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Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box

$295

Handcrafted Primitive Dovetail Wooden Storage Box

Located in Seattle, WA

The box retains its original unfinished wood surface with rich wear from age and use, giving it an authentic rustic appearance.

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Wood

Early 19Thc Cutlery Box w/Dovetailed Construction.

$895

Early 19Thc Cutlery Box w/Dovetailed Construction.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19thc Cutlery box with dove tailed construction.The open cut out handle is very interesting.Condition is very good & cut nail construction.

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Wood

Hand Painted Lacquer Camphor Wood Box with Wrestler Figures and Dovetail Joints

$504Sale Price|20% Off

Hand Painted Lacquer Camphor Wood Box with Wrestler Figures and Dovetail Joints

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a beautiful hand-crafted antique Chinese lacquer box, crafted from camphor wood, a material often used in traditional Chinese furniture. The exterior is coated in a rich, re...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Original Painted Dovetailed Document Box

$695

19th Century Original Painted Dovetailed Document Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original taupe painted dovetailed document box from New England. The original brass handled.

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19th Century American Country Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood

American Walnut Hinged Sugar Chest on Stand with Exposed Dovetails TN / KY 1810

$12,500

American Walnut Hinged Sugar Chest on Stand with Exposed Dovetails TN / KY 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American walnut hinged sugar chest with exposed exterior dovetails and resting on the original incised molded edge stand with pointed cone feet. Secondary wood consist of Tulip popl...

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1810s American American Colonial Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Wood, Poplar, Walnut

19th C. French Country Primitive Pine Wood 2 Tier Dovetailed Farmhouse Dough Box

$1,800

19th C. French Country Primitive Pine Wood 2 Tier Dovetailed Farmhouse Dough Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Country Primitive Pine Wood 2 Tier Dovetailed Farmhouse Dough Box. Item features dovetailed construction, raised on turn carved feet, lower cabinet with 2 doors, lift top with...

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Mid-19th Century Country Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Pine

American Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop Leaf Table

$1,495

American Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop Leaf Table

Located in East Aurora, NY

White Pine and Ash secondary wood on the dovetailed box frame.

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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Maple

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French Empire Commode

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H 38.5 in W 46 in D 23.25 in

French Empire Commode

Located in Austin, TX

All drawers are solid wood boxes with dovetail construction. Original finish, this piece has been recently cleaned and buffed by a restoration specialist.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Brass

19th Century Dovetailed Wood Box with Pyrimidal Cast Brass Lid

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H 9 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Dovetailed Wood Box with Pyrimidal Cast Brass Lid

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century dovetailed wood box with pyramidal patina cast brass lid features raised figural relief appearing to be ten of the apostles.

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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Brass

Late 1800 Inlaid Wood Dovetailed Mexican Trunk

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H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in

Late 1800 Inlaid Wood Dovetailed Mexican Trunk

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

This beautiful piece is native from central Mexico, used to store and transport objects. The tradition came with the Spaniards and until the first half of the twentieth century, i...

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1860s Mexican Primitive Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Wood

Antique French Wooden Box, Early 20th Century, Rustic Dovetail Joinery

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H 10.1 in W 24.2 in D 17.9 in

Antique French Wooden Box, Early 20th Century, Rustic Dovetail Joinery

Located in High Point, NC

Crafted from solid wood, the box features a rectangular form with dovetail joinery at the corners, reflecting durability and practical design.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Early 20th Century Decorative Box with Dovetail Joints

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H 10.75 in W 15 in D 11 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty Early 20th Century Decorative Box with Dovetail Joints

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period decorative box from the early 20th century with dovetail construction and bronze hardware. Created in China during the last part of the Qing Dynasty per...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Wooden Baker's Bread Tray with Dovetail Joints

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H 5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in

Early 20th Century Wooden Baker's Bread Tray with Dovetail Joints

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An original wooden baker's bread tray with cutout handles and dovetails joints. "Property of Sunlite Bakery" is stamped on both sides. Creator: Sunlite Bakery, San Jose,...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Wood

Antique Chinese Wooden Treasure Chest with Cutout Metal Braces and Dovetails

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H 10.5 in W 15 in D 11.5 in

Antique Chinese Wooden Treasure Chest with Cutout Metal Braces and Dovetails

Located in Yonkers, NY

A small antique Chinese wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century, with cut metal braces and dovetailed accents. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, thi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Metal

Early 20th Century Japanese Inscribed and Dovetailed Merchant's Storage Box

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H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 17 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Inscribed and Dovetailed Merchant's Storage Box

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This early 20th century Japanese merchant's or storage box can serve as a sophisticated side table. It has been restored to its original luster. Top and front are beautifully inscrib...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Metal

Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass

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H 6 in W 9 in D 9 in

Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Spun copper bowl, strap gimbal fitted to a dovetailed wood box. Very early Circa 1860. Quality nautical relic.

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1860s North American Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Brass

Blunt and Company Maritime Compass

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H 7 in W 10 in D 10 in

Blunt and Company Maritime Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

This is a spun brass bowl compass fitted to a dovetailed wood box. No lid. Circa 1870.

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1870s American Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box

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H 16.5 in W 37.5 in D 19 in

Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pine wood sailors sea chest dovetailed constructed trunk box.

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Pine

Handmade Complete Chess Set in Oak Dovetailed Box Apprentice Piece, circa 1920

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H 4.88 in W 9 in D 4.88 in

Handmade Complete Chess Set in Oak Dovetailed Box Apprentice Piece, circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The box has distinctive sloping corner dovetail joints which add to the character of the piece.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood, Oak

Carved wooden box 60's folk art

$1,032

H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

Carved wooden box 60's folk art

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Lovely 60's carved and stained solid wood box, quality folk art and handcrafted work. Beautiful vintage condition, with traces of age and use throughout (see photos).

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Wood

Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain

$2,175Sale Price|41% Off

H 3.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.25 in

Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in Miami, FL

Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912). Overall very good antique condition, wood base is sculpted wood. Very good antique condition with minor age a...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Earthenware

Painted Faux Grain Tole Cutlery Caddy

$1,200

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 15 in

Painted Faux Grain Tole Cutlery Caddy

Located in Chireno, TX

Painted faux grain tole cutlery caddy from France circa 1880-1910. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the following: patina, scal...

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1870s French French Provincial Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Tin

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

$295

H 4 in W 11.25 in D 7.5 in

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

Located in Forney, TX

A charming primitive antique green paint decorated wood utensil holder - knife box - small tool tray with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina! Hand-crafted of reclaimed...

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19th Century American Country Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Trug or Tool Caddy

$570

H 6.5 in W 23.75 in D 13.5 in

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Wooden Garden Trug or Tool Caddy

Located in Elkhart, IN

A substantial early 20th-century wooden trug or tool caddy with a beautifully worn surface developed through generations of practical use. Its long rectangular body is organized arou...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Primitive Travel Trunk in Handcrafted Pine

$710

H 13.5 in W 38 in D 14.5 in

19th Century American Primitive Travel Trunk in Handcrafted Pine

Located in Wainscott, NY

A charming and authentic example of early American craftsmanship, this primitive travel trunk dates to the 19th century. Likely handmade, the piece showcases a beautifully aged patin...

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19th Century American Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Wood, Pine

Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century

$286

H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in

Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Victorian Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Metal

Chinese Mid-Century Lacquered Chest, Hand Painted Scenes, Circa 1955

$3,750

H 16 in W 32 in D 22 in

Chinese Mid-Century Lacquered Chest, Hand Painted Scenes, Circa 1955

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Mid-Century rectangular hinged chest with black metal latch and two side ring handles, lacquered and hand painted featuring three women and one girl in two outdoor courtyard ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Fitted Silverware Case Flatware Chest Box

$750

H 10.5 in W 18 in D 15 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Fitted Silverware Case Flatware Chest Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Quartersawn Oak Wood Fitted Interior Silverware Flatware Chest Box with Yale & Towne Lock (no key) and Unique "Summit Bank NJ" Sticker to Underside. Chest featu...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Silver Plate

Antique French Country Provincial Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer

$395

H 5.5 in W 22 in D 1.5 in

Antique French Country Provincial Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Provincial Slotted Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer. Item features attractive distressed finish, wonderful patina, solid wood construction, quality...

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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Box

$399

H 11.75 in W 18 in D 10.25 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Painted Wooden Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This is a traditional style of Chinese painted wooden Box from Shan Xi, China. It has about 100 years history. Normally it was used to store jewelry and valuable accessories as well ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Wood

19th Century English Dresser Box With Tray

$795

H 4.25 in W 9.75 in D 6.75 in

19th Century English Dresser Box With Tray

Located in High Point, NC

19th century marquetry dresser box from England. This box is wonderful and the craftsmanship is stunning. The box is made of satinwood, and has marquetry and inlay made from mahogan...

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century Antique Country House Painted Pine Blanket Box

$2,029

H 19.69 in W 41.93 in D 21.26 in

19th Century Antique Country House Painted Pine Blanket Box

Located in Nottingham, GB

A characterful 19th-century English blanket box, constructed from solid pine and retaining a wonderfully aged painted finish with extensive natural patination. The surface displays ...

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19th Century Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Pine

Hand-Crafted Antique Oak Storage Box, Campaign Style, Circa 1840s

$2,160

H 10 in W 33.5 in D 10 in

Hand-Crafted Antique Oak Storage Box, Campaign Style, Circa 1840s

Located in New York, NY

The antique oak storage box, shown here, is as decorative as it is practical. Made in the 1840s-1850s, the box is solidly crafted of oak and fitted with brass corner braces and corn...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Oak

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box

$285

H 10 in W 14 in D 12 in

Mid 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted Sewing Box, Jewelry Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This unique vintage Chinese sewing box is 100 percent hand made and hand painted with traditional Chinese painting on the side and lid of the box. It was made from wood panels connec...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood

Luscious Leather Embossed Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Box

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 7 in D 7 in

Luscious Leather Embossed Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Box

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful Chinese box in red, gold and black having a Chinoiserie painted design on embossed leather with original brass hardware. There's a removable metal liner and the interior is...

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1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Leather

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An English Painted Box resembling an early Georgian house, 19th Century

$5,000

H 10 in W 8 in D 6.75 in

An English Painted Box resembling an early Georgian house, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

A tromp l'oeil painted box in the manner of a georgian house. H. 10inches, W. 8 inches, D. 6.75 inches Good condition, but lacking lock.

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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Brass

Kirsten Thys van den AudenaerdeBefore you came - Polaroid, Women, 21st Century, Nude, 2020

$700

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

Before you came - Polaroid, Women, 21st Century, Nude

By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Before you came- 2020 50x50cm, Edition of 7 plus 2 Artist Proofs, Archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signed on the back and with certificate. Artist inventory PL2020-937. No...

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2010s Contemporary Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery

$1,089

H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Signed at the base Original stoneware ceramic vase by French artist GB Midcentury ceramic vase design Brown and black stoneware ceramic glazes colors and effects Original...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Dovetail Wood Box

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Cigar Box with ROG Foil Lettering

$2,100

H 3 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Early 20th Century Cigar Box with ROG Foil Lettering

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique wooden retailers cigar box. This unique piece likely dates back to the late Victorian period. It features all-mahogany construction and four interior storage compartments. A...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint

$1,195

H 2.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century most rare and unusual original painted miniature bible box with original painted surface and gilding. This early gem has original iron hinges and key lock. Great as a je...

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19th Century American Country Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Iron

Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight

$1,800Sale Price|50% Off

H 17 in W 16 in D 15 in

Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight

Located in New York, NY

Vintage industrial / nautical spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930-1940. Retains some original gray paint. For display only; not recommended for lighting purposes.

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1930s American Industrial Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Metal

1840s European Document Box

$490

H 7.75 in W 14 in D 9 in

1840s European Document Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1840s wood European document box with iron ornamentation.

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1840s Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chrome Yellow Shaker Box with Original Surface

$9,500

H 3.13 in W 8.38 in D 5.44 in

19th Century Chrome Yellow Shaker Box with Original Surface

By Shakers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oval Shaker box in chrome yellow paint with four swallowtail joints. Northeastern United States, 19th century. Completely original, dry, untouched surface. Measurements: 3 1/8” ...

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Mid-19th Century American Shaker Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Maple, Pine

Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century

$183Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.38 in W 2.17 in D 5.04 in

Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Pretty Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage. signed Lacquered inside and outside Late 19th century Without key Nice lock Ideal for storing jewelry.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood

1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture

$650

H 13.5 in W 14.5 in D 7 in

1960s Large Hand-carved Iron Wood American Bald Eagle Art Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A large hand-carved iron wood eagle perched on a tree stump and surveying the surroundings ready to fly. Hand carved wood vintage extremely detailed bald eagle perched upon rockery w...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Wood

Collection of 19th Century Hide and Leather Trunks

$4,200 / set

H 14 in W 27.25 in D 16 in

Collection of 19th Century Hide and Leather Trunks

Located in New York, NY

Handsome collection of 19th century leather and hair on hide trunks and boxes with original interior paper linings. Newspaper lining on smaller dark trunk dated March 20th, 1824. Bea...

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1840s American Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Leather

19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design

$575

H 18 in W 24 in D 14 in

19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique rustic Chinese wooden document box with brass stud design. This antique Chinese wooden document box, embellished with a brass stud design, radiates rustic charm and carrie...

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19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Brass

Kentucky 18th Century Stage Coach Trunk

$3,400

H 18.25 in W 31 in D 21 in

Kentucky 18th Century Stage Coach Trunk

Located in Louisville, KY

If this trunk could speak, it would tell a story of its many journeys from Frankfort, Kentucky to many parts of the country, beginning in the mid to late 1700’s. It would tell tales ...

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Late 18th Century American Rustic Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box / Chest with Original Paint

$1,720

H 9.06 in W 18.12 in D 11.82 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box / Chest with Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel box from Skelleftea Vasterbotten ,Northern Sweden. Beautiful untouched original paint. Decorated with handwrought iron around the box and o...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Pine

17th Century Leather Travelling Trunk

$7,950

H 16 in W 45 in D 16 in

17th Century Leather Travelling Trunk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare 17th century leather wrapped traveling trunk with its original wrought iron carrying handles and clasp. Original hand-painted coat of arms still retained on interior of lid.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Iron

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"

$325

H 3 in Dm 4.25 in

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique military munition trench art, solid brass "catch all", circa 1920s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3"H. The shell, which I believe is a 75mm, h...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Dovetail Wood Box

Materials

Brass

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Antique Dovetail Wood Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique dovetail wood box you’re looking for. An antique dovetail wood box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique dovetail wood box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique dovetail wood box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and folk art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique dovetail wood box over the years, but those crafted by Asprey International Limited, Geographia, Ltd. and George Christian are often thought to be among the most beautiful.