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Vintage Teak Apple Shaped Secret Box, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Teak Apple Shaped Secret Box, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Apple Shaped Secret Box, 1970s
Vintage Teak Apple Shaped Secret Box, 1970s

Vintage Teak Apple Shaped Secret Box, 1970s

H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in
20th century French Books Secret Box, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Original item! Secret box in the shape of books from the 1950s. The box opens to store several
Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

20th century French Books Secret Box, 1950s
20th century French Books Secret Box, 1950s

20th century French Books Secret Box, 1950s

H 12.6 in W 8.27 in D 11.03 in
Large Brass Beetle Secret Box
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in brass and lined in velvet, this original box by Florentine luxury experts Badari
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Beetle Secret Box
Large Brass Beetle Secret Box

Large Brass Beetle Secret Box

H 2.37 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Small Brass Beetle Secret Box
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
Lined in velvet and topped with a beetle, this box has everything required to keep precious objects
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Brass Beetle Secret Box
Small Brass Beetle Secret Box

Small Brass Beetle Secret Box

H 2.17 in W 6.5 in D 5.71 in
Green and yellow glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-1990
By Gisele Buthod Garçon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green and yellow glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist monogram
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Green and yellow glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-1990
Green and yellow glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-1990

Green and yellow glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1980-1990

H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in
White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
By Gisele Buthod Garçon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon. Raku fired. Artist
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990
White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990

White/grey and brown glazed ceramic secret box by Gisèle Buthod Garçon, 1990

H 9.06 in W 8.27 in D 7.49 in
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

H 15.36 in Dm 12.21 in
Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Rare sculpture of a joyful monk with a secret compartment. A so called Pyrogene, which was used for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century
Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century

Antique French Pyrogene, Utensil Holder, Secret Box, 19th Century

H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Vintage German Porcelain Elephant Secret Box from Arzberg, 1970s
By Arzberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Porcelain Elephant Secret Box from Arzberg, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970
Category

20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage German Porcelain Elephant Secret Box from Arzberg, 1970s
Vintage German Porcelain Elephant Secret Box from Arzberg, 1970s

Vintage German Porcelain Elephant Secret Box from Arzberg, 1970s

H 3.15 in W 2.76 in D 2.36 in
Antique Box Fake Double Book Box Secret Box Cardboard Gold Impressed
Located in Munich, DE
binding. The box can be opened to reveal a secret compartment. The spines of the books are impressed with
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Box Fake Double Book Box Secret Box Cardboard Gold Impressed
Antique Box Fake Double Book Box Secret Box Cardboard Gold Impressed

Antique Box Fake Double Book Box Secret Box Cardboard Gold Impressed

H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 15.75 in
Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk
Located in Munich, DE
upright position it resemmbles a book. Therefore it can be considered a book with secret compartments and
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk
Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk

Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk

H 1.78 in W 5.6 in D 1.97 in
SECRET BOX In The Shape of An Enameled Egg Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled egg-shaped secret box pendant. This is a very unusual egg-shaped secret box pendant
Category

Vintage 1960s German Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

SECRET BOX In The Shape of An Enameled Egg Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
SECRET BOX In The Shape of An Enameled Egg Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds

SECRET BOX In The Shape of An Enameled Egg Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds

H 1.58 in W 1.02 in D 1.02 in
Secret box, 180х100 cm, acrylic on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
My goal is to make the images of classical art sound in a new way in modern art. In my works I refer to the cultural heritage of the past, I process and comprehend the masterpieces o...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Secret box, 180х100 cm, acrylic on canvas

Lilia Valeeva
Secret box, 180х100 cm, acrylic on canvas

H 70.87 in W 39.38 in
GUCCI 1970 Milano Secret-Box Ball Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 8.35 Ctw Rubies
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
A rare secret-box ball pendant designed by Gucci. This is a very rare vintage secret-box ball
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GUCCI 1970 Milano Secret-Box Ball Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 8.35 Ctw Rubies
GUCCI 1970 Milano Secret-Box Ball Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 8.35 Ctw Rubies

GUCCI 1970 Milano Secret-Box Ball Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 8.35 Ctw Rubies

H 1.38 in W 1.1 in L 1.1 in
"Secret Box" Bronze Sculpture 15" x 7" x 2" inch by Sarkis Tossonian
By Sarkis Tossonian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Secret Box" Bronze Sculpture 15" x 7" x 2" inch by Sarkis Tossonian Sarkis Tossoonian was born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Secret Box" Bronze Sculpture 15" x 7" x 2" inch by Sarkis Tossonian

Sarkis Tossonian
"Secret Box" Bronze Sculpture 15" x 7" x 2" inch by Sarkis Tossonian, 2022

H 15 in W 7 in D 2 in
Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural marble secret box. Exceptional decorative box, created by an American artist back in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell
Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell

Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell

H 10.15 in W 6.25 in D 6.45 in
French Walnut Veneer Letter Box with Two Lockable Parts, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wood secret box for letter storage. Very nice walnut veneer with lighting effects that
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Veneer Letter Box with Two Lockable Parts, circa 1900
French Walnut Veneer Letter Box with Two Lockable Parts, circa 1900

French Walnut Veneer Letter Box with Two Lockable Parts, circa 1900

H 5.91 in W 13.59 in D 11.03 in
Erotical 19th Century Sculpture Box Of Woman Sitting On A Carved Basket In Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century erotical secret box. Extremely rare erotic sculpture from the 19th century, most
Category

Antique 1870s French High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Erotical 19th Century Sculpture Box Of Woman Sitting On A Carved Basket In Wood
Erotical 19th Century Sculpture Box Of Woman Sitting On A Carved Basket In Wood

Erotical 19th Century Sculpture Box Of Woman Sitting On A Carved Basket In Wood

H 5.91 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
French 18th-Century Oak Box, Hidden Compartment and Herringbone Marquetry
Located in Firenze, IT
perfect addition to any sophisticated collection This unique and highly desirable secret box is a must
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French 18th-Century Oak Box, Hidden Compartment and Herringbone Marquetry
French 18th-Century Oak Box, Hidden Compartment and Herringbone Marquetry

French 18th-Century Oak Box, Hidden Compartment and Herringbone Marquetry

H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
Wrought iron box with secret 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wrought iron box with secret 18th century Riveted wrought iron box. One of the rivets moves upwards
Category

Antique 1740s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought iron box with secret 18th century
Wrought iron box with secret 18th century

Wrought iron box with secret 18th century

H 6.7 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Painted with Spa Scenes From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Original
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Belgian George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

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

H 3.35 in W 10.24 in D 7.29 in
Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome rosewood English vanity box retains the original glass bottles and jars with silver
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer
Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer

Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer

H 26 in W 12 in D 11 in
1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Free Form Raw Edge Wood Jewelry Box  Wood has a clear finish. Velvet interior sections. In
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood
1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood

1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood

H 5.75 in W 15 in D 5.5 in
1950s Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Japanese Decorative Secret Puzzle Trick Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral 1.75
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1950s Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
1950s Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral

1950s Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral

H 1.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian 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

H 8.47 in W 19.89 in D 11.03 in
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian 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

H 6.5 in W 20.08 in D 10.44 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
Old sentimental silver secret locket photo hide, Western Europe, early XX cen.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old heart-shaped secret box, made of 925 silver. Opening locket with space for two photos. Secret
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Old sentimental silver secret locket photo hide, Western Europe, early XX cen.
Old sentimental silver secret locket photo hide, Western Europe, early XX cen.

Old sentimental silver secret locket photo hide, Western Europe, early XX cen.

W 1.38 in L 1.19 in
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Working
Category

Antique 1830s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1830
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1830

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1830

H 5.5 in W 11.75 in D 9 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian 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

H 9.06 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in
Antique Strong Box, English, Brass, Bronze, Secret Letter, Ladies Safe, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique strong box. An English, brass and bronze secret letter or valuables case
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Strong Box, English, Brass, Bronze, Secret Letter, Ladies Safe, Regency
Antique Strong Box, English, Brass, Bronze, Secret Letter, Ladies Safe, Regency

Antique Strong Box, English, Brass, Bronze, Secret Letter, Ladies Safe, Regency

H 4.93 in W 7.29 in D 3.75 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 9 in
Secret Watch Jewellery and Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony leather and Shagreen.
By Boucher & Co
Located in Queensland, AU
This intriguing box of drawers has four very secret, independent, opening mechanisms and provides
Category

2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

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.

H 15.16 in W 14.57 in D 14.18 in
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
Category

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

H 13.78 in W 13 in D 13 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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

H 7.88 in W 12.6 in D 19.3 in
Miniature Chest with Secret
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A miniature chest with secret for Your jewels: a little brass rod closes all drawers from the top
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Miniature Chest with Secret
Miniature Chest with Secret

Miniature Chest with Secret

H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in
Sophisticated 'Secret' Cabbage Case
By Fratelli Lisi
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling silver cabbage-box made entirely handcrafted by expert silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, in
Category

2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sophisticated 'Secret' Cabbage Case
Sophisticated 'Secret' Cabbage Case

Sophisticated 'Secret' Cabbage Case

H 4.34 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Extraordinary early 18th century Necessaire a Secrets, the exterior painstakingly dry scraped back
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets
Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets

Extraordinary Early 18th Century Necessaire Secrets

H 13.78 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in
A Rare Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Rare Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece, it has an Odeon
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

A Rare Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book
A Rare Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book

A Rare Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book

H 12 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Rare Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer
Located in Kittery Point, ME
bowl, raised on brass paw feet. With a secret drawer.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer
Rare Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer

Rare Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer

H 8.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Antique Silver Spice Box Garnet Flower Friesland Secret Compartment 1834 Wedding
Located in Munich, Bavaria
silver spice box designed in the shape of an amphora on a pedestal with two handles. The handles are
Category

Antique 1810s European Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Silver Spice Box Garnet Flower Friesland Secret Compartment 1834 Wedding
Antique Silver Spice Box Garnet Flower Friesland Secret Compartment 1834 Wedding

Antique Silver Spice Box Garnet Flower Friesland Secret Compartment 1834 Wedding

H 4.34 in W 1.97 in L 1.26 in
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, GB
accessed by sliding the pagoda lid across, to access the secret compartments the Tea Caddies must be turned
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

H 7.49 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in
Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
original crystal and silver-plated jars and box with a secret compartment that is spring loaded and pops
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box
Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
partitions for the two inkwells and removable pen tray. The top half of the writing box contains a secret
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

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

H 5.9 in W 16.14 in D 5.9 in
A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece, carved in walnut and
Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece
A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece

H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
Small Decorative Round Brass Box by Gabriella Crespi, 1960s, Signed
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
storing small treasures, jewelry, or personal secrets, this decorative box is a charming addition to any
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Decorative Round Brass Box by Gabriella Crespi, 1960s, Signed
Small Decorative Round Brass Box by Gabriella Crespi, 1960s, Signed

Small Decorative Round Brass Box by Gabriella Crespi, 1960s, Signed

H 4.14 in Dm 1.97 in
Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
secret opening mechanism; the lid is slid to the left which allows the box to be opened, an ingenious
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box, c.1920
Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box, c.1920

Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box, c.1920

H 2 in W 10 in D 3.75 in
Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
paraphernalia including a gilt metal razor blade, small oval box, straw, and spoon and mirrored panel. Just
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Silver

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

Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett

H 6.7 in W 11.23 in D 9.06 in
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
By Henry Lewis, James Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
Dating to 1857 hallmarks for James Vickery and makers plaque Henry Lewis From our Vanity Box
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate

H 8.86 in W 14.17 in D 11.02 in
Blue and White Porcelain Ink Writing Jewerly Box - China 1900 Asian art XXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
. Although it probably served as an ink box, it can today be used as a ring box, a secret box or just as a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Blue and White Porcelain Ink Writing Jewerly Box - China 1900 Asian art XXth
Blue and White Porcelain Ink Writing Jewerly Box - China 1900 Asian art XXth

Blue and White Porcelain Ink Writing Jewerly Box - China 1900 Asian art XXth

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Kingwood. Two secret compartments and boxes are discreetly hidden above each drawer. The box appears
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary 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

H 8.47 in W 14.18 in D 9.26 in
German Concealed Erotic Snuff Box in the Manner of Stobwasser, C.1820
Located in Bath, GB
lid of the box and a "secret" sliding panel to the underside revealing a hand-painted erotic scene
Category

Antique 1820s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Paper

German Concealed Erotic Snuff Box in the Manner of Stobwasser, C.1820
German Concealed Erotic Snuff Box in the Manner of Stobwasser, C.1820

German Concealed Erotic Snuff Box in the Manner of Stobwasser, C.1820

H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 1 in
Bolt Squared Necklace, Blackened Silver and 18K Yellow Gold, Intaille
Located in PARIS, FR
, symbolising love and destiny. The pendant, designed as a mini secret box, contains a diamond. The antique
Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Bolt Squared Necklace, Blackened Silver and 18K Yellow Gold, Intaille

Bolt Squared Necklace, Blackened Silver and 18K Yellow Gold, Intaille

W 1.78 in L 16.93 in
Figurative Female Swimmer in Oil on Wood Shadow Box, Ambition n°24_Swan Scalabre
By Swan Scalabre
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
affectionately calls “secret boxes.” Poetic and nostalgic, her work communicates a constant desire to escape
Category

2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Figurative Female Swimmer in Oil on Wood Shadow Box, Ambition n°24_Swan Scalabre
Figurative Female Swimmer in Oil on Wood Shadow Box, Ambition n°24_Swan Scalabre

Swan Scalabre
Figurative Female Swimmer in Oil on Wood Shadow Box, Ambition n°24_Swan Scalabre

H 13.25 in W 11.25 in
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths
Located in Northampton, GB
snuff boxes. These boxes had a secret hinge called ‘The Cumnock Hinge’, and this type of box work had
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sycamore

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Attributed to Smiths

H 4.93 in W 7.29 in D 4.73 in
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths
Located in Northampton, GB
Smith circa on 1831 who began by making snuff boxes. These boxes had a secret hinge called ‘The Cumnock
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scottish William IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Sycamore

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths
Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths

H 5.52 in W 5.32 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Sculptural Bronzed Metal Ashtray in the shape of a Rooster, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
fun and very decorative object, which can be used as an ashtray or as a small secret box to hold keys
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sculptural Bronzed Metal Ashtray in the shape of a Rooster, Italy 1970s
Vintage Sculptural Bronzed Metal Ashtray in the shape of a Rooster, Italy 1970s

Vintage Sculptural Bronzed Metal Ashtray in the shape of a Rooster, Italy 1970s

H 5.52 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in
'Secret' Unique Treasure Box from Egli Design
By Egle Mieliauskiene
Located in London, GB
'Secret' Throughout the centuries philosophy, religion, literature were drawing breath to obtain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

'Secret' Unique Treasure Box from Egli Design
'Secret' Unique Treasure Box from Egli Design

'Secret' Unique Treasure Box from Egli Design

H 76.78 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
to decorate himitsu-bako secret boxes, but was also used to decorate many other handicrafts such as
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century
Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

H 11.82 in W 11.62 in D 5.52 in
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Secret Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of secret boxes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique secret boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 24 antique and vintage secret boxes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Secret boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of secret boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Regency and Folk Art secret boxes are of considerable interest. Fratelli Lisi, Egle Mieliauskiene and Pierluigi Ghianda each produced beautiful secret boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Secret Boxes?

Prices for secret boxes start at $175 and top out at $10,900 with the average selling for $1,450.