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Antique Lunch Boxes

Antique Chinese Lunch Box with Carved Handle
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Chinese lunch box from the early 20th century, with a carved handle. Crafted in China
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Brass

Antique Chinese Lunch Box with Carved Handle
Antique Chinese Lunch Box with Carved Handle
$495
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wooden lunch box from the early 20th century, with large pierced handle and
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Lunch Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving
Located in North Salem, NY
19th Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Hand Carved Gilt Decorated Front.
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19th Century Antique Lunch Boxes

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving
19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving
$367 Sale Price
25% Off
H 11 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique, Chinese Hand Painted Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique lacquered painted lunch box from China has about 100 years history and still
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lunch Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique lacquered lunch box from Shan Xi, China has over 140 years history and still
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lunch Boxes

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Wood

Art nouveau lunch box, 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Nouveau lunch box made in Germany. made for storing bread.
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Lunch Boxes

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Metal, Enamel

Antique Art nouveau lunch box, 1910
Art nouveau lunch box, 1910
$850
H 5.91 in Dm 14.57 in
Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034
Located in Norton, MA
Red/Black-lacquered Fan-shape Five-case Lunch Box, China, 19th century, with three bamboo splint
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19th Century Japanese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Lacquer

Late Qing Dynasty Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique late Qing Dynasty period rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lunch Boxes

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Bamboo, Rattan

Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures our attention with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Lunch Boxes

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Rattan, Bamboo

Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, 19th/20th century, one red-lacquered with an inner compartment; one black-lacquered with an inner compartment.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Lacquer

Antique Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
$875
H 4.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
19th century Chinese Lacquered Elm Lunch Box, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Antique Chinese lunch box made of lacquered elm, dating from the 19th century, handmade. Used by
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1890s Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Elm

Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
By The American Thermos Bottle Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique lunch box with metal thermos and original food storage case, advertising a
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Lunch Boxes

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Chrome

Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
$275 Sale Price
21% Off
H 3.5 in W 9.25 in D 6.25 in
Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period red and black lacquered tiered lunch box from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lunch Boxes

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Bamboo, Rattan

Rare enamel bread bin with honeycomb pattern, Germany 1910s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Germany / 1910 / bread bin / enamel / Art Nouveau / Vintage / Antique Art Nouveau lunch box or
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Lunch Boxes

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Metal, Enamel

Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s
By Märklin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
enameled metal dollhouse lunch box or bread box made by Marklin in Germany. This is in very good condition
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Lunch Boxes

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Metal

19th Century Chinese Two-Colored Bamboo and Wood Tiered Lunch Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
used as lunch boxes in 19th century China. This two-colored bamboo and wood tiered lunch basket from
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Bamboo, Wood

Antique Early Chinese Republic Era Stacking Lacquered Box Set with Dragon Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
decoration with red accents. These stacking sets are sometimes referred to as lunch boxes, and were used
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lunch Boxes

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Softwood

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Chinese Lunch Box
Located in London, GB
Box woven with split bamboo and intricate knotting 1870 - 1880 ca. 45 x 25 x 13
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes

Antique Chinese Lunch Box
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Japanese Pine Tree Motif Bamboo Bento Box, 1868, Edo Period
Located in Paris, FR
This Edo period lunch box made of bamboo belonged to Japanese tea ceremony master in Komaki of
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lunch Boxes

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Bamboo

Traditional Tiffin Carrier
Located in New York, NY
Stacked Lunch boxes, bamboo weave and lacquered. Red interiors, black exterior. Available in
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Lunch Boxes

Japanese Wicker Obento, Antique
By Highpoint Import Export Ltd
Located in Milton, DE
This is the first of many obentos (lunch box) that I collected many years ago and I have used it as
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1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lunch Boxes

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Wicker

Japanese Wicker Obento, Antique
Japanese Wicker Obento, Antique
H 16.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period lidded lunch box from the early 20th century, with weathered
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lunch Boxes

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Wood

Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Lunch Box with Geometric Motifs and Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rattan and bamboo lunch box from the early 20th century, with geometric motifs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Bamboo, Rattan

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Wooden Lunch Box, circa 1910
Located in Valby, 84
This early 20th-century Swedish allmoge wooden lunch box, dating to around 1910, is a fine example
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1910s Swedish Folk Art Antique Lunch Boxes

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Iron

A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb and rare gold inlaid iron jubako (lunch box) by Komai of Kyoto Of typical form with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Lunch Boxes

Art Deco WMF and Wachtersbach Ceramic Jugendstil Arts & Crafts Box, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco WMF and Wachtersbach ceramic Jugendstil Arts & Crafts rose pattern lunch sandwich hasp
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Lunch Boxes

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Metal

Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese wooden lunch box from the early 20th century, with large pierced handle and
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Lunch Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Antique Stacking Lunch Box with Lacquered Accents and Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rattan and wood stacking picnic basket from the early 20th century, with lacquered foliage motifs and large handle. Born in China during the early years of the 20t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Rattan, Wood

Qing Dynasty Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period rattan and bamboo two-tier nested lunch basket from the 19th century, with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lunch Boxes

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Rattan, Bamboo

Almoge Lunch Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Almoge Lunch Box in a worn pale green patina.
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Lunch Boxes

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Wood

Almoge Lunch Box
Almoge Lunch Box
H 6 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Almoge Lunch Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green Almoge Lunch Box made out of bent birch bark.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Lunch Boxes

Almoge Lunch Box
Almoge Lunch Box
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Chinese War Lord Lunch Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Chinese elmwood war lord lunch box with three stacked dove-tailed removable boxes, metal trim and
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Metal

Chinese War Lord Lunch Box
Chinese War Lord Lunch Box
H 21 in W 21 in D 12.5 in
Burmese Red Lacquer Lunch Box
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Originally used to store food, this vessel is in remarkable condition for its age. With only minor losses. Decorative carving surround the outside cover with a parrot depicted on the...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Stacking Lunch Box
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Stacking banquet server in black lacquer with exquisite painted and molded details of flowers and birds.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Folk Art Handmade Leather Lunch Box Pail
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Wonderful primitive construction on this Folk Art handmade thick leather lunch box. Tremendous
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Lunch Boxes

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Leather

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Hollywood Regency Bar and Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo Brass Suede
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with bar stools, brass, suede, glass, smoked mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizz...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Lunch Boxes

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique Zataku low table for 4 people, a set of tabletop & wooden leg frame. Aimed to make as Kotatsu table (heat table with brazier) in winter. Tabletop material is made o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Lunch Boxes

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Hardwood, Cedar

1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table
1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table
$1,200 Sale Price
60% Off
H 13.78 in W 39.77 in D 39.97 in
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
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2010s Dutch Modern Antique Lunch Boxes

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Marble

Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
$393 / item
H 2.96 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Antique Clear Leaded Glass Window with Wood Frame
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique clear leaded glass window in wood frame, c. 1900s. Wonderful window encased in original wood frame with a clean and crisp, timeless geometrical pattern with straight lines a...
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Early 20th Century Mission Antique Lunch Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Art Deco Modernist Dressing Table or Vanity by Fer Semey for Pander, 1930s
By Fer Semey, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist dressing table or vanity. Design by Fer Semey for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Original off- white lacque...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Antique Lunch Boxes

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Mirror, Beech

Art Deco Modernist Dressing Table or Vanity by Fer Semey for Pander, 1930s
Art Deco Modernist Dressing Table or Vanity by Fer Semey for Pander, 1930s
$2,343 Sale Price
20% Off
H 52.56 in W 62.6 in D 12.6 in
Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink marble narrow bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our traverti...
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2010s Dutch Modern Antique Lunch Boxes

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Travertine

Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
$329 / item
H 2.96 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Silver Travertine Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial silver travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Due to the nature of the material, each piece ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Antique Lunch Boxes

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Travertine

Silver Travertine Bowl XL
Silver Travertine Bowl XL
$333 / item
H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Lunch Boxes

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Fabric, Mahogany

1970s Golden Brass Garment Rack, Clothing Stand Rail, Dress Hanger, Italy
By Milo Baughman, Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish and polished shiny brass hanger stand, with Classic carved column and decorated top finals, standing on 4 brass covered wheels. A great piece that perfe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Lunch Boxes

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Brass

Early 20th C English Button Tufted Leather Wing Back Library Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this leather wing back library chair dates from the 1910 - 1920s. Tall seat back, wings and seat are upholstered in original button-tufted leather with brass nail h...
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Lunch Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Lunch Boxes

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
$20,114 Sale Price
40% Off
H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Lunch Boxes

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Mirror, Giltwood

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
$130,243 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Lunch Boxes

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Mahogany, Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lunch Boxes

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Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Early 19th Century French School Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in London, GB
Antique Vanitas Oil Painting, Antique Memento Mori Oil Painting, Antique Skull Oil Painting, Gothic Antique Painting, 19th Century Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting. Early 19th Centur...
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Antique Lunch Boxes

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Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Beveled Glass Trinket Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th Century French ormolu glass trinket box, circa 1860. This miniature box has the original tufted silk lining, thick beveled glass with floral etching, intricat...
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19th Century French Antique Lunch Boxes

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Ormolu

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Antique Lunch Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique lunch boxes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique lunch boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, natural fiber and rattan. Antique lunch boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique lunch boxes bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Lunch Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $590, while they’re typically $390 on the low end and $48,136 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Lunch Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.