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19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century small Indian dowry box on wheels with fitted compartments. The door at the top that
Category
Antique 1890s Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th Century Brass Mounted "Marriage" Dowry Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
brass hinges and decoration with a hinged lid. This wonderfully handcrafted brass and teak dowry box is
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large Jewelry Dowry Box Lacquered Teak and Brass India 1900
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Teak Jewelry Dowry Box with Brass, Late 19th Century, India.
Indian Dowry Box in Lacquered
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Nettur Petti jewellery box, Dowry box, India, 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Nettur Petti jewellery box, Dowry box, 19th century (possibly older)
With piramid shaped lid. These
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
A Gujarati Timber and Pressed Tin Dowry Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Gujarati Timber and Pressed Tin Dowry Box, Early 20th Century
Provenance:
Private
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
Late 18th Century Lacquered Teak with Decorative Brass Indian Dowry Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
This beautiful late 18th century marriage dowry box is an exquisite example of Indian craftsmanship
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box
This Fine example shows a vast amount of
Category
Antique 1880s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rajasthani Indian Hand Painted Wood Jewelry Dowry Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rajasthani Indian vaulted dowry jewelry box, hand painted with Indian lovers enjoying each
Category
20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
rectangular shape Moroccan dowry box decorated with white and black bone inlay over wood.
Exquisitely
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 11 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
Antique Asian Ornate Craved Wood Damchiya Dowry Box
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Indian Damchiya with extensively carved wood. The traditional box was used as a dowry for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cupboards
Materials
Hardwood
extremely rare Algerian Judaica silver, jewish Dowry box early 19th century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
a long time, this small silver dowry box was made in Algeria in the early 19th century, it is all
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Algerian Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
H 2.8 in W 2.8 in D 5.6 in
Chinese Export Dowry Box / Trunk On Stand Or Coffee Table Depicting Horses.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese Export style dowry trunk on ebonized base. It is beautifully painted and depicts
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Ethnic Indian Decorative Jewelry Box with Brass, Kerala Nettur Petti
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Teak Jewelry Dowry Box with Brass, Late 19th Century, India.
This Teak Indian Dowry Box is
Category
Antique 1890s Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Swedish Marriage Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Swedish dowry box presented to the bride by her parents on the occasion of her marriage
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Believed to have originated from Southern Italy.
Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
Category
Antique 1760s European Rococo Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest, circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with images of a rooster, a hen, a dog and a hare. There are stylized "tree of life" symbols painted on three sides with blessings for the newlyweds inscribed at t...
Category
Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
19th c Large Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Coffee Table
Located in Milford, NH
generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. The box is most likely
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
19th c Small Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Small Side or End Table
Located in Milford, NH
generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. The box is most likely
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 16.75 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchair, Circa 1780, Ireland
Located in Girona, Spain
furniture such as a corner cupboard and a dowry chest (or bride’s box); a storage chest designed to hold
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Oak
18th C. Green wallpapered dowry box
Located in Houston, TX
18th C. Green wallpapered dowry box from Provence, circa 1790
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes
Fine Old South Indian Turned Wood Marriage Dowry Box
Located in London, GB
Fine old south Indian turned wood marriage dowry box with brass-mounts
Made from teak with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Tribal Dowry Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
dowry trunk is made with a hinged lid overlaid with bone and wood. It features stamped and rope metal
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A medium sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
Category
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
West African Berber Large Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A larger sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
Category
Antique Early 19th Century African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pennsylvania Blanket Box/ Dowry Chest
Located in Culver City, CA
This piece is a Classic example of a Pennsylvania blanket box or dowry chest with painted elements
Category
Antique 18th Century American Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Dowry Chest from India
Located in Hudson, NY
A Dowry storage chest. Steeple shaped box.
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Oak Dutch Trunk, Dowry/Blanket Box, Coffer, Holland 1790, H346
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique carved oak Dutch trunk, dowry or blanket box, coffer, Holland 1790, H346
Holland 1790
Category
Antique 1790s Dutch Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 56.5 in D 24.5 in
Pillow Shpaed Dowry Box
Located in Yonkers, NY
Black Lacquer Pillow Shaped Dowry Box, Tradtionally used for family of the bride to place her dowry
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Incredible Monumental 19th Century Ornate Red Lacquer & Brass Dowry Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Extraordinary ornate red lacquered dowry box having unusual shape and amazing brass decoration and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Indian Red Lacquered Dowry Box from Rajasthan with Pierced Brass Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian red lacquered dowry box from Rajasthan, with pierced brass motifs. Born in the
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 12 in W 24 in D 12.5 in
Indian Antique Wooden Dowry Box with Geometric Motifs and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden dowry box used by a merchant, with geometric design. Charming us with its
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Carved Pennsylvania Dutch Dowry Box on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Carved wood Pennsylvania Dutch dowry chest and matching stand. Chest has domed hinged lid and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Box.
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box. Exquisite Indian craftsmanship
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large Wood and Brass Pagoda Dowry Chest Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive peaked hardwood dowry or jewelry box. This ornate piece features all brass hardware and
Category
Early 20th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Copper Brass Banded Domed Strongbox Treasure Chest Dowry Keepsake Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English copper and brass banded domed keepsake / storage / jewelry / dowry / wedding or
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 3.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Continental Leather Dowry or Document Box on Mahogany Stand, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Continental dowry or document box offers leather covering with gilt banding with central
Category
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Bone and Silver Dowry Trunk, Morocco, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
copper
Originally used as a dowry trunk
From the High Atlas region.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pieced Bone and Silver Patterned Dowry Trunk, Morocco, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
used as a dowry trunk
From the High Atlas region.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Pieced Bone and Silver Patterned Dowry Trunk, Morocco, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
the front and handles on the sides.
Originally used as a dowry trunk
From the High Atlas region.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Wedding Chest From 1887
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry box made for one Friedrich Burgi in 1887. Hand painted with beautiful fine details
Category
Antique 1880s German Folk Art Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Antique Early American Farmhouse Dovetailed Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A charming early American farmhouse country painted pine miniature blanket chest / dowry / table
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Indian Mughal Polychrome Wood Panel Wedding Box Chest 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful antique hand painted Indian Mughal wedding / dowry / marriage box / keepsake storage
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Wedding Chest From 1865
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry box made for one Derena Beer and Hans Christen in 1865. Not sure why there is also the
Category
Antique 1860s German Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest in Pine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall dowry chest in pine with wrought iron hinges. Great patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century Estonian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1842
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baltic dowry chest in original paint. Decorated with symbolic "Tree of Life" (for prosperity
Category
Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Painted Hope Chest , Blanket Box , Dowry Chest dated 1847
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted wedding chest featuring a pair of birds and floral design from the south of Sweden. All original!
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box, Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional and colorful chest is dated 1897 but dates back to the early 19th century. It was customary to "recycle" older chests by repainting them in celebration of an upcomin...
Category
Antique 19th Century Estonian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Birch
Antique Chinese Brown Elmwood Dowry Chest Decorative Box with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
China during the 19th century, this small decorative box was a dowry chest, used to store wedding
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Bronze
H 21.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Islamic Dowry Chest Storage Antique Box Brass Inlay Arab Interiors, 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unique Islamic dowry chest
Profusely decorated with brassware and other metal.
Depicting
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Antique 1820s Syrian Islamic Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese 3 Tier Rosewood Rattan Stacking Wedding Box Dowry Basket
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Chinese figural three tier rectangular wedding box with rattan sides and intricately
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Baskets
Materials
Paint, Rattan, Rosewood
Rajasthani Hand-Painted Large Jewelry Dowry Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand painted Rajasthani large decorative coffer trunk.
Rajasthani Indian hand painted jewelry dowry
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Superb Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box Interior Design Antiques Gifts
Located in London, GB
Superb Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box Interior Design Antiques Gifts
A Superb large 19th
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Antique 1880s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Moroccan Hand Crafted Storage or Dowry Chest
Located in Plainview, NY
A 1950's beautiful one of a kind hand carved wooden Moroccan dowry chest. The chest features
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box
Located in New York, NY
type may have been used for presenting of a dowry. A beautiful collectable box for both decoration
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wedding Chest From 1802
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German dowry box made for one Friedrich Eggiman in 1802. Hand painted with beautiful fine details
Category
Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial dowry chest in pine with wrought iron hinges. All original.
Category
Antique 19th Century Latvian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hope Chest, Blanket Box, Dowry Chest with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
box and two large drawers below.
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Baltic Blanket Chests
Materials
Birch, Pine
Antique Indian Kerala Dowry Box, Malabar, Northern Kerala
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Kerala dowry box, Malabar, Northern Kerala (formerly Madras province of British
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Beautiful 19th Century South Indian "Malabar" Marriage Dowry Box
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 19th century South Indian "Malabar" brass-mounted lacquered marriage dowry box.
Made from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Lacquer
Materials
Wood
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Dowry Box For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dowry box you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and pine, every dowry box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dowry box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A dowry box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Folk Art and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one dowry box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rajhastani produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Dowry Box?
The average selling price for a dowry box at 1stDibs is $1,538, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $11,995 for the highest priced.