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Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a truly unique antique box, not only does it have a faux book front. Fine inlay detail to
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Leather Bound Books Decorative Box with Hidden Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
functioning as a hidden drawer. The box surface is decorated with gilt tooling around the edges. When lifting
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

Vintage to Antique Wood Box with Hidden Compartments Marquetry Inlay MOP
Located in Greer, SC
Intriguing antique hand crafted wood box with marquetry top. This decorative box features paua
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Round Antique Brass Pill Box with Hand Painted Mughal Design and Hidden Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small brass snuff box or pill box with a hand-painted Rubaiyat scene. This small box will be
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Early 20th Century Unknown Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique four-leather-books-design liquor tantalus with hidden decanters. If you are looking for the
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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper, Blown Glass

Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique iron bound merchants chest with hidden compartments. The chest is very heavy, it has a
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Antique Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Brass bound writing box
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brass bound rosewood writing box, the exterior with brass edges inlaid detail and recessed side
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Brass bound writing box
Brass bound writing box
H 6.5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Chinese Wicker Kitten Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Delightful Chinese wicker kitten box from the noted Shanghai collection with a woven reed
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Reed

Chinese Wicker Kitten Box
Chinese Wicker Kitten Box
H 8 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Chippendale Period Mahogany Medical Box
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare 18th century Chippendale period mahogany apothecary box with two brass carrying handles to
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Period Mahogany Medical Box
Chippendale Period Mahogany Medical Box
H 11.82 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Italian Marquetry Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century miniature Italian coffer, or hinged box, made of solid walnut with marquetry
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

19th Century Italian Marquetry Box
19th Century Italian Marquetry Box
H 12 in W 16.5 in D 10.75 in
1890s Heavy Industrial Box Trolley
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1890s heavy industrial box trolley. We were recently contacted about the clearance of an old
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Antique 1890s British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1890s Heavy Industrial Box Trolley
1890s Heavy Industrial Box Trolley
H 25.99 in W 28.35 in D 41.34 in
Curiosity Box by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Curiosity Box by Taras Yoom Limited Edition of 20 Dimensions: D 30 x H 30 cm Materials: Metal
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2010s Russian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Curiosity Box by Taras Yoom
Curiosity Box by Taras Yoom
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
purple velvet writing surface. Within the box there are several hidden compartments for storing
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
H 6.14 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Document Box, Netherlands, Late 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Document box made of ebony veneered wood, the top contains a malachite plate with brass border with
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Document Box, Netherlands, Late 19th Century
Document Box, Netherlands, Late 19th Century
H 3.55 in W 18.31 in D 13.39 in
Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Paris crafted this sophisticated copper and brass decorative box in the 1950s. It is a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
With a Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
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H 7.49 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A fascinating and truly unique early 20th century American Folk Art box with the most wonderful
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Scandinavian 18th Century Wooden Box, Dated 1752
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and big strong perfectly working lock dated
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Antique 1750s Norwegian Baroque Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Antique Jewelry Box with Inlaid Wood Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and elegant antique jewelry box with inlaid wood top, circa 1930s. The piece is more of a
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20th Century American Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Antique Correspondence Box, Ceylon, Ebony, Campaign, Writing Slope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's correspondence box. A Ceylonese ebony campaign writing slope
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Teak

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
box with a delightful array of hidden compartments Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Teak

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, Cosmetic Box
Located in Pomona, CA
be used as a cosmetic box. Underneath the mirror there is a hidden space to store your valuables. It
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
wonder what's already hidden in the secret compartment! The hinge on the lid is defective, but the lid
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Book Safe, Continental, Cedar, Disguise Volume Storage Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book safe. A Continental, cedar disguise volume storage box, dating to the
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Cedar

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Late 19th Century Writing Box with two Secret compartments From our Writing Box collection, we
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique English Oxford "Spiers & Son" Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, Ca 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box with Fitted Interior, Circa 1910. Made in Oxford
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

American Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Valuables Box with Original Feet, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale walnut oval satinwood inlaid valuables box with a carved molded hinged lid
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Antique 1780s American Chippendale Decorative Boxes

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Satinwood, Walnut

Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pastiglia Box, Saggi e Memorie di storia dell’arte, 14, 1984, pp. 9-131. Pastiglia Boxes: Hidden
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Silver and Enamel Art Deco Musical Cigarette and Singing Bird Box
Located in London, GB
A rare and exquisite silver and enamel Art Deco musical cigarette and singing bird box. the
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Vintage 1920s French Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Chinese Walnut Jewelry Box 1960s
By Chen Chi 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Chinese jewelry box. Wood with brass and jade details. Original key inside three little
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese  Walnut Jewelry Box  1960s
Chinese  Walnut Jewelry Box  1960s
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H 8.47 in W 6.11 in D 4.53 in
Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural marble secret box. Exceptional decorative box, created by an American artist back in
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare French marqueterie de paille (colored straw marquetry) sewing work box. Delicately hand
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Rare Vintage Maitland Smith Faux Malachite Treasure Box in the Form of an Apple
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a faux bois stem of solid brass. Hidden within, is an expertly executed octagonal treasure box
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife
Located in Miami, FL
and a hidden retractable short knife. It is fastened by eight rivets in the center of the lid, with
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Antique 1880s Austrian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Satinwood Stringing
Located in Port Chester, NY
A stately sarcophagus shaped mahogany jewelry box with satinwood stringing and a hidden lower
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Antique Early 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Natural Edge Hand Made Wooden Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand made natural edge lidded box. Beautifully finished lid opens to reveal a hidden padded
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
By Henry Lewis, James Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
Dating to 1857 hallmarks for James Vickery and makers plaque Henry Lewis From our Vanity Box
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
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H 8.86 in W 14.17 in D 11.02 in
Victorian Mappin & Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box
By James Vickery, Mappin & Webb
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Vanity Box / Dressing Box with its original leather carry case. The silver vanity box
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies vanity box. An Italian, olive wood keepsake or jewellery box, dating to
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Olive

Organic Modern Decorative Rectangular Green Malachite Stone Look Wood Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Rectangular wooden jewelry box covered in a green malachite stone look veneer. Wide at 9” and a
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20th Century American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
, however, reveals the complex mechanism hidden inside, and the box plays a wistful tune. Once known as
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel, Gold

Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
H 0.5 in W 1.63 in D 1.38 in
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor
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Antique 1890s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss silver-gilt musical snuff box was crafted by the famed François Nicole. At
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
hidden key compartment to rear. Putti were used a great deal with most German makers of singing bird box
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Antique Early 1900s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Agate snuff box with 18ct gold mounts c. 1790
Located in Braintree, GB
European courts where specific gestures involving a box had hidden meanings - a secret code between
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Antique Late 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Agate, Gold

Agate snuff box with 18ct gold mounts c. 1790
Agate snuff box with 18ct gold mounts c. 1790
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H 2.8 in W 2.01 in D 2.01 in
Antique Silver Snuff Box Hunting Scene Design - 1837
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this Victorian solid silver snuff box with the maker's mark of Charles
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Snuff Box Hunting Scene Design - 1837
Antique Silver Snuff Box Hunting Scene Design - 1837
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H 0.87 in W 3.08 in D 1.89 in
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt
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Antique 1880s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
down to reveal a hidden drawer for more precious valuables. This box’s musical mechanism is triggered
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
H 7.38 in W 14.5 in D 10.88 in
Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
By Richard Wathew
Located in Northampton, GB
. The top of the box finished with a hidden escutcheon within a mother of pearl border. When opened the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

A figured oak and brass late 19th Century smoker's companion
Located in Reepham, GB
vesta case to the front, and a drawer and faux drawer with hidden escutcheons to the rear, the whole on
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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin
Located in Northampton, GB
Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin
Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin
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H 4.73 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
Located in Northampton, GB
squared border. To the right-hand side of the box when looking from a small escutcheon hidden in plain
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Velvet, Wood

Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
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H 3.94 in W 16.93 in D 12.8 in
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
bird boxes, singing bird cages. The flower pot with a singing bird were not produced as many, and even
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Automaton singing bird by Bontems
H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Carved Italian Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
include an oval shield with scrolls at the top and base. The lower molding conceals a hidden drawer lined
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Silk, Mahogany

Carved Italian Casket
Carved Italian Casket
H 17 in W 12 in D 13 in
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
below opens to wooden box and straps for holding correspondence. At the back is a hidden compartment
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th-Century Black Rosewood Liquor Case in the Style of Napoleon III
Located in Opole, PL
(incomplete) composed of two decanters and eight glasses. All is hidden in a rosewood case with openable
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Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Rosewood

Pair of Early 20th Century Boxwood Italian Pharmacy Bottles
Located in Roma, IT
medicines destined to treatments of pathologies to be kept hidden. A unique set that will make happy
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Boxwood

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Hidden Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic hidden box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every hidden box was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage hidden box you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hidden box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right hidden box, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Jessie Nelson Studio each produced at least one beautiful hidden box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hidden Box?

Prices for a hidden box start at $350 and top out at $6,750 with the average selling for $1,102.