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Money Chest

19th Century Pair of Money Chests
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A Pair of Money Chests circa 1850 - 1890 This pair of money chests has a top lid cover (with lock
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Pair of Money Chests
19th Century Pair of Money Chests
$2,000 / set
H 19.75 in W 11.75 in D 15.75 in
17th Century French Oak and Iron Money Chest with Original Lock and Key
Located in Dallas, TX
Adorned by an impressive lattice of strapwork, this oak and iron money chest from 17th-century
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Antique 17th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Iron

A red-lacquered “Armada” wrought-iron money chest with elaborate lock, 17th cent
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
A Red-Lacquered “Armada” Wrought-Iron Money Chest with Elaborate Lock, 17th Century A striking and
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Antique 17th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Iron

Steel Engraved Nuremberg Money Chest or Cash Box circa 1600
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a money chest or cash box with steel engraved figures on each side and an
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Antique Early 1600s German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
. Perhaps one of the most intriguing items that was produced by these workshops was the iron money chest
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Antique Mid-17th Century German Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
coin chest (Ton-Kwe in Korean), this type of chest was originally used for storing money and valuables
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Iron

Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty
$5,600
H 21 in W 34.5 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Altar Coffer with Carved Geometric Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
was likely a money chest. The façade attracts our attention with its beautifully carved geometric and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Elegant Restored Pair of Modern Maple Chests by John Stuart, circa 1950
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored pair of modern chests by John Stuart, circa 1950. The sleek clean design is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Elegant Restored Cerused Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
space. The unmistakable look of serious old money. Excellent Restored Condition. The chest has been
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Pair of Cerused Oak and Rattan Campaign Chests by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
space. The unmistakable look of serious old money. Excellent Restored Condition. The chest has been
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Restored Pair of Tortoiseshell Caramel Cane Commodes, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The pieces have aged to absolute perfection. The unmistakable look of old money. The chests are
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany

Dramatic Restored Pair of Cerused Oak and Brass Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
memorable space. The unmistakable look of serious old money. Excellent Restored Condition. The chests have
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Vintage 1970s North American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
important room. The unmistakable look of old money. Excellent Restored Condition. The chests have been
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique early 18th century Dutch blacked oak two door table cabinet for TV
Located in Casteren, NL
important documents, money chests, and administrative records. Dutch furniture makers were among the most
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique early 18th century Dutch blacked oak two door table cabinet for TV
Antique early 18th century Dutch blacked oak two door table cabinet for TV
$13,009 Sale Price
20% Off
H 76.19 in W 56.7 in D 22.05 in
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
iron hardware throughout. Made specifically to safe keep the money, the chest is unique in several
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

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Antique Korean Money Chest or Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Korean hardwood money chest or trunk with original hand forged iron latch plate with a
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Antique 18th Century Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Money Chests with Moulding Edge Waist
Located in Central, HK
A pair of money chest or side chests with moulding edge waist, front open door and square horse
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Ingot chest
Located in Westport, CT
A painted money chest from Northern China
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Ingot chest
Ingot chest
H 23.75 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
Late 17th-Early 18th Century Chinese Large Black Lacquer Chest
Located in Central, HK
A large black lacquer money chest with original metal ware, from Shanxi Province, China, late 17th
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Mickey Mouse, The Mail Pilot, Unframed Poster, 1974
Located in London, GB
the mail pilot is entrusted with a chest of money. He battles rain and snow, but his biggest battle is
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20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese money Chest with drop ring hardware from Henan. Pull out drawers below and lift open top
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
H 31 in W 33 in D 23 in
Antique Japanese Money Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most auspicious antique Japanese money chest of old kiri wood with mitered mortise and tenon
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Money Chest
Antique Japanese Money Chest
H 19.75 in Dm 17.75 in
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese black lacquered walnut money chest with two doors with brass hardware, and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
H 37 in W 38.5 in D 12.5 in
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Secured by brass latches, this elmwood money chest once safeguarded the finances and prized
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
H 37.25 in W 24.75 in D 19.5 in
Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Secured by brass latches, this elmwood money chest once safeguarded the finances and prized
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
Chinese Lacquered Money Chest, circa 1850
H 37.25 in W 24.75 in D 19.5 in
Small Antique Oak Money Chest Trunk with Wrought Iron Details, circa 1700
Located in Round Top, TX
This small trunk or chest is heavily embellished with hand-wrought iron details, including cut-out
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage

Folky Money Chest with Great Paint Decoration and Iron Work from Norway
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Dated 1823 came out of a museum collection in the US. Has tons of character.
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Antique 1820s Norwegian Folk Art Painted Furniture

Antique Box on a Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique British Colonial Metal Money Chest on Stand.
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Box on a Stand
Antique Box on a Stand
H 25 in W 37 in D 25 in
Dutch Colonial Money Box
Located in San Marino, CA
Dutch Colonial, from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Deeply Patinated Jack Wood decorated with Brass Caps, overlay and straps, on a pair of strut feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

Dutch Colonial Money Box
Dutch Colonial Money Box
H 13.5 in W 25 in D 12.5 in
17th Century Oak and Iron Bound Money Trunk from Haut Jura, France
Located in Dallas, TX
From the 1600s, this French money trunk is heavily clad with thick, iron strapping that goes
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Antique 17th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Coin Cabinet, Money Box, Lacquered Black Wood, Drawers, Original Knobs
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
18th century antique cabinet, used as a money box before the electric coffers, black lacquered wood
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Money Box Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Commercial bank money box s chest or end table. Natural distressed verde green iron metal with lock
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Vintage 1910s English British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Antique Money Box Chest
Antique Money Box Chest
H 23.5 in W 31 in D 21.5 in
Antique Money Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Commercial bank money box as chest or end table. Painted green iron with side handles. Wax patina.  
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Vintage 1910s English British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Money Box
Antique Money Box
H 23.5 in W 31 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Brass and Iron Money Box, Little Strongbox or Treasure Chest
Located in Haarlem, NL
Heavy sheet iron strong box with original black paint and superbly detailed hand-cut brass ornaments. The box comes complete with working lock and key. Measurements include hand...
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Antique 18th Century European Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Korean Brass Mounted Wood Money Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique Korean wooden money chest with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina
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Antique 19th Century Korean Rustic Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Antique Corsair Nuremberg Wrought Iron Safe Money Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
: chests for storing valuables were made of iron, as in this example. It may have be used to transport the
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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Trunks and Luggage

17th Century German Polished Wrought Iron Corsair Nuremberg Money Chest Safe
Located in Dallas, TX
very intricate (see images). The secure chest is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use
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Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Security Chest, Money Trunk
Located in Somis, CA
Rustic charming money chest was used by merchants in the 19th century to keep currency, especially
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

17th Century German Ornately Decorated Steel and Iron Strong Box
Located in London, GB
A late 17th century German strong box or money chest, probably Nuremberg. Made from sheet steel
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Antique Late 17th Century German Trunks and Luggage

Austrian Silver Money Box Piggy Bank Treasure Chest, circa 1880-1885
By Alexander Katsch
Located in Vienna, AT
1880-1885. Excellently made lidded money box (piggy bank) shaped as treasure chest having movable
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Petite Indian 19th Century House-Shaped Money Box with Carved Geometric Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Indian carved wood house-shaped money box chest from the 19th century, with geometrical
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Low Banker's Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
and secure money and other valuables for a Qing-dynasty merchant or household. The chests open two
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small Japanese Wood Safe Zenibako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
wrought iron hardware throughout. Made specifically to safe keep the money, the chest consists of two
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Japanese Late Edo Era 3 Drawer Funadansu Sugi & Iron 16.5"
Located in Portland, OR
lacquer. Kakesuzuri and funadansu were used as portable accounting chests and money boxes used to carry
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique Satirical Print of the John Law Wind Trade & The Finance Crisis, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
chest with an inscription at his feet which translates to: "I thought to have filled this chest with
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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Shanxi Money Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid to Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Lacquered Money Chest
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Shanxi Money Chest
H 34 in W 61 in D 22 in
Money Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu Money Chest
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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Money Chest
Money Chest
H 20 in W 20.25 in D 15.5 in
Money Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Lidded Money Chest
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Early 20th Century End Tables

Materials

Brass

Money Chest
Money Chest
H 22 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Shanxi Money Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Shanxi Money Chest ( 2 available priced and sold separately)
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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Shanxi Money Chest
Shanxi Money Chest
H 22.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Tibetan Money Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Tibetan Money Chest on Stand ( 2 available priced and sold separately )
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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Tibetan Money Chest
Tibetan Money Chest
H 22 in W 22 in D 16 in
Chinese Money Chest
Located in Sarasota, FL
This well made by hand Chinese Money Chest would have been in a quality home. Having 2 Doors and 2
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Money Chest
Chinese Money Chest
H 36 in W 32 in D 18.75 in
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Chinese money chest, with striking graphic panels of Chinese characters. Translation
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Money Chest
19th Century Chinese Money Chest
H 27 in W 31 in D 18 in
Chinese End Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Jiangsu Money Chest
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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Materials

Brass

Chinese End Cabinet
Chinese End Cabinet
H 21 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
Coffee Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Ming Styled Money Chest/Trunk Coffee Table
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Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table
Coffee Table
H 19 in W 34 in D 32.5 in
Japanese Money Chest / Cabinet or Funa Dansu Edo Period
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a very handsome Japanese money chest or safe, with elaborate and ornate ironwork is from
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Rare 17th Century Spanish Baroque Iron Strong Box on Stand, circa 1660-1690
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
the 16th century were money chests and cash boxes first forged completely in sheet iron and reinforced
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

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Vintage 1910s Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Wonderful Art Deco Glass and Silvered Bronze Light Fixture Signed Degas
Located in Roslyn, NY
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

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Incredible English Mahogany Seven-Pedestal Dining Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring over 30 feet in length, this tremendous and highly versatile English dining table is the greatest. It has the ability to transform to a multitude of sizes to fit any occasi...
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Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Style Patinated Metal Animal Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco style patinated metal deer sculpture on onyx base. Measures: Width 48 cm. height 25 cm.      
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
$83,469
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 13.39 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
$550,000
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Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

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By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

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Crocodile Cigar Box with Alligator Skin and Wartog Teeth and Cedar Wood
Crocodile Cigar Box with Alligator Skin and Wartog Teeth and Cedar Wood
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H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Oval Art Deco Chandelier
$7,157 / item
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 20.87 in
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Located in Eindhoven, NL
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Antler Champagne Cooler
Antler Champagne Cooler
$1,074 / item
H 24.81 in Dm 23.63 in
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Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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Antique 17th Century Italian Drawings

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Paper

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier
$6,981 / item
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Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Walnut structure.
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, Walnut Structure
$5,404 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
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Money Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic money chest available at 1stDibs. A money chest — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect money chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A money chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Folk Art and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one money chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alexander Katsch produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Money Chest?

Prices for a money chest start at $650 and top out at $9,950 with the average selling for $2,780.