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Rare Box with a Hand-Painted Medallion of a 19th Century Man, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Rare box with a hand-painted medallion of a 19th century man, Napoleon III period." Miniature box
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Box with a Hand-Painted Medallion of a 19th Century Man, Napoleon III
Rare Box with a Hand-Painted Medallion of a 19th Century Man, Napoleon III

Rare Box with a Hand-Painted Medallion of a 19th Century Man, Napoleon III

H 0.87 in W 2.37 in D 3.94 in
Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original metal Boxe by Piero Fornasetti from 50's, decorated with pipes, with the original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's
Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's

Rare Box by Piero Fornasetti from 50's

H 0.63 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in
Rare Box Ceramic Ciriaco Piras Sardinia 1920 Cold Painted Colored Fancello
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Museum box Ceramic Ciriaco Piras Sardinia 1920 Cold painted colored made in Italy, with
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Box Ceramic Ciriaco Piras Sardinia 1920 Cold Painted Colored Fancello
Rare Box Ceramic Ciriaco Piras Sardinia 1920 Cold Painted Colored Fancello

Rare Box Ceramic Ciriaco Piras Sardinia 1920 Cold Painted Colored Fancello

H 7.09 in Dm 3.94 in
R Romanelli semi-precious stones , rare box / jewelry trinket, exquisite work.
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and exquisite lapidary work. A mix of many hard stones carefully crafted . Many semi-precious stones .Paper label in back , R Romanelli .
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

R Romanelli semi-precious stones , rare box / jewelry trinket, exquisite work.
R Romanelli semi-precious stones , rare box / jewelry trinket, exquisite work.

R Romanelli semi-precious stones , rare box / jewelry trinket, exquisite work.

H 1.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
carl auböck leather and chrome box.
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
rare box by carl auböck. signed inside with persil.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

carl auböck leather and chrome box.
carl auböck leather and chrome box.

carl auböck leather and chrome box.

H 1.82 in W 6.93 in D 4.34 in
Exceptional Hermès Openwork Chiselled Silver Box Case RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
rare Box is garanteed authentic and will be shipped immediately Thank you for watching my items !
Category

20th Century French Boxes

Exceptional Hermès Openwork Chiselled Silver Box Case RARE
Exceptional Hermès Openwork Chiselled Silver Box Case RARE

Exceptional Hermès Openwork Chiselled Silver Box Case RARE

H 1.15 in W 1.38 in L 6.54 in
Rare Boxed Sterling Silver Rolex Photograph Frame c.1980
By Rolex
Located in Bath, GB
The perfect gift for the Rolex devotee, a rare picture frame made from solid / sterling / 925
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Boxed Sterling Silver Rolex Photograph Frame c.1980
Rare Boxed Sterling Silver Rolex Photograph Frame c.1980

Rare Boxed Sterling Silver Rolex Photograph Frame c.1980

H 10 in W 8 in D 1 in
Hermes Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Birkin 25cm Sellier Black Collectors Dream Bag Very rare to find Box Leather especially in
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New
Hermes Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New

Hermes Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New

Brazilian Table Top Box in Rosewood
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
and a beautiful and rare box.
Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Table Top Box in Rosewood
Brazilian Table Top Box in Rosewood

Brazilian Table Top Box in Rosewood

H 9.75 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1890, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1890 to 1900, its a
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1890, Austria
Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1890, Austria

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1890, Austria

H 6.89 in W 11.81 in D 7.09 in
Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1880 to 1890, its a
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria
Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria

H 8.66 in W 12.6 in D 8.46 in
Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Rome, IT
Rare box in lucite and chrome in the shape of a rhombus signed by the Italian designer Gabriella
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s
Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s

Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy 1970s

H 4.93 in W 6.89 in D 4.14 in
Victorian 127.50 Ct Chrysoprase 11.00 Ct Diamond Rare Boxed Twin brooches
Located in Napoli, IT
.) average Come in their original fitted box Phillips Bros & Son – London Lovely condition Very unique, great
Category

Antique 1880s English Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian 127.50 Ct Chrysoprase 11.00 Ct Diamond Rare Boxed Twin brooches
Victorian 127.50 Ct Chrysoprase 11.00 Ct Diamond Rare Boxed Twin brooches

Victorian 127.50 Ct Chrysoprase 11.00 Ct Diamond Rare Boxed Twin brooches

H 1.26 in W 1.58 in
Decorative pewter lid box, Swedish Grace / Art Deco by royal warrant CG Hallberg
By Sylvia Stave, CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
leader at the company. This is a rare box made in Sweden, 1929, Swedish Grace / Art Deco.
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Decorative pewter lid box, Swedish Grace / Art Deco by royal warrant CG Hallberg
Decorative pewter lid box, Swedish Grace / Art Deco by royal warrant CG Hallberg

Decorative pewter lid box, Swedish Grace / Art Deco by royal warrant CG Hallberg

H 3.94 in Dm 4.34 in
Dolce & Gabbana Da Sera Crystal-Embellished Fine & Rare Box Bag. Leather, Velvet
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Elevate your formal and party attire with the Dolce & Gabbana Da Sera Box Bag! This limited
Category

2010s Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Crystal

Dolce & Gabbana Da Sera Crystal-Embellished Fine & Rare Box Bag. Leather, Velvet
Dolce & Gabbana Da Sera Crystal-Embellished Fine & Rare Box Bag. Leather, Velvet

Dolce & Gabbana Da Sera Crystal-Embellished Fine & Rare Box Bag. Leather, Velvet

H 9.45 in W 7.68 in
Scandinavian Modern Cigar Box by Knud Albert, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1960s. Although KA is mostly known for his strange modernist sculptures this rare box leaves no stones
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Cigar Box by Knud Albert, 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Cigar Box by Knud Albert, 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Cigar Box by Knud Albert, 1960s

H 1.58 in W 13.78 in D 4.14 in
Macassar Ebony and Satin Wood Game Box, France 1940, Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very rare box in Macassar ebony and satinwood. It is a box of games, which opens by articulating
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Macassar, Satinwood

Macassar Ebony and Satin Wood Game Box, France 1940, Brown Color
Macassar Ebony and Satin Wood Game Box, France 1940, Brown Color

Macassar Ebony and Satin Wood Game Box, France 1940, Brown Color

H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Antique Box in Inlaid Straw Threads, Classic Landscapes on All Sides, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique and very rare box, built in wood covered with inlaid / intertwined and colored straw
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Antique Box in Inlaid Straw Threads, Classic Landscapes on All Sides, '800 Italy
Antique Box in Inlaid Straw Threads, Classic Landscapes on All Sides, '800 Italy

Antique Box in Inlaid Straw Threads, Classic Landscapes on All Sides, '800 Italy

H 4.14 in W 10.04 in D 7.29 in
Faux Bamboo Rectangular Tissue Box, France 1940, Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very rare box in faux bamboo. It can be a tissue box or a box of games, which opens by articulating
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Glass, Plastic

Faux Bamboo Rectangular Tissue Box, France 1940, Brown Color
Faux Bamboo Rectangular Tissue Box, France 1940, Brown Color

Faux Bamboo Rectangular Tissue Box, France 1940, Brown Color

H 9.06 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in
Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Rectangular Large Box Vintage
By Stanley Szwarc
Located in North Miami, FL
designs that are very courant. This is a special and rare box. it is Industrial meets modern. We have had
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Rectangular Large Box Vintage
Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Rectangular Large Box Vintage

Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Rectangular Large Box Vintage

H 3 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
golden copper floral design is present in the center of the top of the box. This rare box also has a
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th

French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th

H 4.53 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
Vintage Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling 800 Silver Box c.1968
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A truly striking and very rare box by the iconic designer, Gucci, Italy. What makes this one so
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling 800 Silver Box c.1968
Vintage Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling 800 Silver Box c.1968

Vintage Gucci, Italy - Solid Sterling 800 Silver Box c.1968

H 1.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
of leather-covered wood decorated with copper nails on the front and top of the box. This rare box
Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th

French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th

H 4.73 in W 7.68 in D 5.71 in
19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
Located in Stamford, CT
key. This rare box was likely made in the Dutch East India possession of Sri Lanka, or made in Holland
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

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

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 4.75 in
French Louis XIV Messenger Box in Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
the box. Some nails are themselves in the shape of flowers. This rare box has a beautiful wrought iron
Category

Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XIV Messenger Box in Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
French Louis XIV Messenger Box in Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th

French Louis XIV Messenger Box in Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th

H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 6.5 in
Shagreen & Sycamore Bubble Box
By Boucher & Co
Located in Queensland, AU
process to achieve well. It has been used to extraordinary effect in this extremely rare box. A bespoke
Category

2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Shagreen & Sycamore Bubble Box
Shagreen & Sycamore Bubble Box

Shagreen & Sycamore Bubble Box

H 3.55 in W 7.49 in D 10.63 in
Ebony & Black Shagreen Bubble Box
Located in Queensland, AU
This elegant jewellery box from the Boucher & Co Collection was completely handmade in the Boucher
Category

2010s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Ebony & Black Shagreen Bubble Box
Ebony & Black Shagreen Bubble Box

Ebony & Black Shagreen Bubble Box

H 3.55 in W 7.49 in D 10.63 in
rare carl auböck box
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
rare piece from the carl auböck workshop.
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

rare carl auböck box
rare carl auböck box

rare carl auböck box

H 2.25 in W 4.61 in D 3.71 in
Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
during the Victorian era (1837-1901), back in the 1888. This rare box was crafted with an oval shape in
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

H 1.5 in W 7.75 in D 5.75 in
Exceptional Hermès Pill Box Tennis Racquet Shaped Rare
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare and Collectible Authentic Hermès Pill Box Tennis Racquet Shaped Vintage item Made of metal
Category

20th Century Unknown Boxes

Exceptional Hermès Pill Box Tennis Racquet Shaped Rare
Exceptional Hermès Pill Box Tennis Racquet Shaped Rare

Exceptional Hermès Pill Box Tennis Racquet Shaped Rare

H 1.19 in W 0.4 in L 3.55 in
Exceptional Hermès Tennis Racquet Shaped Pill Box Rare
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare and Collectible Authentic Hermès Pill Box Tennis Racquet Shaped Vintage item Made of metal
Category

20th Century Unknown Boxes

Exceptional Hermès Tennis Racquet Shaped Pill Box Rare
Exceptional Hermès Tennis Racquet Shaped Pill Box Rare

Exceptional Hermès Tennis Racquet Shaped Pill Box Rare

H 1.19 in W 0.4 in L 3.55 in
Rare Regency Memento Mori Box
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Decorated with four skulls to top with titles of a Witch, King, Beauty and Beggar to each Skull underneath. Lidded.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box
Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

Rare Regency Memento Mori Box

H 1 in Dm 3.63 in
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century European, box with 50 discs of 30 cm, double comb
Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century

H 14.97 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in
Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Engine Turned Design The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

H 6.11 in W 12.01 in D 8.67 in
1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Water Mill, NY
Midcentury rare size P.Fornasetti smocking box.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Boxes

Materials

Metal

1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box
1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box

1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box

H 1.5 in W 11.75 in D 4 in
Rare, Antique, French, Chocolate Marble Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, bow front, lift top, hand carved marble box with two, round compartments. The sinuous base
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Rare, Antique, French, Chocolate Marble Box
Rare, Antique, French, Chocolate Marble Box

Rare, Antique, French, Chocolate Marble Box

H 5.75 in W 11.25 in D 6.5 in
A Mindanao silver inlaid bronze betal nut box, Islamic, mid to late 19th century
Located in Central England, GB
an elaborate silver inlaid bronze betal box such as this rare much larger than normal example. Such
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Philippine Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

A Mindanao silver inlaid bronze betal nut box, Islamic, mid to late 19th century
A Mindanao silver inlaid bronze betal nut box, Islamic, mid to late 19th century

A Mindanao silver inlaid bronze betal nut box, Islamic, mid to late 19th century

H 5.32 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Rare quality antique black forest stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Rare quality antique Black Forest stationary box, having quality carved birds to the top of the
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Rare quality antique black forest stationary box
Rare quality antique black forest stationary box

Rare quality antique black forest stationary box

H 13 in W 13 in D 6.3 in
Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box
Located in Austin, TX
Large Rare 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Box . 12 inches Lenght.
Category

Antique 1880s French Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box
Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box

Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box

H 5.2 in W 12 in D 3.8 in
Antique Hand Forged Organic Design Arts & Crafts Multi Purpose Box, circa 1920
By Hugo Berger
Located in Lisse, NL
and sold a number of rare collectibles by Hugo Berger, but never had we seen a hand forged box, let
Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Antique Hand Forged Organic Design Arts & Crafts Multi Purpose Box, circa 1920
Antique Hand Forged Organic Design Arts & Crafts Multi Purpose Box, circa 1920

Antique Hand Forged Organic Design Arts & Crafts Multi Purpose Box, circa 1920

H 4 in W 6.75 in D 4.6 in
Rare Floral Happy Birthday Porcelain Box Worcestershire England Halcyon Days Box
By Halcyon Days
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Beautiful and Unusual RARE COLLECTORS WORCESTERSHIRE
Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Rare Floral Happy Birthday Porcelain Box Worcestershire England Halcyon Days Box
Rare Floral Happy Birthday Porcelain Box Worcestershire England Halcyon Days Box

Rare Floral Happy Birthday Porcelain Box Worcestershire England Halcyon Days Box

H 1 in Dm 2 in
Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Scottish George III corporation treasury box, dated 1772, of caddy form, the lid with cove
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Scottish George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box
Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box

Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box

H 14 in W 26.5 in D 15 in
Rare Cartier Modernist Enigma Box, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier designed this stunning luxury copper and brass box. The rare piece was crafted in France
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rare Cartier Modernist Enigma Box, circa 1950
Rare Cartier Modernist Enigma Box, circa 1950

Rare Cartier Modernist Enigma Box, circa 1950

H 1.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
very rare double box by carl auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
another very rare piece from the auböck workshop.
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

very rare double box by carl auböck
very rare double box by carl auböck

very rare double box by carl auböck

H 1.82 in W 3.47 in D 7.29 in
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
materials, this rare box would be the perfect acquisition for collectors of both decorative boxes and
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

H 0.88 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique blue box in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s. The box is an attractive
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box

Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box

H 7.88 in W 13 in D 9.45 in
Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Octagonal Tunbridge Ware games box c1845 Date : c1845 Period : Victoria Origin
Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845
Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845

Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845

H 2.17 in W 10.83 in D 8.27 in
Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful distressed pickled wood spirits box with brass details having four handblown bottles
Category

Vintage 1980s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box
Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box

Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box

H 11.25 in W 10 in D 10.25 in
Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
interior of this box for displaying ones spoons is lined with green velvet. This rare box even comes with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons

H 2.6 in W 8.4 in D 6 in
Rare Christofle Laque de Chine Box - Sienna.
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A rarely found piece of Christofle "Laque de Chine", part of the Talisman range by the creme de la creme of French silversmiths, Christofle of Paris. The body is made from silver ...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Christofle Laque de Chine Box - Sienna.
Rare Christofle Laque de Chine Box - Sienna.

Rare Christofle Laque de Chine Box - Sienna.

H 4.38 in Dm 1.88 in
Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box
By R & Y Augousti, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist trinket box. This rare beauty is a unique trinket box or decorative box
Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box
Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box

Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box

H 2.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box
By Jonathan Adler, R & Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist trinket box. This rare beauty is a unique trinket box or decorative box
Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box
Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box

Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box

H 4 in Dm 5.25 in
Rare & Unusual 1920's Bamboo Silk Lined Box
Located in London, GB
Rare & Unusual 1920's Bamboo Silk Lined Box
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Rare & Unusual 1920's Bamboo Silk Lined Box
Rare & Unusual 1920's Bamboo Silk Lined Box

Rare & Unusual 1920's Bamboo Silk Lined Box

H 5.52 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
George II Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1730
Located in London, GB
A Rare Early George II Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box. Made Most Probably in London circa
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

George II Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1730
George II Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1730

George II Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Snuff Box, circa 1730

H 0.45 in W 2.9 in D 2.1 in
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

H 2 in W 7.5 in D 4.7 in
Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box From the collection of Dorsey Reading Material
Category

Vintage 1960s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box
Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box

Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box

H 6.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.25 in
Rare Maitland-Smith Oversized Tessellated Marble Stone Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maitland-Smith designed this spectacular lidded box. The piece was crafted circa 1980. The box
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble, Metal, Brass

Rare Maitland-Smith Oversized Tessellated Marble Stone Box
Rare Maitland-Smith Oversized Tessellated Marble Stone Box

Rare Maitland-Smith Oversized Tessellated Marble Stone Box

H 5.13 in W 16.57 in D 16.57 in
Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 16th century Nuremberg box In iron, measurements: 13 x 18 x 12 cm Good condition.
Category

Antique 16th Century German Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Iron

Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box
Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box

Rare 16th Century Nuremberg Box

H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
gentleman’s military campaign vanity box 1836 A very collectable and rare piece, the case is rosewood which
Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box
Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box

Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box

H 6.5 in W 11.23 in D 12.21 in
Very Rare 17th Century Charles II English Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very rare and desirable 17th century English oak box having moulded front and sides, original
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Oak

Very Rare 17th Century Charles II English Box
Very Rare 17th Century Charles II English Box

Very Rare 17th Century Charles II English Box

H 13 in W 18 in D 10.25 in
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Rare Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of rare boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. Rare boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare boxes bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gabriella Crespi, Hermès and Louis Vuitton each produced beautiful rare boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Boxes?

Prices for rare boxes start at $50 and top out at $450,000 with the average selling for $2,336.
Questions About Rare Boxes
  • Are music boxes rare?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.