Dowry Box

18th C. Green wallpapered dowry box from Provence, circa 1790

Fine old south Indian turned wood marriage dowry box with brass-mounts Made from teak with

Antique Indian Damchiya with extensively carved wood. The traditional box was used as a dowry for

a long time, this small silver dowry box was made in Algeria in the early 19th century, it is all

dowry trunk is made with a hinged lid overlaid with bone and wood. It features stamped and rope metal

A medium sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately

A larger sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately

This piece is a Classic example of a Pennsylvania blanket box or dowry chest with painted elements

A Dowry storage chest. Steeple shaped box.

Antique carved oak Dutch trunk, dowry or blanket box, coffer, Holland 1790, H346 Holland 1790

Black Lacquer Pillow Shaped Dowry Box, Tradtionally used for family of the bride to place her dowry

Extraordinary ornate red lacquered dowry box having unusual shape and amazing brass decoration and

An antique Indian red lacquered dowry box from Rajasthan, with pierced brass motifs. Born in the

An antique Indian wooden dowry box used by a merchant, with geometric design. Charming us with its

Carved wood Pennsylvania Dutch dowry chest and matching stand. Chest has domed hinged lid and

This is a Chinese Export style dowry trunk on ebonized base. It is beautifully painted and depicts

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box. Exquisite Indian craftsmanship

Impressive peaked hardwood dowry or jewelry box. This ornate piece features all brass hardware and

Antique English copper and brass banded domed keepsake / storage / jewelry / dowry / wedding or

A vintage Continental dowry or document box offers leather covering with gilt banding with central

copper Originally used as a dowry trunk From the High Atlas region.   

used as a dowry trunk From the High Atlas region.  

the front and handles on the sides. Originally used as a dowry trunk From the High Atlas region.   

German dowry box made for one Friedrich Burgi in 1887. Hand painted with beautiful fine details

A charming early American farmhouse country painted pine miniature blanket chest / dowry / table

Beautiful antique hand painted Indian Mughal wedding / dowry / marriage box / keepsake storage

German dowry box made for one Derena Beer and Hans Christen in 1865. Not sure why there is also the

or Romanian origin and would have originally been used as a marriage/dowry box—a place where clothing

Tall dowry chest in pine with wrought iron hinges. Great patina.

Baltic dowry chest in original paint. Decorated with symbolic "Tree of Life" (for prosperity

Painted wedding chest featuring a pair of birds and floral design from the south of Sweden. All original!

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...

China during the 19th century, this small decorative box was a dowry chest, used to store wedding

Unique Islamic dowry chest Profusely decorated with brassware and other metal. Depicting

"Antique Chinese figural three tier rectangular wedding box with rattan sides and intricately

generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. The box is most likely

generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. The box is most likely

Nettur Petti jewellery box, Dowry box, 19th century (possibly older) With piramid shaped lid. These

A richly detailed Indian dowry box dating to the late 18th century, crafted during the final

Hand painted Rajasthani large decorative coffer trunk. Rajasthani Indian hand painted jewelry dowry

A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box This Fine example shows a vast amount of

Superb Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box Interior Design Antiques Gifts A Superb large 19th

A 1950's beautiful one of a kind hand carved wooden Moroccan dowry chest. The chest features

type may have been used for presenting of a dowry. A beautiful collectable box for both decoration

German dowry box made for one Friedrich Eggiman in 1802. Hand painted with beautiful fine details

Substantial dowry chest in pine with wrought iron hinges. All original.    

box and two large drawers below.

Antique Indian Kerala dowry box, Malabar, Northern Kerala (formerly Madras province of British

Beautiful 19th century South Indian "Malabar" brass-mounted lacquered marriage dowry box. Made from

Painted Dowry Chest

A German early 18th century painted dowry casket with intricate lock mechanism.

A vintage Indian Dowry box in orange paint with beautiful hand painted details and decorations

A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...

Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...

Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Original key included . Possibly stage coach item .

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

This antique Chinese dressing case features a warm brown lacquer finish over softwood, with a rich grain pattern and a compact, rectangular form. Likely from the early 20th century, ...

In 15th and 16th century Europe, the works of blacksmiths from southern Germany were known far and wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scand...

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is decor...

An antique canopy bed from Shanxi province made of Elm wood. This bed has all the attention focused on the front carvings while keeping a very simple and clean overall look. There is...

Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...

Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet. A tapering upright cabinet made of teak with black lacquered exterior and red interior. The decoration of gold on a black grou...

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

Model #4619 Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery fa...

A fine example of a money chest or cash box with steel engraved figures on each side and an intricate locking mechanism under the lid, typical of metalwork coming out of a host of ci...