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Antique Puzzle Box

Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The outer ring slides to allow the snuff box to be opened. Engraved Silver Monogram on top.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Puzzle Box

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Horn

Antique Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century
Unusual Horn and Silver Puzzle Snuff Box, 19th Century
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 2.5 in
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
puzzle boxes or table top cabinets. The cabinet features multiple geometric styles of yosegi zaiku
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1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Puzzle Box

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Elm

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Antique 'Grand Tour' Olivewood Box, 19th Century
Located in Werkendam, NL
Fine antique 'Grand Tour' olivewood Jewelry Puzzle '(Strong-') box overall beautifully inlaid with
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Puzzle Box

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Fruitwood

American Dovetailed Puzzle Box Dated February 19, 1889
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American dovetailed oak puzzle box. The top is dated within an oval cartouche "Patented February 19
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1880s American American Classical Antique Puzzle Box

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Oak

STUNNING JAPANESE PUZZLE BOX PARQUETRY CABINET ON STAND
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Delightful himitsu bako secret puzzle box from the Hakone region of Japan,Late 19th Century to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Puzzle Box

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Cedar

Antique English Victorian Burled Black Walnut Jewelry Puzzle Box, circa 1870's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian burled black walnut jewelry puzzle box, Circa 1870-1880.
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19th Century English Antique Puzzle Box

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Walnut

Unusual 19th Century Fruitwood Razor Puzzle Box
Located in London, GB
An unusual 19th century fruitwood razor puzzle box We are proud to offer an unusual piece of
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1880s Danish Victorian Antique Puzzle Box

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Fruitwood

Early Antique English Wooden / Treen Puzzle Box Dated 1837
Located in Bath, GB
within. The little mahogany box has a sliding lid and once removed the underside of the lid reveals
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1830s English William IV Antique Puzzle Box

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Victorian silver puzzle vesta case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster. Rectangular cushion
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Late 19th Century English Antique Puzzle Box

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Sterling Silver

Silver `Scottish Market’ Puzzle Agate Vesta Case, Chester 1891 J W Kirwan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver 'Scottish Market’ puzzle Agate Vesta case, Chester 1891 J. W. Kirwan. Rectangular
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19th Century English Antique Puzzle Box

Antique Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898, Joseph Gloster
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Victorian Silver Puzzle Vesta Case, Birmingham 1898 Joseph Gloster. Rectangular cushion
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19th Century English Antique Puzzle Box

Antique Japanese Elm Keyaki Meiji Period Marquetry Shadona Cabinet Etagere, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
this style of Japanese marquetry was used on smaller objects such as puzzle boxes and table top
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Puzzle Box

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Elm

UNUSUAL VINTAGE METAMORPHIC ORIENTAL CHINESE NEST OF SIDE TABLES WiTH DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
I have honestly never seen anything like this nest before, they are like a puzzle box nest of tables
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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Puzzle Box

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Wood

Vintage Tiger Oak Antique Folding Wood Puzzle Box Red Felt Lining by Singer
By Singer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique folding tiger oak wood box crafty roll up design. Known as Singer Puzzle Box by Singer
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1920s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Puzzle Box

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Oak

Edwardian Hand-Carved Puzzle Box with Trick Opening
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Edwardian hand-carved box with a trick opening. The box was designed as a table box for cigars
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Puzzle Box

19th Century English Treen Puzzle Snuff Box Ball
Located in London, GB
19th century English treen puzzle snuff box ball A nice example of a Victorian snuff box, in the
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Puzzle Box

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Wood

An Inlaid Puzzle Box for Cigars
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A puzzle box in the form of a book with inlaid stars and fleur de lis. The spine of the book is
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19th Century English Antique Puzzle Box

An Inlaid Puzzle Box for Cigars
An Inlaid Puzzle Box for Cigars
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
English "Book" Puzzle Money Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mahogany money box in the shape of a book inlaid with boxwood and ebony in a geometric design front
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19th Century English Antique Puzzle Box

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Mahogany, Boxwood, Ebony

English "Book"  Puzzle Money Box
English "Book"  Puzzle Money Box
H 5.25 in W 1.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique Engine Turned Puzzle Ball Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Engine turned puzzle ball box, the puzzle ball sits on a stand, it’s wonderfully patterned ebony
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1860s English Antique Puzzle Box

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Ebony

English Early 19th Century Burl Walnut Dressing Box with Three Layers of Storage
Located in Wells, ME
. One has to wonder if the creator of this box loved puzzles, as every tiny box, fits perfectly into its
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Puzzle Box

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Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut

Rare Georgian Puzzle Table Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
With various locks and compartments Solid well patinated boxwood.
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18th Century British Folk Art Antique Puzzle Box

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Boxwood

Late 18th C Italian Hand Carved & Painted Poplar Wood Phallus Snuff Puzzle Box
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare carved and painted erotic puzzle box, carved in poplar wood. The base of the phallus slides
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Puzzle Box

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Poplar

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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Puzzle Box

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Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass

Art Deco Dressing Table with Round Mirror and Chair Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dressing table with 6 drawers, round tilt mirror and a matching chair manufactured by Danish cabinetmaker in the 1930´s. The frame of the table, mirror and chair is ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Puzzle Box

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Metal

Early 20th Century 2-Tier Cabinet From Fujian, China
Located in Singapore, SG
An early 20th century 2-tier carved cabinet from Fujian province, specifically Quanzhou city, China. There is nice combination of through and relief carvings throughout this cabinet,...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Puzzle Box

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Fir

Early 20th Century 2-Tier Cabinet From Fujian, China
Early 20th Century 2-Tier Cabinet From Fujian, China
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 77.96 in W 38.78 in D 20.87 in
Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the shape of a sakura - cherry blos...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Puzzle Box

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Brass, Enamel

Gold Dragon Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gold dragon all made in porcelain and gold-plated in 24-karat. With gold-plated polished brass whiskers. Exceptional piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Puzzle Box

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Gold Plate

Gold Dragon Sculpture
Gold Dragon Sculpture
$52,164
H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
Free Standing Pine Apothecary Counter with 64 Drawers, Kitchen Island circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function abound in this free standing pine apothecary with 64 drawers. This delightful apothecary originally served as a shop counter or storage cabinet. Counters similar to ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Antique Puzzle Box

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Pine

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...
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Early 19th Century Korean Antique Puzzle Box

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Brass

Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Puzzle Box

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Bar and Stools in the Style of Willy Rizzo Brass Suede
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cocktail bar with bar stools, brass, suede, glass, smoked mirrored glass, chrome-plated steel, wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s Hollywood Regency cocktail bar in the style of Willy Rizz...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Puzzle Box

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate decorative artistry. The rectangular box features a black lacquered surface ado...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Puzzle Box

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Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Chinese Antique 8 ft Altar Table with Carved Dragons
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic Chinese altar with fine, detailed carvings depicting dragons flying in the clouds. The table has a beautiful, reddish top that is made of a single solid board. Its raised...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Puzzle Box

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Wood

Chinese Antique 8 ft Altar Table with Carved Dragons
Chinese Antique 8 ft Altar Table with Carved Dragons
$7,500
H 39 in W 97.25 in D 18.25 in
20th Century English Mahogany Sixty Six Drawers Haberdashery, c.1920
By Harris & Sheldon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century English hand crafted mahogany haberdashery, this piece has sixty small open drawers protected by sliding glass doors on ball baring bronze runners. It also...
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20th Century British Antique Puzzle Box

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Brass

1920's Chinese Art Deco Carpet Inspired by Walter Nichols with Jazz Age Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77452 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'11 x 11'06. Like a moonlit garden glimpsed through the veil of twilight, this hand-knotted wool precious antique Chinese Art Deco rug unfurls w...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Puzzle Box

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Wool

Byobu - Japanese Screen "Kano School" Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese Kano School Six Panel Screen: Landscape with Beautiful and Elegant Cranes near the River, with Pines and Sakura. Hand painted with mineral pigments and inks on vegetable pap...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Puzzle Box

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Gold Leaf

Byobu - Japanese Screen "Kano School" Gold Leaf
Byobu - Japanese Screen "Kano School" Gold Leaf
$27,581
H 68.9 in W 143.31 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of unusual shaped armchairs upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin.    
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Puzzle Box

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
Pair of Armchairs by Studio Glustin
$10,987 / set
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 34.26 in
Massive 19th C. European Apothecary Cabinet, 130 Individual Drawers
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful 19th century English Apothecary cabinet with 130 ample working drawers was most recently used for categorizing music info. There are pencil written names of various c...
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Puzzle Box

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Iron

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Antique Puzzle Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique puzzle box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and boxwood, every antique puzzle box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique puzzle box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique puzzle box, designed in the Victorian, Folk Art or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Puzzle Box?

An antique puzzle box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $700, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.
Questions About Antique Puzzle Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A puzzle box can also be called a secret box or a trick box. This is a box where you can hide all your secrets because it will only open once you solve its puzzle. You’ll find a variety of puzzle boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Japanese puzzle box, called himitsu-bako, are wooden boxes which keep items safe from theft through an intricate mechanical pattern. These boxes require specific steps moving the mechanism to release the obscured lid, opening to reveal the cavity within.
  • 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.