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Natures Beauty Sea Shell Collection in Antique Box
Natures Beauty Sea Shell Collection in Antique Box

Natures Beauty Sea Shell Collection in Antique Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natures Beauty selected sea Shell collection in an antique wooden tray box.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Shell

Antique George I Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
Antique George I Sterling Silver Tobacco Box

Antique George I Sterling Silver Tobacco Box

By Edward Cornock 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional antique early Georgian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This dine antique George I sterling silver toba...

Category

Antique 1720s English Georgian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Box Set
Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Box Set

Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Box Set

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique Japanese lacquer cigarette set bamboo with silver fan shaped insert at top style of Nagata Tomijiro Dimensions: Tray 7.63" W x 6" D x .75" H Box ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique Swiss Music Box, circa 1890
Antique Swiss Music Box, circa 1890

Antique Swiss Music Box, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Swiss Music Box circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring
Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring

Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring

Located in Dekalb, IL

Early 1900s; Unbranded Early box springs were a pretty simple concept, lifting the mattress off the ground and providing additional support to settling and lumpy mattresses. What ma...

Category

Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century
Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century

Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare 19th-century European silver box with an erotic motif, finely crafted with detailed relief work. The silver features unidentified hallmarks, suggesting a possible custom or arti...

Category

Antique 1860s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

WEIGHTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LARGE STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
WEIGHTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LARGE STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

WEIGHTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LARGE STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

By House of Staunton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original weighted, Antique Victorian Staunton pattern chess set in the period box which is heavily pati...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box
Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box

Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and abalone shell inlaid folding games box, backgammon, chess and checkers game. The fine antique Chinese game board in black la...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Games

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box

Located in Toronto, ON

This exquisite large antique Chinese circa 1880 carved rose quartz snuff box is a rare Maison Nurita find. Snuff boxes were first used by the Chinese and Mongolians during the Qing d...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Rose Quartz

Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. The lid and sides are covered in an intricate floral design with musical instruments and a scene of two playing cherubs in its ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Empire Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Work Box in Straw Marquetry, Early 19th Century, Antique-Style Decor
Work Box in Straw Marquetry, Early 19th Century, Antique-Style Decor

Work Box in Straw Marquetry, Early 19th Century, Antique-Style Decor

Located in NANTES, FR

**Work Box in Straw Marquetry, Early 19th Century, Antique-Style Decor M3681** This work box reveals various examples of straw marquetry craftsmanship inside. It is of fine quality....

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Games

Materials

Wood

Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900
Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900

Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the glasses cleaned. All parts appear to be complete, no guarantee, see photos.

Category

Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

EXTRA LARGE WEiGHTED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JUMBO STAUNTON CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
EXTRA LARGE WEiGHTED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JUMBO STAUNTON CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

EXTRA LARGE WEiGHTED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JUMBO STAUNTON CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, extra large weighted, Antique Victorian Staunton pattern chess set in the original...

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box, France, 1900. A wonderful set of drawing instruments / calipers / compasses to draw and draft different shapes. Great quality and exe...

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORIGINAL BOX
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORIGINAL BOX

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORIGINAL BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Antique Victorian Jaques Staunton Chessmen Crown stamped chess set in the original...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood, Boxwood, Walnut

Antique English Coromandel Sterling Silver Mounted Cigar Box
Antique English Coromandel Sterling Silver Mounted Cigar Box

Antique English Coromandel Sterling Silver Mounted Cigar Box

By Jane Brownett 1

Located in Northampton, GB

Hallmarked Silver 1886 From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this Coromandel Silver Mounted Cigar Box. The Cigar Box of rectangular shape beautifully veneered in exotic...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères
Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères

Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères

By Nicole Frères

Located in London, GB

Antique parquetry wood music box by Nicole Frères Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 24cm, width 87cm, depth 35cm This exquisite antique is a late 19th-century music box, meticulously...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box
Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box

Antique French Coquilla Nut Kneeling Monk Snuff Box

Located in Newark, England

PRAYING MONK SNUFF BOX From our Collectables Category, we are delighted to offer this Antique Coquilla Nut Monk Snuff Box. The Snuff Box of beautiful patination carved from Coquilla...

Category

Antique 1810s French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Glass, Nutwood

Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff & Fils
Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff & Fils

Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff & Fils

Located in London, GB

Antique marquetry wood music box by Langdorff & Fils Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 31cm, width 68cm, depth 35cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this exquisite music box was pro...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s
Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s

Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful antique French pajama dog, French Loulou dog, real fur over paper mache! He has wonderful glass eyes, a paper mache body and soft fur. Beautiful facial expression! There is...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fur, Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood

ANTIQUE ASIAN ORIENTAL MAHJONG SET OF 148 TILES IN EDWARDiAN OAK BOX
ANTIQUE ASIAN ORIENTAL MAHJONG SET OF 148 TILES IN EDWARDiAN OAK BOX

ANTIQUE ASIAN ORIENTAL MAHJONG SET OF 148 TILES IN EDWARDiAN OAK BOX

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A charming Antique Asian Oriental Mahjong Set, housed in a beautifully crafted Edwardian oak box, rich with character and history. This traditional set comprise...

Category

20th Century British Games

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE ENGLISH QUALITY STAUNTON WEIGHTED CHESS SET WiTH BOX AND BOARD
ANTIQUE ENGLISH QUALITY STAUNTON WEIGHTED CHESS SET WiTH BOX AND BOARD

ANTIQUE ENGLISH QUALITY STAUNTON WEIGHTED CHESS SET WiTH BOX AND BOARD

By House of Staunton

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Antique English Quality Staunton Weighted Chess Set With Box And Board. A highly collectable and beautiful set, ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood, Oak, Walnut

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET IN HARDWOOD BOX WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET IN HARDWOOD BOX WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN STAUNTON CHESS SET IN HARDWOOD BOX WALNUT HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD

By House of Staunton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian 1880 Chessboard set complete with chess pieces, boxed checkers pieces, br...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Oak

Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880.
Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880.

Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Mahogany and Brass Signed Games Box Compendium, Circa 1880. Includes chess, dominos, and checkers.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Games

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Domino Game Set, Bone and Ebony, Wooden Box, 1800s
Antique French Domino Game Set, Bone and Ebony, Wooden Box, 1800s

Antique French Domino Game Set, Bone and Ebony, Wooden Box, 1800s

Located in Lucenec, SK

This is an antique French domino game in a wooden box Mid to late 1800s All complete with 28 dominoes The dominoes have a bone front, ebony backings and brass tacks The dominoes a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Games

Materials

Brass

Antique tobacco box made of carved wood and bronze
Antique tobacco box made of carved wood and bronze

Antique tobacco box made of carved wood and bronze

Located in Wien, AT

Antique rare tobacco box carved from wood with bronze mount naturalistic dog head

Category

Antique 1880s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Lid and bottom are covered in the same floral design reminiscent of a bouquet or floral ornament. Th...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

LOVELY SMALL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1860 STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX
LOVELY SMALL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1860 STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX

LOVELY SMALL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1860 STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1860 Staunton pattern chess set in the original box A truly stunning and hi...

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Games

Materials

Hardwood, Boxwood, Walnut

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN AYRES STAUNTON CROWN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX
LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN AYRES STAUNTON CROWN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX

LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN AYRES STAUNTON CROWN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 F.H.Ayres Staunton Crown stamped chess set in the original box A truly...

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Antique 1880s English Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

NEW OLD STOCK BOXED ANTiQUE FRENCH LE BANQUIER BACCARAT MIXED CARD DISPENSER
NEW OLD STOCK BOXED ANTiQUE FRENCH LE BANQUIER BACCARAT MIXED CARD DISPENSER

NEW OLD STOCK BOXED ANTiQUE FRENCH LE BANQUIER BACCARAT MIXED CARD DISPENSER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, New Old Stock & Boxed Le Banquier Baccarat card dispenser with silver leaf tipped ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Games

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silver Humidor Box with Dragon Relief
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silver Humidor Box with Dragon Relief

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Silver Humidor Box with Dragon Relief

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century Japanese Meiji period solid silver humidor box. The surface is adorned with an intricate high relief water dragon, complete with applied flowing whiskers, ...

Category

20th Century Japanese Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century

Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff & Fils, circa 1880. The case is inlaid and crossbanded with floral marquetry...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Its shape is reminiscent of a book and lid and bottom are covered in a unique floral ornamental desi...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

English old wooden chess: its size is already marked , the king is cm. 9,5 high. The metal box with grape is English and is a gift for You. I hope You have a game table with chessbo...

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Early 20th Century English Other Games

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian

Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cased optometrist's set. An English, mahogany optical instrument box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fine display value to this cased set Dis...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Playing Card Box
Playing Card Box

Playing Card Box

Located in Tampa, FL

An antique wooden playing card box with two sets, one hundred and four, of old playing cards. Late 19th century, England.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Games

Materials

Wood

Antique Petite Mandolin Cylinder Music Box, Lecoultre Freres (?), Geneva c. 1870
Antique Petite Mandolin Cylinder Music Box, Lecoultre Freres (?), Geneva c. 1870

Antique Petite Mandolin Cylinder Music Box, Lecoultre Freres (?), Geneva c. 1870

By LeCoultre & Cie 1

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very elegant petite mandolin antique cylinder music box probably made by Lecoultre Freres in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1870. The fully restored musical movement plays ...

Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

GERMANY 1900 Antique Edwardian Vesta Matches Box In Engine Turned Nickel
GERMANY 1900 Antique Edwardian Vesta Matches Box In Engine Turned Nickel

GERMANY 1900 Antique Edwardian Vesta Matches Box In Engine Turned Nickel

Located in Miami, FL

An antique vesta matches-box made in Germany An antique match (vesta) box created in Germany during the Edwardian period, circa 1900. This unusual example is crafted in plated nicke...

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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Cigar Box c.1898
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Cigar Box c.1898

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Cigar Box c.1898

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver cigar box. Elegantly crafted, this box features a shaped central handle and two hinged lids that open to reveal a divided compartment and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III
Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique verger's bible box. An English, oak carved ecclesiastical case, dating to the William III period, circa 1700. Fascinating carved box, with country provincial cra...

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Antique Late 17th Century British William and Mary Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts
Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts

Located in Doha, QA

This rare and evocative Medieval Gothic box contains a powerful combination of Salomon’s Kabbalistic seals, a sacred ex libris dedicated to God, and a Star of David inscribed with He...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Extremely Rare Judaica Tzedakah Synagoge Charity Box 16th Century
Antique Extremely Rare Judaica Tzedakah Synagoge Charity Box 16th Century

Antique Extremely Rare Judaica Tzedakah Synagoge Charity Box 16th Century

Located in Doha, QA

This 16th century Tzedakah Charity Box is an incredibly rare and unique museum quality piece. It’s made out of walnut wood and has an original 16th century silk material all over it ...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Gothic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian
Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Field Camera and tripod. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with accessories and lens, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightful and r...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860

Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box by Wang Hing, Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box by Wang Hing, Circa 1900

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Box by Wang Hing, Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique solid Chinese Export Silver cigarette box; an addition to our diverse silver box collection This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette b...

Category

Early 20th Century Cypriot Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Match Box Holder, Circa 1910
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Match Box Holder, Circa 1910

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Viking Bronze Match Box Holder, Circa 1910

By Marshall Field & Co. 1

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze match box holder In the manner of Tiffany Studios By Marshall Field & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Cir...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890
Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890

Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890

Located in London, GB

A rare and fine quality Forte Piano antique music box made by Ami Rivenc in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1890. This is a very attractive music box with an unusual format. the combs are se...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Station Radio Telegraph Box 17"
Antique Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Station Radio Telegraph Box 17"

Antique Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Station Radio Telegraph Box 17"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Gamewell Co wall hanging cast iron fire alarm box. #2462, from Dayton Ohio. Dimensions: 12.5" x 6" x 16.75" (Width x Depth x Height)

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Sublime Harmony Cylinder Music Box by George Baker. Geneva, c. 1885
Antique Sublime Harmony Cylinder Music Box by George Baker. Geneva, c. 1885

Antique Sublime Harmony Cylinder Music Box by George Baker. Geneva, c. 1885

Located in London, GB

A superb quality compact size Sublime Harmony antique music box made by George Baker of Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1885. This is a fantastic sounding box. The musical movement features...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

HAVANA 1900 Antique Cigars-Shaped Vesta Box In 18Kt Gold Plated Bronze
HAVANA 1900 Antique Cigars-Shaped Vesta Box In 18Kt Gold Plated Bronze

HAVANA 1900 Antique Cigars-Shaped Vesta Box In 18Kt Gold Plated Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

An antique vesta box from the Havana. This is an amazing and rare vesta matches box, created during the Edwardian period, back in 1900. The antique vesta box has been crafted in sol...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Russian Arts And Crafts Antique Kustar Painted Tobacco Box, 1930
Russian Arts And Crafts Antique Kustar Painted Tobacco Box, 1930

Russian Arts And Crafts Antique Kustar Painted Tobacco Box, 1930

Located in South Burlington, VT

From a New England collection and a unique find Russian antique Kustar painted and incised tobacco box 1930 An all original work of art signed on bottom in the cyrillic alphabe...

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Mid-20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Danish Carved Folk Art Hunt Pipe Bird Tobacco Keepsake Box 8"
Antique Danish Carved Folk Art Hunt Pipe Bird Tobacco Keepsake Box 8"

Antique Danish Carved Folk Art Hunt Pipe Bird Tobacco Keepsake Box 8"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Danish folk art lidded tea / tobacco box featuring a bird pipe used for the head and beak. Dimensions: 7.25" x 4.5" x 8.25" (Width x Depth x Height)

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Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

LARGE SELECTION OF ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ASPREY GARRARD & CO SHOP DISPLAY BOXEs
LARGE SELECTION OF ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ASPREY GARRARD & CO SHOP DISPLAY BOXEs

LARGE SELECTION OF ANTIQUE & VINTAGE ASPREY GARRARD & CO SHOP DISPLAY BOXEs

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this suite of vintage Garrard & Co formally Asprey & Garrard shop display and gift boxes A very good and qu...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880
Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880

Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880

Located in London, GB

A very rare and eccentric ‘Janissary’ antique music box with mandarin automata strikers, drum, bells and gong, made by Karrer in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1880. This music box is enor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Antique Curiosity Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique curiosity box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and silver, every antique curiosity box was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique curiosity box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique curiosity box made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique curiosity box over the years, but those crafted by Regina Music Box Co., Anatoly Apollonovich Artsybashev and C.J. Vander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

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