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Dispatch Box

Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
of the art. Davis locks ended up on government dispatch boxes of the time…. Measurements: Height
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
$21,158 Sale Price
35% Off
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 14.57 in

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English Diamond Jubilee Patent Dispatch Box by Allibhoy Vallijee & Sons, 1897
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black painted and gilt banded steel dispatch box with interior fitted for writing. The case has a
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel, Iron

Great Britain English Red Leather Royal Presentation Box Victoria Regina
Located in Northampton, GB
circa 1870. Dispatch Box is one of several types of boxes used in government business. Despatch boxes
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Selection of Items Relevant to the Coronation of Elizabeth the Second in 1952
Located in London, GB
Lord Chancellor’s personalised dispatch box, dressed with the Royal monogram. Circa 1952
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20th Century English Modern Historical Memorabilia

Large Antique English Morocco Leather Despatch / Dispatch Box by Wickwar, London
Located in Bath, GB
, Manufacturers to H.M Stationery Office. A despatch box (alternatively dispatch box) is one of several types
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
the Dublin Street directory lists Thomas and George Austin as dressing case and dispatch box
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Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Brass studded dispatch box
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
Late 18th early 19th century red Moroccan leather brass studded dispatch box. Retaining the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Brass studded dispatch box
Brass studded dispatch box
H 4.73 in W 12.21 in D 7.29 in
The Author of Beau Geste's Dispatch Box
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This black tin Dispatch Box was made by Chubb & Sons Ltd and has one of their Detector locks to
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Early 20th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Victorian Dispatch Box by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A time warp piece in the form of a Victorian crocodile-hide dispatch box or case, the top of the
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Antique Early 1900s British Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Dispatch Box by Asprey
Victorian Dispatch Box by Asprey
H 7 in W 18 in D 12 in

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Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
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Materials

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W 166 in L 181 in
Russian Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Arched Cornice Lapis Wall Mirror, Circa 1780
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Materials

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Pair of Louis XV Style 16-Light Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Materials

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English Regency Jasper Marble and Mahogany Center Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Queens, NY
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Pair of English Regency Waterford Crystal Candelabras
Pair of English Regency Waterford Crystal Candelabras
$24,000 / set
H 26 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
Antique 18th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry, with the Greek Deity Apollo
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Tapestries

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Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
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Materials

Silver

Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant Continental (possibly French) Empire bureau-plat or partners desk. The pearwood top, inlaid with a center-star-motive and small decorations on each corner, made of a light co...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pearwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of fauteuils, of walnut, each having a padded, square, molded back accented by a small floral carving, the outward-curved arms, ending in scrolls, and raised on down swept termi...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
$5,550 / set
H 35 in W 23 in D 25 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box
Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box
$4,000
H 6.5 in Dm 3.75 in
Suite of Six French Louis XVI Fauteuils with a Painted Finish, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
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Materials

Bronze

Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
$159,435 / set
H 35.04 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Pair of English Regency Style Lacquered Chinoiserie Floor Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of large English Regency style red and black lacquered 6 sided Chinoiserie decorated floor vases on small bases (19th Cent.) (Priced as Pair)'  
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Lacquer

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Located in Kittery Point, ME
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Fire Place Figural Bronze Andirons depicting Pan and Nymph
Located in Tarzana, CA
A pair of late 19th century gilt bronze fireplace figural bronze andirons designed by Ernest coxhead. Depicting Pan & Nymph, circa 1890 Measures: Height 32", Depth 26", width: 7" E...
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Antique 19th Century European Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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Dispatch Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dispatch box available at 1stDibs. Each dispatch box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and stone. If you’re shopping for a dispatch box, we have 14 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dispatch box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A dispatch box, designed in the Hollywood Regency, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made dispatch box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Asprey International Limited, Grachev Brothers and Terry O'Neill are consistently popular.

How Much is a Dispatch Box?

Prices for a dispatch box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $825 and can go as high as $56,826, while the average can fetch as much as $7,131.

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