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Mystery Box Vintage

Cartier Bamboo Earrings

Richard Bitterman

Hidden Box

William Otton

Brutalist Brass Jewelry

Jan De Swart

Trinket Box With Lid

Roy Rogers

Ben Vautier"Mystery Box (Boîte mystère)" Ben Vautier, Fluxus Movement Conceptual Sculpture, 1965

$1,000

H 3.813 in W 2.75 in D 2.438 in

"Mystery Box (Boîte mystère)" Ben Vautier, Fluxus Movement Conceptual Sculpture

By Ben Vautier

Located in New York, NY

Ben Vautier Mystery Box (Boîte mystère), 1965 Painted wood with letterpress label 3 13/16 × 2 3/4 × 2 7/16 inches Ben Vautier was a French artist known for his text-based paintings...

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1960s Conceptual Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Wood, Paper

Jay Rogers 1992 Exotic Wood Box with mystery drawers

$485

H 6 in W 14 in D 6 in

Jay Rogers 1992 Exotic Wood Box with mystery drawers

By Michael Elkan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jay Rogers 1992 Three drawer exotic wood Box. Box looks like cubes rolling off the main body, but three of the boxes open!. Signed inside bottom drawer. Very nice condition.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Zebra Wood

Maison Cartier Modernist Luxury Copper Enigma Box, France circa 1950

$2,200

H 1.75 in W 5 in D 4 in

Maison Cartier Modernist Luxury Copper Enigma Box, France circa 1950

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

If you look at the box straight on, the engraved text on the top is a mystery.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Brass, Copper

LeCoultre 14Kt. Solid Gold Mystery Watch with Original Box and Papers 1950's

$5,500

LeCoultre 14Kt. Solid Gold Mystery Watch with Original Box and Papers 1950's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mystery Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 34mm MOVE...

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1950s Swiss Modernist Mystery Box Vintage

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Jan de Swart Hand-Carved Zebrawood Mystery Box, circa 1970

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H 4.5 in W 16.5 in D 5 in

Jan de Swart Hand-Carved Zebrawood Mystery Box, circa 1970

By Jan De Swart

Located in New York, NY

Jan De Swart (1908-1987) Netherlands / USA. Mystery box, circa 1970. Hand-carved and assembled box form with a curiosity element of a large turquoise cabochon with raw hide wra...

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1970s American Modern Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

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Cartier Bamboo White Gold Diamond Pave Clip-On Earrings

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L 1 in

Cartier Bamboo White Gold Diamond Pave Clip-On Earrings

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The Cartier manufacturer box completes this package of chic mystery. Included Items: Manufacturer's Box Diamond Carat Weight: 2.75

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Late 20th Century French Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dell Comics1960 Dell Comics 'Roy Rogers and Trigger #139' Multicolor, Red, Green, White, Blue, 1960

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H 10.25 in W 7 in D 0.1 in

1960 Dell Comics 'Roy Rogers and Trigger #139' Multicolor, Red, Green, White, Blue

By Dell Comics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Another comic story called The Music Box is included, detailing the mystery of a box of jewels and their pursuer.

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1960s Mystery Box Vintage

Curated Tables – Harold & Maude (9 pers.)

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Curated Tables – Harold & Maude (9 pers.)

Located in PARIS, FR

A table with captivating mystery! In your box: - 1 cotton tablecloth, cashmere design, navy blue and taupe, 150 x 250 cm - 9 vintage cotton damask napkins, white, monogrammed, 60 x...

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Mid-20th Century Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Italian Mystery Jewelry Box circa 1950

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H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

Italian Mystery Jewelry Box circa 1950

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Trinket/jewelry wood box with a hinged lid made in Italy . The box has a hidden keyhole which is revealed when the bottom of the box is slid backwards. The inside is covered in red v...

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20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Brass

Richard Bitterman "Mystery" Jewelry Box

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H 6 in W 10.5 in D 7 in

Richard Bitterman "Mystery" Jewelry Box

Located in Highland, IN

It has a cleverly hidden "key" that secures the lid when closed, thus creating a "mystery" for the uninitiated to open. Inside is a padded blue fabric cushion to protect valuables.

Category

1970s American Brutalist Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Boho Spaulding and Co. Gold Leaf Tooled Leather Box

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H 2.5 in W 7 in D 4.75 in

Vintage Boho Spaulding and Co. Gold Leaf Tooled Leather Box

By Spaulding & Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A central keyhole adds an element of vintage mystery, making this box as functional as it is decorative.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mystery Box by Jan de Swart

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H 11 in W 9 in D 9.5 in

Mystery Box by Jan de Swart

By Jan De Swart

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural box by Jan de Swart, hand-carved and constructed, circa 1970. De Swart (1908-87) was a Dutch-born California artist, designer, and inventor, whose lifelong passion for bas...

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1970s American Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Metal

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$1,350

W 0.4 in

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Ladies Watch in 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1940s-1950s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 21mm X Diamete...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mystery Box Vintage

Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935

$8,200

Waltham for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Wristwatch from 1935

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company / Shreve and Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wristwatch / Oversized METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 DIMENSIONS: Len...

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1930s American Art Deco Mystery Box Vintage

Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

$12,000

Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...

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1980s Swiss Modern Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Hermès Vintage One-of-a-Kind 60s Gold, Mahogany, Bone watch -- Watch Collector

$10,800Sale Price|20% Off

Hermès Vintage One-of-a-Kind 60s Gold, Mahogany, Bone watch -- Watch Collector

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This Hermès one-of-a-kind watch is a perfect fit for the Hermès enthusiast or watch collector. Believed to be a piece commissioned in the 1960's, this Hermès watch is comprised of a ...

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1960s French Art Deco Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Gold, Other

Cartier Ronde Solo 36 MM steel Quartz Wrist Watch

$3,350

Dm 1.42 in

Cartier Ronde Solo 36 MM steel Quartz Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2015 Cartier Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 36 M.M 2 Piece stainless steel water resistant case, Sapphire crown, Sapphire Glass Crystal. Silver dial with Black Roman numerals and a C...

Category

2010s French Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Steel

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

$6,800

H 1.03 in

1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...

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1930s Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

$9,950

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...

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1970s French Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ronde Solo Ref 3517 Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

$3,950

Dm 1.66 in

Cartier Ronde Solo Ref 3517 Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2018 Cartier Reference 3517 Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel Water Resistant case, Automatic, Self winding movement, Sapphire set crown, Sapphire Glass C...

Category

2010s Swiss Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Steel

Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Watch

$16,500

Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Ref.#4819/1J Wacth White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Hobnail Pattern Bezel, 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Meshh Bracelet. Swiss...

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1960s Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

$9,450

Dm 1.3 in

Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...

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1990s Swiss Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Reverso Wrist Watch

$6,995

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Reverso Wrist Watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Reference 250.2.86 Wrist Watch, 39 x 23 M.M. 18k Rose Gold case, mechanical movement, Black dial with raised Gold markers, newer Hirsch Black Croc...

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Early 2000s Swiss Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch

$8,995

Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Water resistant case, Automatic Self winding movement, Sapphire Crown and Sapphire ...

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Early 2000s French Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Stepped Case 18k Solid Gold Watch circa 1980’s

$5,985

L 8 in

Piaget Stepped Case 18k Solid Gold Watch circa 1980’s

By Piaget

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage man’s Piaget 18K gold rectangular dress watch with pronounced stepped case design, original champagne dial with printed black Roman figures and blued steel leaf style hands. ...

Category

1980s Swiss Mystery Box Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947

$4,700

Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Top with Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Mystery Box Vintage

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Dress Style with Original Blue Dial, circa 1990

$7,000

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Dress Style with Original Blue Dial, circa 1990

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Square / Reference 4183 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width 25mm M...

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1980s Swiss Modern Mystery Box Vintage

Longines 14 Karat White Gold 1950s Mystery Dial Watch

$2,390

Longines 14 Karat White Gold 1950s Mystery Dial Watch

By Longines

Located in Dallas, TX

Longines 14K White Gold 1950's Mystery Dial Watch - Manual winding. 14K White Gold ( 32 mm ). Silver tone with three diamond rotating disk for hours and 3 diamonds at the six o'clock...

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1950s Swiss Mystery Box Vintage

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Mystery Box Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mystery box vintage available at 1stDibs. Each mystery box vintage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and paper. There are many kinds of the mystery box vintage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mystery box vintage, those designed in mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Gaston Sébire and Haime Correa each produced at least one beautiful mystery box vintage that is worth considering.