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Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800

Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800

$1,280

H 8.5 in W 16 in D 10 in

Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was created by a skilled artisan in China's Jiangsu province.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Iron Lock Box from Sweden
Late 19th Century Iron Lock Box from Sweden

Late 19th Century Iron Lock Box from Sweden

$2,400

H 18.5 in W 26.75 in D 19 in

Late 19th Century Iron Lock Box from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 19th-century iron money lock box constructed of heavy iron with black painted corners and trim over a green ground.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Provincial Chinese Wooden Lock Box, Early 20th Century
Provincial Chinese Wooden Lock Box, Early 20th Century

Provincial Chinese Wooden Lock Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the early 20th century, the wooden lock box would have been used to store money and valuables, perhaps as a portable safe for merchants and travelers.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Likely Antique Toleware Painted Tin Lock Box with Key, 19th Century
Likely Antique Toleware Painted Tin Lock Box with Key, 19th Century

Likely Antique Toleware Painted Tin Lock Box with Key, 19th Century

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a 19th-century toleware lock box, crafted from tin and featuring painted decoration in rich tones of red, black, and gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Deco Maple Burl Wood Decorative Lock Box with Inlay Detail
Folk Art Deco Maple Burl Wood Decorative Lock Box with Inlay Detail

Folk Art Deco Maple Burl Wood Decorative Lock Box with Inlay Detail

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Folk Art carved maple burl wood box with locking mechanism and original key, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

Rare William IV period sterling silver lockable box made in London in 1831
Rare William IV period sterling silver lockable box made in London in 1831

Rare William IV period sterling silver lockable box made in London in 1831

By Charles Reily & George Storer

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1831 by Charles Reily & George Storer, this very handsome, Antique, William IV period, Sterling Silver Box, is plain in design, with reed borders, and an engr...

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Antique 1830s English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Locking Box by Heng Li, Circa 1890
Antique Chinese Export Silver Locking Box by Heng Li, Circa 1890

Antique Chinese Export Silver Locking Box by Heng Li, Circa 1890

By Heng Li

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The box retains the original fitted fully working lock and key.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sugar Box Russia
Sugar Box Russia

Sugar Box Russia

Located in New York, NY

Small lockable boxes like these were made to keep the expensive sugar.

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Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Boxes

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Gilt-Tooled Leather Box with Red Silk Lining, 18th Century
Louis XVI Gilt-Tooled Leather Box with Red Silk Lining, 18th Century

Louis XVI Gilt-Tooled Leather Box with Red Silk Lining, 18th Century

Located in Kittery Point, ME

With a domed cover, the interior with red silk lining, the whole with gilt iron mounts and lock box.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Boxes

Materials

Leather

Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England
Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England

Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England

$1,495Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in

Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England

Located in Berlin, DE

Exceptional body with a very fine and high-quality veneer pattern. Lockable box. Brass handles on the side.

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Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th century Swedish hand painted oak strong box
19th century Swedish hand painted oak strong box

19th century Swedish hand painted oak strong box

$2,790

H 9.5 in W 27.5 in D 21.5 in

19th century Swedish hand painted oak strong box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Complete with original ornate metalwork, hinges and lock.  Box opens to reveal a hand printed paper lined interior. 

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches
Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches

Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches

$3,500 / item

H 10.52 in W 9.85 in D 14.97 in

Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Chest in black polished wood. A lockable box for 28 watches.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe
1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe

1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original creation date.

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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box

Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Tustin, CA

It features rims or fittings of richly patterned antique gold finish metal and the closure is in the shape of a lock. Box is number 9 of an edition of 608. Perfect gift or collectibl...

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian
Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian

Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian

$3,390Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.72 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in

Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fascinating George I lock box from the time of the highwayman Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Wonderfully aged antique oak stocks show fine grain interest Presenting deep...

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Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock

Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock

Located in Norton, MA

Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional Korean lucky patterns of the vase. flower, art-rock in the very reddish color.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original, stunning condition teal coloured machinist work tool box in all steel with period lock and lo...

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Vintage 1920s English Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1930s Antique English Brown Leather Box with Original Lock
1930s Antique English Brown Leather Box with Original Lock

1930s Antique English Brown Leather Box with Original Lock

Located in Marbella, ES

It retains its original lock on the front, adding authenticity and historical character.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Painted Metal Dome Top Lock Or Deed Box
Antique Painted Metal Dome Top Lock Or Deed Box

Antique Painted Metal Dome Top Lock Or Deed Box

$965

H 15.5 in W 20.5 in D 13.5 in

Antique Painted Metal Dome Top Lock Or Deed Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A late 19th/Early 20th Century Industrial Era Deed Box with great age patina. The dome top form with two metal carry handles and strap lock hinge.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Brass Document / Deed Box with Lock, Early 20th Century
Antique Brass Document / Deed Box with Lock, Early 20th Century

Antique Brass Document / Deed Box with Lock, Early 20th Century

Located in San Diego, CA

A charming early 20th-century brass document box, distinguished by its compact scale and beautifully aged patina.

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20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Metal Box with Original Lock, Industrial Finish, Numbered 1717
Antique Metal Box with Original Lock, Industrial Finish, Numbered 1717

Antique Metal Box with Original Lock, Industrial Finish, Numbered 1717

Located in Marbella, ES

An interesting antique metal box with an industrial finish and an attractive patina.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900
Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

$680

H 9 in W 11.75 in D 8.5 in

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century lock box is minimal and elegant, crafted of pine with dovetail corners and a brushed finish of burgundy lacquer.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Box, Lock & Key
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Box, Lock & Key

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Box, Lock & Key

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique Swiss Black Forest hand carved walnut footed glove box or jewelry box with velvet lined interior and original working lock and key, circa 1870.

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key
Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Refitted Georgian satinwood four footed sewing wood box with working lock and key, circa 1825.

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Antique 1820s Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Goldsmith’s Strong Box, English, Heavy Cast Iron Locking Safe, Victorian
Antique Goldsmith’s Strong Box, English, Heavy Cast Iron Locking Safe, Victorian

Antique Goldsmith’s Strong Box, English, Heavy Cast Iron Locking Safe, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a superb antique goldsmith’s strong box. An English, cast iron locking safe, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key
Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key

Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We are always on the hunt for these vintage Florentine boxes and rarely we come across one with a lock and a key.

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

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior
Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior

Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square shaped box from the 19th century with brass lock, metal hardware and distressed lacquer interior.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles

Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden document box features a domed lid opening thanks to a traditional brass lock ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray
18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray

18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid 18th century mahogany strong box with applied brass edges centering a central applique on the lid, a large lock plate (key present) and large carry handles.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th century Decanter Box with Braham lock
19th century Decanter Box with Braham lock

19th century Decanter Box with Braham lock

$3,428

H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

19th century Decanter Box with Braham lock

Located in MILL, NL

Late 19th century decanter box. With braham lock. In very good condition. Lock works well.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock
Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock

Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock

Located in Norton, MA

Chinese elaborately Relief carved glove box with original hinges and lock, no key, no damage or cracks, 9 ¾” w. x 3 ¾” d x 3” h.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Zitan

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware, metal banding, partially removable top and light patina. Immerse yourself in the r...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging and a Lock
19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging and a Lock

19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging and a Lock

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century ball-shaped iron box with hook for hanging and a lock.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging and a Lock
19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging and a Lock

19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging and a Lock

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century ball-shaped iron box with hook for hanging and a lock.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Luxury Bird’s-Eye Maple Jewelry Box – Handcrafted with Tray and Lock
Luxury Bird’s-Eye Maple Jewelry Box – Handcrafted with Tray and Lock

Luxury Bird’s-Eye Maple Jewelry Box – Handcrafted with Tray and Lock

Located in Gray, ME

Designed for both beauty and function, the box features finely executed box joint corners, sculpted side handles, and a polished varnish finish that brings out the wood’s depth and f...

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2010s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver jewelry box with Art Nouveau reliefs on the lid and lock
Silver jewelry box with Art Nouveau reliefs on the lid and lock

Silver jewelry box with Art Nouveau reliefs on the lid and lock

$3,850Sale Price|30% Off

H 8.19 in W 5.44 in D 5.44 in

Silver jewelry box with Art Nouveau reliefs on the lid and lock

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box with Art Nouveau reliefs on the lid, lock, and red velvet-lined interior.

Category

20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver jewelry box with reliefs on the lid, lock and velvet-lined interior
Silver jewelry box with reliefs on the lid, lock and velvet-lined interior

Silver jewelry box with reliefs on the lid, lock and velvet-lined interior

$3,500Sale Price|30% Off

H 8.23 in W 5.44 in D 5.44 in

Silver jewelry box with reliefs on the lid, lock and velvet-lined interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box with reliefs on the lid, lock and velvet-lined interior.

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20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Collinson & Walton. An Aesthetic Movement burr walnut & ebonized music cabinet
Collinson & Walton. An Aesthetic Movement burr walnut & ebonized music cabinet

Collinson & Walton. An Aesthetic Movement burr walnut & ebonized music cabinet

By Collinson & Lock

Located in London, GB

Collinson and Walton. A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized music cabinet with pierced gallery to the top, wild burr walnut panels to the doors which open to reveal sheet music slides, ...

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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Walnut

A Finely Carved and Metal Mounted Casket ‘Minnekästchen’ with original lock plat
A Finely Carved and Metal Mounted Casket ‘Minnekästchen’ with original lock plat

A Finely Carved and Metal Mounted Casket ‘Minnekästchen’ with original lock plat

Located in London, GB

A Finely Carved and Metal Mounted Casket ‘Minnekästchen’ with original lock plate Wood, steel, vellum lining Superb colour and patina Upper Rhine Germany 14th Century Size: 11c...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

19th Century English Liquor Bottle Case with Chubb Lock and Handle
19th Century English Liquor Bottle Case with Chubb Lock and Handle

19th Century English Liquor Bottle Case with Chubb Lock and Handle

By Chubb & Son

Located in Milano, MI

19th century English Oak Liquor Bottle Case with brass Chubb lock and brass handle engraved with Capt. E.J. Ward R.

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Antique Late 18th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Italian 18th C Bronze Locking Vessel With Latin Inscription, Possibly Maritime
Italian 18th C Bronze Locking Vessel With Latin Inscription, Possibly Maritime

Italian 18th C Bronze Locking Vessel With Latin Inscription, Possibly Maritime

Located in Benington, Herts

An Extremely Italian Rare Bronze Locking Vessel With Latin Inscription, Possibly with Maritime Associations. Italy circa 1780-1820 This very unusual bronze receptacle that it was des...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism
Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism

Located in New York, NY

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism Italy, early 19th century This compact yet substantial antique Italian safe is constructed of heavy iron plate and retai...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large wooden box, France, 1970
Large wooden box, France, 1970

Large wooden box, France, 1970

$528

H 3.94 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in

Large wooden box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Its understated and refined design highlights the natural beauty of the wood, making this box a decorative object in its own right. Style : Mid-Century Modern 1970s Design Organic /...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century burr birch table box
Swedish 19th Century burr birch table box

Swedish 19th Century burr birch table box

$1,054

H 9.3 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Swedish 19th Century burr birch table box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century burr birch table box circa 1880. Good quality storage box with working lock and key. 

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birch, Pine

Writing Slope Box, Brass Mounted, English, 19th Century
Writing Slope Box, Brass Mounted, English, 19th Century

Writing Slope Box, Brass Mounted, English, 19th Century

$531Sale Price|50% Off

H 5.12 in W 11.82 in D 8.47 in

Writing Slope Box, Brass Mounted, English, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

With reinforced brass edges and a shield-shaped brass escutcheon protecting the lock. When opened, the box reveals a worn writing surface.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s
Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s

Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s

$850

H 4.25 in W 7.88 in D 5.25 in

Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Incline Village, NV

A key is provided but does not turn the tumblers all the way (which is probably a good thing so you can't get locked out of the box and have to destroy it to gain entry!).

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Entertainment Humidor, Games Box and Drinks Compendium English Victorian
Entertainment Humidor, Games Box and Drinks Compendium English Victorian

Entertainment Humidor, Games Box and Drinks Compendium English Victorian

Located in Northampton, GB

It is vital that you DO NOT put the key inside the box and shut the doors as you will not be able to gain access again after the box has self locked.

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Style  French Walnut Table Box
Napoleon III Style  French Walnut Table Box

Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box

$1,054

H 3.94 in W 11.03 in D 7.49 in

Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant and unique table box; it is made entirely of light European walnut; a light rose with buds and leaves has been created on the lid with the inlay technique using exotic woods,...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Paper

19th Century Original Swedish Blue Pine Box
19th Century Original Swedish Blue Pine Box

19th Century Original Swedish Blue Pine Box

$3,114

H 12.21 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

19th Century Original Swedish Blue Pine Box

Located in Kramfors, SE

Untouched original paint and healthy and solid wood. The lock is missing. Boxes like this were for storing valuables, such as jewellery or bibles.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century
Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century

Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century

$3,904Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.67 in W 24.81 in D 16.15 in

Sevres Louis XVI Wood Mirror Vanity Box, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A stunning Louis XVI styled vanity box with skillful exterior marquetry work and an encrusted Sevres painted porcelain medal with a floral motif, working lock and key.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Antique Wooden Desk Box, Brass Fittings, Organized Compartments, 1930
Antique Wooden Desk Box, Brass Fittings, Organized Compartments, 1930

Antique Wooden Desk Box, Brass Fittings, Organized Compartments, 1930

Located in Marbella, ES

The interior retains original features such as small inkwells and functional dividers, reflecting its use as a portable writing desk or writing box. The front lock with a heart-shape...

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

$36,841

H 9.06 in W 13.27 in D 9.06 in

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

Dimensions - Length 33.7 cm Depth 23 cm Height 23 cm Weight 5272 grams Condition: Box has no lock key, there is a small ding on one of the dragons tail, displayed in picture 13, ot...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.75 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware 3 secret drawers shown in the last image* Replaced leather The ...

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Antique 1840s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

The inside of the lid has a mirror surrounded by a tufted border. Working lock and small key. The box contains an old embroidery sample, several skeins of cotton floss, needles and b...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Box with Brass Accents
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Box with Brass Accents

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Box with Brass Accents

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century birdseye maple box with brass nail head decoration and iron lock plate and hasp.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Leather & Bronze Relief Plaque Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box
Antique French Leather & Bronze Relief Plaque Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box

Antique French Leather & Bronze Relief Plaque Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

I do not have the key to lock the box. Opens and closes as it should. The inner part of the box is lined with silk..

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Decorated Wooden Box, Early 20th Century, Metal Overlay, Netherlands
Decorated Wooden Box, Early 20th Century, Metal Overlay, Netherlands

Decorated Wooden Box, Early 20th Century, Metal Overlay, Netherlands

$517Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 20.08 in D 13 in

Decorated Wooden Box, Early 20th Century, Metal Overlay, Netherlands

Located in Opole, PL

Decorated Wooden Box From the Early 20th Century A small wooden box with a lock, adorned with a metal overlay featuring an embossed pattern depicting a genre scene.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Wrought Iron Lock Box
Wrought Iron Lock Box

Wrought Iron Lock Box

Unavailable

H 7.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in

Wrought Iron Lock Box

Located in Round Top, TX

Very nice wrought iron lock box with lock and key. Great quality.  

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key
Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key

Vintage Antique Japanned Finish Copper Lock Box Personal Safe With Key

Located in Torreon, Coahuila

Antique japanned finish lock box Comes with working key Good conditions with some paint losses in the back.  

Category

20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Set of three folk art wood pieces, Sweden, 19th century
Set of three folk art wood pieces, Sweden, 19th century

Set of three folk art wood pieces, Sweden, 19th century

Unavailable

H 4.53 in W 6.7 in D 5.71 in

Set of three folk art wood pieces, Sweden, 19th century

Located in Maastricht, NL

A set of two 19th century wooden folk art pieces from Sweden: two round, lockable boxes and one barrel with a copper opening.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Amboyna Lockable Jewelry Box with Red Silk Interior Inlaid with Abalone 1900s
Amboyna Lockable Jewelry Box with Red Silk Interior Inlaid with Abalone 1900s

Amboyna Lockable Jewelry Box with Red Silk Interior Inlaid with Abalone 1900s

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Exquistite 1900 Amboyna Semi-Dome formed lockable jewelry box with red velvet and silk lining.

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Antique Early 1900s English Campaign Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

A red-lacquered “Armada” wrought-iron money chest with elaborate lock, 17th cent
A red-lacquered “Armada” wrought-iron money chest with elaborate lock, 17th cent

A red-lacquered “Armada” wrought-iron money chest with elaborate lock, 17th cent

Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL

A Red-Lacquered “Armada” Wrought-Iron Money Chest with Elaborate Lock, 17th Century A striking and well-preserved example of a 17th-century “Armada” money chest, crafted in heavy wr...

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Antique 17th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Iron

Superb Regency Pen-Work Box
Superb Regency Pen-Work Box

Superb Regency Pen-Work Box

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in

Superb Regency Pen-Work Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Superb Regency pen-work box. This striking box dates back to circa 1820, it’s octagonal in shape, it has a fully working lock and tasseled key.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Victorian Games Box, circa 1880
Victorian Games Box, circa 1880

Victorian Games Box, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 12.01 in D 4.53 in

Victorian Games Box, circa 1880

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

It is in excellent condition with a working lock and key. The box measures: width 30.5cm, depth 11.5cm, height 10cm Internal dimensions: width 27cm, depth 8.5cm, height to lid 7cm.

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

Unusual French Copper Mounted Box
Unusual French Copper Mounted Box

Unusual French Copper Mounted Box

Unavailable

H 4.14 in W 6.7 in D 4.93 in

Unusual French Copper Mounted Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

The box sits on four little feet and features two boys holding a shield to the centre with little cherub heads to each corner, it has been relined with 19th century marble paper and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Burr Cedar Box
19th Century French Burr Cedar Box

19th Century French Burr Cedar Box

Unavailable

H 3.15 in W 6.5 in D 4.73 in

19th Century French Burr Cedar Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Unfortunately it does not come with a working lock or key. Open the box to reveal its original red silk interior and an ebony slip to the inside.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Asprey Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel
Asprey Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel

Asprey Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel

Unavailable

H 8.75 in W 14 in D 10.25 in

Asprey Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel

By Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

There are two Bramah locks with their original key: one to lock the main box; the other to lock the lower drawer.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency circa 1820 Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Box
Regency circa 1820 Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Box

Regency circa 1820 Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Box

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in

Regency circa 1820 Boxwood Inlaid Mahogany Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

It’s sarcophagus in shape, with its original brass double headed eagle handles to the sides of the box, it sits on four brass flowered feet and has its fully working lock and tassell...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel by Asprey
Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel by Asprey

Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel by Asprey

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel by Asprey

By Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

This particular Coronet denotes the title of Countess, belonging to Mary Constance Wyndham (born 1862), Countess of Wemyss. The top self-locking Bramah lock has an unusual conceal...

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box
The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box

The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box

Unavailable

H 8.67 in W 14.49 in D 11.03 in

The Earl of Hardwicke Jewellery & Dressing Box

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

The bottom of the box has a locking drawer that is fitted out with red velvet to hold rings and jewellery, the lock is stamped "S Mordan & Co London Patent".

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla
1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 10.44 in D 8.27 in

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

This is a 1850 Tunbridge ware box with boxwood floral Inlay, It has its original silk interior to the inside with a inlaid floral panel to the inside lid, it’s in super condition wit...

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Antique 1850s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla
1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 10.44 in D 8.27 in

1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inla

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

This is a 1850 Tunbridge Ware Box with boxwood floral Inlay, It has its original silk interior to the inside with a inlaid floral panel to the inside lid, it’s in super condition wit...

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Antique 1850s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel with Betjemann Mechanism
Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel with Betjemann Mechanism

Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel with Betjemann Mechanism

Unavailable

H 8.25 in W 13.5 in D 10.2 in

Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel with Betjemann Mechanism

Located in London, GB

This grand jewelry box dates from the 1880s. It is veneered in remarkably figured coromandel wood and enhanced by fine brass edging and Bramah lock.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Folk Art Tunbridge Ware Painted Sewing Box, 19th Century
Antique Folk Art Tunbridge Ware Painted Sewing Box, 19th Century

Antique Folk Art Tunbridge Ware Painted Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Early painted Tunbridge Ware sewing box with a lockable sliding lid, decorated with a rural scene with a figure fishing.

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box
Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box

Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 10.91 in D 7.88 in

Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Victorian Coromandel jewellery box. A striking brassbound Coromandel jewellery box with Coromandel top and front and fruitwood sides and back, dating back to circa 1860, featuring a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hinged Glass Platinum Blue White Floral Moser Box
19th Century Hinged Glass Platinum Blue White Floral Moser Box

19th Century Hinged Glass Platinum Blue White Floral Moser Box

Located in New York, NY

The crosses are surrounded by lines of colorful flowers and leaves. Box is finished with bronze handles, collars, hinge and lock.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Victorian Miniature Travelling Tunbridge Ware Box Dating Back to circa 1840
Victorian Miniature Travelling Tunbridge Ware Box Dating Back to circa 1840

Victorian Miniature Travelling Tunbridge Ware Box Dating Back to circa 1840

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Victorian miniature travelling Tunbridge ware box dating back to circa 1840. A stunning little rosewood and Tunbridge ware box, with mosaic Tunbridge ware borders and a decorative f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

English Winsor and Newton Paint Box with Drawer, Paint and Pallettes circa 1865
English Winsor and Newton Paint Box with Drawer, Paint and Pallettes circa 1865

English Winsor and Newton Paint Box with Drawer, Paint and Pallettes circa 1865

Located in Wells, ME

There is also a glass mixing or washing bowl in the upper section and various brushes and a few extra paint squares. The box retains its original working lock and key. The box itself...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Rosewood Birdseye Maple Jewelry Box
Antique Rosewood Birdseye Maple Jewelry Box

Antique Rosewood Birdseye Maple Jewelry Box

Unavailable

H 3.25 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Antique Rosewood Birdseye Maple Jewelry Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

This box has a standard lock which requires the key to be turned clockwise to unlock.    

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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox
Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox

Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 8.75 in D 7 in

Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox

Located in New York, NY

With a brass slot stamped “LETTERS” above a hinged door with two glazed panels and a self-locking Brahma brass lock (original key included).

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Fish Case
Folk Art Fish Case

Folk Art Fish Case

Unavailable

H 10 in W 20 in D 6.75 in

Folk Art Fish Case

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Lock and Latch Box with Handles. Fish Accents, Seashell and Mussel Accents Hand Crafted in England

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Boxes

Rare silver Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, Potosí, c. 1775–90 great repoussé
Rare silver Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, Potosí, c. 1775–90 great repoussé

Rare silver Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, Potosí, c. 1775–90 great repoussé

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, possibly Potosí, c. 1775–90, cast, repoussé, and chased silver, the design is very intricate, with lions, cats and some other animals, and a women on...

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Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy – Mid 19th Century
Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy – Mid 19th Century

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy – Mid 19th Century

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in

Rare English Mahogany Tea Caddy – Mid 19th Century

Located in HÉRIC, FR

An antique tea chest, a treasured possession in the early Victorian era. This locked mahogany box preserved the tea leaves and was displayed in the drawing room of English aristocrats.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
Rare Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

Rare Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in

Rare Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

The tea caddy has a mother of pearl key escutcheon with a fully working lock and tasseled key. The box houses two rosewood lids edged in boxwood.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Antique Single Satinwood Tea Caddy, 18th Century
Georgian Antique Single Satinwood Tea Caddy, 18th Century

Georgian Antique Single Satinwood Tea Caddy, 18th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

To keep it safe, people would store it in a lockable Tea Chest or Tea Box, which eventually became known as a Tea Caddy (the word caddy is derived from the Malay "kati", a unit of we...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Bone, Satinwood

Decorated Storage or Document Box, New England Folk Art, Mid-19th Century
Decorated Storage or Document Box, New England Folk Art, Mid-19th Century

Decorated Storage or Document Box, New England Folk Art, Mid-19th Century

Located in Quechee, VT

This type of box was used to store important family and farm documents which needed to be kept under lock and key.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian 18th Century Lock Box
Italian 18th Century Lock Box

Italian 18th Century Lock Box

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H 6.75 in W 10.13 in D 5.88 in

Italian 18th Century Lock Box

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome early 18th century wooden lock box form Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from wood with iron fittings.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique English Mahogany Lock Box, circa 1850
Antique English Mahogany Lock Box, circa 1850

Antique English Mahogany Lock Box, circa 1850

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H 5.25 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Antique English Mahogany Lock Box, circa 1850

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English mahogany lock box, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

English Brass Bound Lock Box
English Brass Bound Lock Box

English Brass Bound Lock Box

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H 10.25 in W 16 in D 10.25 in

English Brass Bound Lock Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

An important relic that is as versatile as it is beautiful, this English lock box boasts exceptional quality and condition for its age.

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Antique 18th Century English Other Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century Italian Leather Lock Box
17th Century Italian Leather Lock Box

17th Century Italian Leather Lock Box

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H 9.5 in W 14.5 in D 13.5 in

17th Century Italian Leather Lock Box

Located in Chicago, IL

The clasp and key are missing, therefore the box does not actually lock.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Chinese Elegant Huali Lock Box
19th Century Chinese Elegant Huali Lock Box

19th Century Chinese Elegant Huali Lock Box

Located in Chicago, IL

The esteemed material suggests this box belonged to a traditional scholar, who would have used it as a prized lock box for precious smalls and valuables.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century English Walnut Veneer and Brass Lock Box
17th Century English Walnut Veneer and Brass Lock Box

17th Century English Walnut Veneer and Brass Lock Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dated to the 1680s, this lock box would have been by its owners to secure items during travel.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes

19th Century Iron Lock Box Trunk from Denmark
19th Century Iron Lock Box Trunk from Denmark

19th Century Iron Lock Box Trunk from Denmark

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H 18 in W 26.5 in D 19.25 in

19th Century Iron Lock Box Trunk from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

This iron lock box is loaded with character from the heavy iron side handles, rivets and iron straps throughout.

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lock Box, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lock Box, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Lock Box, 19th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 19th C Chinese red lacquer lock box. This lovely box dates to the 19th century and features gilt decorated Chinese emblems and butterflies.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Iron Lock Box Safe Side Table, Denmark circa 1860-80
Iron Lock Box Safe Side Table, Denmark circa 1860-80

Iron Lock Box Safe Side Table, Denmark circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

While fascinating on its own, this lock box will serve as a highly unique side table as well.

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Iron Safe Lock Box Side Table, Denmark circa 1860-80
Iron Safe Lock Box Side Table, Denmark circa 1860-80

Iron Safe Lock Box Side Table, Denmark circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

Impressive when seen in person, this iron lock box has incredible "presence" due to the heavy round iron handles and decorative medallion that hides the key hole.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Handcut Crystal Lidded Lock Box
Handcut Crystal Lidded Lock Box

Handcut Crystal Lidded Lock Box

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H 4.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

Handcut Crystal Lidded Lock Box

Located in New York, NY

A classic handcut crystal lidded box with gilded bronze edge with lock and key. Stamped West Germany

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Vintage 1950s German Regency Revival Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Chinese Lock Box
19th Century Chinese Lock Box

19th Century Chinese Lock Box

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H 8 in W 17.75 in D 9.25 in

19th Century Chinese Lock Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A special place to store jewelry, collected finds, love letters or even the everyday office supply, this lock box from Jiangsu province dates from circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Iron Lock Box or Safe with Original Padlocks and Keys, Unique Side Table
Antique Iron Lock Box or Safe with Original Padlocks and Keys, Unique Side Table

Antique Iron Lock Box or Safe with Original Padlocks and Keys, Unique Side Table

Located in Round Top, TX

While fascinating on its own, this lock box will serve as a highly unique side table as well (18.75" H).

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Lock Box or Safe; Unique Side Table from Denmark, circa 1840
Antique Iron Lock Box or Safe; Unique Side Table from Denmark, circa 1840

Antique Iron Lock Box or Safe; Unique Side Table from Denmark, circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

Amazing when seen in person, this iron lock box has incredible "presence" due to the heavy iron handles, reinforced corners and impressive locking system.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Steel and Brass Lock Box from the Banco Central in Barcelona
Early 20th Century Steel and Brass Lock Box from the Banco Central in Barcelona

Early 20th Century Steel and Brass Lock Box from the Banco Central in Barcelona

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early 20th century steel lock box or safety deposit box from the Banco Central of Barcelona in Spain features its original brass handles, trim, and key entry.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Early 20th Century Steel and Brass Lock Box from the Banco Central in Barcelona
Early 20th Century Steel and Brass Lock Box from the Banco Central in Barcelona

Early 20th Century Steel and Brass Lock Box from the Banco Central in Barcelona

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early 20th century steel lock box or safety deposit box from the Banco Central of Barcelona in Spain features its original brass handles, trim, and key entry.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Late 19th Century French Canvas Covered Locking Box
Late 19th Century French Canvas Covered Locking Box

Late 19th Century French Canvas Covered Locking Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

A coated canvas-covered box with nail head decoration, brass lock and brass handle.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Canvas

Chinese Export Rose Wood, Brass Koi Lock Box
Chinese Export Rose Wood, Brass Koi Lock Box

Chinese Export Rose Wood, Brass Koi Lock Box

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H 8.5 in W 14 in D 8.75 in

Chinese Export Rose Wood, Brass Koi Lock Box

Located in New York, NY

Exotic Rose Wood keepsake, document box with a heay brass koi lock with red tasseled key.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Late Baroque Walnut Slant Top Footed Peg Lock Box, ca. 1650
Italian Late Baroque Walnut Slant Top Footed Peg Lock Box, ca. 1650

Italian Late Baroque Walnut Slant Top Footed Peg Lock Box, ca. 1650

Located in Atlanta, GA

of rectangular form with a slanted hinged top with a removable peg locking the top closed, raised on turned feet

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Antique 1650s Italian Louis XIII Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Carl Aubock Inspired Polished Clever Brass Pop Art Covered Lock Box or Object
Carl Aubock Inspired Polished Clever Brass Pop Art Covered Lock Box or Object

Carl Aubock Inspired Polished Clever Brass Pop Art Covered Lock Box or Object

Located in North Miami, FL

This heavy solid polished brass box that is in the shape of a lock has the keyhole that slides open and also the top of the box opens to black painted brass interior.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box
Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box

Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box

Located in London, GB

Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box A wonderful example of an early 19th Century hand crafted Indian safety/lock box.

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Antique 1820s Indian Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Red Lacquer Treasure Box, c. 1850
Chinese Red Lacquer Treasure Box, c. 1850

Chinese Red Lacquer Treasure Box, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century Chinese lock box beautifully displays its age with a richly worn lacquer finish and faded gilt decoration.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1870
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1870

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express, also used as diplomats lock boxes when traveling on the continent, comes with a worki...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, C.1860
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, C.1860

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Bound Strong Box, C.1860

By Bauche

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express, also used as diplomats lock boxes when traveling on the continent, comes with a worki...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron With Brass Decoration Strong Box c.1890
19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron With Brass Decoration Strong Box c.1890

19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron With Brass Decoration Strong Box c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

It would have been taken on long travels, perhaps on a long sea voyage or on the Orient express, also used as diplomats lock boxes when traveling on the continent, comes with a worki...

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Antique 19th Century British Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Locking Embroidered Oval Box
Locking Embroidered Oval Box

Locking Embroidered Oval Box

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H 7 in Dm 5.25 in

Locking Embroidered Oval Box

Located in Troy, MI

This decorative box has a textured fabric surface embellished with embroidered ribbon. Gold tone hardware, locks with a key.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco WMF and Wachtersbach Ceramic Jugendstil Arts & Crafts Box, circa 1910
Art Deco WMF and Wachtersbach Ceramic Jugendstil Arts & Crafts Box, circa 1910

Art Deco WMF and Wachtersbach Ceramic Jugendstil Arts & Crafts Box, circa 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco WMF and Wachtersbach ceramic Jugendstil Arts & Crafts rose pattern lunch sandwich hasp lock box. Designed by Christian Neureuther & Joseph Olbrich, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Lock Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

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From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

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