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Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera
Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s
Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Scottish Gilt Metal Banded Agate Vesta Case Match Box
19th Century Scottish Gilt Metal Banded Agate Vesta Case Match Box

19th Century Scottish Gilt Metal Banded Agate Vesta Case Match Box

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exceptional 19th century Scottish vesta case is crafted from finely polished banded agate, admired for its striking natural striations in shades of brown, grey, white, and smoky...

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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Agate, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box French Casket Bevelled Glass Paris Village Suisse
Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box French Casket Bevelled Glass Paris Village Suisse

Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box French Casket Bevelled Glass Paris Village Suisse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Worlds Fair Lyon, France 18940s
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Worlds Fair Lyon, France 18940s

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Worlds Fair Lyon, France 18940s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Lyon, circa 1894 A charming French antique casket from circa 1890s with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fea...

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil
19th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil

19th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique 19th-Century German Tin-Lined Bread Box — Marked “Fr. Müller Nürnberg” A charming and well-preserved German bread box dating from the mid to end 19th century. Discovered at ...

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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Jewelry Box with Geometric and Floral Patterns
Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Jewelry Box with Geometric and Floral Patterns

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 ...

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1940s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box Souvenir Casket Bevelled Glass Grand Tour France 1900
Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box Souvenir Casket Bevelled Glass Grand Tour France 1900

Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box Souvenir Casket Bevelled Glass Grand Tour France 1900

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Verdun, France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinge...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Lyon France, circa 1900s
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Lyon France, circa 1900s

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Lyon France, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Lyon, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid feat...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Vintage Industrial Enameled Metal Utility Bins with Hinged Lids
Vintage Industrial Enameled Metal Utility Bins with Hinged Lids

Vintage Industrial Enameled Metal Utility Bins with Hinged Lids

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Medium-sized enameled metal utility bins showcase sturdy industrial construction with hinged lids and stackable design. Originally manufactured by Tolesco...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures

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

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s
Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s

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.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Antique Brass Asian Street Vendor Noodle Cart
Antique Brass Asian Street Vendor Noodle Cart

Antique Brass Asian Street Vendor Noodle Cart

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique brass Asian street vendor noodle cart. Used by vendors to serve noodles and dumplings. The base opens to hold hot coals to keep food warm. The top...

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1960s Chinese Export Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box
Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box

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

American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining
American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining

American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Copper Lined Humidor, Walnut, Resin Carved Panel, Brass Pull Style: American Victorian This American Victorian smoking cabinet from ...

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1920s American Victorian Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern Japanese decorative secret puzzle trick box wood inlay Mt Fuji floral. Dimensions: 1.75" H x 4.5" W x 3.25" D. Please visit take a loo...

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

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Porcelain Egg Box w. Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounting
French Art Nouveau Porcelain Egg Box w. Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounting

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

1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Jewelry Box Chest
1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Jewelry Box Chest

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

Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory
Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory

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...

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Early 20th Century English International Style Unknown Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swedish Empire Stone Box, ca 1870
Swedish Empire Stone Box, ca 1870

Swedish Empire Stone Box, ca 1870

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Empire Stone Box, ca 1870 Beautiful shape and size. Made of Swedish Kolmårds marble. Height: 8.5 cm/3.3 inch Diameter: 10.5cm /4.1 inch

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1870s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Marble

18th Century Inlaid Marquetry Document Box
18th Century Inlaid Marquetry Document Box

18th Century Inlaid Marquetry Document Box

Located in Peabody, MA

An antique 18th century New England dovetailed and boxwork inlaid document chest in butternet and walnut.

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18th Century Campaign Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

19thc Rounded Cheese Box With Handle
19thc Rounded Cheese Box With Handle

19thc Rounded Cheese Box With Handle

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Rounded Cheese Box With Handle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19Thc pantry box / cheese box with a handle in fine condition. This cheese box in great condition. This cheese container is from New England and is si...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Decorative Large Round Brass Box Caddy 19th C, North India
Decorative Large Round Brass Box Caddy 19th C, North India

Decorative Large Round Brass Box Caddy 19th C, North India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful 19th century large hand-crafted decorative round polished brass box with lid delicately and intricately hand-hammered with repousse floral...

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19th Century Indian Agra Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Cardboard Noble Lady Present Box for Jewelry, Germany 1900s
Antique Cardboard Noble Lady Present Box for Jewelry, Germany 1900s

Antique Cardboard Noble Lady Present Box for Jewelry, Germany 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An attractive antique cardboard presentation box made in Germany for a jewelry shop in Fürth. The lid features a colorful illustration of a noble lady, richly detailed and evocative ...

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Early 1900s Polish Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Beautiful Pincushion Needle Stand Bird Figurine 19th C. 1890s, Austria
Beautiful Pincushion Needle Stand Bird Figurine 19th C. 1890s, Austria

Beautiful Pincushion Needle Stand Bird Figurine 19th C. 1890s, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This listing features a beautiful late 19th-century Austrian metal needle stand in the form of a bird figurine, complete with its original pincushion top. Dating to the 1890s, this c...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive wood carved box features the letters S and M with a heart between on both sides. Tw...

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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Paris la Tour Eiffel, circa 1900s
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Paris la Tour Eiffel, circa 1900s

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Paris la Tour Eiffel, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Eglomise Breslau, Wrocław, Poland 1900s
Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Eglomise Breslau, Wrocław, Poland 1900s

Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Eglomise Breslau, Wrocław, Poland 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique Ormolu and Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Breslau, Poland circa 1900 A charming antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged l...

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Early 1900s Polish Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s
Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s

Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A cigar or desktop catchall box from Austria in the 1900s, made of patinated brass and wood, sounds like a unique and valuable antique. The fact that this particular box is an antique from the early 1900s adds to its value and collectability. Depending on the condition and other factors such as the brand or maker, it could be worth a significant amount of money to collectors of antique smoking...

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1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

Marseille Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise
Marseille Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise

Marseille Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid
Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid

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...

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20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Unknown Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Horn Mosaic Decorative Jewelry Cigarette Box Art Deco Modernist Style
Horn Mosaic Decorative Jewelry Cigarette Box Art Deco Modernist Style

Horn Mosaic Decorative Jewelry Cigarette Box Art Deco Modernist Style

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant decorative box showcases a striking geometric mosaic design crafted from natural horn, creating a sophisticated Art Deco meets Modernist aesthetic. The box features a se...

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2010s Unknown Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Horn

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco
Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco

By Los Castillos, Taxco

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite vintage box from Mexico features a richly textured stone mosaic design on its surface, combining deep shades of blue and green. The geometric ornamentation is crafted ...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper

Beautiful White Opaline Cenedese Style Glass Compote Pedestal Bowl, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful White Opaline Cenedese Style Glass Compote Pedestal Bowl, Italy, 1950s

Beautiful White Opaline Cenedese Style Glass Compote Pedestal Bowl, Italy, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This elegant Tuscan glass pedestal bowl is a beautiful example of mid-century Italian milk opaline craftsmanship, created circa 1950 or earlier in the style of Cenedese. The bowl fea...

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1950s Italian Empire Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's
Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's

Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, Veneer Good original condition.   

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china
wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

Located in Munich, DE

another piece from my personal collection. wonderful handmade cigarette case from china. made by an unknown artist and retailed by the company woshing / shanghai. the stamp dates the...

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver

Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850
Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850

Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850 With beautiful intricate carvings. Made out birch wood. Heigth: 5.5 cm/2.1 inch Depth: 9.5 cm/3.7 inch Width: 17 cm/6.6 inch

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1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Birch

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Unknown Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Great Turned Burl Wood Tobacco Jar by Artist R. Kaeser Mid Century Modern
Great Turned Burl Wood Tobacco Jar by Artist R. Kaeser Mid Century Modern

Great Turned Burl Wood Tobacco Jar by Artist R. Kaeser Mid Century Modern

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This beautifully hand-turned burl wood tobacco jar is a striking piece of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship, signed by artist R. Kaeser. The jar features a domed lid with a rounded fi...

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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Wood

Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century
Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century

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

Art Deco Copper and Brass Box
Art Deco Copper and Brass Box

Art Deco Copper and Brass Box

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautifully made and decorated box in brass and copper. Key is present.

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box

Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Bu...

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1890s Burmese Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box
Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box

Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage Moorish wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with brass and silvered metal filigree. Large circular Moorish Middle East jewelry...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, 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. Dimensions: Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm) 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

20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box
20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box

20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box Beautiful decorative silver box, with a central design of a rose and a frame of bows on both sides. Sealed Measures: Height: 7.5 centi...

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20th Century English Art Nouveau Unknown Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830
Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830 Beautiful dark pattern and color. Old repair and signs of wear. Made of Swedish Kolmården marble. Heigth: 7.5 cm/2.9 inch Width: 13 cm/5.1 ...

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1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Located in Vienna, Austria

A unique brass cigarette container from the 1920's hand made in Austria. On top of the lid is a glass stone in turquoise colour. the lid fits tightly into the container. From the bot...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

Constantin Box, A by Colé Italia
Constantin Box, A by Colé Italia

Constantin Box, A by Colé Italia

Located in Geneve, CH

Constantin box, A by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni Dimensions: H.10/13 Ø 28 cm Materials: Jewel box in brushed solid oak wood stained black; brass knob Also available: B- Ca...

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2010s Italian Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

18th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil
18th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil

18th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful antique 18th century German bread box. Perfect for decoration in your old country kitchen. The piece is in good used antique condition with patina and a view minor dents. S...

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Mid-18th Century German Biedermeier Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Silver Box Austria-Hungary 18th Century
Silver Box Austria-Hungary 18th Century

Silver Box Austria-Hungary 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

SILVER BOX Austria-Hungary 18th Century in silver with profuse decoration inspired by the Crimean War, in which Russia lost to an alliance of the Ottoman Empire, France, United K...

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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of three handmade Mexican Boxes. Original paint wonderful landscape hand draw portraits on the boxes and great patina. Measures: Larger box - 10.75 x 8...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

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.
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