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Secret Compartment Boxes

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment
Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

When opened the box reveals a light pink lined sewing box with multiple compartments for storage and tools.

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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment
Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment

Antique Mahogany Writing Slope Box with Fitted Interior & Secret Compartment

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming antique Georgian mahogany writing slope box of rectangular form with brass carrying handles and original escutcheon. The hinged top opens to reveal a traditional blue baiz...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

Features include a side drawer, a felt writing surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image.)

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880
Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880

Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880

$846Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in

Antique Miniature Chest with Secret Compartment, Italy, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A miniature chest with secret for Your jewels: a little brass rod closes all drawers from the top of the first drawer. Outwarding it is a perfect ornament. Suitable for collection. M...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett
Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett

Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett

$12,225

H 6.7 in W 11.23 in D 9.06 in

Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett

By Glyn Lockett

Located in Bagshot, GB

An impressive humidor by Glynn Lockett applied with Crocodile skin and gilt mounts. The top surmounted with a crocodile with sapphire eyes, next to an undulating lapis lazuli pane...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Silver

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

$4,890

H 5.91 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

By Fisher Brothers, Joseph Bramah

Located in Northampton, GB

Harlequin Pop Up Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Coromandel and Satinwood lined Writing Box by Fisher.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

$6,112

H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 10.04 in

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top half of the writing box contains a secret compartment which can be accessed by pulling the centre partition between the inkwell and compartment which activates the spring loa...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century
Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century

Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

Renaissance style jewelry box with secret compartment. Carved walnut with satinwood panels.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope
Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality military-campaign writing slope, with secret compartments. Rectangular shaped box with brass strapping and corner braces, blank cartouche on the lid and around the keyh...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple
Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple

Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple

$22,500 / item

H 49.61 in W 22.52 in D 15.63 in

Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

The upper part has two pull out necklace bars and two folding ones, adjustable mirror and secret compartment.Travel box, safety deposit box size.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire
Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire

Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire

$28,500 / item

H 50.48 in W 22.52 in D 15.63 in

Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

The upper part has two pull out necklace bars and two folding ones, adjustable mirror and secret compartment. Travel box, safety deposit box size.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany
"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany

"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany

$17,580 / item

H 50.48 in W 22.52 in D 15.63 in

"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

The upper part has two pull-out necklace bars and two folding ones, adjustable mirror and secret compartment. Travel box, safety deposit box size.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest
Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest

$946Sale Price|30% Off

H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 21.26 in

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest

Located in Wisbech, England

Lovely iron strapping, handles and hinges. Internal candle box and secret compartment Would look great in the right location!

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Antique 18th Century Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

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Rosewood Box with Removable Tray and Secret Compartment
Rosewood Box with Removable Tray and Secret Compartment

Rosewood Box with Removable Tray and Secret Compartment

By Alfred Klitgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

When inserted, there is a secret compartment under the tray for your winnings.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Boxes

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment
17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

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H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 12.21 in

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

Located in Maastricht, NL

Antique German burl walnut box with secret compartment. Inside original print paper, red with golden flowers.

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Antique Mid-17th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Secret Watch Jewellery and Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony leather and Shagreen.
Secret Watch Jewellery and Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony leather and Shagreen.

Secret Watch Jewellery and Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony leather and Shagreen.

By Boucher & Co

Located in Queensland, AU

Just like discovering where we have placed secret compartments within our pieces. This box has been made with great skill and passion.

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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Secret Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony and Shagreen. Fitted red leather interior
Secret Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony and Shagreen. Fitted red leather interior

Secret Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony and Shagreen. Fitted red leather interior

By Boucher & Co

Located in Queensland, AU

Secret Pen Box “There’s something deep inside my psyche that is fascinated with secret compartments.

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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The top half can also be lifted to reveal more storage space, and a secret compartment. Removing the right hand inkwell and pressing on the bottom right hand side of the base will ca...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique brass bound mahogany writing box with double brass stringing, flush carry handles and shaped initial plate with an engraved coat of arms and the name John Scott. The interio...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century
Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century

Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century

By Boucher & Co

Located in Queensland, AU

Just like discovering where we have placed secret compartments within our pieces. This box has been made with great skill and passion.

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2010s Australian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Red Shagreen and Ebony Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century
Red Shagreen and Ebony Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century

Red Shagreen and Ebony Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 18.31 in D 18.31 in

Red Shagreen and Ebony Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century

By Boucher & Co

Located in Queensland, AU

Just like discovering where we have placed secret compartments within our pieces. This box has been made with great skill and passion.

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2010s Australian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

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H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Austin, TX

The interior showing an embossed black leather writing slope and hinged compartment for storage. Special feature - a secret compartment with three small hidden drawers, pop-out pa...

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Leather Secret Compartment Books Box
Antique French Leather Secret Compartment Books Box

Antique French Leather Secret Compartment Books Box

Located in Dallas, TX

This secret compartment books box is made from four 18th century books that have been stacked on top of each other.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

The secret compartment has two drawers. Side drawer opens by removing brass pin.

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

Contains a Secret Compartment and Candle Sconces From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box.

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top half of the writing box contains a secret compartment which can be accessed by pushing the left hand side wall of the left inkwell compartment, in doing so a secret spring ac...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and hardware, including lock and key. Outstanding stiations in the burled walnut. Other feat...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

Hidden Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Kingwood Writing Box attributed to David Edwards.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this English Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann. The Writing box of slim rectangul...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment
Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment

Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Japanese merchant's chest (Zenibako) with a secret compartment and removable lid.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes

17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments
17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments

17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The unique 17th-century William and Mary rosewood coffre forte, circa 1690, raised on George I walnut stand, circa 1720. The rosewood veneered exterior is entirely decorated in g...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box

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H 6.75 in W 11.25 in D 8.25 in

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage wood box. A chic Burl wood with brass trim. Beautiful ruched interior lining with a secret compartment in the lid.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

With a Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Mahogany Writing Box Attributed to Hausburg.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

The Writing Box features a secret compartment with hidden push button access (see photos).

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top half of the writing box contains a secret compartment which can be accessed by pushing the right wall of the right hand side inkwell which activates the spring loaded false w...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690
17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690

17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Two further secret compartments and boxes are discreetly hidden above each drawer.

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Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Once the fall is open you will find two drawers lined in Kingwood. Two secret compartments and boxes are discreetly hidden above each drawer.

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Once the fall is open you will find two drawers lined in walnut divided by a secret compartment. The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal.

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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Once the fall is open you will find two drawers lined in walnut divided by a secret compartment. The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal.

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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

Painted Trunk
Painted Trunk

Painted Trunk

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H 22 in W 46 in D 22 in

Painted Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

An early dovetailed trunk featuring tall bracket feet, original iron strap hinges and interior candle box with secret compartment.

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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests

Mule Chest
Mule Chest

Mule Chest

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H 39 in W 48 in D 27 in

Mule Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

The lid lifts on original strap hinges to reveal trunk space including lidded candle box and secret compartment. The front boasts two split balusters over rectangular legs flanking ...

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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Mexican Inlay Folk Art Box with Secret Compartment
Mexican Inlay Folk Art Box with Secret Compartment

Mexican Inlay Folk Art Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mexican Folk Art Box with secret compartment, stash box or 420! a wonderful Inlay box - top slides to open... but wait, there's more!

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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century English Regency walnut traveling lap writing desk with brass corner mounts and hardware, including lock and key. Other features include tooled leather insert and a secre...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

Late 19th Century Writing Box with two Secret compartments From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Coromandel Writing Box by Radcliffe of Halifax.

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand

Located in Savannah, GA

Other highlights include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers. The mahogany stand has been added later to accomm...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards
Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, GB

Hidden Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Regency Rosewood Writing Box by David Edwards.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium
Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

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H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

Located in Northampton, GB

Multiple Secret Compartments From our Writing Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce this extensive Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium.

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Antique Early 1800s English Campaign Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments
Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments

Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments

Located in Nantucket, MA

An exotic wooden box made to look like a book to hide valuables. It is made of rosewood and satinwood with interior compartments inside. As of this writing, I also have another one j...

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Early 20th Century Campaign Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Travelling Dressing Case, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Travelling Dressing Case, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Travelling Dressing Case, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

Some chests were crafted with secret compartments. An imported box of make-up could easily be emptied and discarded, the products re-bottled and placed amongst acceptable skin creams...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Desk, Denmark, 1970s
Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Desk, Denmark, 1970s

Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Desk, Denmark, 1970s

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk

Located in Miami, FL

The desk features a sliding top opening to a secret compartment, over a floating box with three drawers.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Such enamel examples incorporating a secret compartment, creating a trick box, are rare to the marking and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment
19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment

19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century rosewood writing box with secret compartment, brass and ebony string inlay with key and black leather.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment
An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment

An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Kent, GB

The interior, which has several compartments, is dark red lacquer. At the back of the slide-out drawer there is a secret compartment.  

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Antique 1760s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments Disclaimer: Please contact us in advance if you would like to view this item at our showroom. We have a large inventory and many of our it...

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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Anglo-Indian Satinwood and Ebony Cash Box with Secret Drawers
Anglo-Indian Satinwood and Ebony Cash Box with Secret Drawers

Anglo-Indian Satinwood and Ebony Cash Box with Secret Drawers

Located in Richmond, CA

The inside is made of satinwood and ebony with many secret compartments and drawers. Many more boxes available on our website.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

Materials

Satinwood, Ebony

Rosewood Writing Box
Rosewood Writing Box

Rosewood Writing Box

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H 8 in W 18 in D 11 in

Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The detailed work on this writing box such as, the inlaid brass, inset decorative handles, the timbers used of the highest quality and its mechanism for the secret compartment is wor...

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Military Writing Box
Military Writing Box

Military Writing Box

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H 8.5 in W 21 in D 10.5 in

Military Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Mahogany brass bound Campaign writing box with secret compartments and drawers, it has flush fitting carry handles, brass escutcheon and initial plate with the letter J&M.

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Georgian Irish Writing Box
Georgian Irish Writing Box

Georgian Irish Writing Box

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H 7 in W 22 in D 11 in

Georgian Irish Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Dublin Whole Sale Business Carried on as usual The Georgian Irish Writing Box also has a mahogany tray under the small writing surface when removed gives you access to the se...

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Parkins & Gotto Silver Vanity Box
Parkins & Gotto Silver Vanity Box

Parkins & Gotto Silver Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The top has a removable travelling mirror and secret letter compartment. This wonderful box retailed by Parkins & Gotto has a fully working lock and tasse lled key.

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver

Writing Box By Wells And Lambe
Writing Box By Wells And Lambe

Writing Box By Wells And Lambe

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H 6 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in

Writing Box By Wells And Lambe

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

A Writing Box of outstanding quality made with Cuban Mahogany, with flush-fitting side-handles, unusual engraved brass inlays, and an intriguing secret compartment.

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Colonial Brass Inlaid Hardwood Fitted Box
Mid-19th Century Colonial Brass Inlaid Hardwood Fitted Box

Mid-19th Century Colonial Brass Inlaid Hardwood Fitted Box

Located in London, west Sussex

The box is fitted with twin brass handles, and when opened, reveals a lovely interior with many compartments and secret drawers.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut and Coromandel Jewellery Box
Antique Burr Walnut and Coromandel Jewellery Box

Antique Burr Walnut and Coromandel Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Housed in the lid is a ruched velvet backed mirror, with gold tooling, which can be removed allowing access to a secret leather letter compartment. This jewellery box comes with ...

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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

There is a secure drawer to the side which can be accessed by removing the brass retaining pin located in the right hand edge of the open box. The brass pin has another use! Undern...

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Antique 19th Century British George IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century

By David Edwards

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

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Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This will allow a shallow tray to drop down from the upper part of the side drawers compartment. The writing box has a fully working locks & tasselled keys.

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Very Rare Writing Display with Date Display, England, circa 1880-1890

Very Rare Writing Display with Date Display, England, circa 1880-1890

Located in Muenster, NRW

Writing display with date,  England, circa 1880-1890 Walnut-tree Openable, nice division with pigeonholes Ink kegs Secret compartments and separate small box for stamps French ...

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This will cause a false wall to spring forward revealing the secret drawers. This writing box comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key.

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Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique writing box veneered in Coromandel with brass edging and double stringing, with a large vacant brass initial plate on the top and matching lock escutcheon, contains two secre...

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Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This fabulous writing box has two secret compartments, one hiding three small drawers and the other for all those top secret documents.

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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

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Brass

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Secret Compartment Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of secret compartment boxes available for sale. The range of distinct secret compartment boxes — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Secret compartment boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Secret compartment boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Secret Compartment Boxes?

Prices for secret compartment boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, secret compartment boxes begin at $595 and can go as high as $2,495, while the average can fetch as much as $1,332.

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Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

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