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Boxes For Sale
Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English needlework casket from the Charles II period (1660-1685), with silk work exterior panels depicting various figures and animals, a top mirrored compartmen...
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Sevres Porcelain box.
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19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A European antique veneered wood box with a Chevron design pattern, circa early-20th century or earlier. Box is rectangular with a beautiful wood veneer surface in a Chevron design, ...
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Early 20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Chrome and Crystal Decorative Cookie Box, Candie Jar, France circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
French silversmith Francois Frionnet, Paris, designed and crafted this stunning Art Deco chrome and crystal decorative cookie box circa 1930. The modernist and minimalist design boas...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1950s mahogany lined brass and tessellated abalone cigarette box from Mexico.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 36cm Diam
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large rattan and brass basket made in Italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, it is inspired by the designs of Gabriella Crespi. Magnificent dec...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Workbox Jewelry Collector's Cabinet
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Workbox Jewelry Collector's Cabinet Regency Japanned workbox cabinet with original richly designed chinoiserie scenes in shades of yellow, gold, green, ...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Beech

1930s Carl Aubock I Storage Box / Cigarette Dispenser with Roll Top, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare storage box or cigarette dispenser with a roll down lid from the 1930s, this is an early design by Carl Aubock I. Handmade of wood and nickel-plated brass. In good condition.
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pietra Box Travertine & Rose by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Carved from one of four types of authentic marble, the Pietra Box presents a playful fusion of classic materials and modern design. With a complementary stone handle, this decorative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble

Egg style Faberge Blue Ocean Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on engraved tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché, Russian Empire style inspired by the eggs of Carl Fabergé, late 19th centur...
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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique gilded ormolu serpentine shaped jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The top, front, sides and back are beautifully cast and tooled in gilt bronze. The ...
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1870s Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Fred & Marilyn Buss Big Leaf Maple & English Walnut Box
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. The combination of Big Leaf maple and English walnut wood...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Lidded Pewter Casket designed made by Just Andersen in 1930. A timeless piece for an exquisite place * Lidded pewter box with a velvet inner box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Italian Alabaster Marble Jewelry Box by Ottone Garantito
By G.S.E. Ottone Garantito
Located in New York, NY
An Italian orange/red coral hue alabaster marble box, by design Ottone Garantito, '70s Modern, circa 1970s, Italy. This Italian trinket or jewelry box...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Brass

Jewelry box painted with mythological and geometric motifs, Italy, 19th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description Two-door poplar wood jewelry box painted on all sides with mythological and geometric motifs. Interior to 5 drawers arranged in a honeycomb pattern. At the base of the b...
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1870s Italian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Late 19th Century Onyx Champlevé Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful onyx and gilt bronze champlevé enamel jewelry box in a chest design; made in France in the Late 19th Century, having a soft red velvet interior and impeccable hand-painted ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

18th Century French 18K Three-Colour Gold Snuff Box, Nicolas Marguerit c.1770
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 18th Century French magnificent three-colured 18k gold snuff box, of oval form, the hinged cover with an oval plaque, cast, chased and applied with a dog and a bird within a ...
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18th Century French Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold

HERMES Sterling Silver Box
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
HERMES sterling silver box, France, 1950s. Close to the Maria Pergay's work who worked for Hermes. For cigarettes, cards, jewelry, etc. Poss...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Majolica Adams & Bromley Pineapple Basketweave Sardine Fish Box 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica Sardine fish box / lidded compote attributed to Adams & Bromley. It features a pineapple and basket weave design with Sardine lid handle and purple lavender interio...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Charming Swedish miniature chest of drawers in birch in Karl Johan from 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very charming Swedish miniature chest of drawers in birch in Karl Johan (Swedish Empire) from the 1820s. Perfect for jewels or other smaller items. Wear consistent with age and use
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1820s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Boxes

Materials

Birch

Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box, Vintage Coastal
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage seashell encrusted jewelry box embodies the bohemian aesthetic popular during the mid- 20th century. Hand-crafted with an array of shells...
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1970s American Bohemian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell

French Limoges Porcelain Rooster Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Limoges hand painted porcelain box, a Rooster, circa 1980s. A charming rooster, the symbol of France since ancient times, brightly painted in the round, and sitting on a br...
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1980s French International Style Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Limoges France Trinket Box Baseball Glove
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A charming Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box in the shape of a baseball glove. This piece is hand-painted and hand-crafted. The bottom of the box is marked Limoges France. This rare piec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Alabaster Round Box
Located in Clearwater, FL
A low round urn shape, pale pink alabaster box with gray veining. Very heavy and an attractive design. Signed on bottom. Italy, circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Hand-Carved Organic Wooden Box with Lid, France, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful organically shaped Mid-Century hand-carved wooden lidded storage or jewelry box, crafted in France during the 1950s. It is in very good original, unrestored condition. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

20th Century Blue Art Deco Glass Box with Lid, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Highly decorative 20th century blue glass box with lid from the Art Deco period in Austria around 1920. A lovely light blue pressed glass box impressing with its absolute fantastic l...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Glass

Abalone Seashell Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell box with demi-lune arched lid, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico. Box is rectangular, entirely decorated with abalone seashell, wood lined, finished ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Empire style Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Dresser Casket / Box
Located in New York, NY
Very large antique cut crystal dresser casket box with gilt metal mounts. 9 3/4 by 4 3/4 by 5 1/2 inches.
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Early 1900s French Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Austrian Ebony Jewelry Box by Hermann Ratzersdorfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Austrian Ebony Jewelry Box by Hermann Ratzersdorfer. Austrian ebony cabinet with small drawers. Mounted in rock crystal, silver and enamel.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Boxes

Materials

Ebony

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k gold & enamel music box, of elegant rectangular form, in the shape of an envelope, featuring convex front and rear sides. The cover a...
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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Italian Leather Jewelry Box with Tray, Large
Located in New York, NY
An Italian blue and gold leather jewelry box with removable tray and key/lock, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Leather box is blue leather with decorative edge, gold embossed tooling ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Sterling Shell Pillbox
Located in Richmond, VA
A petite, polished sterling shell box for storing daily pills or supplements. Substantially weighted and handcrafted in Mexico from sterling silver, it features a carnelian gemstone ...
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2010s Boxes

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Amber & Clear 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...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Faux False Library Keepsake Book Box 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century faux book box by Maitland Smith. Wooden box crafted to resemble a row of leather bound books with elegant gilt pages and stamped lettering. Features two "hidden" fl...
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Late 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Brass and Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass crab sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell. Made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo. Usually over time the lid gets broken or lost but is is complete and ...
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1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass Sphere Trinket Boxes
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Italian brass sphere trinket boxes circa 1960s. The set is in very good condition with a rich patina and measures 4"D and 2.25"D, respectively. Nice, well crafted box...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Leather Jewelry Box Made in Spain, Large
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large European leather and suede jewelry box with removable tray, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century, late 1970s, Spain. Exterior is leather wrapped in a camel...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. This alms box is made of pine wood painted in shades of blue and gray with carved saint figures onamentations decorating the top. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: Saints Box: 33 cm H x 37 cm W x 14 cm D Poor...
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18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Working secret drawers* Original brass topped ink bottle Replaced leather No Key Free U...
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1830s English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Quail Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Late 19Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CHINESE CLOISONNE TRINKET BOXES Extremely tactile little boxes in the form of a male and female quail with polychrome enamels. Very characterful and charming depiction of t...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Jewelry Casket in Gilt Bronze and Beveled Glass, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming antique French jewelry casket is a true little treasure in itself. Dating back to the late 19th century, this delicate box was designed with an eye for elegance and rom...
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19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Brass Crab Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of brass and abalone shell crab sculptures trinket box made in Mexico in the manner of Los Castillo Large : 15" wide, 9" deep, 3.5" high Small: 9" wide, 6" deep, 2.5" high
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1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Limoges Porcelain Handbag Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-painted French Limoges trinket box formed as a handbag with a chain handle, circa 1980s. A charming floral rose and pink striped motif, braced in a gold tone metal with a flo...
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Late 20th Century French International Style Boxes

Materials

Metal

1960s Astonishing Box in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 7,08 x 4,72 x 1,37 H inches 18 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Located in Pomona, CA
Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Spice Jars Small Silver Box Count´s Crown, 1853, 13 Lot, Mm
Located in Epfach, DE
Small fine spice jar or jar with a count's crown and engraved letters under the count's crown Maker's mark GG, dated 1853, Pesth for Hungary The box stands on elegant feet and is d...
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1850s Hungarian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Malabar Jewelry Box Lacquered with Ornate Brass Accents from Kerala
Located in Yonkers, NY
This South Indian jewelry box, known as a Malabar box, hailing from Kerala, is a magnificent piece of cultural artistry and historical significance....
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19th Century Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Charming Scent Box in silver with gilded crown. Louis XVI from late 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful and charming Scent Box in silver in the shape of a heart with a gilded crown in Louis XVI from the late 18th Century. Probably made in Denmark. Inside in gilded silver. Own...
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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Mid Century French Crystal Box
Located in Clearwater, FL
An exquisite mid century crystal box showcases a sleek, contemporary design that balances form and function. Crafted in France during the 1980s, the box features two pieces that fit ...
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1980s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Cigarette Case rounded shaped green fired enamel lines Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular pocket cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with rounded shaped lines, alternately fire enamelled. With spring opening button and lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. M...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Alabaster, Marble

19th Century English Penwork Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This exquisite English penwork box is a fine example of intricate craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully hand-decorated surface with elaborate chinoiserie-style motifs. Delicate gold...
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19th Century British Antique Boxes

Materials

Paper

Large Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box
Located in Somis, CA
This magnificent, large 4.15 lb malachite box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the inherent beauty of fine-grade gemstone malachite. The carefully selected stone displ...
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2010s Congolese Boxes

Materials

Malachite

White Onyx Rectangular Tissue Box
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Crafted entirely by hand, this onyx tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalist ...
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2010s European Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Mahogany Ladys Gentlemans Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning Ireland Irish New
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This well figured Mahogany jewellery casket was manufactured by the famed manning of Ireland company and is truly a jewel of handcrafted genius. This box is constructed of the finest...
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Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Fortune Cookie Trinket Box by Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage Chinese fortune cookie trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...
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20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Snuff Box fine hand engraving, fire enamelled, in “Rococo” style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand engraving, fire enamelled, in “Rococo” style from the early 19th century. Measurements cm. 4.5 x 7.7 x 2. ...
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1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Hoffmann and Schlevogt Art Nouveau Malachite Glass Trinket Box
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fantastic example of a I. Heinrich Hoffmann Czech Art Deco malachite glass high relief reclining nude trinket box. It's done in beautiful green Czechoslovakian malachite glass with n...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Vintage French Jewellery Box with Decorative Ceramic Lid by Mithé Espelt
Located in London, GB
Jewellery box with decorative ceramic lid by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s). Quaint raised sunflower motif with pink, green and white over a neutral dark base backdrop. The decorative surround is in Espelt's trademark gold crackle. The lid tops a small, simple wooden black box with which can be used for small jewellery items or simply as decor for display. The decorative lid is in very good overall condition. The small box reveals some characterful blemishing attesting to its age and usage. It's underside is in Espelt's trademark green felt. The overall charm is undeniable. The work, as is the case for all of the artist's pieces, is unsigned. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request, a video will be provided. About the artist: Born in Lunel in the South of France, Mithé Espelt (1923-2020) grew up in a family of affluent winegrowers and was very close to her grandfather who passed on his love for the arts and brought her into contact with major intellectuals and artists of the time. She rubbed shoulders with Jean Hugo, Jean Cocteau, Pablo Picasso, Christian Bérard and many others. She graduated from the Beaux-Arts school in Montpellier in 1942, and then studied at the Fontcarrade school where she took a special interest in ceramics. She began by designing buttons for fashion houses in Paris, before managing the entire production of buttons and jewellery at the Lydia Chartier workshop and collaborating with Line Vautrin, amongst others. At the end of the war, she returned to her native south, opened her studio and took advantage of the growing excitement around ceramics, particularly those from the town of Vallauris. To stand out and sustain the workshop business she started designing gilded jewellery...
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1960s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Limoges Porcelain, Heart Shaped Trinket Box, France, 1980's
Located in Glasgow, GB
Limoges porcelain heart shaped trinket box. Hand-crafted in France around the late 1980’s Finely decorated in the french rococo style; the body of the heart decorated with lapis laz...
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Late 20th Century French Rococo Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, Cosmetic Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful antique Jewelry box was made from solid wood with original mirror and antique hardware on it. The top of the jewelry box c...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an elegant English mahogany writing box dating back to the late 19th century, around 1880. The box, with gently rounded upper corners, was crafted from solid pine wood and then veneered with rich mahogany. At the center of the lid, there is an inlaid oval piece of mother-of-pearl, complemented by a matching mother-of-pearl escutcheon surrounding the keyhole. The box retains its original hinges, locks, and key, all in excellent working condition. When opened, this sophisticated writing box reveals a sloped leather writing surface, crafted from green-dyed sheepskin leather and adorned with a decorative gold-leaf border. The writing surface folds open on both sides, offering hidden storage space beneath for letters and documents. This writing box has been gently cleaned in our workshop, ensuring it is pristine, complete, and fully functional—a timeless piece of craftsmanship ready to be admired and used. An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. These portable writing desks were essential for both personal and professional use, especially during a time when travel and correspondence were becoming increasingly important. Initially, writing boxes were made from oak and often featured intricate carvings. However, by the late 18th century, mahogany became the preferred material due to its durability and attractive appearance[1]. These boxes were designed to be both functional and stylish, often featuring brass fittings, secret...
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19th Century English Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sommelier's Wine List Folio, French, Walnut, Document Sleeve, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sommelier's wine list folio. A French, walnut and brass decorative menu or document sleeve, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Present your cellar o...
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Silvered Crustaceans
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical lidded box ambitiously hand decorated with exotic seashells and featuring a sea life handle with silver plate on brass crabs, starfish and shells, and four silver on brass shrimp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Patino Ash Tray in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2450
Located in Recanati, Macerata
The Patino ashtray stands out for the elegant blending of refined and timeless materials. The harmonious blend of the natural Corno Italiano veins with the warm tones of glossy ebony...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Period Box in Birds-eye Maple Box with hinged lid, French circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality Art Deco period lidded Box, of Birds-Eye Maple veneer, probably French in origin and dating to circa 1925. The box has a rectangular shape with a fitted hinge...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Sterling Silver Crystal Vanity Box J E Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sterling silver and crystal vanity box by J. E. Caldwell & Co., Victorian design period, circa early-20th century, America. Box is round...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique French Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box with Cherry Decor ca. 1900
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Art Nouveau wooden box features a beautifully carved cherry motif on its lid, capturing the organic elegance typical of the early 20th century. The intricate relief wo...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

German Porcelain Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German oval porcelain jewelry box, in the Regency design style, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Boxes' lid features outdoor nature scene with couple in a park sounded by...
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Mid-20th Century German Regency Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wooden Cigar Press by Carl Intelmann, Bad Zwischenahn
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Wooden Cigar Press by Carl Intelmann, Bad Zwischenahn – Vintage Collectible Manufacturer: Carl Intelmann Origin: Bad Zwischenahn, Germany Materi...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Hälsingland, Northern Sweden. Oval box with lid. Originalpainted with nice patina after several hundred years of use. Beautifully pain...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine

Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

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