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Vintage Italian Natural Green Onyx Stone & Brass Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box
Vintage Italian Natural Green Onyx Stone & Brass Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box

Vintage Italian Natural Green Onyx Stone & Brass Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful decorative colorful natural green onyx stone stash/jewelry box. Has brass accents and claw feet. The natural color and form is wonderful. In very nice original condition wi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Brass

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855
19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful antique jewelry box set was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1855. The box was made by Peret, a Parisian goldsmith, cabinetmaker and leather maker. Peret received a first class medal at the Exposition Universelle in 1855 (see engraving on the front). The box has an engraved crest on top with initials and crown, and several dividers inside. The compartments are outfitted with silver accessories, which include one square cut-glass bottle, two round glass bottles with silver tops and one rectangular cut-glass bottle. Inside the first tray, you'll also find two round powder glass containers with silver top, a long glass brush holder (brush included), a smaller rectangular shaving brush glass holder (brush included), all of them with a silver lid ornamented and finely chiseled with scrolls, shells and foliage, and a rectangular glass soap container with silver top. The next tray underneath features all the necessary for manicure, pedicure, hair cutting...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

French Beveled Glass Underglaze Painting Box, circa 1950
French Beveled Glass Underglaze Painting Box, circa 1950

French Beveled Glass Underglaze Painting Box, circa 1950

Located in Labrit, Landes

Jewelry box completely covered with beveled glass. A rose adorns the lid of the box. Good condition with marks of time and three small losses (please see photos) Shipping L20 /P ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Vintage Rhodochrosite Box
Vintage Rhodochrosite Box

Vintage Rhodochrosite Box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful vintage Rhodochrosite box out of a collection of 4 rare stone boxes we recently acquired out of an estate collection. This box has stunni...

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1960s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stone

19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl
19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl

19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a low wooden coffret, whose surface is covered with diamond-shaped mother of pearl tiles. This item is from Q3 of the 19th century. The mother of pearl is made of two types of seashell. Furthermore, the inside is lined with claret velvet. The frames of the lid and base are made of ivory. Presented item is in good condition. Some mother of pearls tiles...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Plastic

Vintage French Limoges Porcelain Chianti Bottle Form Trinket Box
Vintage French Limoges Porcelain Chianti Bottle Form Trinket Box

Vintage French Limoges Porcelain Chianti Bottle Form Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Limoges Chianti Bottle form Trinket Box, porcelain, French. Hand painted. Marked: "Peint main Limoges. France C.M." Porcelain & brass with cask tap clasp. The bottle with fau...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Silver Snuff Box
19th Century French Silver Snuff Box

19th Century French Silver Snuff Box

Located in Delft, NL

19th century French silver snuff box Late 19th century silver snuffbox with engraved centre and gilt interior Hall marked by the Silversmith, Dubois Leon & Bauve Henri The Dutch...

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19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Red Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s
Red Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s

Red Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Red Alabaster and Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s Very elegant jewelry or decorative box from Italy. Made of red alabaster and brass, designed and produced duri...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Alabaster, Marble, Brass

English Modern Sterling Silver Box with Saudi Arabia Association
English Modern Sterling Silver Box with Saudi Arabia Association

English Modern Sterling Silver Box with Saudi Arabia Association

Located in New York, NY

Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Peter Nicholas & Co Ltd in London in 1989. Rectangular with corner bracket supports and hinged open scroll end handles. Cover hinged and fla...

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1980s British Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930
Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930

Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930

By Decorative Arts Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

This wood box, expertly crafted in France circa 1930, will make a statement in any room. The box features a unique, eye-catching design, with a beautiful oak wood grain complemented ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Art Deco Geometric Marquetry Wood Box, circa 1930
French Art Deco Geometric Marquetry Wood Box, circa 1930

French Art Deco Geometric Marquetry Wood Box, circa 1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning ornamental lidded box with a marquetry design was made in France around the 1930s. It features a distinctive raised design with a rectangular body, composed of lacquere...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tiffany & Co Andy Warhol Advent Calendar, 2022
Tiffany & Co Andy Warhol Advent Calendar, 2022

Tiffany & Co Andy Warhol Advent Calendar, 2022

By Tiffany & Co., Andy Warhol

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unopened 2022 Tiffany & Co Andy Warhol Advent Calendar comes complete with 24 cardboard ornaments featuring classic designs by Andy Warhol. Still sealed in original plastic. Orn...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Boxes

Materials

Paper

Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937
Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937

Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937

Located in Bath, GB

A truly iconic Art Deco double-lidded cigarette or cigar box with the most fantastic shaped handle to the top. The box is entirely engine-turned and stands on four elegant feet. T...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Wooden Trinket Box
Vintage Wooden Trinket Box

Vintage Wooden Trinket Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...

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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes

Materials

Felt, Wood

Humidor Box Joá - Contemporary Cedarwood Cigar Box
Humidor Box Joá - Contemporary Cedarwood Cigar Box

Humidor Box Joá - Contemporary Cedarwood Cigar Box

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

The cigar box conceived by Valter Costa Lima is an eloquent testament to the union between tradition and innovation. Made of cedarwood, every stroke of this piece is an ode to the Br...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Italian Jewelry Box Alabaster Gold Lion Paws
Vintage Italian Jewelry Box Alabaster Gold Lion Paws

Vintage Italian Jewelry Box Alabaster Gold Lion Paws

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage Italian jewelry box, trinket box made of beautiful brown veined alabaster with gold-colored copper-plated paw prints and trim. A beautiful and high-quality object from the se...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox
Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox

Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox

Located in Riverdale, NY

Large Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Has a lot of period labels including Cunard Ships, with 4 feet as well to sit upright. Great fo...

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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Early Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Early Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Early Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A lidded metal casket designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. It is early work by the Danish designer and a timeless piece for a beautiful home. * A metal casket / jewelry box with...

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1920s Danish Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique French Repousse Bronze Doré Jewelry Box
Tiffany & Co. Style Antique French Repousse Bronze Doré Jewelry Box

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique French Repousse Bronze Doré Jewelry Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Repousse gilt bronze three-compartment dresser box, jewelry box, or decorative box In the manner of Tiffany & Co. France, Circa Late 19th Century Measure...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s
Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s

Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Italian silver box raised on 4 feet, 1970s Italian silver box in curvy octagonal shape with repousse design of flowers and scrolls The purity de...

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20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Silver

Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Box
Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Box

Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant rare beautiful box by Maitland Smith in tessellated stone with brass accents. circa 1970s, great original condition beautiful mahogany inlaid.

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes' This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver EDWARDIAN CUT Crystal Pot N&H
Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver EDWARDIAN CUT Crystal Pot N&H

Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver EDWARDIAN CUT Crystal Pot N&H

Located in Wembley, GB

This is a fine quality Edwardian cut crystal dressing table pot, mounted with a sterling silver lid. The oval crystal body rests on a star-cut base and is exquisitely decorated with ...

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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewel box in polished ebony. Lockable by key and with the necklace bar on the top and a removable tray inside. All the hardware is 24-karat pink gold-plated.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco brass Jewelry Box around 1920s
Art Deco brass Jewelry Box around 1920s

Art Deco brass Jewelry Box around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco brass Jewelry Box around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

1940s Art Déco Silver-Plated Metal Cylindrical Container by Jean Després, France
1940s Art Déco Silver-Plated Metal Cylindrical Container by Jean Després, France

1940s Art Déco Silver-Plated Metal Cylindrical Container by Jean Després, France

By Jean Despres

Located in North Miami, FL

1940s Art Déco silver-plated metal cylindrical container with twisted rope ornamentation by Jean Després, France By: Jean Després Material: metal, silver, silver plate Technique: ca...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet
19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet

19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet

$700Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Table top spice box with square nail construction and in fine condition.These early spice boxes are hard to find in such good condition.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can be paired with our modern bathroom...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box
Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box

Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box

By Limoges

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Shaped Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted white. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with several branches of colorful flowers around...

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20th Century French Victorian Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

French Wood Box Staw Marquetry Star, circa 1900
French Wood Box Staw Marquetry Star, circa 1900

French Wood Box Staw Marquetry Star, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French wood box decorated with marquetry including a stars and geometrical patterns. Straw marquetry was a common technique in the early 20th century. Straw was dyed different colors...

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Early 20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood

Georgian Sheraton Period Tea Caddy finely Inlaid, English circa 1780
Georgian Sheraton Period Tea Caddy finely Inlaid, English circa 1780

Georgian Sheraton Period Tea Caddy finely Inlaid, English circa 1780

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

A very beautiful, fine quality, inlaid Tea Caddy from the English Georgian, Sheraton Period, Circa 1780. The Tea Caddy is all handmade with very fine quality features; * Beautifully...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Sycamore, Satinwood, Boxwood

Jay Rogers 1992 Exotic Wood Box with mystery drawers
Jay Rogers 1992 Exotic Wood Box with mystery drawers

Jay Rogers 1992 Exotic Wood Box with mystery drawers

By Michael Elkan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jay Rogers 1992 Three drawer exotic wood Box. Box looks like cubes rolling off the main body, but three of the boxes open!. Signed inside bottom drawer. Very nice condition.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Boxes

Materials

Zebra Wood

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...

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1810s British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Shell

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique sharing box. A Japanese, lacquered Meiji era case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Attractive Meiji period (1867 - 1912) box with a striking...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Musical Cigar Boxe, 1920s
Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Musical Cigar Boxe, 1920s

Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Musical Cigar Boxe, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Magnificent Napoleon III style musical cigar humidor dating from the beginning of the 20th century in lacquered wood and garland of brass beads. A lyre adorns each door. By turning t...

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1920s French Napoleon III Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Wood Box With Carvings, Interlaken, Swiss, 1900s
Antique Wood Box With Carvings, Interlaken, Swiss, 1900s

Antique Wood Box With Carvings, Interlaken, Swiss, 1900s

Located in Greven, DE

Antique box with beautiful carvings, around 1900. The top of the box is encarved with the flower of the mountains "Edelweiss". Also carved is "Interlaken", the Swiss city of manufact...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Chinese Export Black and Gilt Lacquer Wood Box
19th-Century Chinese Export Black and Gilt Lacquer Wood Box

19th-Century Chinese Export Black and Gilt Lacquer Wood Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

There are small, decorative wood boxes from many cultures. Some are ideal for holding hand sewing tools. Others, equipped with a lock, like this example, might hold those bulky bangl...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1 of 2 Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Boxes, Italy, 1950s
1 of 2 Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Boxes, Italy, 1950s

1 of 2 Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Boxes, Italy, 1950s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

1 of 3 Vintage mother-of-pearl boxes - timeless, for jewellery, gifts or sweets - Italy 1950s - Noble table decoration, elegant gift idea Give the gift of elegance with this vintage...

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20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

A French Banded Agate and Ormolu Trinket Box, 19th Century
A French Banded Agate and Ormolu Trinket Box, 19th Century

A French Banded Agate and Ormolu Trinket Box, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A French Banded Agate and Ormolu Trinket Box, 19th Century Description: The rectangular box with gilt metal banding rising to a bevelled lid, the front pierced with a faux lock escu...

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19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Agate, Ormolu

Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo
Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo

Japanese Meiji Period Box with Peacock by Fujii Yoshitoyo

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Meiji Period (1868-1912) From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this decorative Japanese mixed metals box featuring a standing peacock by F...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

19th Century black forest walnut casket
19th Century black forest walnut casket

19th Century black forest walnut casket

Located in Martlesham, GB

A good quality 19th Century black forest walnut casket, having wonderful crisp carving throughout, the hinged top lifting up to reveal a velvet lined interior, the top having a finel...

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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian
Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian

Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique workman's tool chest. An English, teak and brass capped craftsman's trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Delightfully time-worn chest with a ro...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Teak

Guilloche silver cigarette case w/ beveled corners, gold interior & hinged lid
Guilloche silver cigarette case w/ beveled corners, gold interior & hinged lid

Guilloche silver cigarette case w/ beveled corners, gold interior & hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver cigarette case with beveled corners, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 127.01 grams. Dimensions: 8.5c...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy
French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy

French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Single Tea Caddy Compartment From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to bring to market this Antique French Boulle Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy o...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box
Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box

Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box

Located in Brescia, IT

The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It ...

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Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures

Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle. If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive. Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church. Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...

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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

1851 English Agate & Sterling Silver Oval Box
1851 English Agate & Sterling Silver Oval Box

1851 English Agate & Sterling Silver Oval Box

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Agate & sterling silver English oval box, Birmingham, 1851. Gilt washed interior. Patch or snuff box, suitable for cuff links, trinkets, etc. Made by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham,...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Tony Sarg Folk Art Bridal Box, circa 1920
Tony Sarg Folk Art Bridal Box, circa 1920

Tony Sarg Folk Art Bridal Box, circa 1920

Located in Nantucket, MA

Tony Sarg Folk Art Bridal Box, circa 1920, an oval covered band box made of cardboard-like composition, and adorned with Tony's stylized colonial inspired folk art decorations. While...

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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Boxes

Materials

Composition

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif
Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant small folding card case likely English, finely constructed in richly patinated tortoiseshell panels and decorated to the exterior with an inlaid floral spray composed of ...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Shell

18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram
18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram

18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram England or France, circa 1760–1780 Dimensions: 5" H × 2.5" W × 0.5" D Interior measures 3"d x 1.25 w A refined G...

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18th Century European Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Lalique Crystal ‘Duncan’ Square Trinket Box
Lalique Crystal ‘Duncan’ Square Trinket Box

Lalique Crystal ‘Duncan’ Square Trinket Box

By René Lalique

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Lalique Crystal, a square shaped covered box in the ‘Duncan’ pattern, France, circa 1980s. The Duncan Line by René Lalique was designed in 1931. The pattern was inspired by th...

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1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal

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.