted, Hand Carved & Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Box w. Stylized Flowers

Hand-Crafted, Hand Carved & Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Box w. Stylized Flowers

Located in Lisse, NL

What means a lot to us as well, is that this sizeable work-of-art-box (like most Arts and Crafts pieces) was actually made for every day usage and that is exactly what people have do...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal

Precious Art Deco Box, circa 1925
Precious Art Deco Box, circa 1925

Precious Art Deco Box, circa 1925

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Bulbous Art Deco box with amazing burr walnut veneer work. This Art Deco box has a removable fold and another compartment underneath.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Rectangular Bronze Vanity Jewelry Box, Belgium, circa 1920-1930's
Rectangular Bronze Vanity Jewelry Box, Belgium, circa 1920-1930's

Rectangular Bronze Vanity Jewelry Box, Belgium, circa 1920-1930's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Perfectly sized for a vanity or dressing table, this beautiful box is a work of art.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Stunning France Art Nouveau Bronzed Jewelry Box with Detailed Leafs and Flowers
Stunning France Art Nouveau Bronzed Jewelry Box with Detailed Leafs and Flowers

Stunning France Art Nouveau Bronzed Jewelry Box with Detailed Leafs and Flowers

Located in Lisse, NL

Made from high-quality metal, the intricate design showcases the flowing, organic curves and natural motifs that define the Art Nouveau style. This work-of-art-box even comes with ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf

Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique
Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique

Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique

Located in Stamford, CT

The inside is a very sturdy work and the outer box is looks spectacular. This is a very unique piece, can be used for anything.

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1790s English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Silver Enamel Cherub Angel Reading a Book Box Card Case Pill Box
Victorian Silver Enamel Cherub Angel Reading a Book Box Card Case Pill Box

Victorian Silver Enamel Cherub Angel Reading a Book Box Card Case Pill Box

Located in New York, NY

THE SILVER BOX WITH ACANTHUS REPOUSSE AND ENGRAVED WORK WITH FACES ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CHERUBS - POSSIBLY THE WIND.

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Exceptional Majolica Tobacco Box by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1910
Exceptional Majolica Tobacco Box by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1910

Exceptional Majolica Tobacco Box by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1910

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Here we are offering one of our rare Johann Maresch items, an exceptional Majolica tobacco box from the early 20th century. The beautiful worked Majolica box looks like a wooden barr...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Grachev Brothers Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Snuff Box
Grachev Brothers Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Snuff Box

Grachev Brothers Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Snuff Box

By Grachev Brothers

Located in London, GB

This silver gilt snuff box is the work of the Russian Grachev Brothers, who worked in St Petersburg towards the end of the 19th century and became the official suppliers to the Russi...

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pug Dog Tobacco Box by Bernhard Bloch, Meissen Germany, circa 1890s
Pug Dog Tobacco Box by Bernhard Bloch, Meissen Germany, circa 1890s

Pug Dog Tobacco Box by Bernhard Bloch, Meissen Germany, circa 1890s

By Bernhard Bloch

Located in Nuernberg, DE

The beautiful worked Majolica ceramic box shows a pug dog. The Pottery is a sand-colored shards, decorated in a naturalistic manner, removable head (plug-in lid), handmade, marked wi...

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 1841 Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box Village River Horseman
Antique 1841 Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box Village River Horseman

Antique 1841 Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box Village River Horseman

Located in New York, NY

The sides have beautiful checkerboard enamel work. The box is silver and marked with the Russian 84.

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1840s Russian Russian Empire Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Silver, Niello

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Card Games Work Table
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Card Games Work Table

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Card Games Work Table

Located in London, GB

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

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1870s English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century
Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century

Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

By the mid-19th century, a Persian craftsman introduced the technique to the workshops of Calcutta and sent numerous examples to the Great Exhibition of 1851. Similar work boxes are...

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19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Sandalwood

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary showcase contains relics of Saint. It is made of cloth, glass, tinsel, wood and cardboard. Its a monastery work mostly made by nuns. It was found at an estate ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

Wiener Werkstatte Box
Wiener Werkstatte Box

Wiener Werkstatte Box

By Carl Otto Czeschka

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A fine example of metal smithing, this box has been lovingly constructed. The metal cladding is secured by metal coping at the corners and hinge work.

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Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Copper

Burmese Lacquer Box Set
Burmese Lacquer Box Set

Burmese Lacquer Box Set

Located in New York, NY

The two smaller boxes have etching work on the bottoms as well see photos.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Card Games Table, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

It has a central fitted drawer with useful compartments, a smaller drawer on each side, over a pull-out work box for storing items such as wool, threads, cottons, etc The table si...

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1870s British Antique Work Boxes

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, C. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, C. 1900

Burmese Yun 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. Crafted in Burma in the early 20th-century, this round betel box is d...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Burmese Yun 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 Burmese betel box is intricately painted and decorated wit...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box, c. 1900

Burmese Yun 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 highly decorated boxes. Crafted in the early 20th-century, this round stacking bete...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique William IV Rosewood Side Table, circa 1840
Antique William IV Rosewood Side Table, circa 1840

Antique William IV Rosewood Side Table, circa 1840

Located in London, GB

This is an antique English William IV rosewood work box, circa 1840. The table has been crafted from lovely rosewood.

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1840s British Antique Work Boxes

Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums
Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums

Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums

Located in Hudson, NY

Several uses of gold lacquer, cut gold and gold sheeting, along with silver, create a dramatic design of exemplary 19th century work. The tiered box has a domed lid, silver rim and s...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Shoji Hamada Japanese Glazed Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
Shoji Hamada Japanese Glazed Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box

Shoji Hamada Japanese Glazed Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box

By Shoji Hamada

Located in Studio City, CA

This work would shine in any collection or setting.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Shoji Hamada Japanese Mingei Pottery Plate with Original Signed Sealed Box
Shoji Hamada Japanese Mingei Pottery Plate with Original Signed Sealed Box

Shoji Hamada Japanese Mingei Pottery Plate with Original Signed Sealed Box

By Shoji Hamada

Located in Studio City, CA

The original Hamada stamped or 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

Stunning Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Jewelry Box with Church Window Panels
Stunning Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Jewelry Box with Church Window Panels

Stunning Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Jewelry Box with Church Window Panels

Located in Lisse, NL

This work-of-art-box even comes with the original, Gothic bronze key (as shown in image 12), but the lock does not work.

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antip Kuzmichev Antique Russian Silver and Enamel Double Compartment Snuff Box
Antip Kuzmichev Antique Russian Silver and Enamel Double Compartment Snuff Box

Antip Kuzmichev Antique Russian Silver and Enamel Double Compartment Snuff Box

By Antip Kuzmichev

Located in New York, NY

Most Russian enamel objects have three to five different colors, as each time a color is added, the artist must fire the piece, so only the very skilled artist is able to successfull...

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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

The interior and underside of the box and tray of fine nashiji. With an inscribed storage box, tomobako.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silk, Softwood, Cypress, Lacquer

Art Deco Sterling Silver Engine Turned Oval Locket with Box Chain Necklace
Art Deco Sterling Silver Engine Turned Oval Locket with Box Chain Necklace

Art Deco Sterling Silver Engine Turned Oval Locket with Box Chain Necklace

Located in London, GB

It is in very good condition with some general scratching from normal wear. The hinge and clasp work well. The sterling silver box chain necklace is not the original, but is of appro...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Garden Golf Game 9 Hole Set in Lidded Wood Box, Early 20th Century
Garden Golf Game 9 Hole Set in Lidded Wood Box, Early 20th Century

Garden Golf Game 9 Hole Set in Lidded Wood Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The set contains pieces for 9 holes including brass cups, ref flags, metal pins or rods and comes complete in its own original wooden box, all hand worked and dating to the early par...

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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

Museum Quality Arts and Crafts Stationary Box w. Letter Racks & Drawer ca. 1900
Museum Quality Arts and Crafts Stationary Box w. Letter Racks & Drawer ca. 1900

Museum Quality Arts and Crafts Stationary Box w. Letter Racks & Drawer ca. 1900

Located in Lisse, NL

The stunning brass rosettes in deep relief and the sleek chrome hinge are some of the other elements that complete this work-of-art stationary box. Over the many decades it has grown...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique French Rosewood Parquetry Occasional Table, circa 1870
Antique French Rosewood Parquetry Occasional Table, circa 1870

Antique French Rosewood Parquetry Occasional Table, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

It has a decorative pierced brass three quarter gallery and a useful frieze drawer as well as a smaller pull out work box below. The table has been masterfully crafted from rosewo...

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1870s French Antique Work Boxes

Japanese temple building materials from the Edo period/antique display stand
Japanese temple building materials from the Edo period/antique display stand

Japanese temple building materials from the Edo period/antique display stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is thought to have been distributed as a commemorative gift to parishioners and supporters who made donations for the construction work. The outer wooden box bears inscriptions ex...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Cedar

Antique Brass & Leather Wrapped Trunk
Antique Brass & Leather Wrapped Trunk

Antique Brass & Leather Wrapped Trunk

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Comes with a key, but the lock doesn't work. Small glove box inside.

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1890s American Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

EDL | Rare military field lamp(s), Great Britain 1920's (5x)
EDL | Rare military field lamp(s), Great Britain 1920's (5x)

EDL | Rare military field lamp(s), Great Britain 1920's (5x)

By Edl

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 English Industrial Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Antique British Colonial Cocktail Table
Antique British Colonial Cocktail Table

Antique British Colonial Cocktail Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bottom shelf antique cigar box inline wood work gorgeous. Top shelf wooden tray with antique bohemian sherry bottle.

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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Work Boxes

Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900

Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, 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 container was originally the lid to a Burmese betel box an...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

K5 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Sun, wave and crane, silk
K5 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Sun, wave and crane, silk

K5 Japanese Antiques Hanging scroll, Sun, wave and crane, silk

Located in Niiza, JP

We hope you enjoy it as a work of art. A box is included. Signed "和亭主人写" Seal "瑞煙呈福寿" ”和亭” *The scroll may show signs of wear, stains, or sun damage.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silk

Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s

Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

Set then in each corner of the box setting work is an old cut weighing 0.25 carat, bringing the total diamond weight to 1.50 carat.

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Located in Studio City, CA

It comes with the original wood storage box, extra beads (that were loose in the box and are now safely bagged), and quite a few wooden cards with various numbers on them (1,000, 10,...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Bouquet of tulips and daffodils
Bouquet of tulips and daffodils

Bouquet of tulips and daffodils

By John Torcapel

Located in Geneva, CH

In 1942, he became a professor at the University of Geneva and taught there until 1953 (foreman of architectural elements at the School of Architecture). Work on canvas American box...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Oil

Nihonga Landcape Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Eicho Kano
Nihonga Landcape Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Eicho Kano

Nihonga Landcape Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Eicho Kano

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

As you can see, the Okayama Domain Eicho Kano brush Toya Sansui map / with a box. This work depicts a powerful landscape map by Eicho Kano , one of the representative painters of t...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silk

Antique Writing Slope, Georgian Walnut, circa 1810
Antique Writing Slope, Georgian Walnut, circa 1810

Antique Writing Slope, Georgian Walnut, circa 1810

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Both are set into the walnut box-work that is beautifully bound by brass corners and strapping.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Freestanding Walnut Work Box
Unusual Freestanding Walnut Work Box

Unusual Freestanding Walnut Work Box

Located in Stutton, GB

Unusual freestanding walnut work box, with a lift up top two walnut drawers with original brass handles, standing on four shaped cabriole legs Lovely color and condition 13" x 11" ...

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1910s European Edwardian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Anglo-Indian Work Box
Anglo-Indian Work Box

Anglo-Indian Work Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Nicely detailed 19th century Anglo-Indian work box.

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19th Century Indian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vizagapatam Quill Work Box
Vizagapatam Quill Work Box

Vizagapatam Quill Work Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Large Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Ivory, Horn & Porcupine Quill work Box Very eye-catching sewing box from Vizagapatam in India.

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19th Century Indian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Horn

Regency Rosewood Small Work-Box
Regency Rosewood Small Work-Box

Regency Rosewood Small Work-Box

Located in Cambridge, GB

Regency rosewood small work-box of sarcophagus shape; the lid inlaid with cube and chevron patterned parquetry in various specimen timbers including satinwood, rosewood, olivewood, p...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Clipper Ship Work Box
Clipper Ship Work Box

Clipper Ship Work Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Superb Walnut Work Box with a view of a Tea Clippers and sailing boats all round the box three of which fly the St.Georges flag with the top Clipper flying the British flag.

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19th Century British Antique Work Boxes

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Work Box
19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Work Box

19th Century Mahogany Inlaid Work Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Mid 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Work Box or Tea Caddy

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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Exceptional French Straw Work Box
Rare Exceptional French Straw Work Box

Rare Exceptional French Straw Work Box

Located in New York, NY

A rare exceptional French straw work box Early 19th century An exception box in both its depiction of romantic Napoleonic scenes, quality of execution and remarkable scale.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Straw

Papier Mache Work Box  Circa 1850
Papier Mache Work Box  Circa 1850

Papier Mache Work Box Circa 1850

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in London, GB

This highly unusual work box takes the form of a papier mache sphere above a wooden central support with three feet.

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19th Century British Antique Work Boxes

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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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