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FLORON Chicago 1930 Art Deco Geometric Desk Box In Steel & Carved Cedarwood
FLORON Chicago 1930 Art Deco Geometric Desk Box In Steel & Carved Cedarwood

FLORON Chicago 1930 Art Deco Geometric Desk Box In Steel & Carved Cedarwood

Located in Miami, FL

compartments in the interior and a hinge lid with a concealed pressure lock. This box is decorated on top with

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy

Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an

Category

Antique 1790s British George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

Located in Stamford, CT

Dutch Colonial ebony box with silver mounts, large silver hinges and the original steel lock and

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt

Located in Toronto, CA

box. When locked however, it closes perfectly. Please see photos. Some buckling to the black lacquer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1680-1700
Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1680-1700

Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1680-1700

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

remarkably retains the original gilt brass escutcheon and lock. The box is in superb condition and of good

Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive, Holly

GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware
GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware

GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

hinges and a security lock. The box is extremely well made and fitted in the interior with the original

Category

Antique 1890s German Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze

19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint
19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint

19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint

$956Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

surface and gilding. This early gem has original iron hinges and key lock. Great as a jewelry box or ring

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Large Decorative Box in Draped Leather and Brass, Adnet Style, Italy 1960s
Large Decorative Box in Draped Leather and Brass, Adnet Style, Italy 1960s

Large Decorative Box in Draped Leather and Brass, Adnet Style, Italy 1960s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Roma, IT

retains its original working key, allowing the box to be locked. The interior is lined in deep red velvet

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

ROBERT MITCHELL 1824 Birmingham Georgian Snuff Box In Gilt Sterling Silver
ROBERT MITCHELL 1824 Birmingham Georgian Snuff Box In Gilt Sterling Silver

ROBERT MITCHELL 1824 Birmingham Georgian Snuff Box In Gilt Sterling Silver

By Robert J. Mitchell 1

Located in Miami, FL

. The box is fitted with double lids, a concealed five barrels hinge and a push snap lock. This

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century George III Period Cross Banded Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box
18th Century George III Period Cross Banded Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box

18th Century George III Period Cross Banded Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

key and working lock. This beautiful inlaid knife box dates from circa 1790. The dimensions are

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box / Chest with Originalpaint
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box / Chest with Originalpaint

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box / Chest with Originalpaint

Located in Boden, SE

lock & Key. The box was used to store valuables during travels. Made in painted pine.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Fine Document Box of Walnut Inlaid and banded with satinwood, mid 19thC Ca 1840
Fine Document Box of Walnut Inlaid and banded with satinwood, mid 19thC Ca 1840

Fine Document Box of Walnut Inlaid and banded with satinwood, mid 19thC Ca 1840

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

box has a lid fitted with a cast brass swan-neck handle, brass hinges and brass lock. There is no lock

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture
VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture

VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture

Located in Miami, FL

with a hinge and a lock (no key). The box is in wonderful condition, was recently cleaned and lined

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century George III Mahogany Deed Box Brass Handle Shelf Stoic Decor
Early 20th Century George III Mahogany Deed Box Brass Handle Shelf Stoic Decor

Early 20th Century George III Mahogany Deed Box Brass Handle Shelf Stoic Decor

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Simple and elegant refined form of the end of an era. Nice usable straight box, without locking

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Wooden box with briar veneer and mother of pearl inserts, Italy 1850.
Wooden box with briar veneer and mother of pearl inserts, Italy 1850.

Wooden box with briar veneer and mother of pearl inserts, Italy 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

Wooden box with lock and mirror inside. The external covering is in briar wood veneer, brass with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agresti Il Cofanetto Jewelry Box
Agresti Il Cofanetto Jewelry Box

Agresti Il Cofanetto Jewelry Box

$1,680 / item

Red BurlwoodEbonyWhite Bird's Eye Maple

H 5.52 in W 12.68 in D 10.67 in

Agresti Il Cofanetto Jewelry Box

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Lockable jewelry box with removable tray, lined for earrings, rings, necklaces. Available in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820
Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820

Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820

Located in Bath, GB

replaced in the lid too, all was too worn to keep. Complete with a working lock and key, this box is in

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Vintage Chinese Woven Rattan and Wood Circular Hat Box with Weathered Patina
Vintage Chinese Woven Rattan and Wood Circular Hat Box with Weathered Patina

Vintage Chinese Woven Rattan and Wood Circular Hat Box with Weathered Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

, which are connected by a patinated metal lock, this hat box captures the essence of traditional Chinese

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

This highly decorative box dates to the early 20th century and it is a rare folk art piece based

Category

Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680
Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680

Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680

Located in Portland, OR

lock & hasp above, the box is robust & solid & for it's 350 or so years it is in very good condition

Category

Antique 1680s English Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art  small Travel box /chest with original paint
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art  small Travel box /chest with original paint

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art small Travel box /chest with original paint

Located in Boden, SE

lid. Working lock and key. The box was used to store valuables during travels. Made in painted pine.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

1960s Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Stirrer Tea Steepers Secure Pull Locking
1960s Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Stirrer Tea Steepers Secure Pull Locking

1960s Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Stirrer Tea Steepers Secure Pull Locking

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Stirrer Tea Steepers Secure Pull Locking. Measures 7" Long

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Stainless Steel

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

Located in Miami, FL

with a strong hinge and a push boxed lock with the interiors perfectly refurbished with navy blue

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Octagonal Jewelry Box Star Inlaid Wood Antique
Octagonal Jewelry Box Star Inlaid Wood Antique

Octagonal Jewelry Box Star Inlaid Wood Antique

Located in Berlin, DE

with inlaid lid with mirror Box is lockable, key is available Black ebonized base The casket

Category

20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Oak

Cartier Jewelry Storage Watch Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed
Cartier Jewelry Storage Watch Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed

Cartier Jewelry Storage Watch Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Push lock closures. Empty presentation box no watch. Dimensions: Cartier box : 6" W x 5 L x 3.5" H. Box

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration

Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th century cigar box
19th century cigar box

19th century cigar box

$794

H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

19th century cigar box

Located in MILL, NL

19th century cigar box. With working lock. In very good condition! Dimensions: 25L x 14D x 14H

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Nutwood

19th Century Brass Dome-Topped Casket
19th Century Brass Dome-Topped Casket

19th Century Brass Dome-Topped Casket

$1,400

H 7 in W 9 in D 4 in

19th Century Brass Dome-Topped Casket

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A 19th century brass dome-topped casket box with lock.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Stumpwork Table Cabinet
Rosewood and Stumpwork Table Cabinet

Rosewood and Stumpwork Table Cabinet

$6,800

H 12.25 in W 17 in D 10 in

Rosewood and Stumpwork Table Cabinet

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

possibly a cosmetics box. The lock and brass loop handles on the sides are replacements.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Textile, Rosewood

Le Maire of Paris Humidor Cigar Box with Burrwood Veneer With Chrome Fittings
Le Maire of Paris Humidor Cigar Box with Burrwood Veneer With Chrome Fittings

Le Maire of Paris Humidor Cigar Box with Burrwood Veneer With Chrome Fittings

$4,024Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 8.86 in

Le Maire of Paris Humidor Cigar Box with Burrwood Veneer With Chrome Fittings

By Le Maire Paris

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Le Maire of Paris Sumptuous Table Top Lockable Cigar Humidor Box. Executed in Burr Walnut Veneer

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Chrome

Erhard & Sohne Gothic Revival Bronze Gold & Silver Plate Casket, Germany, c 1900
Erhard & Sohne Gothic Revival Bronze Gold & Silver Plate Casket, Germany, c 1900

Erhard & Sohne Gothic Revival Bronze Gold & Silver Plate Casket, Germany, c 1900

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in London, GB

not lock, but in this instance not only is the key still present, but it works well and the box locks

Category

Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830
Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830

Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830

$4,400

H 6.3 in W 12.2 in D 6.1 in

Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

. The interior is meticulously lined with a light fabric, incorporating two hinged boxes for organized

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Antique Tinware Tea Caddy
Antique Tinware Tea Caddy

Antique Tinware Tea Caddy

$1,216

H 4.13 in W 5.31 in D 3.54 in

Antique Tinware Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

. To keep it safe, people would store it in a lockable Tea Chest or Tea Box, which eventually became

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Tin

Antique English Victorian Decanter Humidor Games Box Compendium
Antique English Victorian Decanter Humidor Games Box Compendium

Antique English Victorian Decanter Humidor Games Box Compendium

Located in Northampton, GB

doors as you will not be able to gain access again after the box has self locked. The Box dates to the

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants
Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Hindu brass decorative box. This is an antique Mughal style brass Indian ornate locking

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges
Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges

Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges

Located in Lisse, NL

antique comes with the original hinges and a good working lock and key. Nowadays this fine box can be used

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

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