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Ivory Boxes Antique

Silver pill box with engraved ivory couple scene and gold interior
Silver pill box with engraved ivory couple scene and gold interior

Silver pill box with engraved ivory couple scene and gold interior

$6,300Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.97 in W 1.78 in D 1.97 in

Silver pill box with engraved ivory couple scene and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver pill box with a couple engraved on ivory in an idyllic scene on the lid

Category

19th Century European Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Silver

19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box

19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

1920s Wooden Box
1920s Wooden Box

1920s Wooden Box

$375

H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

1920s Wooden Box

Located in Tampa, FL

earlier. Box with six ivory dots on lid, ivory feet and finial.

Category

1920s Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Round Wooden Indian Box
Round Wooden Indian Box

Round Wooden Indian Box

$350

H 3 in W 5 in D 5 in

Round Wooden Indian Box

Located in Tampa, FL

. Box with ivory feet and finial. The interior is about two inches deep.

Category

1920s Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Anglo Indian Inlaid Work Box
Anglo Indian Inlaid Work Box

Anglo Indian Inlaid Work Box

$950

H 5 in W 12 in D 8 in

Anglo Indian Inlaid Work Box

Located in Tampa, FL

An anglo Indian workbox made of ebony. The tray lifts up from the box on the lid which is also

Category

1810s Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bone, Ivory, Ebony

19th Century English Dresser Box
19th Century English Dresser Box

19th Century English Dresser Box

$1,495

H 5.5 in W 12.25 in D 8.75 in

19th Century English Dresser Box

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English dresser box made from exquisitely grained rosewood. The box has wonderfully

Category

19th Century English Victorian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Antique French Bronze Dore Portrait Box
Antique French Bronze Dore Portrait Box

Antique French Bronze Dore Portrait Box

$375

H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Antique French Bronze Dore Portrait Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A strikingly beautiful French dore bronze box is all engraved with an ivory picture of an

Category

1890s French Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bronze

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

faux ivory, pewter, green semi-precious stone. The box is in a sarcophagus form with domed lid. The

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box

Located in King's Lynn, GB

writing slope box with a side drawer and multiple hidden internal compartments and drawers. The exterior

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Austrian Silver Boxes and Covers, Johann Hoppe, Vienna, 1920s
Set of Three Austrian Silver Boxes and Covers, Johann Hoppe, Vienna, 1920s

Set of Three Austrian Silver Boxes and Covers, Johann Hoppe, Vienna, 1920s

Located in North Miami, FL

A set of three Austrian silver boxes and covers, Johann Hoppe, Vienna, circa 1925. These are marked

Category

19th Century Austrian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Cloisonné Jewellery Box by Maison Alphonse Giroux
19th Century French Cloisonné Jewellery Box by Maison Alphonse Giroux

19th Century French Cloisonné Jewellery Box by Maison Alphonse Giroux

$5,249Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

19th Century French Cloisonné Jewellery Box by Maison Alphonse Giroux

By Maison Giroux, Ferdinand Duvinage

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A French gilt-bronze mounted, fruit wood and ivory marquetry metal cloisonné jewellery box by

Category

Late 19th Century French Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie
Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large mid nineteenth century marquetry box from the Napoleon III period features a burl thuya

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bronze

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Anglo-Indian boxes fall into four groups: Rosewood or ebony boxes inlaid with ivory; English traders

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Sandalwood

Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahoghany Paper Scroll Work Tea Caddy Box 1780
Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahoghany Paper Scroll Work Tea Caddy Box 1780

Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahoghany Paper Scroll Work Tea Caddy Box 1780

Located in Portland, OR

interior lid also decorated with floral design paper scrollwork & a turned ivory finial pull. Enclosed are

Category

1780s English George III Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Mahogany, Satinwood, Paper

A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest
A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest

A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest

$1,000

H 7 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

A Salesman Sample Of A Demilune English Chest

Located in Tampa, FL

This is a salesman sample of a Demilune English chest. It has four doors with an ivory bar handle

Category

1880s English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Wood

A Fine Anglo Indian Coromandel Workbox
A Fine Anglo Indian Coromandel Workbox

A Fine Anglo Indian Coromandel Workbox

$1,726

H 6.3 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in

A Fine Anglo Indian Coromandel Workbox

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine early 19th century coromandel work box with moulded front design and fitted interior

Category

Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Rare Japanese Meiji Ivory Three-Piece Set with Monkeys
Rare Japanese Meiji Ivory Three-Piece Set with Monkeys

Rare Japanese Meiji Ivory Three-Piece Set with Monkeys

Located in Chesterland, OH

A rare and charming Japanese three-piece carved ivory set dating to the late Meiji period, circa

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Ivory Boxes Antique

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in Forney, TX

bone ivory marquetry tabletop cabinet casket. Of exceptionally fine quality, lavishly decorated, large

Category

Early 18th Century Baroque Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

$6,631

H 7.88 in W 13 in D 7.09 in

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in GB

. Silver metal escutcheon and key. Complete with an initialled plaque on the lid and round ivory feet. The

Category

Early 19th Century European Regency Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Antique Kazak Rug 5'7" x 7'4''
Antique Kazak Rug 5'7" x 7'4''

Antique Kazak Rug 5'7" x 7'4''

$6,240Sale Price|39% Off

W 67 in L 88 in

Antique Kazak Rug 5'7" x 7'4''

Located in New York, NY

weaver had extra loom space toward one end and the usual ivory boxes are enlarged to make it up. Main

Category

1890s Caucasian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wool

English Regency Leather Portrait Box with Painting on Ivory
English Regency Leather Portrait Box with Painting on Ivory

English Regency Leather Portrait Box with Painting on Ivory

Located in Tampa, FL

box opens to a 19th century painting on ivory. Signed but I can’t make it out. The box has a brass

Category

1890s English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Qashqai rug
Qashqai rug

Qashqai rug

$10,000

W 40.16 in L 72.84 in

Qashqai rug

Located in NEW YORK, NY

botehs,pinwheels,palmettes,squares,triangles and ivory boxes with back bone motifs.It is set on an ivory

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wool

Karatchoph Kazak rug
Karatchoph Kazak rug

Karatchoph Kazak rug

$35,000

W 63 in L 85.83 in

Karatchoph Kazak rug

Located in NEW YORK, NY

unusual motifs resembling crabs and insects in the ivory reserve.There are four star filled ivory boxes in

Category

1870s Caucasian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wool

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving

Located in Wembley, GB

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan), Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century – Carved Wooden Ritual

Category

1920s Ivorian Primitive Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving

Located in Wembley, GB

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan), Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century – Carved Wooden Ritual

Category

1920s Ivorian Primitive Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood

Turkish Antique Rug, Red Ivory Aubergine - 4 x 6
Turkish Antique Rug, Red Ivory Aubergine - 4 x 6

Turkish Antique Rug, Red Ivory Aubergine - 4 x 6

Located in New York, NY

together beautifully. The other half of the boxes are either ivory, blue, or purple, creating a striking

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Other Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Karatchoph Kazak rug
Karatchoph Kazak rug

Karatchoph Kazak rug

$18,000

W 72.05 in L 90.16 in

Karatchoph Kazak rug

Located in NEW YORK, NY

ivory star filled boxes and eight smaller squares with double hooked elements.There are four

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Collection of Nine Early 20th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints
Collection of Nine Early 20th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints

Collection of Nine Early 20th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints

$9,117 / set

H 16.93 in W 22.05 in D 1.97 in

Collection of Nine Early 20th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

, 1900. Presented in ivory painted shadow box frames.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wood, Paper

Karatchoph Kazak rug
Karatchoph Kazak rug

Karatchoph Kazak rug

$28,000

W 59.85 in L 77.96 in

Karatchoph Kazak rug

Located in NEW YORK, NY

″ (198X152 cm) The attractive abrashed red field is centered by an ivory octagonal medallion which contains

Category

1880s Armenian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wool

Rare Victorian Carved “Baby” Face Moonstone & Turquoise 18 KT Pin
Rare Victorian Carved “Baby” Face Moonstone & Turquoise 18 KT Pin

Rare Victorian Carved “Baby” Face Moonstone & Turquoise 18 KT Pin

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Comes in an ivory colored celluloid round box. Incredible condition for it’s age. Wear commensurate

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!

Located in Sylvania, GA

Tiffany & Co Box With Ivory Silk. Box Is Included. From a Safe in Savannah, Georgia. Valuable 17.37

Category

19th Century Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1900s
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1900s

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, circa 1900s

Located in New York, NY

rugs with its elongated head and foot panel enclosing octogons in ivory and straw. The abrashed teal

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Japanese Noh/Kabuki Shakkyo painting, Torii Kiyotada
Antique Japanese Noh/Kabuki Shakkyo painting, Torii Kiyotada

Antique Japanese Noh/Kabuki Shakkyo painting, Torii Kiyotada

Located in Point Richmond, CA

(Kiyotada VII, 1875-1941) with a red seal, later formal scroll mounting with fine brocades and ivory end

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Silk

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Antique French Carved Ivory Pendant, Brooch, Original Ivory Box
Antique French Carved Ivory Pendant, Brooch, Original Ivory Box

Antique French Carved Ivory Pendant, Brooch, Original Ivory Box

Located in San Marcos, CA

From the brilliant ivory carvers of Dieppe, France, the west coast seaport village of France into

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Ivory Boxes Antique

Vizagapatam Box
Vizagapatam Box

Vizagapatam Box

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 7.29 in D 4.53 in

Vizagapatam Box

Located in London, GB

With ivory complex design of fine, inlaid scrolling vines and flowers inlaid into wood. An early

Category

18th Century and Earlier Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Rosewood, Ivory

Ivory Celluloid Nail Dresser Set Complete in Box by Imperial Brands
Ivory Celluloid Nail Dresser Set Complete in Box by Imperial Brands

Ivory Celluloid Nail Dresser Set Complete in Box by Imperial Brands

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A turn of the century ivory celluloid box with conforming blue velvet compartments for the five

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Ivory Boxes Antique

Continental Steel Decorated White Painted Spa Box
Continental Steel Decorated White Painted Spa Box

Continental Steel Decorated White Painted Spa Box

Unavailable

H 2.75 in W 10 in D 3.75 in

Continental Steel Decorated White Painted Spa Box

Located in New York, NY

Continental steel decorated white painted spa box 19th century The ivory colored box adorned with

Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Steel

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box
Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Located in San Antonio, TX

with small knob handles made from bone or ivory. The writing box has a red velvet pull-down writing

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wood

Set of 24 Silver & Ivory Knives
Set of 24 Silver & Ivory Knives

Set of 24 Silver & Ivory Knives

Unavailable

H 2 in W 13 in D 10.25 in

Set of 24 Silver & Ivory Knives

By J. Russell & Co.

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Set of 12 meat and 12 cheese knives with coffer and key. Sterling with ivory handles. Made by "J

Category

19th Century Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Indo-Portuguese 18C Contador
Indo-Portuguese 18C Contador

Indo-Portuguese 18C Contador

Unavailable

H 21 in W 28 in D 22 in

Indo-Portuguese 18C Contador

Located in Richmond, CA

ivory inlay. The contador has an opening at the top and also a fall front opening at the bottom to

Category

18th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ebony, Ivory, Padouk, Rosewood

English Regency Lap Desk
English Regency Lap Desk

English Regency Lap Desk

Unavailable

H 6.5 in Dm 11 in

English Regency Lap Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

original deep indigo blue paper lining as well as the original ink wells and ivory handle drawer pulls. It

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Brass

17th Century Italian Collector's Cabinet
17th Century Italian Collector's Cabinet

17th Century Italian Collector's Cabinet

Unavailable

H 21.5 in W 25 in D 14 in

17th Century Italian Collector's Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A 17th century Italian ebonized wood collector's cabinet with ivory inlay, locking front panel, and

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wood, Ivory

Collection of Tortoise Items
Collection of Tortoise Items

Collection of Tortoise Items

Located in Washington, DC

first is a Tortoise with Mother-of-Pearl inset and ivory feet domed snuff box 2" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/8

Category

19th Century British Ivory Boxes Antique

Fitted Leather Dressing Case
Fitted Leather Dressing Case

Fitted Leather Dressing Case

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 16.1 in D 10.6 in

Fitted Leather Dressing Case

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

the brushes, combs, shoe horn and glove stretcher are also ivory. The small jewel box, manicure set

Category

Early 20th Century English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Leather

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell

Located in South Coast, CA

lids fully intact, original lathe-turned ivory knobs in fine form, and the matching liner to the ivory

Category

19th Century English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Line Inlay Rosewood Tea Caddy
Regency Line Inlay Rosewood Tea Caddy

Regency Line Inlay Rosewood Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 7 in D 4 in

Regency Line Inlay Rosewood Tea Caddy

Located in New York, NY

. Ivory key hole (no key) Interior has two compartments. Tea side has tin lining and top with small

Category

18th Century and Earlier Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips
Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips

Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips

Located in South Coast, CA

One of the most elaborately made and most beautiful of these Napoleon III era game boxes we've had

Category

19th Century French Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ebony, Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Antique English Victorian Carved Ivory Bracelet & Brooch, Box
Antique English Victorian Carved Ivory Bracelet & Brooch, Box

Antique English Victorian Carved Ivory Bracelet & Brooch, Box

Located in San Marcos, CA

rarer still to find them still in their original presentation box. This fabulous set is both. The rare

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Ivory Boxes Antique

Victorian Cased Novelty Box in the Form of a Curling Stone with Ivory Handle
Victorian Cased Novelty Box in the Form of a Curling Stone with Ivory Handle

Victorian Cased Novelty Box in the Form of a Curling Stone with Ivory Handle

By Fenton Brothers

Located in London, GB

Amusing Victorian cased novelty box in the form of a curling stone with a silver and ivory handle

Category

1880s English Victorian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Silver Box
Edwardian Silver Box

Edwardian Silver Box

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in

Edwardian Silver Box

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Silver Edwardian jewelry box with plaque Ivory center with carved gallant scene City of Birmingham

Category

Early 1900s Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Silver

Large 15th Century Wedding Cassone With Pastiglia Decoration, Florence Italy
Large 15th Century Wedding Cassone With Pastiglia Decoration, Florence Italy

Large 15th Century Wedding Cassone With Pastiglia Decoration, Florence Italy

Located in Paris, FR

, decorated in relief with a white pastiglia decoration, came after the painted boxes, in ivory or boiled

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

British Mahogany 2-Day Chronometer Dobbie Mcinnes Ltd, circa 1880
British Mahogany 2-Day Chronometer Dobbie Mcinnes Ltd, circa 1880

British Mahogany 2-Day Chronometer Dobbie Mcinnes Ltd, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, NL

with helical spring, 3-tier brass bound mahogany box with ivory signature plaque.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Sadeli and Ivory Box
Anglo Indian Sadeli and Ivory Box

Anglo Indian Sadeli and Ivory Box

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H 5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Anglo Indian Sadeli and Ivory Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An Anglo Indian inlaid sadeli and ivory box. A removable mirror marbleized paper and sandalwood

Category

19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century Jewelry or Trinket Box. Free Shipping

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box
Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box

Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box

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H 3.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box

Located in East Hampton, NY

Tortoise shell box with ivory trim and feet.....silver monogram on top....

Category

Early 20th Century British Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Wood

19thC Ivory Portrait Box
19thC Ivory Portrait Box

19thC Ivory Portrait Box

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H 1.38 in W 5.13 in D 4.63 in

19thC Ivory Portrait Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Extraordinary oval shaped ivory box with a finely painted portrait of a lovely young woman

Category

19th Century French Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory

A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box
A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A huge (in tortoise shell box standards) Anglo Indian tortoiseshell and ivory box. Some missing

Category

19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Continental ivory inset silvered  box
Continental ivory inset silvered  box

Continental ivory inset silvered box

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H 0.5 in W 3 in D 2 in

Continental ivory inset silvered box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Continental white metal engine turned rectangular box inset with a carved ivory plaque depicting

Category

19th Century Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Silver Plate

Indian Ivory inlaid writing box
Indian Ivory inlaid writing box

Indian Ivory inlaid writing box

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A suberb Indian writing box, the inlaid decoration of the finest quality. The interior fully fitted

Category

19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory

Rare Tortoiseshell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box
Rare Tortoiseshell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

Rare Tortoiseshell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Tortoiseshell and ivory anglo indian rectangluar box. Beautiful carved ivory and hand painted

Category

19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory

Swedish Burlwood Courting Box with Ivory Details
Swedish Burlwood Courting Box with Ivory Details

Swedish Burlwood Courting Box with Ivory Details

Located in Greenwich, CT

inside top lid, and hand-carved ivory escutcheon and knob handles. Used as a love token box.

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wood, Ivory

19th century Chinese spinach Jade and ivory foo dog box
19th century Chinese spinach Jade and ivory foo dog box

19th century Chinese spinach Jade and ivory foo dog box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An unusual box hand carved out of Spinach jade, with a hand carved ivory Foo dog on top. This box

Category

19th Century Chinese Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory

An Early 19th Cent. Anglo-Indian Ivory Inlaid Teak Writing Box
An Early 19th Cent. Anglo-Indian Ivory Inlaid Teak Writing Box

An Early 19th Cent. Anglo-Indian Ivory Inlaid Teak Writing Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An Anglo-Indian Ivory Inlaid Teak Writing Box on Bun-Feet and Featuring a Fitted Interior.

Category

19th Century Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Teak

Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude
Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude

Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An extremely unusual and rare 19th century snuff box or container in the shape of a nude woman or

Category

19th Century English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Wood

A Rare Large Bone and Ivory Anglo Indian Casket or Sewing Box
A Rare Large Bone and Ivory Anglo Indian Casket or Sewing Box

A Rare Large Bone and Ivory Anglo Indian Casket or Sewing Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An ivory overlaid on bone casket or sewing box, with a wonderful ivory and satinwood interior. Rare

Category

19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bone, Ivory

Anglo-Indian Perfume Box with Ivory Portraits
Anglo-Indian Perfume Box with Ivory Portraits

Anglo-Indian Perfume Box with Ivory Portraits

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H 4.75 in W 8 in D 4.25 in

Anglo-Indian Perfume Box with Ivory Portraits

Located in valatie, NY

This antique gilt box is extraordinary in every detail. The hand engraved exterior frames 27 ivory

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19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

A Rare 16th c. Ivory and Ebony Architectural Jewel Box
A Rare 16th c. Ivory and Ebony Architectural Jewel Box

A Rare 16th c. Ivory and Ebony Architectural Jewel Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare early work of art carved ivory and ebony jewel box having architectural relief decoration to

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18th Century and Earlier Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Metal

French Burl Wood Glove Box with Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay
French Burl Wood Glove Box with Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay

French Burl Wood Glove Box with Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Troy, MI

Early 20th century French long and narrow burl wood lidded glove box. Locks with a skeleton key

Category

Early 20th Century French Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wood, Satin, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box
Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box

Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box

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H 3 in W 11 in D 5 in

Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box

Located in New York, NY

A small tortoise shell encased box, with carved ivory trimming and claw feet and hand-painted

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19th Century Unknown Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Velvet

Anglo Indian Sadeli, Ivory and Sandalwood Inlaid Box
Anglo Indian Sadeli, Ivory and Sandalwood Inlaid Box

Anglo Indian Sadeli, Ivory and Sandalwood Inlaid Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare large size Anglo Indian sadeli, ivory and sandalwood inlaid box, in very good condition

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19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Ivory tea caddy

Ivory tea caddy

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H 4.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in

Ivory tea caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

A George III ivory and tortoiseshell strung facetted oval tea caddy. Late 18th century

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory

A Rare Continental Ebony Rectangular Box w/Ivory Inlay
A Rare Continental Ebony Rectangular Box w/Ivory Inlay

A Rare Continental Ebony Rectangular Box w/Ivory Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare continental ebony rectangular box adorned with inlaid ivory floral sprays; the rectangular

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19th Century Ivory Boxes Antique

Unusual Thuya Wood Ivory Mounted Box with Original Watercolor Painting
Unusual Thuya Wood Ivory Mounted Box with Original Watercolor Painting

Unusual Thuya Wood Ivory Mounted Box with Original Watercolor Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual English thuya wood cedar lined box with ivory edges, the lid , an original watercolor

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1920s English Art Deco Ivory Boxes Antique

Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy
Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy

Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy

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H 4 in W 5 in D 3.25 in

Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1850.

Category

19th Century English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

19thc. Ebony and Ivory Tea  Chest
19thc. Ebony and Ivory Tea  Chest

19thc. Ebony and Ivory Tea Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully decorated Tea Chest

Category

19th Century British Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

Antique Jewelry Box
Antique Jewelry Box

Antique Jewelry Box

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H 5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in

Antique Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Anglo-Indian rosewood and Ivory Jewelry box, Circa 19th Century.

Category

19th Century English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Wood, Ivory

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning 19th century domed glove box from circa 1870. Made in Vizagapatam, India in British

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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Napolèon III Palissander Box
Napolèon III Palissander Box

Napolèon III Palissander Box

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H 3.5 in W 11 in D 8 in

Napolèon III Palissander Box

Located in Miami, FL

Extremly refined and elegant solid palissander inlayed with brass , ivory and violet wood. Could

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19th Century French Napoleon III Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bronze

Anglo Indian Box.
Anglo Indian Box.

Anglo Indian Box.

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H 3.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in

Anglo Indian Box.

Located in Hudson, NY

Anglo Indian Box, 19th century.

Category

19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Wood

A Spanish Ivory Inlaid Walnut Casket
A Spanish Ivory Inlaid Walnut Casket

A Spanish Ivory Inlaid Walnut Casket

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H 15 in W 29 in D 14 in

A Spanish Ivory Inlaid Walnut Casket

Located in Stamford, CT

A SPANISH IVORY INLAID WALNUT CASKET, IN THE MUDÉJAR STYLE 16TH/17TH CENTURY This rare marquetry

Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Walnut, Ivory

Tortoise Box by Lund
Tortoise Box by Lund

Tortoise Box by Lund

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H 1.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

Tortoise Box by Lund

Located in Dallas, TX

a box of tortoise with ivory trim, opens to expose three sections marked Lund

Category

19th Century English Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory

Tortoise and Ivory Tea Caddy circa 1820
Tortoise and Ivory Tea Caddy circa 1820

Tortoise and Ivory Tea Caddy circa 1820

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H 6.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Tortoise and Ivory Tea Caddy circa 1820

Located in valatie, NY

This tortoise tea caddy has unique corner columns and ivory feet. It's pagoada lid open to two tea

Category

19th Century American Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory

Anglo Indian Quill Box
Anglo Indian Quill Box

Anglo Indian Quill Box

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H 3.25 in W 8 in D 5.75 in

Anglo Indian Quill Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Anglo-Indian box made of split porcupine quill, ebony and ivory, the interior with ivory inlay and

Category

19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

Porcupine Quill Boxes and Tray
Porcupine Quill Boxes and Tray

Porcupine Quill Boxes and Tray

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual 19th Century Anglo-Indian ivory inlaid ebony and porcupine quill basket and boxes

Category

19th Century Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

Antique Jewelry Box
Antique Jewelry Box

Antique Jewelry Box

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H 7 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

Antique Jewelry Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Embellished with ivory overlays and faux pearls, this jewelry box was designed to resemble a

Category

19th Century French Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory

19th c. Porcupine Quill box
19th c. Porcupine Quill box

19th c. Porcupine Quill box

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H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

19th c. Porcupine Quill box

Located in Houston, TX

Anglo-Indian ivory and ebony inset porcupine quill box in excellent condition.

Category

19th Century Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Ebony

Fabulous French Inlaid Box
Fabulous French Inlaid Box

Fabulous French Inlaid Box

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H 3 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Fabulous French Inlaid Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful and elaborately inlaid box. Marquetry design of pewter, ivory, mother of pearl, and brass

Category

19th Century French Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Pewter, Brass

17th Century Italian Office Box
17th Century Italian Office Box

17th Century Italian Office Box

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H 6.7 in W 15.75 in D 12.6 in

17th Century Italian Office Box

Located in Madrid, ES

17th century Italian office Ebony veneer and ebonized wood. Inlaid decoration in ivory, "plant

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Ivory, Wood

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Metal

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Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes and Gold Collar

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes and Gold Collar

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

Allow us to present yet another treasure from our collection—an antique figurine from the era of the Russian Empire, crafted in the workshop of the illustrious Carl Fabergé. This exq...

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver

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Fabergé Imperial Gold-Mounted Jade Egg Pendant by Henrik Wigström

By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a beautiful and highly unusual miniature gold egg pendant crafted from natural Siberian jade. This exquisite pi...

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Late 19th Century Russian Empire Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box

19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85. Gorgeously detailed and hand-crafted ‘sadeli mosaic’ inlay, from th...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Silver

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India
Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Decorative Mughal Raj Vizagapatam Carved Veneered Bone Jewelry Rectangular shape Box. Vintage Asian lidded box crafted with bone finely engraved and hand painted in black with geomet...

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bone, Wood

Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch
Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch

Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch

By Cartier

Located in PARIS, FR

Cartier Santos Lady watch in steel and 18K yellow gold, automatic movement, white dial with railway track minute markers and Roman numerals, adjustable steel and yellow gold bracelet...

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1990s French Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Gold, Steel

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...

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2010s Italian Modern Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Brass

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag GG Supreme Beige Brown
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By Gucci

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Gucci Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag An enduring icon of the House of Gucci, the Jackie Medium embodies effortless sophistication and timeless Italian craftsmanship. Defined by its soft...

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2010s European Ivory Boxes Antique

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle. Approximate Measure...

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Early 2000s Italian Ivory Boxes Antique

Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown
Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown

Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Gowns of this quality are literally unheard of in the second-hand market. This gown technically is not second hand, it still has the original store tag attached. That said there is m...

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1990s Italian Ivory Boxes Antique

Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Italian Enamel Ladybug Brooch
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Italian Enamel Ladybug Brooch

Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Italian Enamel Ladybug Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Ladybug Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Italy Circa 1980s A charming ladybird brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold, stamped Italy 18ct, dating to circa 1980. The domed shell is ado...

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Late 20th Century Italian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
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Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 19th century Anglo-Indian jewelry, trinket footed box, inlay with ebony, mosaic marquetry Sadeli work and a carved Hindu scene on top. The box case is made from sandalwood wi...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

LOUIS VUITTON black & brown Monogram Canvas GAIA Hobo Bag
LOUIS VUITTON black & brown Monogram Canvas GAIA Hobo Bag

LOUIS VUITTON black & brown Monogram Canvas GAIA Hobo Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Gaia hobo bag is crafted from classic Ebene brown Monogram canvas with black leather gussets and trims, complemented by a natural vachetta handle fo...

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2010s French Ivory Boxes Antique

BOTTEGA VENETA black Intrecciato leather LARGE CABAT Tote Bag
BOTTEGA VENETA black Intrecciato leather LARGE CABAT Tote Bag

BOTTEGA VENETA black Intrecciato leather LARGE CABAT Tote Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta black intrecciato large cabat bag is an iconic representation of luxury and craftsmanship. Handwoven in the brand’s signature intrecciato technique...

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2010s Italian Ivory Boxes Antique

Oscar Heyman 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Oscar Heyman 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Oscar Heyman 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire & Diamond Ring

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

This Oscar Heyman ring is made from platinum and contains a rare 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire and 14 colorless round diamonds weighing 1.48cts. Cat's-eye sapphires display the phenomen...

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2010s American Contemporary Ivory Boxes Antique

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Ivory Boxes Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ivory boxes antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bone, wood and ivory, every ivory boxes antique was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ivory boxes antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An ivory boxes antique, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one ivory boxes antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Europa Antiques, Woshing and Tuck Chang & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ivory Boxes Antique?

Prices for an ivory boxes antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $512,247, while the average can fetch as much as $2,910.

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.