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Sewing Box House

19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
This Antique Sewing box is octagonal-shaped with a rolled top, it features a hinged lid whilst
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
H 6.3 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Tunbridge Ware Folk House Sewing Box From our Sewing Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Sycamore

Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
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H 6.1 in W 5.91 in D 4.13 in
Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box, c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box with 'Hurst Wood Cottage' Mosaic, c1840
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS
Located in GB
original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing box with the original contents Please note the delivery
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Antique 1880s Burmese High Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Decorative Boxes

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Multi-gemstone

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
H 7.38 in W 14.5 in D 10.88 in
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Japanned sewing cabinet beautifully decorated with vibrant chinoiserie scenes. The front
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
H 11.03 in W 11.42 in D 9.45 in
Brighton Pavilion Tunbridge Ware Sewing Compendium
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Tunbridge Ware Form Sewing Compendium From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Sycamore

Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
the day. Under the hinged lid is a sewing box with compartments for all her sewing tools with a
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Mahogany

Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
H 13.75 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
compartmented to house various toiletry accouterments. A velvet-lined bottom drawer provide additional
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Trinity House Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box, circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
Fine 19th century trinity house marquetry inlaid rosewood sewing box, circa 1870, made by a Trinity
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Antique 1870s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood, Rosewood

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
-lined interior that houses various toiletry accouterments, including stunning opaline glass containers
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Velvet, Glass, Wood

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in
Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet
Located in London, GB
decoration. At the top of the cabinet lies a fitted sewing box, complete with its original silk lining
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Boxes and Cases

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Gilt Metal

Antique Sewing Machine Cabinet, English, Walnut, Machinist Console, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
pedal Decorated cabinet doors conceal the lower mechanism and pedal Inset compartments house a boxed
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Early 20th Century British Cabinets

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Walnut

French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This Asian-inspired lacquered wooden work table is a beautiful expandable sewing box covered with
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

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Lacquer

Antique New Williams Arts & Crafts Leather Treadle Belt Sewing Machine Cum Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
leather belt and working mechanism. Inside it houses spool boxes and the original stamped metal case with
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Antique Early 1900s Canadian Arts and Crafts Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5"
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. This is a Taisho era (c1920's) Haribako (sewing box) with an arrangement of four exterior
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Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Copper

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
By Maison Giroux
Located in Dublin, IE
other things, beautiful objects that can be offered to children and ladies: toys, sewing kits, sewing
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves

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Ormolu

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Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian games compendium and tantalus, circa 1880 in date. It consists of three cut crystal liquor bottles with stoppers, a pair of engraved shot glass...
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Antique 1880s Desk Sets

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Huge Monumental Victorian Taxidermy Dome with Colorfull Tropical Birds, C. 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A monumental Victorian taxidermy dome, measuring H. 90 cm, with a wide variety of Tropical birds, of which many male and female pairs England, late 19th century Amongst the birds...
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David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
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This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences. The w...
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds

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Antique Doll House, AC-0149
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Doll House Item #: AC-0214-03 Dimensions: 29”W x 19”D x 30”H
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Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

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Wood

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H 30 in W 29 in D 19 in
American Victorian Folk Art Bed with Hand-Painted Cats, circa 1880 Solid Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
The Kitties are here, looking for a young lady to watch over each night. Decorated with walnuts, this amazing Antique Victorian Bed was made using some of the most beautiful woods av...
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Georgian Yew Octagonal Jewellery Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very elegant George III period octagonal shaped burr yew wood jewellery box having attractive banded inlaid decoration to hinged lid enclosing lined interior raised on original bra...
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Yew

Antique French Provincial Country Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French provincial country wooden storage caddy tool box desk organizer. Item features an attractive distressed finish, wonderful patina, solid wood construction, quality craf...
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Wood

Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage...
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box having a quality antique Victorian rosewood jewellery box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior lift out tray above ...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box
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H 4.93 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Early 19th Century Coromandel Eight Panel Chinese Screen
Located in Miami, FL
Step back in time with this captivating eight-panel Coromandel screen, a rare and exquisite example of early 19th-century Chinese craftsmanship. Embellished on both sides, the panel...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood, Paint

French Victorian Enamel Box
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze and blue enamel square shaped box.  
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

French Victorian Enamel Box
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H 4 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Bardies-Faure 1914 Paris Edwardian Guilloche Enameled Box .950 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled round box designed by Bardies-Faure & Cie. Fabulous French early 20th century enamel box, created in Paris during the Edwardian period, back in the 1914-1915. T...
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

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Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 6 pcs. Sterling Silver & Box, Antique Silver Spoons
Located in Hampshire, GB
A scarce cased set of 6 antique valuable silver spoons. An elegant Vintage Silver Tea / Coffee Spoon Set. England 1850s. Length 12.5 cm. Weight 175.5 grams. Condition: Excellent con...
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Antique 1850s English Art Deco Serving Pieces

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Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Ealy 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Ealy 19th Century chinese export lacquer sewing box, octagonal shape with feet, black lacquer with gilt decoration, worn on top.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

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19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique sewing box veneered in stunning figured Mahogany, double brass stringing to the top and
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Satinwood Sewing Box Stiven, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique sewing box with a print of a countryside scene on the top. The interior features two
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Satinwood

Antique Miniature Sewing Compendium, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
ball finial. The top unscrews to reveal various bone sewing tools securely housed including thimble
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Mahogany

Antique Coromandel Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique coromandel vanity box with brass stringing and vacant shield initial plate. The interior
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Coromandel Vanity Box
Antique Coromandel Vanity Box
H 7 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic
Located in San Marcos, CA
- the stunningly beautiful 18k gold sewing implements within are all so beautiful and clean, opulent
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French Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold

Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. With a mirror backed lid, the interior houses various mother of pearl sewing tools and a glass scent
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Antique 19th Century French William IV Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Mother-of-Pearl

Spectacular English or Scottish Papier Mâché Sewing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spectacular Victorian period papier mâché parcel-gilt sewing box, the beautifully painted top
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Antique English Dome Top Burl Wood Box with Ornate Brass Hardware and Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
paper lining. This box was likely originally a sewing box, retaining the original internally divided
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Regency Birdseye Maple Box on Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
sewing, box having hinged lid enclosing three removable mahogany lined trays with original flush fitted
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Regency Birdseye Maple Box on Stand
Regency Birdseye Maple Box on Stand
H 34.5 in W 11 in D 9 in
Antique French Enamel Ormolu and Mother of Pearl Jewelry Casket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
beautiful hand painted Sèvres Porcelain plaque of Cupid, later converted to a charming sewing box, dating
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Antique 1850s French Jewelry Boxes

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Burr Walnut Work Box Property of Lord Kitchener, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb burr walnut, marquetry and ebonised sewing table, Circa 1860 in date The ornately floral
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new GUCCI Off The Grid Tennis 1977 black monogram red green web sneaker UK8
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Hong Kong, NT
trims, supporting the House's commitment to sustainability. Gucci Off The Grid is the first collection
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new GUCCI Off The Grid Tennis 1977 black monogram red green web sneaker UK8
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
materials and trims, supporting the House's commitment to sustainability. Gucci Off The Grid is the first
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2010s Italian Shoes

36 STARS, CIVIL WAR ERA, RARE “GREAT STAR-IN-A-WREATH" DESIGN
Located in York County, PA
to an eccentric member of the Singer Sewing Machine family, who personally did not live on the estate
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36 STARS, 1864-1867, CIVIL WAR ERA, RARE “GREAT STAR-IN-A-WREATH
Located in York County, PA
to an eccentric member of the Singer Sewing Machine family, who personally did not live on the estate
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Antique Early American Style Walnut Standing Sewing Box Lidded Cabinet Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An unusual early 20th century sewing box or stand. Drawing inspiration from William & Mary styling
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Vintage Tiger Oak Antique Folding Wood Puzzle Box Red Felt Lining by Singer
By Singer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Manufacturing Company. Originally made to house Singer Sewing Machine Parts. Maker stamped hard to read
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Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Antique Biedermeier Flame Mahogany Work Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique mahogany Austrian Biedermeier work box circa 1820 in date. The work table
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Painted Vanity Cabinet on Stand
Located in Austin, TX
three sections: the cabinet, sewing box and stand. The cabinet and sewing box both rest on the square
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Antique 1860s Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Lacquer

"Morningside Park, New York City, " Wood Gaylor, American Modernism Landscape
Located in New York, NY
sewing patterns. Critics praised his work throughout his career and after his death. In 1930, for
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1910s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Tunbridge Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tunbridge Ware sewing box veneered in rosewood with a topographical view of a house. The rest of
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Tunbridge Sewing Box
Tunbridge Sewing Box
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Coromandel Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Sewing Box veneered in exotic coromandel with exquisite fine brass and Mother of Pearl
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Coromandel Sewing Box
Coromandel Sewing Box
H 5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Papier Mâché Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Papier mâché sewing box with beautiful painted flowers, gold leaf decoration and exotic parrot on
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Papier Mâché Sewing Box
Papier Mâché Sewing Box
H 2.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
A fabulous Tunbridge ware sewing box veneered in rosewood with a butterfly. The rest of the box is
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
H 5 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Miniature Early Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Early antique tunbridge sewing basket decorated with a naive painting of a house. The basket
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Wood

Antique Sewing or Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
to house sewing pieces or jewellery. This sewing or jewellery box comes with a fully working lock
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Sewing or Jewellery Box
Antique Sewing or Jewellery Box
H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Painted Folk Art Sycamore Tunbridge Cottage Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
tunbridge house sewing box has a removable brass pin which when removed allows access to a hidden drawer
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Sycamore

Papier Mâché Painted Sewing Needlework Box by Hausburg Liverpool 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Papier mâché sewing box beautifully painted with a landscape scene, bordered by gold floral designs
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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Clipper Ship Work Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
interior of the sewing box is lined with blue paper with a embossed gold card decoration & a oval picture
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Clipper Ship Work Box
Clipper Ship Work Box
H 5.25 in W 12 in D 8 in
Burr Walnut Vanity Box W H Tooke Liverpool
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
tools, including corkscrew, tweezers, scissors, pencil, penknife and sewing hook. The box has a
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

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Rosewood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
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Trinity House Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Trinity House Box veneered in mahogany and walnut with a view of a Tea Clipper on the top, diamond
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Trinity House Box
Trinity House Box
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 9 in
VR Antique French Palais Royal Sewing Box and Twelve Mother of Pearl Enamel Tools
Located in San Marcos, CA
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Antique French Palais Royal Mahogany Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
boxes and other unusual sewing tools. This represents a lifelong interest in the subject, and includes
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Antique 19th Century French George IV Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Silk, Ebony, Mahogany

19th Century French Amboyna and ebonised fruitwood Scent casket.
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
working lock and key. The box houses its original silver gilt sewing tools to the front and three crystal
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Amboyna

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Sewing Box House For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sewing box house you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every sewing box house was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the sewing box house you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sewing box house, designed in the Victorian, Arts and Crafts or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one sewing box house that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Giroux produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sewing Box House?

Prices for a sewing box house start at $920 and top out at $19,850 with the average selling for $6,729.
Questions About Sewing Box House
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A sewing box can be called a sewing basket, a needle box or a needlepoint box. However, many people simply refer to the storage boxes for thread, needles and other sewing supplies as a sewing box. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.