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Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty

$5,600

H 21 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in

Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Known as coin chest (Ton-Kwe in Korean), this type of chest was originally used for storing money and valuables.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Joseon Dynasty

$4,800

H 20.5 in W 45 in D 17.5 in

Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Known as coin chest (Ton-Kwe in Korean), this type of chest was originally used for storing money.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Superb Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest with Iron Hardware
Large Superb Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest with Iron Hardware

Large Superb Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest with Iron Hardware

$5,800 / item

H 24.5 in W 54.25 in D 22.5 in

Large Superb Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

Known as coin chest (Ton-Kwe in Korean), this type of chest was originally used for storing money.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box inlaid with monarchy coins and hinged lid
Silver chest-shaped jewelry box inlaid with monarchy coins and hinged lid

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box inlaid with monarchy coins and hinged lid

$2,800Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.55 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box inlaid with monarchy coins and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box in the shape of a chest inlaid with monarchy coins and a hinged lid.

Category

20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqué and red velvet interior
Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqué and red velvet interior

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqué and red velvet interior

$3,150Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.58 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqué and red velvet interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box in the shape of a chest with coin appliqué, engraved plant motifs, interior lined in red velvet, hinged clasps and resting on four feet.

Category

20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqués, blue velvet & cut-out feet
Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqués, blue velvet & cut-out feet

Silver chest-shaped jewelry box with coin appliqués, blue velvet & cut-out feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box in the shape of a chest with coin applications, engraved plant motifs, interior lined in blue velvet, tilting clasps and resting on four cut-out feet.

Category

20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Parable of the Rich Fool Engraving – Luke XII Covetousness 1735
Parable of the Rich Fool Engraving – Luke XII Covetousness 1735

Parable of the Rich Fool Engraving – Luke XII Covetousness 1735

Located in Langweer, NL

Around him are piles of wealth, with a chest overflowing with coins and jewellery spilling onto the chequered floor, symbolising his hoarded riches.

Category

Antique 1730s English Prints

Materials

Paper

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Coin Chest
Coin Chest

Coin Chest

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H 16.75 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in

Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Low Coin Chest with original iron fittings

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Coin Chest
Coin Chest

Coin Chest

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H 33.5 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in

Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood Coin Chest, with two top swiveling doors.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Elmwood Coin Chest
Elmwood Coin Chest

Elmwood Coin Chest

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H 15 in W 31 in D 15 in

Elmwood Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Rustic, elmwood coin chest with distressed wood finished

Category

Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Rustic Elmwood Coin Chest
Rustic Elmwood Coin Chest

Rustic Elmwood Coin Chest

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H 13 in W 31 in D 14 in

Rustic Elmwood Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood Country Coin Chest with simple iron hinge

Category

Antique 19th Century South Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Elmwood Coin Chest
Elmwood Coin Chest

Elmwood Coin Chest

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H 15.25 in W 38 in D 15.5 in

Elmwood Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood Coin storage chest from Korea, with original iron fittings and featuring traditional Eastern Buddhist Svastika symbol.

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest
Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest

Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest

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H 13 in W 7.75 in D 4.88 in

Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest

Located in Naples, FL

It is perfect for storing small items like jewelry, coins, and other valuables. The chest is also perfect for display purposes, and it will add a touch of elegance to any room.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

1850s Korean Coin Chest Ton-Kwe
1850s Korean Coin Chest Ton-Kwe

1850s Korean Coin Chest Ton-Kwe

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H 15 in W 38 in D 21 in

1850s Korean Coin Chest Ton-Kwe

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1850s Korean coin chest.

Category

Antique 1850s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Franklin Mint Belgian Mint House Barley Twist Five Drawer Mahogany Coin Chest
Franklin Mint Belgian Mint House Barley Twist Five Drawer Mahogany Coin Chest

Franklin Mint Belgian Mint House Barley Twist Five Drawer Mahogany Coin Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Franklin Mint Belgian Mint House Barley Twist Five Drawer Mahogany Coin Chest. Item Features Bun feet, five drawers with four drawers having felt lined interior which holds 25 coin...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Antiquities

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Korean Coin Chest
Antique Korean Coin Chest

Antique Korean Coin Chest

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H 14.5 in W 34 in D 15.5 in

Antique Korean Coin Chest

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Charming antique coin box. From the Joseon Dynasty period. Chest is made from hardwood with dovetail joinery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest

Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle & Leaf decoration.

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Coin / Jewelery Chest of Drawers, Tallboy, France, circa 1880
Coin / Jewelery Chest of Drawers, Tallboy, France, circa 1880

Coin / Jewelery Chest of Drawers, Tallboy, France, circa 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

Coin / jewelery chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large Striking Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Persimmon Wood Joseon Dynasty
Large Striking Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Persimmon Wood Joseon Dynasty

Large Striking Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Persimmon Wood Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Known as coin chest (Ton-Kwe in Korean), this type of chest was originally used for storing money.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Coin Cabinet, Money Box, Lacquered Black Wood, Drawers, Original Knobs
Antique Coin Cabinet, Money Box, Lacquered Black Wood, Drawers, Original Knobs

Antique Coin Cabinet, Money Box, Lacquered Black Wood, Drawers, Original Knobs

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

18th century antique cabinet, used as a money box before the electric coffers, black lacquered wood, slightly to restore, with working and original drawers, original knobs and feet....

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina
C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina

C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina

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H 24.5 in W 31.75 in D 18.75 in

C. 1900 Indian Strong Box With Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

The fact that this box is rustic in finish suggests that it could have been used as a merchant's chest. Every vendor in the markets of India had a chest for coins and valuables.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Teak

1950s, Teak Coin Collectors Chest of Drawers
1950s, Teak Coin Collectors Chest of Drawers

1950s, Teak Coin Collectors Chest of Drawers

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H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in

1950s, Teak Coin Collectors Chest of Drawers

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A very nice coin chest of drawers. This cabinet is made of teak and has nine coin drawers.

Category

Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

19th Century Korean Brass Mounted Wood Money Chest
19th Century Korean Brass Mounted Wood Money Chest

19th Century Korean Brass Mounted Wood Money Chest

Located in Forney, TX

Rectangular hardwood case with exposed tongue and groove joinery, heavy brass hardware and decorative patinated brass strap supports, having a partial folding top opening to reveal o...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Rustic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Security Chest, Money Trunk
Antique Security Chest, Money Trunk

Antique Security Chest, Money Trunk

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H 21 in W 29 in D 19 in

Antique Security Chest, Money Trunk

Located in Somis, CA

Rustic charming money chest was used by merchants in the 19th century to keep currency, especially coins.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Elmwood Coin Chest
Elmwood Coin Chest

Elmwood Coin Chest

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H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 38 in

Elmwood Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Elmwood low coin chest with iron fittings

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Low Coin Chest
Low Coin Chest

Low Coin Chest

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H 14 in W 28 in D 13 in

Low Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Low elmwood coin chest w/ original iron fittings

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Elm

Korean Coin Chest
Korean Coin Chest

Korean Coin Chest

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H 14.38 in W 32.13 in D 13.5 in

Korean Coin Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Korean coin chest. Made from Korean pinewood and used to store coin.

Category

Antique 1890s South Korean Furniture

Materials

Wood

1920's Elm Coin Chest
1920's Elm Coin Chest

1920's Elm Coin Chest

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H 35 in W 36 in D 19 in

1920's Elm Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Solid Elm Coin chest with brass fittings, removable top slats and central doors in lower panel.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Korean Coin Chest
18th Century Korean Coin Chest

18th Century Korean Coin Chest

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H 18 in W 34.5 in D 18.5 in

18th Century Korean Coin Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elm wood Korean coin chest with black iron fittings. Dovetailed at all corners and hand wrought fittings.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wrought Iron

Coin Chest
Coin Chest

Coin Chest

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H 14 in W 36.5 in D 17 in

Coin Chest

Located in New York, NY

Wood Coin storing chest with iron fittings

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Edwardian English Oak Collectors Chest
Edwardian English Oak Collectors Chest

Edwardian English Oak Collectors Chest

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H 31.5 in W 14 in D 14 in

Edwardian English Oak Collectors Chest

Located in London, west Sussex

This superb quality and unique collector’s chest features 19 drawers, several of which have coin hole insets.

Category

Early 20th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique ASIAN APOTHECARY Spice CABINET , c. 1920’s
Antique ASIAN APOTHECARY Spice CABINET , c. 1920’s

Antique ASIAN APOTHECARY Spice CABINET , c. 1920’s

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Antique Chinese Apothecary Spice / Herb Chest, c. 1920. This solid wood multi-drawer cabinet with brass accents is perfect as a jewelry cabinet, craft storage, coin collection or sew...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chippendale Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in Studio City, CA

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Located in Austin, TX

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
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Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Dayton, OH

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Dayton, OH

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Large Korean Head Side Chest Morijang Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely crafted Korean Morijang chest dated to the late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty. "Morijang" was traditionally used to keep house valuables such as jewelries an...

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Coin Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic coin chest available at 1stDibs. Each coin chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coin chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A well-made coin chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by William Marsh are consistently popular.

How Much is a Coin Chest?

Prices for a coin chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $900 and can go as high as $7,995, while the average can fetch as much as $1,998.