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19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
H 6 in W 14.25 in D 10.5 in
English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Regency birdseye maple sewing box with lions heads handles on each side & lions hairy paw feet with
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
English Birdseye Maple Sewing Box
H 6.5 in W 10.38 in D 8.5 in
Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Satinwood sewing box with rare, unusual oval and quartered panels of paperscroll work to the top
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Early 19th Century British Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Silk, Satinwood, Paper

Antique Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
This Antique Sewing box is octagonal-shaped with a rolled top, it features a hinged lid whilst
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
19th Century Antique Chinese Sewing Box
H 6.3 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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1840s British Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique  Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
 Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
H 2.52 in W 10.16 in D 8.15 in
19th Century English Papier Mache Sewing Box
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 124298 Fine 19th century decorated papier mache sewing box. Depicting peacocks and floral
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Mid-19th Century Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
Located in Pymble, NSW
A good shaped sewing box of tooled leather with finely cast brass fittings. Stands on lion's paw
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1810s British George III Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique 19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in
Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Located in Northampton, GB
Rosewood and Mother of Pearl From our Sewing Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this pair of
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
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H 4.53 in W 10 in D 7.48 in
Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Tunbridge Ware Folk House Sewing Box From our Sewing Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood, Sycamore

Antique Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
Georgian Tunbridge Ware Folk Art Cottage Sewing Box
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H 6.1 in W 5.91 in D 4.13 in
Ealy 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Ealy 19th Century chinese export lacquer sewing box, octagonal shape with feet, black lacquer with
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form beautifully veneered in Partridge
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

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Satinwood

Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
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H 5.5 in W 13.58 in D 11 in
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 3 antique Korean paper mache sewing boxes from the Choson period.
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19th Century Korean Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Paper

Regency Anglo Indian Quill Work Vizagapatam Sandalwood Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
This fine Regency period quill work, bone, ivory & sandalwood sewing box with intact interior w
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Early 19th Century Indian Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

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Bone, Ivory, Sandalwood

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Extensive Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
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H 4.33 in W 9.84 in D 7.87 in
Antique English Sewing Box or Jewel Box, circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English sewing box or jewel box, circa 1850-1860.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Sewing Box, Walnut Veneer, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful original antique Biedermeier Sewing Box in Walnut Veneer from Austria circa 1820. Walnut
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Rosewood & Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery/Sewing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Victorian rosewood and mother-of-pearl jewellery/sewing box having pretty pewter and mother-of
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19th Century English Antique Sewing Boxes

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Rosewood

Swedish 1880s Burr Walnut Sarcophagus Form Partitioned Sewing Box from Gnesta
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late 19th century burr walnut sarcophagus form sewing box from Gnesta, with working lock
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Sewing Boxes

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century Victorian Period black japanned sewing box, of architectural form, decorated
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Port Chester, NY
A Victorian ladies sewing box with geometric mother of pearl inlay around the top and a mother of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique English 18th Century Wool Holder and Thread Sewing Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 18th century wool holder and thread sewing box. Just a little treasure that anyone
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Late 18th Century English Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Boxes

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Brass

English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency brass inlaid sewing box, c1810, rosewood with original silk interior raised on gilt
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19th Century English Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tramp Art Match Book Sewing Box Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful and whimsical tramp art sewing box made with old matchbooks. The colorful geometric
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Sewing Boxes

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Silk, Paper

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Located in Paris, FR
Precious rectangular sewing box in rosewood veneer called. Uncovered, it presents a mirror with
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood
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1820s British Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Rosewood Sewing Box with Brass and Mother of Pearl Inlay, English, 1850
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Antique rosewood sewing box with very fine brass work and mother of pearl inlay, English, 1850
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1850s English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Rosewood

Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood
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1810s English Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
By A. Aucoc
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sewing Boxes

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Gold, Steel

Irish Miniature Satinwood Piano Sewing Box Painted by Herbert Cooper
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Irish miniature satinwood piano sewing box painted by Herbert Cooper, in the form of a grand
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1890s Northern Irish Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing dynasty. Colored black and gold all-over
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 15 in
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Boxes

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Gold Leaf

English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Sewing Box, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English octagonal black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged one drawer sewing box
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1810s English George III Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
No Reserve
H 6 in W 11 in D 14 in
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted
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1810s English Georgian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Silver

Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box, c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box with 'Hurst Wood Cottage' Mosaic, c1840
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th c. Shaker Inlay Sewing Box c.1800s (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century Mahogany veneer Shaker sewing box with Maple inlay on the top and sides
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19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sewing Boxes

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Mahogany, Maple

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Casket Sewing Box
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut casket, sewing box, with elaborate
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
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Mid-19th Century Afghan Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
The square box with slant top fitted with pin cushion surrounded in parquetry of stained walnut, on
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Sewing Boxes

A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 9 in
14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
Big beautiful lacquered chinese sewing box from the 19th century of the Qing dynasty .it is a 14
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
14 inch 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
No Reserve
H 4.5 in W 10.5 in D 14.25 in
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sewing Boxes

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes, c1850
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geometric Mosaics, c1850 Additional
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Oak

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19c Anglo Ceylonese sewing box of museum quality. Made in
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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Silver

A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835 Additional Information
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19th Century English William IV Antique Sewing Boxes

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Rosewood

Large Sewing Box Lacquer Work with Pastoral Scenes, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large and intricately decorated Empire lacquer work sewing box. Early 19th century Europe. The
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Beech

19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Padouk and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A VERY NICE 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Padouk and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Bone, Padouk, Sandalwood

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Eridge Castle Topographic Mosaic, c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Eridge Castle Topographic Mosaic, c1860 Additional Information
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Satinwood

19th Century 14.25‘’ Large Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated beautifully all over with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

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Lacquer

19th C Two Draw Sewing Box with Porcelain Knobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Two Draw Sewing box with Porcelain knobs. Great Condition.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

1930s Oak Sewing Box Table by Morco
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1930s Oak sewing box table by Morco This is a good sturdy side table, with a good colour, just
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sewing Boxes

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Oak

Charming Small Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful small red lacquered chinoiserie sewing box with ormolu mounts with finely detailed
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19th Century European Baroque Antique Sewing Boxes

Chinese Gilt-Decorated Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular box with canted corners, opening to a lacquered interior; decorated overall with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sewing Boxes

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Tunbridge Ware - An Early Sewing Box with Mounted Brighton Pavilion Print, c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - An Early Sewing Box with Mounted Brighton Pavilion Print, c1820 Additional
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19th Century English George IV Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and fine antique Chinese Qing lacquered and inlaid papier mache handled sewing box with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer

Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This wonderful example of a 19th century tortoise shell sewing box on stand opens to original
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS
Located in GB
original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing box with the original contents Please note the delivery
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1880s Burmese High Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Antique Sewing Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique sewing boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique sewing boxes available were constructed with great care. Antique sewing boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique sewing boxes bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique sewing boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Palais Royal, Singer and A. Aucoc produced popular antique sewing boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Sewing Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,938, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $70,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Sewing Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A needlework box, or sewing box, is a storage box that has bins and compartments designed specifically for holding needles, threads and other accessories for sewing and needlepoint. Many manufacturers produce them out of wood, but some are fabric or plastic. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A sewing box can be called a sewing basket, a needle box or a needlepoint box. However, many people simply refer to the storage boxes for thread, needles and other sewing supplies as a sewing box. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.

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