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Rare Seditious Box Inscribed "he Will Live Forever"—napoleon I, 19th Century
Rare Seditious Box Inscribed "he Will Live Forever"—napoleon I, 19th Century

Rare Seditious Box Inscribed "he Will Live Forever"—napoleon I, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Often disguised as innocent everyday objects or cherished collector's pieces, they could conceal discreet political messages expressing Bonapartist sympathies and opposition to the r...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Decorative Boxes

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Boxwood

French Empire Style Porcelain Box, Napoleonic Bee Design, Circa 1940s
French Empire Style Porcelain Box, Napoleonic Bee Design, Circa 1940s

French Empire Style Porcelain Box, Napoleonic Bee Design, Circa 1940s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Empire style porcelain box, decorated with the official heraldic symbols of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The Imperial crown is hand painted in rich gold relief on the front pan...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Napoleonic Style Bronze Box with Sévres Attr. Inset plaque
Antique French Napoleonic Style Bronze Box with Sévres Attr. Inset plaque

Antique French Napoleonic Style Bronze Box with Sévres Attr. Inset plaque

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 4 1/2 in W: 6 3/4 in D: 4 1/2 in This exquisite Antique French Napoleonic Style bronze box captures the imperial grandeur and refined craftsmanship associated with ...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Rare 19th-Century French Napoleonic Papier-Mâché Snuff Box
Rare 19th-Century French Napoleonic Papier-Mâché Snuff Box

Rare 19th-Century French Napoleonic Papier-Mâché Snuff Box

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

An exceptional early 19th-century French circular snuff box (tabatière) crafted from lacquered papier-mâché (historically known as carton bouilli).

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Snuff Boxes and Tobacco B...

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Paper

A French Animalia Glove Box, 19th Century
A French Animalia Glove Box, 19th Century

A French Animalia Glove Box, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Description: The ovoid wooden box covered in gold coloured velvet with a gilt spelter bamboo moulding to the rim of the hinged cover, surmounted by a spelter figure of a seated poodl...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Spelter

Fine Regency Egyptian Revival Leather & Snake Handled Ormolu Box C. 1815
Fine Regency Egyptian Revival Leather & Snake Handled Ormolu Box C. 1815

Fine Regency Egyptian Revival Leather & Snake Handled Ormolu Box C. 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

This remarkable Regency-period jewelry or document box is a rare example of Egyptian Revival design, a style that gained popularity during the early 19th century following the Napole...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French George Washington Memorial Bone Snuff Box France for America
19th Century French George Washington Memorial Bone Snuff Box France for America

19th Century French George Washington Memorial Bone Snuff Box France for America

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Produced in France during the Napoleonic and Restoration periods, the box embodies the fascination European craftsmen and collectors held for the young American republic and its foun...

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Antique Early 19th Century French American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box
Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box

Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box

Located in New York, NY

The craft flourished in what would have been the otherwise idle hands of French prisoners held by the English during the Napoleonic wars. Our box features a rose, rosebud, and pansy...

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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

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Straw

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19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Marquetry Straw Veneer Box England
19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Marquetry Straw Veneer Box England

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Marquetry Straw Veneer Box England

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This 19th-century Napoleonic prisoner-of-war marquetry straw veneer box is a remarkable example of the artistry and craftsmanship that emerged from a difficult period in history.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Softwood

Prisoner of War Sewing Box

Prisoner of War Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 9 in D 7 in

Prisoner of War Sewing Box

Located in Denver, CO

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Sewing Box, whale bone, hand carved with original velvet

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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic
Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic

Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic

Located in San Marcos, CA

So rare to find, and with marks dating this one squarely to the Napoleon era, French control mark is the rooster, or cock mark for 1798-1809, Paris. We've shown the diamond-shaped to...

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French Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold

Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box
Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box

Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box

Located in London, GB

The round shaped cartouche is set in a square mother of pearl plaque, typical of the Palais Royal style. The base of the box has repoussé Napoleonic designs . The inside is recovere...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Cribbage Box
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Cribbage Box

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Cribbage Box

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H 3.25 in W 6 in D 3.75 in

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone Cribbage Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Cribbage box made by a Frenchman who was an English prisoner of war from stewing bones, circa 1800. With slide top revealing storage space. Please note of minor scratches.

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Antique 19th Century European Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bone

Antique German Silver Box with Napoleonic Scene in Repousse
Antique German Silver Box with Napoleonic Scene in Repousse

Antique German Silver Box with Napoleonic Scene in Repousse

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

J Kurz & Co were known for their elaborate silver boxes including musical varieties with other examples found to also depict historical scenes akin to this Napoleonic box.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Boxes and Cases

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Silver

French Napoleonic Straw Work Box
French Napoleonic Straw Work Box

French Napoleonic Straw Work Box

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H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in

French Napoleonic Straw Work Box

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

Amazing 19th century "Prisoner of war" work box finished in straw work. the lid lifts up to reveal several secret compartments still retaining the original bright colouring to the st...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Early 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Box
Early 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Box

Early 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Box

Located in London, GB

Early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war straw box We are proud to offer an early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war straw work marquetry ladies sewing or jewellery box.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Straw

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Work Box
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Work Box

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Work Box

Located in London, GB

Napoleonic prisoner of war straw work box A very fine antique Napoleonic prisoner of war straw work box, made from two sections of a lined base and lid which fit together perfect...

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Antique 1850s French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Straw

Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Napoleon Box
Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Napoleon Box

Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Napoleon Box

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H 7.5 in W 4 in D 3.25 in

Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Napoleon Box

Located in New York, NY

Antique gilt chinoiserie and painted iron lidded decorative Napoleonic box. Dimension: 4" W x 3.25" D x 7.5" H

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Antique Early 18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Antique French Brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" Snuff Box
Antique French Brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" Snuff Box

Antique French Brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" Snuff Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique French Brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" Snuff Box Step back into the glorious era of the French empire with this stunning Antique French brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" snuff box.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Games Box, circa 1800
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Games Box, circa 1800

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Games Box, circa 1800

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H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 9.45 in

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Games Box, circa 1800

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and unusual antique hand-carved bone Napoleonic prisoner of war games box complete with domed and cut-out hinged cover revealing a sliding compartment cover painted with two p...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Game Boards

Materials

Bone

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Inlay Box
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Inlay Box

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Straw Inlay Box

Located in Stamford, CT

French two-tier red and black dyed straw inlaid wood dressing box, circa 1870s. Hinged top decorated with three panels depicting neoclassical buildings. The piece opens to compartmen...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood

Empire Napoleonic Style Ormolu Eagle and Orb Box on Lucite Base
Empire Napoleonic Style Ormolu Eagle and Orb Box on Lucite Base

Empire Napoleonic Style Ormolu Eagle and Orb Box on Lucite Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

Empire Napoleonic style ormolu eagle and orb box on Lucite base, a fine 19th century hinged box, mounted on a later rectangular Lucite base.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Four Napoleonic Items - Green, c. 1900-50
Set of Four Napoleonic Items - Green, c. 1900-50

Set of Four Napoleonic Items - Green, c. 1900-50

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of Four Napoleonic Items - Green. Oval Box : 3.25"w x 2.25"d x 5"h Rectangular Box : 4.25"w x 3.25"d x 2"h Small Box : 3.75"w x 2.25"d x 1.25"h Pin Dish: 4.25" diameter

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20th Century French Boxes

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Metal

Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Marine Ivory Casket, circa 1815
Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Marine Ivory Casket, circa 1815

Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Marine Ivory Casket, circa 1815

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A rare Napoleonic prisoner of war, marine ivory casket. Finest fretwork over gold foil, scribed pen work. Superb condition, circa 1815. All of the items that we advertise for sal...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Work Games Box

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Work Games Box

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H 2.75 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Work Games Box

Located in London, GB

The sides finely decorated with unusual stylized Primitive lions and love hearts pierced and carved bone with traces of polychrome decoration English/French, circa 1800 Measure: 2...

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Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) More Folk Art

Materials

Bone

Napoleonic Hussars of 1808 in Box with Louis Vuitton Store Label
Napoleonic Hussars of 1808 in Box with Louis Vuitton Store Label

Napoleonic Hussars of 1808 in Box with Louis Vuitton Store Label

By C. B. G. Mignot

Located in Quechee, VT

The set comes with the original box in good condition and has a minor notation inside in ink by the first owner, The box wears the Louis Vuitton gold label on the lower right corner ...

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20th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in Poperinge, BE

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Dallas, TX

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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in

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Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in London, GB

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Napoleonic Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic napoleonic box available at 1stDibs. A napoleonic box — often made from natural fiber, straw and bone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a napoleonic box — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A napoleonic box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, Folk Art and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made napoleonic box over the years, but those crafted by C. B. G. Mignot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Napoleonic Box?

A napoleonic box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,769, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $4,000.