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Set of Unusual Spanish Crab Boxes in Solid Silver
Set of Unusual Spanish Crab Boxes in Solid Silver

Set of Unusual Spanish Crab Boxes in Solid Silver

Located in London, GB

Set of unusual Spanish crab boxes in solid silver Spanish, 20th Century Height 4cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm The delightful boxes in this set of four are crafted from silver in the ...

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20th Century Spanish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century
Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century

Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Nice Spanish silver box in the shape of a crab, all articulated. This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of a...

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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Pair of Annamese Porcelain Crab Boxes, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Two Pair of Annamese Porcelain Crab Boxes, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Two Pair of Annamese Porcelain Crab Boxes, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

Vietnamese stoneware crab boxes. Light blue glaze. This is one of the representative types of miniature works of Hoi An ships.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

8 Sterling Silver crabs forming boxes
8 Sterling Silver crabs forming boxes

8 Sterling Silver crabs forming boxes

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 8 sterling silver crabs forming boxes, for salt or other use. Each piece is hallmarked with the 800 silver, swan, or star.

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Vintage 1970s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's
Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's

Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite sculptural crab form box realistically rendered, crafted in Spain, 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Spec Tortoise Paper Oval Box with Sea Shells and Crab Porcelain Pill Box
Spec Tortoise Paper Oval Box with Sea Shells and Crab Porcelain Pill Box

Spec Tortoise Paper Oval Box with Sea Shells and Crab Porcelain Pill Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Spectacular vintage tortoise print oval box with Sea shell encrusted trim border and a porcelain crab pill box on top.

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Vintage 1960s Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Porcelain, Paper

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Brass Crab Sculptures
Pair of Brass Crab Sculptures

Pair of Brass Crab Sculptures

By Los Castillos

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of brass and abalone shell crab sculptures trinket box made in Mexico in the manner of Los Castillo Large : 15" wide, 9" deep, 3.5" high Small: 9" wide, 6" deep, 2.5" high

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Los Castillo Taxco "Crab" Abalone & Brass Jewelry Box, Mexican Silversmith
Rare Los Castillo Taxco "Crab" Abalone & Brass Jewelry Box, Mexican Silversmith

Rare Los Castillo Taxco "Crab" Abalone & Brass Jewelry Box, Mexican Silversmith

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional and highly collectible figural crab jewelry box designed and handcrafted by Los Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, one of the most influential workshops within the celebrated Mex...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Majolica Crab Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Majolica Crab Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

Majolica Crab Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage French Majolica crab tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal
Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal

Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal

By Michel Caugant

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Handpainted crab terrine by Michel Caugant dating from the 1950s. Michel Caugant was the son of a French pâté maker, he designed terrines for his father's factory. The terrine was m...

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Italian Ceramic Box
Mid Century Italian Ceramic Box

Mid Century Italian Ceramic Box

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Mid Century Italian Ceramic Box

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Mid century Italian ceramic box Crab design on its lid Circa 1950 Origin Italy Mid-Century Color Green and red no visible signature.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Calappa Box Crabs & Exotic Crabs Engraving – Bertuch, 1813
Antique Calappa Box Crabs & Exotic Crabs Engraving – Bertuch, 1813

Antique Calappa Box Crabs & Exotic Crabs Engraving – Bertuch, 1813

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Antique Calappa Box Crabs & Exotic Crabs Engraving – Bertuch, 1813 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting a fascinating selection of exotic crabs, particula...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Exotic Crabs & Fiddler Crab Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1813
Antique Exotic Crabs & Fiddler Crab Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1813

Antique Exotic Crabs & Fiddler Crab Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1813

Located in Langweer, NL

The companion Bertuch plate “Insekten LXXVII,” illustrating Calappa or box crabs, is also available separately and makes an especially attractive pairing with this engraving.

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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Aldo Tura Carved Pear Wood Lidded Box with Bronze Crab, 1940
Aldo Tura Carved Pear Wood Lidded Box with Bronze Crab, 1940

Aldo Tura Carved Pear Wood Lidded Box with Bronze Crab, 1940

By Aldo Tura

Located in Conversano, IT

Functionality: Decorative lidded box / catch-all, with a bronze crab handle Collectibility Rare and highly collectible, this box represents an early and unusual chapter in Aldo Tur...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Blue Crab Brass Trinket Box, Korea, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Blue Crab Brass Trinket Box, Korea, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Blue Crab Brass Trinket Box, Korea, 1960s Design

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Blue crab brass trinket box, 1960s Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 39x24.5cm H:5.5cm Material : Brass A 1960s blue crab trinket box, recognizable by its paddle-like hin...

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20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass

A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box
A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box

A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A French majolica "barbotine" trinket box or catchall from the early 20th century, crafted in the shape of a crab.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

A woven bamboo and wood box shaped like a crab
A woven bamboo and wood box shaped like a crab

A woven bamboo and wood box shaped like a crab

Located in Milano, IT

A curious and rare Japanese box in the shape of a crab, crafted from woven bamboo and carved wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Monumental 28”w 1970s Handwrought Brass Crab Sculpture Hinged Box with Gem Eyes
Monumental 28”w 1970s Handwrought Brass Crab Sculpture Hinged Box with Gem Eyes

Monumental 28”w 1970s Handwrought Brass Crab Sculpture Hinged Box with Gem Eyes

By Sergio Bustamante, Los Castillo

Located in St. Louis, MO

Bringing a sophisticated touch of vintage coastal luxury on a grand scale, this hand-forged 1970s brass masterpiece stands as a brilliant, dominating focal point suitable as table ar...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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Silver Crab Snuff Box
Silver Crab Snuff Box

Silver Crab Snuff Box

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H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Silver Crab Snuff Box

Located in London, London

A charming silver crab snuff box with intricate decoration and gilt interior.

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Antique Early 1900s European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Nickel Plated Lidded Lobster Dish by Angel and Zevallos
Nickel Plated Lidded Lobster Dish by Angel and Zevallos

Nickel Plated Lidded Lobster Dish by Angel and Zevallos

By Angel & Zevallos

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Note: We also have other sea creatures to choose from (see additional listings).Please note that besides having this available, there are companion crab dishes or trinket boxes in th...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Nickel, Brass

French Porcelain Crab Box Circa 1940
French Porcelain Crab Box Circa 1940

French Porcelain Crab Box Circa 1940

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H 1.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

French Porcelain Crab Box Circa 1940

Located in Austin, TX

French Porcelain Crab Box Circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Majolica Crab Box Fives Lille, circa 1900
Majolica Crab Box Fives Lille, circa 1900

Majolica Crab Box Fives Lille, circa 1900

By Fives-Lille

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica crab box signed Fives Lille, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Brass Crab Box
Vintage Brass Crab Box

Vintage Brass Crab Box

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H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 8 in

Vintage Brass Crab Box

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage brass box in the shape of a crab. The top hinges open to reveal a small compartment in the center for storing small items.

Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Abalone & Sculptural Brass & Copper Crab Box
Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Abalone & Sculptural Brass & Copper Crab Box

Mid-Century Modernist Tessellated Abalone & Sculptural Brass & Copper Crab Box

Located in New York, NY

This captivating mid-century modern crab box showcases a masterful blend of natural materials and artistic design.

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Cast Iron and Brass Crab Box
Cast Iron and Brass Crab Box

Cast Iron and Brass Crab Box

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H 4 in W 15 in D 12 in

Cast Iron and Brass Crab Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare form from the late 19th century Beautiful original surface Faceted green glass eyes.   

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Antique 1880s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Crab Speciman Box
Crab Speciman Box

Crab Speciman Box

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H 24.75 in W 25.75 in D 7 in

Crab Speciman Box

Located in Stamford, CT

20th century group of crab specimans boxed and behind glass

Category

20th Century Shadow Boxes

Large Vintage Brass Crab Sculpture-Box
Large Vintage Brass Crab Sculpture-Box

Large Vintage Brass Crab Sculpture-Box

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H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

Large Vintage Brass Crab Sculpture-Box

Located in Brussel, BE

Large vintage crab shape box made of solid heavy brass with a beautiful natural patina, a unique touch in an eclectic interior, a cabinet of curiosity or seafood restaurant. - Grande...

Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver plated crab caviar box
Silver plated crab caviar box

Silver plated crab caviar box

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H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 8.67 in

Silver plated crab caviar box

Located in MILL, NL

Originally these crabs were meant to serve caviar. Now ideal to use as a jewelry box for example.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Naturalistic Bronze Crab Form Hinged Box, Early 20th Century
Naturalistic Bronze Crab Form Hinged Box, Early 20th Century

Naturalistic Bronze Crab Form Hinged Box, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Bronze Crab Form Lidded Box A finely cast and whimsical early 20th century bronze box in the form of a lifelike crab.

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Crab Figure
Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Crab Figure

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Crab Figure

By Ottaviani

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern wood box with sterling silver lid with ornamental crab figure, made by Ottaviani.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Brass Crab Ashtray
Vintage Brass Crab Ashtray

Vintage Brass Crab Ashtray

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H 1.75 in W 4 in D 7 in

Vintage Brass Crab Ashtray

Located in Fairfield, CA

The ashtray can be removed so the crab could also be used as a box for storing small items.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fondica Solid Cast Crab with Hinged Top Shell with Blue Velvet Lining
Fondica Solid Cast Crab with Hinged Top Shell with Blue Velvet Lining

Fondica Solid Cast Crab with Hinged Top Shell with Blue Velvet Lining

By Fondica

Located in London, GB

A lovely solid cast crab hinged on the top shell with velvet blue lining and brass finish by Fondica, France, 1970s. This is a good quality heavy piece.       

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fondica Solid Cast Crab with Hinged Top Shell with Blue Velvet Lining
Fondica Solid Cast Crab with Hinged Top Shell with Blue Velvet Lining

Fondica Solid Cast Crab with Hinged Top Shell with Blue Velvet Lining

By Fondica

Located in London, GB

A lovely solid cast crab hinged on the top shell with velvet blue lining and silvered brass finish by Fondica, France, 1970s. This is a good quality heavy piece.     

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Crab Pewter Box or Caviar Bowl by Piero Figura
Crab Pewter Box or Caviar Bowl by Piero Figura

Crab Pewter Box or Caviar Bowl by Piero Figura

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H 3.15 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

Crab Pewter Box or Caviar Bowl by Piero Figura

By Piero Figura

Located in Paris, FR

Lovely caviar bowl or box made in pewter in the shape of a crab realistically modeled and textured.

Category

20th Century Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Pewter

Japanese Brilliant Silver & Gold Bronze "Fish & Crab" Nautical Vase Mint & Boxed
Japanese Brilliant Silver & Gold Bronze "Fish & Crab" Nautical Vase Mint & Boxed

Japanese Brilliant Silver & Gold Bronze "Fish & Crab" Nautical Vase Mint & Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Travel Acquisitions Mint and boxed A fine tall ovoid form Japanese hand cast bronze nautical vase highlighted in silver and gold with a school of fish ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th CenturyVictorian Bronze Novelty Crab Shaped Caviar Box c.1885
Antique 19th CenturyVictorian Bronze Novelty Crab Shaped Caviar Box c.1885

Antique 19th CenturyVictorian Bronze Novelty Crab Shaped Caviar Box c.1885

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century bronze crab with a glass liner concealed beneath the shell, designed for serving caviar. A striking example of Victorian extravagance. A superb addition to any i...

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20th Century British Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

15th C., A Set of Antique Hoi An Vietnamese Ceramic Covered Box in Crab Form
15th C., A Set of Antique Hoi An Vietnamese Ceramic Covered Box in Crab Form

15th C., A Set of Antique Hoi An Vietnamese Ceramic Covered Box in Crab Form

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A set of antique Hoi An Vietnamese covered box in crab form. Hoi An ceramics were excavated from the wreck of a vessel lost in the South China Sea in the mid to late 1500’s.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Alfred-Louis-Achille Daguet Art Nouveau Crab Box, circa 1900
Alfred-Louis-Achille Daguet Art Nouveau Crab Box, circa 1900

Alfred-Louis-Achille Daguet Art Nouveau Crab Box, circa 1900

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Verviers, BE

Alfred-Louis-Achille Daguet Crab box, circa 1900 Medium: Design, wood, metal forget, copper hammered with glass cabochons.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

Large English Brass Lidded Crab Sculpture or Box
Large English Brass Lidded Crab Sculpture or Box

Large English Brass Lidded Crab Sculpture or Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A spectacular and finely crafted English Lidded Crab Box. The piece is quite large and with a very good weight.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brass Crab Jewelry Box
Brass Crab Jewelry Box

Brass Crab Jewelry Box

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H 2 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in

Brass Crab Jewelry Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Decorative jewelry box with small space for a few rings or ear rings.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and Copper Crab Sculpture / Box
Pair of Brass and Copper Crab Sculpture / Box

Pair of Brass and Copper Crab Sculpture / Box

By Los Castillos

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of brass and abalone shell crab sculptures / boxes mother and baby. Mother is 14" wide, 8" deep and 3" high.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Trinket Box
Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Trinket Box

Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Trinket Box

By Los Castillos

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brass crab sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small 1960’s Italian Polished Brass Crab Ashtray Trinket Box
Small 1960’s Italian Polished Brass Crab Ashtray Trinket Box

Small 1960’s Italian Polished Brass Crab Ashtray Trinket Box

Located in Glasgow, GB

A polished brass ashtray/trinket box, cast in the shape of a crab. Crafted in Italy around the 1960s, it's a kitsch and interesting piece of functional decor… The crab has been cas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Majolica Crab Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Majolica Crab Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

Majolica Crab Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

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H 2.8 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

Majolica Crab Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage French Majolica crab tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Eight Italian Silver Crab-Form Boxes by Buccellati
Set of Eight Italian Silver Crab-Form Boxes by Buccellati

Set of Eight Italian Silver Crab-Form Boxes by Buccellati

By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in London, GB

These charming silver boxes, which could have been made as salt and pepper or pill pots, are each crafted to resemble a small crab.

Category

20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Hand-Carved Nautical Koi and Crab Treasure Collector's Box, Signed
Japanese Hand-Carved Nautical Koi and Crab Treasure Collector's Box, Signed

Japanese Hand-Carved Nautical Koi and Crab Treasure Collector's Box, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

A lovely large Japanese handmade and hand lacquered round storage box, chabako hand-carved with unusual nautical koi, crab, and bird motif in a rich red lacquered wood. 

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Collection of Sea Creatures, including  Crabs, Starfish and Sea
Collection of Sea Creatures, including  Crabs, Starfish and Sea

Collection of Sea Creatures, including Crabs, Starfish and Sea

Located in Larkspur, CA

Collection of Sea Creatures, including Crabs, Starfish and Sea Urchins from the Phillipines and Other Surrounding Tropical Waters, Mounted in a Pair of Antique Wood Shadow Boxes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shadow Boxes

Rare Silver Crab Boxes
Rare Silver Crab Boxes

Rare Silver Crab Boxes

Located in New York, NY

A set of rare silver crab boxes made in spain. The largest crab is 8.5 long

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Boxes

Giant Silver Crab Box
Giant Silver Crab Box

Giant Silver Crab Box

Located in New York, NY

This amazing box is super quality an has great scale.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Boxes

Set of Eight Crab Boxes
Set of Eight Crab Boxes

Set of Eight Crab Boxes

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H 10.5 in W 15.2 in D 3.5 in

Set of Eight Crab Boxes

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unusual display of crabs gathered from French coast. Mounted on stucco in white painted boxes.

Category

20th Century French Shadow Boxes

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Brass Crab  Box
Brass Crab  Box

Brass Crab Box

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W 7 in

Brass Crab Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Sculptural crab. Shell open revealing inside compartment.

Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Polished Aluminum Crab Trinket Box
Polished Aluminum Crab Trinket Box

Polished Aluminum Crab Trinket Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage polished aluminum crab trinket box. Top crab shell opens to an oval shaped box measuring 2.5" x 1.5".

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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Boxes

Huge Italian Silver Plate Crab Lidded Box
Huge Italian Silver Plate Crab Lidded Box

Huge Italian Silver Plate Crab Lidded Box

Located in New York, NY

16 inch long lidded box in the form of a naturalistically detailed crab.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Big Crab in a Wood and Glass Specimen Box
Big Crab in a Wood and Glass Specimen Box

Big Crab in a Wood and Glass Specimen Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a big crab (albuneidaen) encased in a two sided glass specimen box.

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21st Century and Contemporary Papua New Guinean Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood, Glass

Brass Crab Trinket Box
Brass Crab Trinket Box

Brass Crab Trinket Box

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W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Brass Crab Trinket Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique polished brass crab trinket box. Top crab shell opens to an oval shaped box measuring 2" x 1.5".

Category

Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Crab Trinket Box
Brass Crab Trinket Box

Brass Crab Trinket Box

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H 2.5 in W 7 in D 4.75 in

Brass Crab Trinket Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique black polished brass crab trinket box. Top crab shell opens to an oval shaped box measuring 2" x 1.5".

Category

Vintage 1960s American Decorative Objects

Set of 3 Vintage Brass Crab Trinket Boxes, Crab Sculptures with Lid
Set of 3 Vintage Brass Crab Trinket Boxes, Crab Sculptures with Lid

Set of 3 Vintage Brass Crab Trinket Boxes, Crab Sculptures with Lid

Located in Retie, BE

Set of 3 vintage brass crab sculptures. These life-size copper crab animal trinket boxes date from the late 1960s-1970s.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Buccellati Sterling Silver Crab Pill Box with Pink Coral Eyes
Buccellati Sterling Silver Crab Pill Box with Pink Coral Eyes

Buccellati Sterling Silver Crab Pill Box with Pink Coral Eyes

By Buccellati

Located in Winnetka, IL

This vintage, handcrafted pill box is an exquisite, intricate example of Buccellati silver. The French might refer to this pill box as an "objet de charme." Would make a luxurious g...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pink Coral, Sterling Silver

20th Century Set of Two Solid Brass Turtle and Crab Hinge Boxes
20th Century Set of Two Solid Brass Turtle and Crab Hinge Boxes

20th Century Set of Two Solid Brass Turtle and Crab Hinge Boxes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th century set of two solid brass turtle & crab hinge boxes. Turtle box measures: 6.75" diameter x 1" high.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Red Painted Pine Blanket Chest
19th Century Red Painted Pine Blanket Chest

19th Century Red Painted Pine Blanket Chest

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H 26 in W 50.5 in D 20.75 in

19th Century Red Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

Retains old red wash along with original iron strap hinges, till box, and iron crab lock with key.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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Located in LEGNY, FR

Pair of Chinese Ginger jars dating from the end of the 19th century. Lids with phô dogs as handles. Decorated with colorful birds and flowers. Very elegant and delicate. Red stamp be...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 17th century porcelain boxes from the Hatcher Cargo
Pair of 17th century porcelain boxes from the Hatcher Cargo

Pair of 17th century porcelain boxes from the Hatcher Cargo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 17th century Chinese porcelain blue and white boxes painted with flowering branches of prunus growing from rockwork. These tiny transitional period (1620-1683) boxes were re...

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Antique 1640s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Japanese Edo Arita Kraak Porcelain Dishes, circa 1690
Antique Pair of Japanese Edo Arita Kraak Porcelain Dishes, circa 1690

Antique Pair of Japanese Edo Arita Kraak Porcelain Dishes, circa 1690

Located in Nottingham, GB

A magnificent and unusually well-matched pair of large Japanese Arita porcelain Kraak-style chargers, dating to circa 1690. Measuring approximately 27.5 cm in diameter, these impres...

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Antique Late 17th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Brown-Glazed Moulded Box And Cover, Fujian Kiln, Yuan-Ming Dynasty
Brown-Glazed Moulded Box And Cover, Fujian Kiln, Yuan-Ming Dynasty

Brown-Glazed Moulded Box And Cover, Fujian Kiln, Yuan-Ming Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

The circular domed cover moulded with a brown glaze that falls short of the straight foot. The pattern on the left features a central circular design with simple shapes and lines car...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Lobster jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1950's
Lobster jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1950's

Lobster jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1950's

$1,193

H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Lobster jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1950's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite sculptural lobster form box realistically rendered, crafted in Italy, 1950's. Made to look like a real lobster crawling with movement masterfully with sharp detail and exec...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture
Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture

Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture

$371Sale Price|25% Off

H 2 in W 6.25 in D 3 in

Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture

Located in Malibu, CA

Japanese Okimono style bronze sculpture of a crab from the Meiji period. Late 19th-early 20th century. Solid heavy bronze with the well-articulated anatomy of a real crab. The surfac...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

beautiful Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
beautiful Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

beautiful Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular crab statue is a beautiful...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Silver Plate Caviar Dish in the Shape of a Crab after Franco Lapini, c. 1970
Silver Plate Caviar Dish in the Shape of a Crab after Franco Lapini, c. 1970

Silver Plate Caviar Dish in the Shape of a Crab after Franco Lapini, c. 1970

Located in London, GB

A silver-plated caviar dish in the shape of a crab, after the design of Franco Lapini and made by Almazan in Spain c. 1970. The crab is excellently modelled, with fine attention to...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke
Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke

Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke

Located in Atlanta, GA

This wonderful Japanese cast bronze okimono in the form of crab was made by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI (1840-1921), a sixth generation of the Yasunosuke family active in Meiji and Taisho...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Cipolla Pewter Large Crab Caviar Dish and Spoon
Cipolla Pewter Large Crab Caviar Dish and Spoon

Cipolla Pewter Large Crab Caviar Dish and Spoon

$2,300 / set

H 3.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in

Cipolla Pewter Large Crab Caviar Dish and Spoon

By Cipolla

Located in Water Mill, NY

Vintage by Cipolla Pewter 14.5" heavy crab caviar serving dish and spoon. Handmade in Italy by artisans and no longer made. Food safe.

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20th Century Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Quail Boxes, Late Qing Dynasty
Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Quail Boxes, Late Qing Dynasty

Pair Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Quail Boxes, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite pair of Chinese Export famille verte biscuit porcelain "Nesting Quail" boxes with fitted hardwood stands, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The delightful pair of b...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Set of 2 Vintage Silver Plated Lobster Cracker with Crabclaw Shape Design, 1960s
Set of 2 Vintage Silver Plated Lobster Cracker with Crabclaw Shape Design, 1960s

Set of 2 Vintage Silver Plated Lobster Cracker with Crabclaw Shape Design, 1960s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

This vintage set of 2 silver-plated lobster crackers from the 1960s features an elegant crab claw shape design that combines functionality with decorative charm. Crafted with refined...

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20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

beautiful Cute Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
beautiful Cute Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

beautiful Cute Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular crab statue is a beautiful...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style

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Located in Lisse, NL

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

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Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

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20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,649 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

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Located in London, GB

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2010s English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

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$99 / item

H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in

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Located in Pacasmayo, PE

The gemstone Cube by DAR Proyectos is a reimagined classic, a unique combination of 7 brightly coloured gemstones that form a perfect square (in any one of 32 ways to solve!). This p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine, Soapstone

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15th Century Italian Renaissance Bronze Medallion

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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

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The Opal Pool - Coast of Catalina, Spain

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By Francis Luis Mora

Located in New York, NY

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Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

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Located in Houston, TX

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces
French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces

French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces

$6,500

H 13 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.

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Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

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Located in Stockholm, SE

This previously unpublished painting was first securely attributed to Govert Dircksz Camphuysen in 1944, following an examination at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm during which the ...

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1650s Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil, Wood Panel

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Vintage Art Deco Style Occasional Table

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By Maitland Smith

Located in Houston, TX

1980s Art Deco style occasional table attributed to Maitland Smith. Wonderfully crafted with wood tiles.

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti
Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti

Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti

$480

H 1.11 in W 11.89 in D 11.89 in

Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti

By Fornasetti

Located in Milan, IT

This hand-decorated porcelain plate is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies are the result of craftsmanship and attest ...

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2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784
Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784

Exceptional Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted bridal wardrobe 1784

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from Austria, dated 1784. A special piece because of its rich folk art decoration and striking use of colour. The painted panels feature c...

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Antique 1780s Austrian Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Pine, Paint

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Settee

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Settee

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Anglo-Indian hand-carved ebony settee upholstered in natural creamy white ecru linen.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Settees

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Upholstery, Velvet, Rosewood

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

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2010s French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Fine Vintage Campaign Style Metamorphic Desk
Fine Vintage Campaign Style Metamorphic Desk

Fine Vintage Campaign Style Metamorphic Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautifully constructed in Campaign style in honeyed light brown wood, the table features a hinged flip top that opens to a desk with a light brown leather writing surface and slotte...

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20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tiffany Studios Eighteen-Light "Lily" Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Eighteen-Light "Lily" Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Eighteen-Light "Lily" Table Lamp

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Tiffany Studios Eighteen-Light "Lily" Table Lamp Tiffany Studios (American, 1902–1932) American, circa 1910 Height 51.5cm, width 49cm, depth 49cm This table lamp is constructed in p...

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Crab Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic crab box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and silver, every crab box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer crab 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 crab box, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Fondica, Buccellati and Alfred Daguet each produced at least one beautiful crab box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Crab Box?

A crab box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,498, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $11,569.