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Antique Victorian J&S Embossed Gilt Metal Enameled Glove Storage Casket Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian J&S glove, casket, keepsake or jewelry box crafted of wood clad in gold tone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Ronson Art Metal Works 1920 Very Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Plate Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
part of the proceeds to open the Art Metal Works in Newark, N.J. Soon the company was producing a
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Spanish Mid-Century Wood and Multicolor Enamel Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, 1960s
By Capo Esmaltes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Spanish Mid-Century-Modern decorative lidded box was hand-crafted by J. Capo
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

English 1900 J&J Coleman Signed Tin Container
Located in Stamford, CT
J&J Coleman signed tin container made to look like a mahogany box with a key lock. Two compartments
Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Wells & Co 1930 Enameled Guilloche Round Pill Box In .925 Sterling Silver
By C. J. Wells
Located in Miami, FL
appearance of boxes, frames, brooches, rings or pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

A. J. SEWARD - Arts & Crafts Brass Box - Cedar Lined - U.K. - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ARTHUR JOHN SEWARD (Attributed) - Antique Arts & Crafts brass box with riveted construction and
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Signed inside "this Box was maid by J. W. Harrison 1863 / Second lock / on the Left". Solidly constructed
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863
Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863
H 5.75 in W 11.5 in D 6.25 in
mod. "Biglia" by J. Colombo for A. Di Cambio Silver & Crystal Cigarette Box 1968
By Joe Colombo, Arnolfo di Cambio
Located in Palermo, IT
Cigarette box mod. "Biglia" by Joe Colombo for Arnolfo di Cambio in 1968, in purple crystal, with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
A charming fine quality antique French demilune decorative box from the late 19th century, finished
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Line Vautrin Bronze Poem Box with Sonnet by Felix Arvers
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
: For the same box illustrate Line Vautrin Poesie in Metal Exposition du Musee d'Art et de Joaillerie
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Brown Lacquered Desk Box With Touch Tip Striker
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Desk double box with lighter designed by Ronson. A and very beautiful desk box, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Steel

Ronson USA 1935 Art Deco Black Lacquered Desk Box With Octette Touch Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Desk double box with handles and touch tip designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk box with
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set Vintage Coffee Tins with Factory on
Located in Antwerp, BE
modern for their time. Made by Etabl J. Schuybroek Hoboken Anvers. Decorative boxes in industrial style
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Cacao Tin
Located in Antwerp, BE
for Cacao C.J Van Houten and Zoon - Holland - The Netherlands. This Antique Dutch tin with lid is
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Cacao Tin
Art Deco Cacao Tin
H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in
Disney tin Snow White and 7 Dwarfs
By Walt Disney
Located in Antwerp, BE
made by Etabl. J. Schuybroek S.A Hoboken - Anvers ( Antwerp ) This old tin - antique tin with Snow
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Disney tin Snow White and 7 Dwarfs
Disney tin Snow White and 7 Dwarfs
H 3.94 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Antique Cacao Tin with Chef
Located in Antwerp, BE
bottom of this cacao storage box. On top of the lid still the original and beautiful shaped handle
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Cacao Tin with Chef
Antique Cacao Tin with Chef
H 13.98 in W 8.86 in D 6.89 in
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Enamel

Early 20th Century French Wooden Grape Container
Located in High Point, NC
journeyed through time, its darkened staves bound by metal rings that tell tales of many harvests. Its
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
By Daniel & Arter
Located in Northampton, GB
was purchased by W.J.Baker & Sons Ltd. Oak has many global variations.European Oak, also known as
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
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H 5.7 in W 5.9 in D 5.3 in
Renaissance Damascened Steel Casket from 1872 Great London Exhibition
Located in New York, US
London, International Exhibition of 1872, London, J.M. Johnson & Sons, Victoria and Albert Museum. (See
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Steel

German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900
By J. A. Henckels
Located in Delft, NL
German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900 A 12 person table cutlery with handles
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Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Metal

Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
By John Batson & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Humidor Box is hallmarked in multiple places J.Batson & Son with the date mark 1916. Sterling Silver is
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
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H 4.73 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Malay Peninsula by C.J. Kleingrothe, 1907
By Charles J. Kleingrothe
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Malay Peninsula (Strait Settlements and Federated Malay States) Original photos by C.J
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Early 20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Malay Peninsula by C.J. Kleingrothe, 1907
Malay Peninsula by C.J. Kleingrothe, 1907
H 14.26 in W 18 in D 0.02 in
Art Deco Metal Post Office Box Covers with Lock
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Gorgeous Art Deco style metal post office box covers. There are three available. The edges have a
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kalmar J.T. Austrian Designer Pair of Ice Glass Wall Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
consists of a nickel-plated metal frame in the shape of an open box, in the front, there are lamp holders
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Ronson 1930 Pik A Cig Magic Penguin Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. A beautiful, exceedingly rare
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Bronze

Ronson 1930 Pik a Cig Magic Penguin Touch Tip Cigarette Dispenser Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic penguin mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. A beautiful, exceedingly rare
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Contemporary Metal Chandelier
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
same finish as the rest of the structure with a diameter of 12 cm (4.72'') in order to cover the j-box.
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Metal Chandelier
H 51.19 in W 33.86 in D 33.47 in
Large 1950s Stilnovo Glass and Metal Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
mounting over a standard American J-box. A highly functional light sculpture of attractive scale and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ronson 1940 Art Deco Machine Age Geometric Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter
By Ronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
the patent rights, and later used part of the proceeds to open the Art Metal Works in Newark, N.J
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome, Enamel, Steel

Federal Style Hand Painted Tole Tinder Wood Box
Located in Nashville, TN
A handsome Federal style hand painted tole tinder wood box. Ebonized lacquer paint overpainted with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, J Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, enamelled metal and brass scientific instrument by
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950s Stilnovo Red Metal & Opaline Glass Suspension Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
mounting over a standard American j-box. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Opaline Glass and Metal Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Opaline Glass and Metal Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo. Executed in sculptural opaline glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Black Metal Diabolo Pendant Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
American j-box. An incredibly refined and clean pendant characteristic of 1950s Italian design at its
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Opaline Glass and Metal Globe Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
for mounting over standard US j-box. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960s Cosack Leuchten Brass & White Metal Wall Lights
By Paavo Tynell, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Glendale, CA
US electrical and for mounting over standard US j-box. Retains original backplate with original
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

1960s Gino Sarfatti Metal and Seguso Glass Sconce for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in Glendale, CA
period style custom backplate for mounting to a standard American j-box.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamps
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stilnovo, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Glendale, CA
electrical with original Swedish ceiling plate modified for hardwiring over a standard American j-box. Not UL
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s Perforated Black Metal Diabolo Wall Lamp Attributed to Mauri Almari
By Itsu, Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
backplate added for mounting over standard US j-box. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Metal CACTUS Contemporary SCULPTURE BRUTALIST Unique PIECE by ESOJ France 2020
By (Circle of) Jan Weesop
Located in PARIS, FR
A strong and spectacular metal cactus, contemporary brutalist sculpture, unique piece by artist
Category

2010s French Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1950s Bent Karlby Black Painted Metal & Brass Pendant Lamp for Lyfa
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Glendale, CA
over US j-box. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Mauri Almari Perforated Black Metal Pendant for Idman Oy Finland
By Almari Mauri, Paavo Tynell, Idman
Located in Glendale, CA
black painted and perforated metal with period-style brass canopy for mounting over standard US j-box
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Gino Sarfatti Metal and Seguso Glass Pendants for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in Glendale, CA
single e26 medium base bulb. New cloth wire and custom canopy for mounting to a standard American j-box
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950's-'70's
Located in Incline Village, NV
were always made of white metal, and typically plated; usually in a copper finish. All of the banks
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

1960s Glass and Red Painted Metal Pendant Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
standard American J-box. A highly functional and sculptural lamp of incomparable refinement. Unmarked
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century P.E. Guerin NY Cartonnier File Cabinet Box
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Forney, TX
cartonnier (French name for an ornamental box for filling papers, usually portable for easy travel and placed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Set of Early 20th Century Antique Silver Teaspoons by J. Tostrup
By Jacob Tostrup
Located in London, GB
Set of early 20th century antique silver teaspoons by J. Tostrup Norwegian, 1911 Measures: Spoons
Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu Perforated White Metal and Brass Wall Sconce
By Stilnovo, Robert Mathieu
Located in Glendale, CA
mounting over a standard American j-box. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alvar Aalto A330s White Metal and Brass Wall Light for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Glendale, CA
designed to cover a standard American j-box for hardwiring. Price is per item. Available in unlimited
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s, Tito Agnoli Perforated Yellow Metal & Brass Sconce for O-Luce
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Glendale, CA
. Custom period style backplates added for mounting over a standard American j-box for hardwiring
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Stilux Milano Yellow Painted Metal & Opaline Globe Glass Pendant Lamp
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
electrical with custom period style brass backplate added for mounting over a standard American j-box.  
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Gino Sarfatti Metal and Amber Seguso Glass Pendant for Arteluce
By Archimede Seguso, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
incandescent). New cloth wire and custom canopy for mounting to a standard American j-box. Some age appropriate
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1940s Gunilla Jung Model #1005 Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp for Stockmann Orno
By Stockmann-Orno, Gunilla Jung
Located in Glendale, CA
style ceiling plate for hardwiring over a standard American j-box and new black cloth cord. Adjustable
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Axolight Manifesto Small Ceiling Light in Earth Red Metal by Timo Ripatti
By Breaad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supply voltage: 100-277Vac Installs over 4 in. octagonal J-box Dimmable 0-10V DRY LOCATION CRI>90 ~2020
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21st Century and Contemporary Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Axolight Manifesto Small Ceiling Light in Mirrored Steel Metal by Timo Ripatti
By Breaad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supply voltage: 100-277Vac Installs over 4 in. octagonal J-box Dimmable 0-10V DRY LOCATION CRI>90 ~2020
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Axolight Manifesto Small Ceiling Light in Intense Black Metal by Timo Ripatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supply voltage: 100-277Vac Installs over 4 in. octagonal J-box Dimmable 0-10V DRY LOCATION CRI>90 ~2020
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Axolight Manifesto Small Ceiling Light in Desert White Metal by Timo Ripatti
By Breaad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supply voltage: 100-277Vac Installs over 4 in. octagonal J-box Dimmable 0-10V DRY LOCATION CRI>90 ~2020
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960s Tito Agnoli Glass & Metal Sconces for O-Luce
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Glendale, CA
custom period style backplates for mounting over a standard American j-box for hardwiring. An incredibly
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Glass & Perforated Metal Pendant Attributed to Bruno Gatta for Stilnovo
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
compatibility with US electrical J-box. Some age appropriate scuffs, dings, nicks and wear as largely shown in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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