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Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: H. Gerstner & Sons Manufacturer: H. Gerstner & Sons Country: United States Materials: Quarter-Sawn Oak, Brass Hardware, Felt Interio...
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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

Takahashi Artichoke Porcelain Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A beautiful, petite, porcelain artichoke box by Takahashi, made in Japan in the 20th century. It is a fun green artichoke fruit vegetable box with a gold gilt brass hinge and floweret front lift. It is both decorative and functional as a jewelry box. Perfect for a kitchen, vanity, nightstand, etc. The original maker sticker is attached to the bottom which reads, "Takahashi San Francisco...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning France Art Nouveau Bronzed Jewelry Box with Detailed Leafs and Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, superb workmanship, bronzed metal Art Nouveau box, decorated " snowdrops and branches and leaves " on all sides, even the bottom. Over the years we have sold a number of ra...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf

1950's Vintage Soviet USSR Steel Nickel Cigarette Case Three Heroes
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style cigarette case by a Russian manufacturer. made of metal, probably nickel or steel. makers mark, year around 1950s. Some minor dings and scratches commensurat...
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1930s Russian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique German Elfinware Porcelain Roses Trinket Box w/ Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Elfinware Manufacturer: Elfinware Materials: Porcelain, Brass Accents
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Amber & Clear Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful colored Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addition also to...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Solid Brass Lion Stash Box with Feet 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an excellent solid brass stash box with a carved lion's head and four feet. This piece is both functional and decorative.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Decorative Brass Hinged Shell Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning mid century modern brass shell-form box, masterfully cast in a richly patinated golden brass. This exquisite piece showcases a naturalistic scallop shell motif with deeply...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Teak Jewelry Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Modernist Teak Jewelry Box inside mirror 11.5 long x 9 d x 4.5 h Stamped Genuine Teak Wood Preowned vintage condition staining prese...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Teak

1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Jewelry Box Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Very Vintage Italian Florentine Jewelry Box red and gold Florentine 7.5w x 4d x 4.5t fading present unrestored vintage missing...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Gold

Cologne Cathedral Jewelry Trinket Box Metal, Antique German Souvenir, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal jewelry box. A beautiful decorative item in metal inside covered with cloth. Made in Germany, circa 1930s. Nice addi...
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1930s German Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Medium Size Enameled Metal Hefty Utility Bins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized multi-color enameled metal stacking utility bins in original condition with visible patina and wear. Mostly in shades of gray, brown and blue...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Maria Zell, Austria, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass top trinket box made of ormolu. The hinged top featuring a view of the church of Maria Zell place of pilgrimage in Austria. No restoration has been carried out on th...
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Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Cologne Cathedral Jewelry Trinket Box Metal, Antique German Souvenir, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal jewelry box. A beautiful decorative item in metal inside covered with cloth. Made in Germany, circa 1930s. Nice addi...
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1930s German Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Trinket Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Japanese Lacquerware Storage Box 7 diameter 6 h total 3 lower box Stacking Kokeshi Doll Bento Box Stamped Japan Original vintage condition Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique German Casket Trinket Box Ormolu Glass Satin Nuremberg Souvenir, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass trinket box with some ormolu adornments. The hinged top featuring a City view of the Nuremberg Castle. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little tr...
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Early 1900s German Hollywood Regency Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

1950s Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Japanese Decorative Secret Puzzle Trick Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral 1.75 h x 4.5 w x 3.25 Original vintage, refer to images.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique chip-carved wooden box, from the late 19th century, features intricate geometric and floral patterns on its surface. The hand-carved details showcase a symmetrical arran...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Trompe L'oeil Country House Painted Oak Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Trompe L'oeil Country House Painted Oak Box This adorable box is an original 19th century box that was recently painted in the 21st century by an English artist in the ...
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19th Century English Country Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique burl wood bowl with lid jewelry box
Located in Delft, NL
Antique burl wood bowl with lid jewelry box
Category

1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Midcentury White Opaline Cenedese Glass Box with Bronze Mounts Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful jewelry boxes with glass lids made of opal glass. This type of jewelry box was mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They were made from the early 19th century to the mid 20th century. However, the heyday of opal boxes...
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1950s Italian Empire Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Vintage Silver Plate Bamboo Design Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage silver-plate hinged box has raised and textural designs of bamboo forms in rows. The interior is wood and stained black. It is a heavy gage and makes a fabulous d...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Handcrafted Octagonal Wood Parquet Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Octagonal Wood Parquet Box 3.75 h x 9.25 x 9.25 Original vintage Refer to images
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass top trinket box made of ormolu and metal. The hinged top featuring a view of the castle of Nuremberg in Germany. No restoration has been carried out on this charming...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

French Art Nouveau Porcelain Egg Box w. Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounting
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite French Art Nouveau porcelain egg box, dating to around 1900, showcases the opulent elegance of the era. The piece features a delicatel...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely small turned hardwood lidded box with a chess style shaped finial, made in Europe probably in the 1960s.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Jewelry Box with Geometric and Floral Patterns
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a Moorish-style jewelry box adorned with inlaid marquetry work, featuring a mosaic of geometric and floral patterns. The design is highly detailed, with small pieces of wood,...
Category

1940s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle. Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs, Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs. Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD. The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions. Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina. Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs. Islamic Mughal Indo Persian...
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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Italian Shell Encrusted Grotto Jewelry Box Re-Lined Interior c. 1950
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This finely crafted Italian shell-encrusted jewelry box exudes a charming Grotto style, typical of mid-century decorative art from the 1950s. Its...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Trinket Box, Folk Art 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in yo...
Category

1890s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Moorish Hand Blown Gilt Glass Bohemian Perfume Bottle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish gilt glass perfume bottle. Hand blown glass perfume bottle gilded with 24-karat gold hand painted designs...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Unknown Boxes

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Jewelry Box in Marquetry of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jewelry box in Marquetry of the 19th century Jewelry box in wood Marquetry, Napoleon III period, 19th century Dimensions: H: 8cm, W: 15cm, D: 10cm.
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely small vintage turn of the century sterling silver hinged box has a wood interior with etched design top. There are English hallmarks on the bottom that are clearly visibl...
Category

Early 20th Century English International Style Unknown Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the perio...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Paper

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Unknown Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful polished green malachite decorative box with a lid. Brought from a trip to Egypt in the 1970s, this piece will be fabulous on a nightstand or coffee table. Dimensions...
Category

20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Unknown Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Small Lacquered Painted Box with Russian Tzar Scene on Lid - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small painted and lacquered box with a lid in black. This piece was created in the 1920s in the USSR. It is lacquered in a glossy black, with a hand-painted scene of a tzar on the ...
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Agra Unknown Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s wooden and cardboard apothecary pharmacy storage jar or box for Valerian Root. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an estate sale...
Category

Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important box, Sèvres porcelain box, Napoleon III period. Sèvres porcelain box, jewelry box, decorated with gallant scenes, signed, gilded brass mount, very nice quality, 19th cen...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

Genuine Italian Pink Carved Alabaster or Opaline Decorative Trinket Box, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand-carved round Italian alabaster or opaline glass trinket box in pink. This piece will be fabulous to display on a coffee table or dressing table. The exterior is a peach...
Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Unknown Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Decorative Ceramic Chinoiserie Box with Lid and Pink and Blue Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small Chinoiserie ceramic decorative box with a lid. Rectangular in shape, this box features a hand-painted floral motif on the top of the lid as w...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Unknown Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a horseshoe. The surface of the body is embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the details of the horseshoe accented with bands of bright cut engraved undulating decoration. This fine Vesta case is fitted with a functional revolving rowel enhanced spur wheel striker to one side. The plain shaped hallmarked hinged cover features a subtly curved thumbpiece which secures to the opposing hinge of the hallmarked serrated panel/match striker. Condition This antique horseshoe...
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tea Box Designed by Jacques Jongert – Circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tea Box Designed by Jacques Jongert – Circa 1930, "De Stijl" Design for Van Nelle, Netherlands This iconic tea box, designed by Jacques Jongert in the 1930s, embodies the essence of...
Category

1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

1960s Middle Eastern Backgammon Game Board Chess Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage backgammon game board chess box intricate mosaic wood marquetry inlaid Mop 19.5 w x 10 d x 3.5 h Preowned original vintage condition. Wear present. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Bill Long Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully crafted box, signature below.
Category

1980s American Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Large box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which ha...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Unknown Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone

Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle. If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive. Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church. Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...
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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

1960s Old Gourd Art Lidded Vessel Made in Malta
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Midcentury Modern Handmade Gourd Art Decorative Lidded Container Stamped Made in Malta 5 Tall x 4.5 Diameter Original Unrestored Vintage Condition. Refer to images
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1960s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Thread, Wood

Vintage White Square Shell-Encrusted Trinket Box – Coastal Nautical Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Add a touch of seaside charm to your home with this vintage shell-encrusted trinket box. This unique piece features a meticulously arranged collection of natural seashells adorning t...
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Unknown Boxes

Materials

Shell

Genuine Italian Purple Carved Alabaster Decorative Trinket Box, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand-carved round Italian alabaster trinket box in purple. This piece will be fabulous to display on a coffee table or dressing ...
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Unknown Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Brass walnut shaped nut cracker , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Brass walnut shaped nut cracker , 1970’s
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

Bill Long Decorative Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Dark Rosewoo box with an integrated hand carved Tray. Great wood grain and Organic Form.  
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1970s American Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Fantastic After Carl Faberge Egg "Mansion at MGM Grand"
Located in Madrid, ES
Fantastic After Carl FABERGE egg "The Mansion at MGM Grand" Yellow enamelled egg, gilt bronze frame resting on a tripod foot, covered with palmet...
Category

20th Century French Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

French Bronze Miniature Portrait Jewelry Box
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Bronze Miniature Portrait Jewelry Box Beautiful rectangular French jewelry box with hinged lid with a centered miniature depiction of a lady,...
Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Shows two small chips as shown on pictures
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century toilet box. Magnificent Victorian period toilet box, made of Mahogany veneer. Rectangular in shape, this kit includes original Crystal contain...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Round Emerald Green Alabaster Trinket Box with Hinged Lid, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand carved round Italian alabaster trinket box in deep emerald green on the inside, and very light green on the exterior. Large...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original dusty rose painted furkin / bucket i fine condition. Nice construction and form.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin
19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin
$780 Sale Price
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Antique Majolica Tobacco Jar Munich Child in Hofbrauhaus Keg, Germany 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for an antique figural tobacco jar featuring the Munich Child on a keg from Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus. The jar reads "Tabak" (german fo...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Majolica

20th Century Handmade Silver Vase by Asian Artisans, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage handmade silver Vase. Sorry we don't know anything about it, but its beautiful. It is marked with a sign of the silversmith. I am unsure of the age of this object an...
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20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver

Unknown boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown boxes, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 302 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 145 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original boxes by Unknown were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $55 and can go as high as $40,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $838.
Questions About Unknown Boxes
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