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Art Deco Revival Transparent Box by WMF Germany, 1970s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish plexiglass and silver-plate box by WMF in Germany. Made during the 1970s and art deco revival in style. Suitable for jewelry, vanity purposes or as a small tobacco humidor....
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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Bauhaus Era Cigarette Container in White Metal, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s container for cigarettes or personal smalls. Distinct simple Bauhaus - functionalist styling. It is made from an un-hallmarked solid white metal. A perfect piece for honest i...
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Trinket Jar in Pewter by Christian R. Kunst, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish round container fashioned from pewter and inlaid with a red/brown material. Applied rose buds around its perimeter. Designed and made by Christian R. Kunst in Denmark circa...
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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Antique WMF Jugend Style Stamp or Pill Box in Pewter
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 4 compartment container for stamps or pills. Distinct jugend - art nouveau styling. Made by WMF in Germany circa 1910-20. Raw undisturbed patina - un-polished.
Measurements: 10x4...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Italian Natural Alabaster Stone Trinket Box by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative natural alabaster stone trinket, cigar, jewelry, vanity or cigarette box. Hand-made in Italy during the 1970s by Romano Bianchi.
Measurements: 13.5x10x5.5 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Persian Silver Box Carved Repose with Birds, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Persian/Iranian solid silver box carved/engraved repoussé with birds and flowers. Very intricate details throughout this special piece. Distinct byzantine r...
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Vintage 1920s Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Vintage Moorish Sajai Box Inlaid with Agate Stones, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate white metal trinket or ovale box hand-made/bejeweled with agate stones set in 3 floral patterns to its unhinged lid. Made in Spain or North Africa during the 1960s or 70s. Its...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Metal
Vintage Danish Bog Oak Box with 'The Little Mermaid' in Silver, by AS 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare and Beautiful handmade Box by Andersen and Søhoel. It is made of danish Bog Oak 400 to 1000 years old. The Lid has a silver henge and mechanism and is inlayed with a motif of ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Hand-Carved Box in Oak, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There is such a rich patina to this intricately hand-carved square box in oak. Lotus flowers set symmetrically towards its edges and a center motif/panel with unusual floral details....
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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Holger FridericiasCasket Box in Patinated Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thin stocked small scaled treasure chest - casket box in bronze applied green verdigris patina (cold paint). Suitable for storing small personal 'treasures' like jewelry, tea, tobacc...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Box With Deer by Just Andersen, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish relatively large box with an ear-less deer decorating the removable lid. Distinct Art Deco styling. Designed and made by Just Andersen in Denmark circa 1930-40. Design numb...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage White Marble Jewelry Trinket with Bird Intarsia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully hand-crafted trinket or jewelry box in white marble. Featuring an organically crafted oval shape and the lid is decorated with intarsia of a bird. Unknown European make...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Formica and Ceramic Box by Einar Johansen & Søholm for Torben Ørskov
By Einar Johansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High-quality desk cigarette or decorative box composed of a glazed ceramic lid with a globe in shallow relief, box-sides in solid rosewood upon af plate in black formica. The lid was designed by ceramist Einar Johansen and made at Søholm in Denmark for Torben Ørskov who made the box for the company AIU in Denmark circa 1965-69. The style of this box is reminiscent to boxes by Alfred Klitgaard and...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Formica
Vintage Padlock Key Box in Patinated Brass, Japan 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Japanese novelty wall mounted key hanger in the shape of this jumbo padlock in patinated brass. Curious details with xl revits and key.shaped handle. ...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand-Painted Porcelain Teapot Trinket with Black Reader
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Curios novelty trinket in the shape of a porcelain teapot trinket hand-painted with pink flowers, a coffee cup and a hatted black reader (cat or person). The lid mechanism in patinat...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Old Volk Art Box in Hand Carved Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative oak box intricately decorated with oak leaves in relief to one half. Artisan made in Scandinavia during the 1920s. Suitable for tobacco, ...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Vintage Scandinavian Brutalist Box in Copper
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade and beautifully patinated box in hammered copper. Suitable for Jewelry or small personal items. Distinct brutalist styling with architectural...
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Hugo Asmussen 24 Carat Gold Plated Trinket Jar, Denmark 1970s
By Hugo Asmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare beautifully crafted trinket jar, container for tea light candles or cotton swabs designed by Hugo Asmussen in Denmark circa 1960-70. Its made from 2...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage Potpourri Box in Rosewood Filigree, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully crafted rosewood box with filigree lid with pin-inlays. Suitable for pens, pencils, jewelry or potpourri. It was made in Scandinavia durin...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully crafted rosewood box with brass sides and pin-inlays to its star-perforated lid. Despite its Arabic inspired lid it was in fact made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. A ...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Cigar Box by Knud Albert, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Along with Alfred Klitgaard Knud Albert is regarded as one of the most prolific wood artist of the 1960s. Although KA is mostly known for his strange moder...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual jewelry trinket in light bronze set floral perforations. Its interior is linned with blue velvet. It was made in the late 10s or early 20...
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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Bronze Snuff Box, Trinket with Inlaid Minerals Samples, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cylindrical small trinket box fashioned from bronze. It features a removable lid covered with enamel and 3 samples of cut natural Scandinavian minera...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Trinket in Frosted Glass, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique multifaceted trinket with hand painted motif to the lid. It was made in Denmark during the 1920s, probably by Lyngby Glas in Copenhagen.
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Bronze Box with Flowers in Relief, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Small yet heavy Art Deco bronze box with flowers in relief.
- Clean and strict design. With a touch of femininity.
- Rich and original patina.
- It was manufactured in Denmark d...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
VintageScandinavian Folk Art Hand Towel Box in Mixed Woods, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate and decorative paper towel box in handcrafted and lacquered wood: teak, oak, mahogany, cherry, walnut etc. It is very practical and offers a cheap ref...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Shaker Box, Trunk in Bentwood, 19th Century Scandinavia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
God only knows what this large bentwood Trunk has been through. It has scuffs, ware and patina all-over. Yet it is still very useable, stabile and decor...
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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Shaker Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
Unique Danish 1960s Enamel Lidded Teak Canister, Manner of Alfred Klitgaard
By Alfred Klitgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurements and info:
Type: Teak jar or canister.
Diameter: Approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches).
Height: Approximately 9.5 cm (3.75 inches).
Material: Solid siamese teak wit...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Set of 3 Japanese Inro Pill Boxes
Located in Munich, DE
These three antique handcrafted inro cases, are a wonderful collection of Japanese Sagemono (hanging object). These inro have several sections stacked ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Bone, Bamboo, Wood
Alabaster Boxes by Romano Bianchi 1970s
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Located in Ljubljana, SI
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Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, City of Meran, Italy, circa 1900s
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Cologne Cathedral Jewelry Trinket Box Metal, Antique German Souvenir, 1930s
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Vintage 1930s German Jewelry Boxes
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Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Gold Cigarette / Pill Box Desk, 1970s, Italy
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Rare signed Gabriella Crespi gold brass cigarette, pill box for a stylish desk.
1970s, made in Italy.
This piece is new, unused, in excellent, nearly new condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Sterling Peanut Pill Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Hand-crafted sterling pill box in the shape of a peanut, stamped 950 Mex.
Category
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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Vintage 1930s German Jewelry Boxes
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Metal
H 5 in W 4.63 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Italian Pink And Gold Alabaster Round Pill Box 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage timeless elegance handcrafted Italian pink alabaster pill box trimmed in gold tone metal.
Featuring a hinged lid and gilt brass metal trim,the lid is decorated with a rose, i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Alabaster
Louis Kuppenheim 1900 Germany Neo Classic Vesta Oval Box In .900 Silver Pill Box
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
Neo classic vesta box by Louis Kuppenheim.
A beautiful vesta box, created in Germany in the turn of the 20th century, back in the 1900. This superb pocket oval box was carefully crafted with neo classical patterns in solid .900/.999 silver. Show exceptional workmanship with remarkably details as you expect from the iconic jewelry workshop of Louis Kuppenheim. It is fitted with a hinge and a tension element for fastening opening and closing. Actually this box can be easily used as a pill box.
Weight: 24.3 Grams, (15.58 Dwt).
Measurements: 46 mm by 25 mm by 17 mm (1.81 x 0.98 x 0.67 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with German pre 1922 marks, the maker's mark LK inside an oval cartouche associated to the workshop of Louis Kuppenheim, the mark for the silver assay 900 and signed in the border rim, "LK .900".
Louis Kuppenheim
The company was grounded in 1854 by Louis Kuppenheim (1824-1889) and Heinrich Witzenmann, specialized in silver and gold and -enameled artefacts. On the World Exhibition in 1900 the firm received a gold medal for a letter opener. In that same year the company opened a branch in the Rue Richelieu 67 in Paris. In these years some designs by Hans Christiansen were executed, amongst them very delicately enameled silver cigarette cases. The enamels on the several silver and gold pieces was of very high standard, and sometimes even gems like rubies were applied. Very famous were the ladies silver vanity cases with cute animals like cats and monkeys...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 1.81 in W 0.98 in D 0.67 in
Green Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box by Romano Bianchi, Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Green Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box by Romano Bianchi, Italy 1970s
Very elegant jewelry or decorative box (originally crafted to store cigarettes).
Made of green alabaster and br...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
WMF Art Deco Jewelry Box, Vienna, Around 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
WMF Art Deco jewelry box Vienna around 1920s.
Polished and stove enameled.
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
German 1935 Bauhaus Art Deco Bartender Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box
By Bauhaus
Located in Miami, FL
Barman mechanical cigarette dispenser box.
An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in Germany during the art deco period, back i...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in