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Indian Spice Box

Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790
Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790

Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790

Located in Central England, GB

This superb Indian spice box is of a larger scale than normally seen. It is highly decorative and

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Antique Late 17th Century Indian Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box
Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful handcrafted tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with lid and brass latch. The

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts
19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts

19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

, 19th Century Anglo-Indian Spice or Tea Caddy, from circa 1890. Made of solid rosewood with solid

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique India Pierced Silver Overlay Spice Box with Six Compartments
Antique India Pierced Silver Overlay Spice Box with Six Compartments

Antique India Pierced Silver Overlay Spice Box with Six Compartments

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous antique India pierced silver overlay on wood spice box. It has six compartments and is

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Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

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Pair of Wooden Indian Spice Boxes
Pair of Wooden Indian Spice Boxes

Pair of Wooden Indian Spice Boxes

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H 7 in W 8 in D 8 in

Pair of Wooden Indian Spice Boxes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Two antique wooden Indian spice boxes with geometric carvings and decorated with natural dyes. Both

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Primitives

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

Located in Forney, TX

materials, clean lines and elegant form, this 19th century Anglo-Indian spice box from India will be a truly

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Coromandel Anglo Indian spice or Tea Box
Coromandel Anglo Indian spice or Tea Box

Coromandel Anglo Indian spice or Tea Box

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H 6.25 in W 15 in D 10 in

Coromandel Anglo Indian spice or Tea Box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautifully grained and fitted Tea or Spice box in Coromandel. Likely Anglo Indian although these

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20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Spice Box
Hand-Carved Wooden Spice Box

Hand-Carved Wooden Spice Box

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H 2.5 in W 7 in D 5 in

Hand-Carved Wooden Spice Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Imported Indian hand-carved wooden spice box with circular body, rotating lid and five interior

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Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Pair of Carved Wooden Spice Urns
19th Century Anglo-Indian Pair of Carved Wooden Spice Urns

19th Century Anglo-Indian Pair of Carved Wooden Spice Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

Nice pair of Anglo-Indian, hand-carved spice/tobacco jars. 19th century Anglo-Indian pair of

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Anglo Indian Quill Spice Box
Anglo Indian Quill Spice Box

Anglo Indian Quill Spice Box

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H 4.75 in W 11.75 in D 8.25 in

Anglo Indian Quill Spice Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large 19th century Anglo Indian Porcupine quill mounted spice box made in Ceylon. The box is

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Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Anglo Indian Fitted Brass Spice Box or Tea Caddy
Anglo Indian Fitted Brass Spice Box or Tea Caddy

Anglo Indian Fitted Brass Spice Box or Tea Caddy

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H 6.75 in W 8.5 in D 6.25 in

Anglo Indian Fitted Brass Spice Box or Tea Caddy

Located in Denver, CO

This box was crafted with a raised lid that holds a stout and decorative, swing bail. It opens to

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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Indian Spice Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Indian spice box for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every Indian spice box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Indian spice box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Indian spice box, those designed in folk art and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Indian spice box over the years, but those crafted by De Vergulde Bloempot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Indian Spice Box?

The average selling price for an Indian spice box at 1stDibs is $1,645, while they’re typically $540 on the low end and $5,600 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.