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Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s

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

2000s Mosaic Marquetry Exotic Wood Box signed
2000s Mosaic Marquetry Exotic Wood Box signed

2000s Mosaic Marquetry Exotic Wood Box signed

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mosaic marquetry mixed wood decorative box. Inlaid marquetry with hardwoods. Handmade piece symmetrical center star design. Signed J G White 04 Dimensions...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design

Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Mark small box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a de...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Russian silver and nickel plated tobacco box "sultan on horseback"
19th Century Russian silver and nickel plated tobacco box "sultan on horseback"

19th Century Russian silver and nickel plated tobacco box "sultan on horseback"

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

19th Century Russian silver and nickel plated tobacco box "sultan on horseback" Measures: Height: 1.5 centimeters Length: 10.5 centimeters Depth: 7 centimeters

Category

19th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19Thc Original Red Painted Cutlery / Knife Box
19Thc Original Red Painted Cutlery / Knife Box

19Thc Original Red Painted Cutlery / Knife Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Hand crafted and painted cutlery box from Pennsylvania in original red painted surface. The condition is very good and has square nail construction.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

19thc Oval Oversized Pantry Box.
19thc Oval Oversized Pantry Box.

19thc Oval Oversized Pantry Box.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc Oval oversized pantry box. Original paint. Large size wooden pantry found in New England. Spacious old and primitive.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Kountess Vase by Purho
Kountess Vase by Purho

Kountess Vase by Purho

Located in Geneve, CH

Kountess vase by Purho Dimensions: D 25 x H 18 cm Materials: glass Other colours and dimensions are available. Purho is a new protagonist of made i...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Glass

Pink and Purple Sea Shell Encrusted Hinged Box with Purple Velvet Interior
Pink and Purple Sea Shell Encrusted Hinged Box with Purple Velvet Interior

Pink and Purple Sea Shell Encrusted Hinged Box with Purple Velvet Interior

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Elevate your space with this exceptionally rare vintage seashell box, a true testament to artisanal craftsmanship and natural beauty. Adorned with a curated arrangement of hand-selected seashells in soft lavenders, rose-pinks, creams, and ivory, this one-of-a-kind coastal treasure box evokes the romance of old-world seaside glamour. Likely crafted in the mid-20th century, this shell-encrusted jewelry box features a charming domed lid and intricate shell mosaic work—making it a standout addition to any vintage coastal decor, cottagecore aesthetic, or grandmillennial interior. Whether styled on a vanity, nestled into a bookshelf, or offered as a luxurious gift, this box blends nostalgia with natural elegance. Key Features: Authentic vintage seashell trinket box, circa 1950s–1970s Completely handmade using real seashells, no two alike Gorgeous palette of pastel shells: mauve, blush, ivory, taupe Functional hinged lid and purple velvet-lined interior Ideal for jewelry storage, keepsakes, or as an heirloom gift Excellent vintage condition with rich patina and natural wear Styling Ideas: Style atop a Louis XV bombe chest...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Boxes

Materials

Shell

Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design

Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Aretha box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a d...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted  Mini -Dome Top Box
Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted  Mini -Dome Top Box

Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted Mini -Dome Top Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Blue painted table top dome top document box.The hardware is original and square nail construction.The condition is good with minor scratches.

Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel  Schibensky Bunge
1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel  Schibensky Bunge

1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Schibensky Bunge

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1960s German modernist teak wood jewelry box with abstract enamel metal plate. Attributed to Schibensky Bunge. Unmarked. Dimensions: 4" W x 1.5" H x 3.5" D...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s
Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s

Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional informat...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box Casket Bevelled Glass, Cathedral of Metz, France 1900
Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box Casket Bevelled Glass, Cathedral of Metz, France 1900

Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box Casket Bevelled Glass, Cathedral of Metz, France 1900

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...

Category

Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box
Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box

Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare James Cawston dressing case make gentleman’s military campaign vanity box 1836 A very collectable and rare piece, the ...

Category

1830s English Victorian Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Correspondence Box Napoleon III
Correspondence Box Napoleon III

Correspondence Box Napoleon III

Located in Madrid, ES

Correspondence box, Napoleon III period, composed on the top of two flaps. Their facades are embellished with Square and Rectangle Marquetry. In add...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Lacquered Painted Box with Russian Tzar Scene on Lid - Signed
Small Lacquered Painted Box with Russian Tzar Scene on Lid - Signed

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 Hand-Crafted Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Rose / Vintage Trinket Box
Antique Hand-Crafted Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Rose / Vintage Trinket Box

Antique Hand-Crafted Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Rose / Vintage Trinket Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Quality made antique alabaster trinket xox with brass rose lid, romantic decor. Beautiful antique lidded box made from alabaster, featuring a finely crafted brass rose as the handle...

Category

Early 20th Century French Romantic Unknown Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

19thc New England Bucket With Original Lid From Maine
19thc New England Bucket With Original Lid From Maine

19thc New England Bucket With Original Lid From Maine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc New England Bucket With Original Lid From Maine original paint and wonderful metal handle with wooden grip. Great color and great patina.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...

Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Unknown Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Beautiful Pincushion Elephant Figure 19th C. 1890s, Austria
Beautiful Pincushion Elephant Figure 19th C. 1890s, Austria

Beautiful Pincushion Elephant Figure 19th C. 1890s, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This listing is for a beautiful Austrian figural pincushion, circa 1890s. A beautiful collector's item and sure to be a lovely addition to any room or collection. Purchased for you a...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Metal

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820
Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820 This is the smallest marble butter box we have ever had. Its heavily worn-down edges truly show the centuries of use and time. Made of Swedish Ko...

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1750s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Marble

Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century
Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century

Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Manopan crank musical organ. 19th Century. It is complete but it does not work, it needs to be revised. It has 6 cards with spanish songs of the time. G...

Category

19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Georgian style mahogany tea caddy. Of bombé form with fruit wood inlay, gilt brass mounts & handle, and bracket feet. Simply a wonderful, rare form! Date: L...

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Original Painted Dovetailed Document  Box
19th Century Original Painted Dovetailed Document  Box

19th Century Original Painted Dovetailed Document Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original taupe painted dovetailed document box from New England. The original brass handled.

Category

19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Decorative Round Copper Box with Lid Northern India
Large Decorative Round Copper Box with Lid Northern India

Large Decorative Round Copper Box with Lid Northern India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Very large beautiful vintage handcrafted decorative round copper box with lid, latch and handle Delicately and intricately hand-hammered with geometric designs. Hand crafted by skill...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Art Deco Amber Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s
Art Deco Amber Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s

Art Deco Amber 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...

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A vintage Scandinavian teak pen / desk box from the 1950s, crafted in the refined Mid Century Modern style. The rectangular form highlights the warm, natural grain of the teak wood, ...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood, Teak

19th Century Original Grey Painted Dough Tray
19th Century Original Grey Painted Dough Tray

19th Century Original Grey Painted Dough Tray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original grey painted and double handled dough try or cow trough. Great center piece for a farm table.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Pine

Selene Box by Arcahorn
Selene Box by Arcahorn

Selene Box by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Selene Box by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 20 x W 28 x H 6 cm Materials: Leather, wood, horn, brass. Rectangular box in dark horn and wood with lacquered black gloss finish. Lid in wood w...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Silver Plate Hinged Box Textural Design France 1970's
Vintage Silver Plate Hinged Box Textural Design France 1970's

Vintage Silver Plate Hinged Box Textural Design France 1970's

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely vintage silver plate hinged textural small box is signed Raimond. We were advised it was French. It has a black velvet interior. It was re- silver plated and then recentl...

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Wood Studio Box Safe Keep Jewelry Handmade
Antique Wood Studio Box Safe Keep Jewelry Handmade

Antique Wood Studio Box Safe Keep Jewelry Handmade

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a wooden box, likely a keepsake box, jewelry box, or a decorative storage box. The box appears to be handmade and features a simple, rectangular design with ...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"
18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"

Located in Delft, NL

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre" French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox Titled "Le Patre" Walnut wooden box with a scene of a landscape Beautiful detailed cut scenery o...

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box

19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This finely handmade 19th century walnut cutlery box is in fine condition and retains a nice mellow patina. Great for so many different uses. Super cool for outgoing mail or bills! N...

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930
Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930

Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930

Located in Farsta, SE

Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930 Stunning sharp lines and bold Art Deco forms, featuring a brass knob. The entire box is masterfully lathe-worked in steel, with substan...

Category

1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Crystal Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s
Art Deco Crystal Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s

Art Deco Crystal Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A really beautiful clear crystal glass 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 addi...

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s
Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s

Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s

Located in Farsta, SE

Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s Made of Swedish Kolmårds marble. Old repairs, incredible patina. Weigh: 4 kg Heigth: 22.5 cm/8.8 inch Diameter: 16 cm/6.2 inch

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Marble

L. Bonan for Noel B.C< Italy Lucite Covered Box
L. Bonan for Noel B.C< Italy Lucite Covered Box

L. Bonan for Noel B.C< Italy Lucite Covered Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lucite and Silvered Metal Covered Box L. Bonan for Noel B.C. label present The curved interior creates an optic appearance

Category

1970s American Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th century Anglo-Indian wooden box fitted with various compartments finely hand carved. The top is finely hand carved with the Taj Mahal. The interior with removable hand carved nine-lidded compartments, the front cover has a mirror, the whole exhibiting very fine workmanship. This fine late Victorian Anglo-Indian box from India is in great condition for it age. A beautiful example of an Anglo-Indian fine art...

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin
19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin

19th Dusty Rose Painted Furkin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original dusty rose painted furkin / bucket i fine condition. Nice construction and form.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Russian Lacquer Fedoskino Box, Prince Ivan & The Princess Frog
Russian Lacquer Fedoskino Box, Prince Ivan & The Princess Frog

Russian Lacquer Fedoskino Box, Prince Ivan & The Princess Frog

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage hand-painted lacquer papier-mâché box depicting Prince Ivan and the Frog Princess, USSR Era Russia, circa 1990-2000. The small round box shows an original, traditional Rus...

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Late 20th Century Baltic Baltic Unknown Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Persian Lacquer Pen Box Hand Painted with Floral and Gilt Design
Persian Lacquer Pen Box Hand Painted with Floral and Gilt Design

Persian Lacquer Pen Box Hand Painted with Floral and Gilt Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Persian hand painted lacquer pen box in rectangular shape. Decorated with floral designs on gold background, black interior. Moorish Mughal pen box papier maché with miniature floral painting in the Persian style. Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on box. Nice Mughal Indo Persian pen Box...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Unknown Boxes

Materials

Paper

Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame
Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame

Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Clever designs and perfect condition pair of antique jewelry boxes with curved tops + photo frame with curved front. The burl or burr nutwood that was used to create these two stunn...

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Heavy Bronze Box with Saint George and Dragon Relief, Cast Frieze Design
Vintage Heavy Bronze Box with Saint George and Dragon Relief, Cast Frieze Design

Vintage Heavy Bronze Box with Saint George and Dragon Relief, Cast Frieze Design

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This extraordinary vintage bronze box is one of the heaviest examples of its kind, boasting intricate craftsmanship and a stunning relief design. The lid features a detailed depictio...

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful coffin shape trinket box encrusted with shells. This box would be stunning on a dressing table, side table, or coffee table. Its hinged lid opens to fit miscellaneous ite...

Category

20th Century American American Classical Unknown Boxes

Materials

Shell

Architectural Modern Domed Jewelry Box
Architectural Modern Domed Jewelry Box

Architectural Modern Domed Jewelry Box

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Modernist Tiered Wood Sculptural Jewelry Box Dome Steeple top and pull-out drawers 9.5 h x 4 x 4 Preowned vintage condition See all images for details

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Important and Rare Italian Box Safe from the 17th Century '1647'
Important and Rare Italian Box Safe from the 17th Century '1647'

Important and Rare Italian Box Safe from the 17th Century '1647'

Located in Madrid, ES

Important and Rare Italian box safe from the 17th century In chiseled bronze, decorated with jasper plates and hard stones, with a cameo with a male figure at the centre. Inscriptio...

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Set Of 2 Sterlet Caviar Bowls in Horn, Lacquered Wood & Crystal by Arcahorn
Set Of 2 Sterlet Caviar Bowls in Horn, Lacquered Wood & Crystal by Arcahorn

Set Of 2 Sterlet Caviar Bowls in Horn, Lacquered Wood & Crystal by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Sterlet Caviar Bowls in Horn, Lacquered Wood & Crystal by Arcahorn Dimensions: Small: D 14 x W 14 x H 9 cm. Large: D 20 x W 20 x H 11 cm. Materials: Horn, lacquered wood, an...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Other

19thc Wall Hanging Spice Box With Porcelain Knobs
19thc Wall Hanging Spice Box With Porcelain Knobs

19thc Wall Hanging Spice Box With Porcelain Knobs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc wall hanging spice box with porcelain knobs. crown molding on the top portion of the box. Wonderful hand made box with great patina and age. Original porcelain knobs.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Cigarette or Cigar Box, Art Krupp Berndorf, Circa 1900
Cigarette or Cigar Box, Art Krupp Berndorf, Circa 1900

Cigarette or Cigar Box, Art Krupp Berndorf, Circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Elegant box made of silver-plated alpaca, marked "ART KRUPP BERNDORF" - this mark was used for high-quality silver-plated alpaca items by the Berndorfer Metallwaarenfabrik Arthur Kr...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box
Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box

Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig. This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features. The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface. The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded. Condition This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location. Dimensions Length 7.6cm/3" Width 2.8cm/1.1" Height 4.6cm/1.8" Weight 1.7 troy ounces/53.7g Maker: Unknown Date: 1901 Origin: Chester, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Leandro Ash Tray in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn
Leandro Ash Tray in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Leandro Ash Tray in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Leandro Ash Tray in Glossy Horn, Chromed Brass & Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 6 cm. Materials: Glossy horn, chromed brass, and Aid...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Brass, Other

Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790
Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790

Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790 Svepaskar were used to store various household items. Crafted by bending thin strips of wood, often birch, into an oval or circular shape and ...

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Birch

1960's Large decorative box
1960's Large decorative box

1960's Large decorative box

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

One of a kind large decorative box Outside : exotic wood and ceramic Inside suede and leather

Category

1960s Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Rare Signed Ceramic Container by Robert Meynard, France, 1960s
Rare Signed Ceramic Container by Robert Meynard, France, 1960s

Rare Signed Ceramic Container by Robert Meynard, France, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Fish shaped handle, Vallauris. Very good vintage condition but for two minor chips on the rim (please see last picture.) This item will ship from France. Price does not include h...

Category

1960s French Vintage Unknown Boxes

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Pantry Box
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Pantry Box

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Pantry Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original paint decorated red over blue swing handled pantry box from New England.This amazing over painted pantry box has wonderful 19thc decoration and is in good condition.

Category

1870s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

19thc original painted Fruit & Floral Decoration Box
19thc original painted Fruit & Floral Decoration Box

19thc original painted Fruit & Floral Decoration Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original painted Fruit & Floral Decoration Box. Dovetailed construction and walnut wood. Wonderful age consistent of use.

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

1970s Keepsake Box Octagonal Oak Wood Marquetry
1970s Keepsake Box Octagonal Oak Wood Marquetry

1970s Keepsake Box Octagonal Oak Wood Marquetry

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Octagonal Lidded Oak Box Wood marquetry Hinged 3.13 x 10.25 d Preowned vintage Refer to images

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

Wilcox Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
Wilcox Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

Wilcox Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional vintage sterling silver...

Category

1940s British Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

Milk Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box with Diamond Shape Decoration and Lid
Milk Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box with Diamond Shape Decoration and Lid

Milk Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box with Diamond Shape Decoration and Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful cut milk glass trinket box, or jewelry box. This lovely piece is square in shape, with diamond shape decoration on both the lid and sides. Dimensions: 4.25" wide 4....

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.