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Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid
Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid

Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid

$338

H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 2.25 in

Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Papier Mache Cricket Pencil Case. A black lacquered Papier-mâché pencil box with

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Late 19th Century Sporting Art Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Paper

Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid
Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid

Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid

$311

H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 2.25 in

Ebonised Pencil Box With Cricket Scene On The Lid

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Vintage Papier Mache Cricket Pencil Case. A black lacquered Papier-mâché pencil box with

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Late 19th Century Sporting Art Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Wood

Antique China Wood Pencil Box Chicken Cock Figth Imerial Court Scene Top, 18th C
Antique China Wood Pencil Box Chicken Cock Figth Imerial Court Scene Top, 18th C

Antique China Wood Pencil Box Chicken Cock Figth Imerial Court Scene Top, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique China Wood Pencil Box Chicken Cock Figth Imerial Court Scene Top, 18th C Beautifully

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18th Century Chinese Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

$398Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 11.7 in D 3.67 in

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose

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19th Century Japanese Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Pencil Box with King Christian VII Monogramme
18th Century Pencil Box with King Christian VII Monogramme

18th Century Pencil Box with King Christian VII Monogramme

$960Sale Price|49% Off

H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 11.82 in

18th Century Pencil Box with King Christian VII Monogramme

Located in Copenhagen, K

Beautifully carved wooden box with the carving inscription of King Christian VII, and anno 1780.

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Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C
Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

$441Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 11.7 in D 3.67 in

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Lacquer

Early 1900's Decorated Child's Pencil Box with Multiple Sliding Compartments
Early 1900's Decorated Child's Pencil Box with Multiple Sliding Compartments

Early 1900's Decorated Child's Pencil Box with Multiple Sliding Compartments

Located in Red Lion, PA

This delightful early 20th-century decorated child’s pencil box is both functional and full of

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Beadwork, Pens Casket, Case, Box
Biedermeier Beadwork, Pens Casket, Case, Box

Biedermeier Beadwork, Pens Casket, Case, Box

$231Sale Price|40% Off

H 2.37 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in

Biedermeier Beadwork, Pens Casket, Case, Box

Located in Hamburg, DE

Beautifully crafted Biedermeier pencil box from Germany mid - late 19th century. The casket is

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1870s German Biedermeier Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Leather, Beads

Stunning Art Deco Bronze Jewelry Box by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Jewelry Box by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s

Stunning Art Deco Bronze Jewelry Box by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s

By Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen

Located in Malmö, SE

used as a jewelry or pencil box. Original key. Interior upholstered in purple velvet. Designed and made

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Folk Art Rectangular Wood Pencil Trinket Box
19th Century Folk Art Rectangular Wood Pencil Trinket Box

19th Century Folk Art Rectangular Wood Pencil Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish charming handcrafted box with unbeatable patina. This storage or keepsake box is in

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Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Metal

French Rosewood Desk Box for Pencils & Office Materials One Drawer, Late 19th C
French Rosewood Desk Box for Pencils & Office Materials One Drawer, Late 19th C

French Rosewood Desk Box for Pencils & Office Materials One Drawer, Late 19th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

French box with drawer for pencil and small office equipment. Made circa 1880, in France. Two

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Late 19th Century French Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.38 in W 6.88 in D 4.785 in

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Deco cigarette box, France, late 1930s. Constructed with fine mahogany and birch woods

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Art Deco Bakelite Modernist Box by Linsden, England circa 1925
Art Deco Bakelite Modernist Box by Linsden, England circa 1925

Art Deco Bakelite Modernist Box by Linsden, England circa 1925

By Linsden Ware

Located in Atlanta, GA

organizer for pens and pencils. Initially, this box is a cigarette dispenser with Edwardian-style design

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Bakelite

Antique Khatam Wooden Pen Box, Handcrafted Islamic Design, 1930s
Antique Khatam Wooden Pen Box, Handcrafted Islamic Design, 1930s

Antique Khatam Wooden Pen Box, Handcrafted Islamic Design, 1930s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

use. Nice Mughal Indo Persian pen Box. Circa 1930s. You can use it as a pencil case and also jewelry

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Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Fruitwood

English Victorian "Dome Top" Figured Burl Yew Wood Letter Box Circa 1865
English Victorian "Dome Top" Figured Burl Yew Wood Letter Box Circa 1865

English Victorian "Dome Top" Figured Burl Yew Wood Letter Box Circa 1865

Located in Incline Village, NV

, paper, and pen & pencil. This mid 19thC box is from my own personal collection and is completely

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1860s English Victorian Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Yew

Antique Wooden Pencil Holder Gold Art Nouveau Female Body Floral Ornament
Antique Wooden Pencil Holder Gold Art Nouveau Female Body Floral Ornament

Antique Wooden Pencil Holder Gold Art Nouveau Female Body Floral Ornament

Located in Berlin, DE

An Art Nouveau period Antique necklace - wooden pencil with gold holder France, circa 1900s total

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Wooden Pencil Gold Case Art Nouveau Style Female Body Floral Ornament
Antique Wooden Pencil Gold Case Art Nouveau Style Female Body Floral Ornament

Antique Wooden Pencil Gold Case Art Nouveau Style Female Body Floral Ornament

Located in Berlin, DE

An Art Nouveau period antique wooden pencil with gold holder France, circa 1900s case weight - 11

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pencil Box

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife Boxes, 20th Century
Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife Boxes, 20th Century

Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife Boxes, 20th Century

$5,207 / set

H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife Boxes, 20th Century

Located in Southall, GB

A very fine pair of mahogany inlaid knife boxes with a lavish, floral pattern embellished. Each box

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19th Century French Regency Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Rosewood

Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen & Pencil Set 1930's Rare Collectors Set
Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen & Pencil Set 1930's Rare Collectors Set

Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen & Pencil Set 1930's Rare Collectors Set

Located in Reading, Berkshire

1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set in Original Parker Box

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Collectors Set Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set
Rare Collectors Set Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set

Rare Collectors Set Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set

Located in Reading, Berkshire

1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen & Pencil Set in Original Parker Box

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pencil Box

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Gold Plate

Rene Lalique 1860-1945 Drawing of a Small Circular Box, circa 1890s
Rene Lalique 1860-1945 Drawing of a Small Circular Box, circa 1890s

Rene Lalique 1860-1945 Drawing of a Small Circular Box, circa 1890s

By René Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rene Lalique 1860 - 1945 Drawing of a small circular box circa 1890s pencil on Rives BFK paper

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Late 19th Century Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Paper

Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890
Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890

Antique French Cloisonné Enamel & Gold Bronze 7 Piece Inkwell Desk Set, Ca. 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

: Inkwell, Pen Holder, Drip Box (with pencil sharpener and shavings compartment), Letter Holder, Candle

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Late 19th Century French Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Antique French NancySigned ArtNouveau MuchaMajorelleGruberStyle SilveredGlassBox
Antique French NancySigned ArtNouveau MuchaMajorelleGruberStyle SilveredGlassBox

Antique French NancySigned ArtNouveau MuchaMajorelleGruberStyle SilveredGlassBox

By Daum

Located in Chicago, IL

also included glass and metal. A glass side of the box is pencil-etched "Nancy", which is most often

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Pencil Box

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Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze

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Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife boxes, 20th Century
Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife boxes, 20th Century

Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife boxes, 20th Century

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H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Pair of Acorn Mahogany Knife boxes, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A very fine pair of mahogany inlaid knife boxes with a lavish, floral pattern embellished. Each box

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19th Century French Regency Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Mahogany Brass Artists Box by James Newman London 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Brass Artists Box by James Newman London 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Brass Artists Box by James Newman London 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

open a drawer with a ceramic palette and paper rolled pencils. The James Newman artist box comes

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19th Century British George IV Antique Pencil Box

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Mahogany

Painted Vermont Dressing Table
Painted Vermont Dressing Table

Painted Vermont Dressing Table

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H 39.5 in W 31 in D 18 in

Painted Vermont Dressing Table

Located in Wells, ME

of the drawer box is a pencil inscription that reads: 'Chenry (or ? - first name is very hard to read

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19th Century American Antique Pencil Box

Antique Venus Advertising Pencil Box Circa 1920
Antique Venus Advertising Pencil Box Circa 1920

Antique Venus Advertising Pencil Box Circa 1920

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H 6.75 in W 10.25 in D 9.25 in

Antique Venus Advertising Pencil Box Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Venus advertising pencil box offers narrow drawers with gilt lettering, c1920 Measures

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Early 20th Century American Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Wood

Alabaster Pencil Box and Open Letter by Sandoz
Alabaster Pencil Box and Open Letter by Sandoz

Alabaster Pencil Box and Open Letter by Sandoz

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H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in

Alabaster Pencil Box and Open Letter by Sandoz

By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Girona, Girona

Alabaster pencil box and open letter, brown patina bronze rabbit. Design: Edouard Marcel Sandoz

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pencil Box

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Alabaster, Bronze

Collection of 19th Century Kashmiri Objects
Collection of 19th Century Kashmiri Objects

Collection of 19th Century Kashmiri Objects

Located in London, GB

crafted Kashmiri objects. This collection includes a tobacco jar, pepper shaker, cigar box, pencil case

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1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Pencil Box

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Paper

Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860
Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860

Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

kit with Asprey pencil and shell cameos A very ornately engraved and extremely high quality mid

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1860s English Victorian Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Boxed Desk Writing Set, London, circa 1863
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Boxed Desk Writing Set, London, circa 1863

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Boxed Desk Writing Set, London, circa 1863

By John Mechin & Charles Bazin

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

, comprising of a removable writing slope, wax pot, stamp box, large silver box, pens, pencils and letter

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pencil Box

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Sterling Silver

“A Venice Scene” by Walter Francis Brown
“A Venice Scene” by Walter Francis Brown

“A Venice Scene” by Walter Francis Brown

By Walter Francis Brown

Located in Sheffield, MA

. Two boxes of drawings (pencil ; pen and ink ; watercolors) 2. One box of political drawings and

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19th Century American Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Canvas

Antique 19th Century Victorian Games Compendium & Card Press c.1890
Antique 19th Century Victorian Games Compendium & Card Press c.1890

Antique 19th Century Victorian Games Compendium & Card Press c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

filled with wooden counters. The centre also features four removable pencils, neatly fitted within the

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19th Century British Other Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Brass

Pair Pier Mirrors with Églomisé Panels
Pair Pier Mirrors with Églomisé Panels

Pair Pier Mirrors with Églomisé Panels

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H 43.57 in W 24.13 in D 4.25 in

Pair Pier Mirrors with Églomisé Panels

By Cermenati & Bernarda

Located in New York, NY

– / Paint Boxes, Drawing Paper, Pencils, Etc. Etc. Etc. / Looking Glass and Picture Frames made in the

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Early 1800s American American Classical Antique Pencil Box

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Wood

Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century
Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century

Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century

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H 3.94 in W 8.78 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming Japanese pen box from the end of the 19th century. It is made of black lacquered cardboard

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Pencil Box

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Wood

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a

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19th Century Japanese Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a

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19th Century Japanese Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Jewelry or Pencil Box, c.1900
Antique Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Jewelry or Pencil Box, c.1900

Antique Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché Jewelry or Pencil Box, c.1900

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

use as a jewelry box, trinket box, or writing accessory/pencil case. Despite age-related wear, small

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Located in Portland, OR

Nail Scissors Awl Button/boot hook Engraved propelling pencil Penknife Sewing scissors Thimble Sewing

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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Silver, Steel

French Empire Gold Pencil Case

French Empire Gold Pencil Case

Located in Firenze, IT

yellow gold pencil case decorated with applied classical lobes, swags and festoons of flowers. French

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1810s French Antique Pencil Box

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Folk Art Wooden Cat Desk Pencil Cup / Holder Box
Folk Art Wooden Cat Desk Pencil Cup / Holder Box

Folk Art Wooden Cat Desk Pencil Cup / Holder Box

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H 6.5 in W 5.91 in D 3.35 in

Folk Art Wooden Cat Desk Pencil Cup / Holder Box

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Americana / Folk Art cat desk pencil cup / holder box Hand carved wooden sculpture of a cat with a

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Wood

French Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Encrier Emile Reiber for Christofle
French Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Encrier Emile Reiber for Christofle

French Japonisme Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Encrier Emile Reiber for Christofle

By Emile Reiber, Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

attributed to Emile Reiber for Christofle, the tray receiving ink reservoir and box, the pencil holder

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Cast Iron Artist's Stand, with Pencil Boxes
Cast Iron Artist's Stand, with Pencil Boxes

Cast Iron Artist's Stand, with Pencil Boxes

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H 46.5 in W 34 in D 17 in

Cast Iron Artist's Stand, with Pencil Boxes

Located in Hudson, NY

Adjustable artist's stand in cast iron and oak, with casters, and original pencil boxes. Adjustable

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19th Century American Antique Pencil Box

Pencil Box of Lord in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period
Pencil Box of Lord in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period

Pencil Box of Lord in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period

Located in Manduel, FR

Desk accessories pencil Box of Lord with crystal inkwells in Boulle marquetry Napoléon III

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Brass

Pedestal Tea Table
Pedestal Tea Table

Pedestal Tea Table

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H 27.5 in W 36 in D 17.75 in

Pedestal Tea Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

with pencil box banding inlay.

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19th Century Antique Pencil Box

Spool Cabinet
Spool Cabinet

Spool Cabinet

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H 24 in W 22 in D 18.5 in

Spool Cabinet

Located in Pasadena, CA

Amazing old spool cabinet that is currently being used as a large pencil box. Great graphics on

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19th Century American Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Walnut

Set of English Chinoiserie Papier Mache Plates, Desk Item etc.
Set of English Chinoiserie Papier Mache Plates, Desk Item etc.

Set of English Chinoiserie Papier Mache Plates, Desk Item etc.

Located in Roswell, GA

diam. Pencil Box 8ins long. Powder box diam 3ins diam 3ins height. Pencil Holder 4.25ins high

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19th Century English Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Papier Mâché

Vintage Walnut Pencil Box
Vintage Walnut Pencil Box

Vintage Walnut Pencil Box

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H 4 in W 11.75 in D 3.25 in

Vintage Walnut Pencil Box

Located in Port Chester, NY

A smart looking slim walnut pencil box. Note the secret eraser compartment! The accompanying key

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Early 20th Century English Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Pencil Box with Satinwood String Inlay
Antique Walnut Pencil Box with Satinwood String Inlay

Antique Walnut Pencil Box with Satinwood String Inlay

Located in Port Chester, NY

A sleek antique English walnut pencil box with good grain and a lovely soft patina.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Walnut

84 Silver Russia Pencil Case
84 Silver Russia Pencil Case

84 Silver Russia Pencil Case

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W 0.4 in D 0.28 in L 3.15 in

84 Silver Russia Pencil Case

Located in Orimattila, FI

84 Silver Russia Pencil Case

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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Pencil Box

Materials

Silver

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Prices for an antique pencil box start at $202 and top out at $5,490 with the average selling for $1,000.