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Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant set of Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Two (2) lidded boxes in pewter with wooden inner boxes. Originally cigarette boxes. * Designer...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

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Pewter

Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni

Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Playing card suit-shaped box “heart” in 925/1000 sterling silver with red fired enamel in Art Deco style, early 1900s. With lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. Dimensions cm. 9.5 x 10 x...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Guénardeau box in patinated spelter
Art Nouveau Guénardeau box in patinated spelter

Art Nouveau Guénardeau box in patinated spelter

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Art Nouveau box from the 1920s by the French artist Guénardeau. Entirely made of spelter with decoration typical of the period: flowers, a woman's bust on the lid, and arabesques. A ...

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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

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Spelter

Sherle Wagner Porcelain Chinoiserie Wastebasket  Italy
Sherle Wagner Porcelain Chinoiserie Wastebasket  Italy

Sherle Wagner Porcelain Chinoiserie Wastebasket Italy

By Sherle Wagner

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Sherle Wagner designer porcelain lidded jar decorated with "Chinoiserie - Blue" finish depicting flowers, foliage, butterfly, and Asian figures and embellished with gilding. Made in ...

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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Austin, TX

A well painted Chinese Canton enamel lobed round box and cover featuring the Eight Immortals, with a Qianlong mark to the underside, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China The deligh...

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique stationary box having a quality mahogany rectangular box with original brass carrying handles, the hinged lid opens to reve...

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Amazonite Italian Hardstone Box
Amazonite Italian Hardstone Box

Amazonite Italian Hardstone Box

Located in Litchfield, CT

This fabulous Italian hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of seventies decorative objects, Amazonite, Italy, circa 1970s. The Amazonite used in th...

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1970s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Unique Silver Box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 Signed
Unique Silver Box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 Signed

Unique Silver Box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

Unique silver box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 signed K anderson and has all the embossed with all stamps for Swedish silver. This unique model probably custom made by K Ande...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's
Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's

Mid-Century Small Hand Carved Wood Box, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, Veneer Good original condition.   

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Table Cabinet
Inlaid Table Cabinet

Inlaid Table Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

Inlaid table cabinet with six compartments and two handles. This is a beautifully decorated crafted box reflecting the craftsmanship and cultural influences of Goa during the colonia...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

18th Century Dutch Tobacco Box Engraved Brass Snuff Box Brass with Figures
18th Century Dutch Tobacco Box Engraved Brass Snuff Box Brass with Figures

18th Century Dutch Tobacco Box Engraved Brass Snuff Box Brass with Figures

Located in Milano, MI

18th century Dutch brass tobacco box with hinged lid engraved with five circular medallions containing the busts of male noblemen figures with inscriptions and dates, the most recent...

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Mid-18th Century French Romantic Antique Boxes

Materials

Other, Brass

Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes

Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes

Located in Benington, Herts

An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinged lids cast with flower sprays above foliate-cast bands over front panels relieved with river gods within canted corners cast with standing muses, the sides with lion mask and ring handles over leafy aprons on massive lion’s paw feet; the Brahmah type lock stamped “T. Davis from London” and impressed with the Royal Crown. These extraordinary pieces are modelled on Regency wine coolers. The forms are classic Greco-Roman revival with the boat-hook handles, mythic figures and the overall sarcophagus pattern. You would struggle to find one let alone a pair. Good items for any collection. Research on going into these strong boxes but we have found possible information on the lock stamped Davis….(historyoflocks ) The relationship of King George III and George Davis of Windsor, who was locksmith in ordinary to His Majesty. Davis, in 1799, invented and patented a unique style of lock, which was also beautifully engraved with a warning not to make duplicate keys. Sensitive government secrets always demanded, then as today, locks that were state of the art. Davis locks ended up on government dispatch boxes...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

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Iron

1940's Small Decorative Party Bag Plastic Baskets - Set Of Five
1940's Small Decorative Party Bag Plastic Baskets - Set Of Five

1940's Small Decorative Party Bag Plastic Baskets - Set Of Five

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940’s Small Decorative Party Bag Plastic Baskets – Set Of Five. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched sinc...

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1940s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Majolica Goat Tobacco Jar Onnaing
19th Century Majolica Goat Tobacco Jar Onnaing

19th Century Majolica Goat Tobacco Jar Onnaing

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica tobacco jar signed Onnaing, circa 1890. Decorated with a goat and wheat and leaves.

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1890s French Rustic Antique Boxes

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Fabulous Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Treasure Box
Fabulous Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Treasure Box

Fabulous Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Treasure Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Unique fabulous Sailors Valentines micro sea shells treasure box with central flower.

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1960s American American Classical Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell

A R.Lalique 2 Figurines Glass Box.
A R.Lalique 2 Figurines Glass Box.

A R.Lalique 2 Figurines Glass Box.

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

An early R.Lalique boxe which is strongly influenced by the 1900 style . The boxe is made in white glass with a green patina and is signed in molded block letters on the lid of th...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Glass

18th Century Star Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Tea Caddy
18th Century Star Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Tea Caddy

18th Century Star Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy, Of Good Colour And Patina Throughout, Having Attractive Inlaid Stars And Chequered Strung Decoration, The Hi...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Dome-Shaped Amethyst and Steel Hinged Lidded Box, 1960s
Dome-Shaped Amethyst and Steel Hinged Lidded Box, 1960s

Dome-Shaped Amethyst and Steel Hinged Lidded Box, 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Dome-shaped amethyst and steel hinged lidded box, 1960s. Features a warm patina and purple velvet lining. In good vintage condition with minor surface wear and patina from age and use.

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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Amethyst, Steel

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

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Music box’s sound recording available on request Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k gold & enamel music box, of elegant rectangular form, in the shape of an envelope, ...

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron

Scandinavian Art Deco Cigar Box in Brass, 1930s
Scandinavian Art Deco Cigar Box in Brass, 1930s

Scandinavian Art Deco Cigar Box in Brass, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A brass cigarette or cigar box decorated horizontal ribbings/lines. It was made by an anonymous craftsman/designer in Scandinavia during the 1930s. It features a wooden lining that p...

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1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver snuff box with reliefs
Silver snuff box with reliefs

Silver snuff box with reliefs

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Silver snuff box with reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with Islamic-style reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Middle East. Mark: Absent. Weight: 44.14 grams. Dimensions: 5.3cm x 1.8cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay M...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Egg Set, Small, Medium and Large Jars, Blue, Brown, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver
Egg Set, Small, Medium and Large Jars, Blue, Brown, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver

Egg Set, Small, Medium and Large Jars, Blue, Brown, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Rare Solid Patinated Brass Jewerly Box By Ben Siebel American Mid Century
Rare Solid Patinated Brass Jewerly Box By Ben Siebel American Mid Century

Rare Solid Patinated Brass Jewerly Box By Ben Siebel American Mid Century

By Jenfred Ware

Located in San Diego, CA

Lovely brass cigarette box designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware. . Cork lined. nice patinated finish very rare and hard to find piece circa 1950's.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Ring, 1990.
Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Ring, 1990.

Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Ring, 1990.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Van Cleef & Arpel velvet jewellery box for a ring, 1990. Velvet jewellery box for a ring by Van Cleef & Arpel, presented in its cardboard box, circa 1990. Dimensions : H: 8.5 cm, W...

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20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paper

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

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Wood

Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow
Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow

Glass Chinese Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Qianlong Famille Rose Imperial Yellow

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A very rare and exquisite asian glass Chinese snuff bottle from the late Qing Dynasty. This exceptional snuff bottle bears a later Qianlong mark and is designed in the iconic famille...

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Paint

19th Century Secret Leather Bound Book Box
19th Century Secret Leather Bound Book Box

19th Century Secret Leather Bound Book Box

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A secret leather bound book box with the most beautiful marbled paper interior. mid 19th century in age, English in origins. Age related wear and abrasions 21/13.5/3.5cm

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper

1940s Anglo-Indian Jewelry Box, Hand-Carved Wood & Mother of Pearl
1940s Anglo-Indian Jewelry Box, Hand-Carved Wood & Mother of Pearl

1940s Anglo-Indian Jewelry Box, Hand-Carved Wood & Mother of Pearl

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Indian Mother of Pearl Inlaid jewelry Box. 1940s Victorian Anglo Indian box in silver, bone and mother of pearl Inlaid. An elegant Anglo Indian bon...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

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Wood

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset & Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno

Located in Atlanta, GA

Spanish, 18th century or earlier. An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box. The six drawer chest is inset with ...

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

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

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box
Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box

By Lalique

Located in Milan, IT

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box Molded glass with two heads of wheat in relief, partially frosted to contrast with the transparent glass. Signed Lalique France

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Silver jewelry box with filigree mesh
Silver jewelry box with filigree mesh

Silver jewelry box with filigree mesh

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box in filigree mesh with a hinged lid and resting on four support points. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Absent. Weight: 73.30 grams. Dimensio...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

21st Century Coffee Round Paper Bin with Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Coffee Round Paper Bin with Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Nothing like a sleek waste bin in calfskin leather to keep your bathroom looking chic. The cylindrical body is entirely covered by hand with fine calfskin leather in a woven pattern....

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Victorian Mother Of Pearl Letter Box With Dome Top
Victorian Mother Of Pearl Letter Box With Dome Top

Victorian Mother Of Pearl Letter Box With Dome Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Victorian letter box crafted with a domed top and extensively inlaid with luminous mother of pearl. The surface reflects fine 19th century...

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1870s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Louis Philippe Miniature Commode
19th Century Louis Philippe Miniature Commode

19th Century Louis Philippe Miniature Commode

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Louis Philippe miniature sample commode made of solid walnut with French polish finish. Three dovetailed drawers with turned knobs and one hidden top drawer. The top k...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Boxes

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Marble

19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint
19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint

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

Set of 5 French Ceramic Kitchen Canisters – 1970s Vintage Floral Design
Set of 5 French Ceramic Kitchen Canisters – 1970s Vintage Floral Design

Set of 5 French Ceramic Kitchen Canisters – 1970s Vintage Floral Design

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of 5 French Ceramic Kitchen Canisters – 1970s Vintage Floral Design Description: This charming set of five French ceramic kitchen canisters dates from the 1970s. Each container ...

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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes

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Ceramic

Small Cigar / Cheroot Case in Crocodile & Silver - 1881
Small Cigar / Cheroot Case in Crocodile & Silver - 1881

Small Cigar / Cheroot Case in Crocodile & Silver - 1881

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning and tactile cigar or cheroot case; the perfect size for business cards. Beautiful quality and condition with all the stitching intact, the sil...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Boxes

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Silver

1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box
1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box

1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s handmade domed top shell box.

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1970s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell

Louis XV Gold & Lacquer Snuff Box
Louis XV Gold & Lacquer Snuff Box

Louis XV Gold & Lacquer Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Louis XV gold & lacquer snuff box Circa Paris, France 1760/1761 With the Charge and Decharge Marks of Eloy Brichard 1756 - 1762 Circular Gold-lined bo...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Boxes

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Gold

Beautiful White Opaline Cenedese Style Glass Compote Pedestal Bowl, Italy, 1950s
Beautiful White Opaline Cenedese Style Glass Compote Pedestal Bowl, Italy, 1950s

Beautiful White Opaline Cenedese Style Glass Compote Pedestal Bowl, Italy, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This elegant Tuscan glass pedestal bowl is a beautiful example of mid-century Italian milk opaline craftsmanship, created circa 1950 or earlier in the style of Cenedese. The bowl fea...

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1950s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes

Materials

Glass

Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder
Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder

Silver Victorian Edward J. Hauck Basket Weave Pill Box Stamp Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming Silver Victorian Basket Weave Pill Box or Stamp Holder by Edward J. Hauck. Beautifully crafted in sterling silver, this petite box features an intricately detailed basket ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key
18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key

18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish strong box from the 18th century. This antique safe from is constructed or iron clad wood, and is handsomely adorn in domed iron nailhead trim throughout it's top, front, a...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Boxes

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Iron

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Sévres Porcelain box.
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Sévres Porcelain box.

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Sévres Porcelain box.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and elaborately decorated French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Sévres Porcelain box. This charming oblong oval shaped lidded box is raised by four toupie shaped fe...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

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Ormolu

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of signed gilt silver boxes. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver with a gilt finish. Pattern no. 21618. Marked to the base of each. Simply wonderful Tiffany design!...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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Hardwood

Late 19th Century Lidded Onyx box with Bronze Dog
Late 19th Century Lidded Onyx box with Bronze Dog

Late 19th Century Lidded Onyx box with Bronze Dog

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An antique decorative lidded box with a bronze dog. The base made of wood, with onyx paneled against it, which is framed with floral ornate copper rims. The...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Boxes

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Onyx, Brass, Copper

Vinaigrette box in silver and gold with hard stone application on the lid
Vinaigrette box in silver and gold with hard stone application on the lid

Vinaigrette box in silver and gold with hard stone application on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with hardstone application on the lid. Metal: Silver - Gold. Origin: American. Mark: Absent. Weight: 21.16 grams. Dimensions: 3.2x1.5cm. ...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray
18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray

18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid 18th century mahogany strong box with applied brass edges centering a central applique on the lid, a large lock plate (key present) and large carry handles. The two ends fitted w...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

1940s–1950s Miniature Leather Travel Case / Vanity Case
1940s–1950s Miniature Leather Travel Case / Vanity Case

1940s–1950s Miniature Leather Travel Case / Vanity Case

Located in Knivsta, SE

1940s–1950s Miniature Leather Travel Case / Vanity Case A charming miniature travel case in warm brown leather, dating from the 1940s–1950s. Beautifully proportioned and finely made...

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1940s Vintage Boxes

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Leather, Fabric

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.