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Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A pewter box designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1950s. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * A lidded box in pewter with a wooden inner box. Originally cigar...

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1950s Danish Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Bohemian Moser Enameled Amber Art Glass Jewel Casket
19th Century Bohemian Moser Enameled Amber Art Glass Jewel Casket

19th Century Bohemian Moser Enameled Amber Art Glass Jewel Casket

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning antique Bohemian enameled art glass hinged lid jewelry casket - table box by renowned luxury glass maker Moser. Exquisitely hand-made in Bohemia (present day Czech Republic) in the late 19th century, artistic Art Nouveau period opulence, featuring very fine quality hand-blown polished...

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Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

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2010s American Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box Casket H. Matthews 19th C
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box Casket H. Matthews 19th C

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box Casket H. Matthews 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver jewellery casket / pin cushion bearing the makers mark of H.Matthews, and hallmarks for Birmingham 1899. The hinged lid is fitted with a navy velvet pin cushion...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of three handmade Mexican Boxes. Original paint wonderful landscape hand draw portraits on the boxes and great patina. Measures: Larger box - 10.75 x 8...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens
Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens

Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens

By Staffordshire

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare and charming graduated pair of Staffordshire covered boxes, each modeled as a graceful swan resting amid a stylized coral-inspired base. These late 19th-century ceramic boxes ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Exquisite Art Nouveau Sterling Mounted Crystal Triangular Box
Exquisite Art Nouveau Sterling Mounted Crystal Triangular Box

Exquisite Art Nouveau Sterling Mounted Crystal Triangular Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite Art Nouveau Sterling Mounted Crystal Triangular Box Hallmarks of .800 silver crescent moon and crown, with the stamped signature of the Retailer /Jeweler's mark of Paul Tub...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Swedish Grace Pewter Box with a brass lion sculpture
Swedish Grace Pewter Box with a brass lion sculpture

Swedish Grace Pewter Box with a brass lion sculpture

By Anna Petrus

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful Chest with lid known as Swedish Grace. Made in pewter with brass details. Stamped Svenskt Tenn 1931, octagonal shape on paw feet with ball, lid with crowning lion.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique 20th Century Victorian Leather & Brass Jewellery Case c.1900
Antique 20th Century Victorian Leather & Brass Jewellery Case c.1900

Antique 20th Century Victorian Leather & Brass Jewellery Case c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century Victorian leather jewellery case, crafted from calf leather with a brass locking mechanism, key, and fittings. The interior is lined in plush pale gold fabric. A...

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20th Century British Other Boxes

Materials

Leather

Rolex Extravagant Watch Box
Rolex Extravagant Watch Box

Rolex Extravagant Watch Box

By Rolex

Located in Braintree, GB

Rolex Extravagant Watch Box Period: Late 20th century Material: Ornate fabric and leatherette exterior, velvet and satin interior Purpose: Created for housing and presenting a luxur...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Oval Jewellery Box, France
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Oval Jewellery Box, France

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Oval Jewellery Box, France

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very pretty oval-shaped jewellery box in gilt bronze, with an exquisite central miniature of a young man serenading two young ladies with a lute. This Louis XVI style box is stunni...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Traditional 19th century hand painted Scandinavian box
Traditional 19th century hand painted Scandinavian box

Traditional 19th century hand painted Scandinavian box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Traditional 19th century hand painted Scandinavian box circa 1860. Rustic made piece from Sweden that was used to help secure a person's possessions. Oval shaped with a slight dome...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine

Antique Sterling Biscuit Barrel by Liberty & Co Ltd
Antique Sterling Biscuit Barrel by Liberty & Co Ltd

Antique Sterling Biscuit Barrel by Liberty & Co Ltd

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver Arts and Crafts style biscuit barrel made by Liberty & Co Ltd; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form onto a plain circular spreading foot. The body of the antique silver biscuit box has a subtly planished finish and is encompassed with two applied Arts and Crafts style borders. The ornamentation to the barrel incorporates four applied circular designs, featuring further interlacing and bead designs, in addition to a central quatrefoil motif. This antique box retains the original hallmarked push fit cover surmounted with a button style finial. This exceptional antique silver biscuit barrel...

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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Hand-Crafted Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Rose / Vintage Trinket Box
Antique Hand-Crafted Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Rose / Vintage Trinket Box

Antique Hand-Crafted Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Rose / Vintage Trinket Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Quality made antique alabaster trinket xox with brass rose lid, romantic decor. Beautiful antique lidded box made from alabaster, featuring a finely crafted brass rose as the handle...

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Large Size & Great Quality Carved Jewelry, Treasure or Collecting Box / Casket
Large Size & Great Quality Carved Jewelry, Treasure or Collecting Box / Casket

Large Size & Great Quality Carved Jewelry, Treasure or Collecting Box / Casket

Located in Lisse, NL

A beautiful and top condition antique black forest jewelry box, carved on all sides. This rare and large jewelry box makes a beautiful accessory for a lady with an eye for fine arts. It is a very well fine carved gem and highly practical with a good working lock and key. The detailed leafs, branches and flowers on top and the marvelous blue...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

1914 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Box Capillaire Glass Pate De Verre
1914 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Box Capillaire Glass Pate De Verre

1914 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Box Capillaire Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box “Capillaire" made in marbled, green, purple and orange glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1914. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Only one known in the world. ...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Large Carved Wood Pear Box By Maitland Smith
Vintage Large Carved Wood Pear Box By Maitland Smith

Vintage Large Carved Wood Pear Box By Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in, this wonderful hand crafted Wood Pear Box by Maitland Smith. Large as it stands at about 15" H. Beautiful walnut color wood with a gilt metal stem. Very good vintage conditi...

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1970s Philippine Anglo-Indian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820
Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820

Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820

Located in Bath, GB

About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card or games box has a deep red or burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork wit...

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1820s English Regency Antique Boxes

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820
Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany loose leaf tea container with glass mixer, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Attractive Regency period caddy with fi...

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1820s British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-century British colonial style brass and mahogany dresser box
Mid-century British colonial style brass and mahogany dresser box

Mid-century British colonial style brass and mahogany dresser box

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 20th century British colonial inspired brass and mahogany dresser box. This box has beautifully inlaid brass floral decorations to the top and sides. The box has solid ...

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1960s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820
Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820

Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820

Located in Bath, GB

About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card / games box has a deep red / Burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork with ...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Box with Quartz Stone, circa 1970
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Box with Quartz Stone, circa 1970

Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Box with Quartz Stone, circa 1970

By Christian Dior, Dior Home

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautiful, modernist silver plate decorative box was crafted in France for the renowned Christian Dior House as part of the Interior Collection. The piece features an elegant, m...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware, metal banding, partially removable top and light patina. Im...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin
French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin

French Silvered Bronze Box Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silvered bronze Poudrier "Le loup et le renard" (The wolf and the fox). by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The square box features a relief cast of two s...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Dutch baroque box composed of padauk wood with original red lacquer finish, decorated with ivory lacquer with gold outline. Richly adorned with heavy brass (or bronze) decorativ...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Very Decorative Vizagapatam Box INDIA 19th Century
Very Decorative Vizagapatam Box INDIA 19th Century

Very Decorative Vizagapatam Box INDIA 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

VERY DECORATIVE VIZAGAPATAM BOX Vizagapatam, India, 19th Century. Rustic workmanship will only add to the decorative appeal of this Anglo-Indian footed domed casket in ebonized woo...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Bone

WMF Ikora Art Deco Silver Plate and Black Enamel Cigarettes Box with Lid
WMF Ikora Art Deco Silver Plate and Black Enamel Cigarettes Box with Lid

WMF Ikora Art Deco Silver Plate and Black Enamel Cigarettes Box with Lid

By WMF Ikora

Located in Bochum, NRW

Sophisticated square box with hinged lid by WMF for Ikora Collection. Silver-plated Art Deco geometric shape, its interior is lined with cedar planks. A lovely black enamel banded mo...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century
Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century

Japonese Lacquered Box with Flower, Late of the 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Nice little black lacquer box from Japan. It is made of black lacquered wood and decorated with flowers and foliage. The inside is covered with red velvet. It is ideal for storing je...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Pewter Box Green Glass Cabochon Casket Sunrise
Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Pewter Box Green Glass Cabochon Casket Sunrise

Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Pewter Box Green Glass Cabochon Casket Sunrise

Located in Norwich, GB

An Art Deco pewter covered lidded box with green cabochon. English. Circa 1930. The box has hand-tooled geometric design to the top with all over punchwork. The interior is lined in...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960
Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage pottery dresser box features a minimal rectangular form with matching lid and Mid Century Modern relief and sgraffito decor. A prancing horse motif is done in brigh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

Located in Evergreen, CO

Manufactured by the renowned Thorens Company of Switzerland in the mid-20th century, this delightful music box is comprised of a quality fruitwood case with a glass door that allows ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box
Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Huge Japanese Red Lacquerware Gourd Motif Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Jack Ink – Large Studio Glass Lidded Box Signed "Jack Ink A 2028"
Jack Ink – Large Studio Glass Lidded Box Signed "Jack Ink A 2028"

Jack Ink – Large Studio Glass Lidded Box Signed "Jack Ink A 2028"

By Jack Ink Studios

Located in Bochum, NRW

Exceptional studio glass box by renowned American-Austrian artist Jack Ink. Glass with inclusions and cast brass.This unique piece features a sinuous, undulating form with a shallow ...

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1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Jewelry Bronze Trinket Box with Daisies, 1920s
Scandinavian Jewelry Bronze Trinket Box with Daisies, 1920s

Scandinavian Jewelry Bronze Trinket Box with Daisies, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small unusual jewelry trinket in bronze, brass and metal. The lid and bottom is decorated with daisies . Its interior is linned with green textile. It was made in the late 10s or ear...

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1920s European Late Victorian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Cent Box
19th Century Cent Box

19th Century Cent Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A finely crafted rosewood box from the mid 19th century possibly used as a cent or ink box. The exterior features richly grained rosewood with a high polish and is accented with orna...

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1850s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950
Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou, circa 1940-1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Red glazed ceramic covered pot by Jean Maubrou. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1940-1950. Perfect original conditions. H : 7.9 x 6.7 inches. - A student of LACHENAL, Jean M...

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20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Scuretto Leather Box in Sand
Scuretto Leather Box in Sand

Scuretto Leather Box in Sand

By Cassigoli

Located in Milan, IT

Showcasing both a simple and contemporary silhouette, this box with lid of the Scuretto Collection is defined by subtle elegance and enduring quality. A combination of fine materials and high craftsmanship, this box has a square wooden structure covered entirely in soft pebble-grain leather in a neutral and versatile sand color with a square knob...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions
Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions

Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique carved wood painted box featuring two lions. This rectangular box features a hinged lid made of iron. The box is perfect for collectables as well as securing important docume...

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Late 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pill Box Square rounded sides horse's head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box Square rounded sides horse's head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box Square rounded sides horse's head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square rounded pill box with rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with white fire enamel, above and below, with miniature horse's head hand painted by the painter Ro...

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1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case
Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case

Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Formed entirely of 18K yellow gold polished to a high shine, this sleek case was created by the one and only Cartier. The exterior features a finel...

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20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover
Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover

Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese covered silvered and enamel kogo or box for incense. The box is enameled with polychrome images of grape vines with berries made in the Plique a Jour technique on burgundy...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Enamel

A 19th Century Sevres Hand Painted Hinged Box
A 19th Century Sevres Hand Painted Hinged Box

A 19th Century Sevres Hand Painted Hinged Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A small French Sevres porcelain hand painted box with hinged lid. The vibrant color with gilt accents depicting 18th Century Style Fencers with a cobalt blue border. Marked on bott...

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19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Cigar / Cheroot Case
Antique Sterling Silver Cigar / Cheroot Case

Antique Sterling Silver Cigar / Cheroot Case

By Thomas Hayes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver four finger cigar / cheroot case; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver cigar case...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th century large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Hofmann vallauris
20th century large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Hofmann vallauris

20th century large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Hofmann vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965) Realised in Vallauris Large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box Circa 1950 Original perfect condition Signed Height 42 cm Large 27 cm

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Malachite Medium Box
Malachite Medium Box

Malachite Medium Box

Located in Paris, FR

Box Malachite medium all in white marble, box with lid with handle in real malachite stone with gold finish base.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Kashmir Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box, India, Mid-20th Century
Kashmir Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box, India, Mid-20th Century

Kashmir Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box, India, Mid-20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage South Asian / Kashmir hand painted papier mâché box with removeable lid - featuring a profuse floral pattern over the top and sides set against a black lacquer background - h...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Composition

Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box
Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box

Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box

Located in Delft, NL

Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box A Japanese Kobako box, small and very light box with a roll-top door. A box, designed with beautiful Yosegi Zaiku inlay work (marquetry). Made in the Hakone region Hakone-Yosegi-Zaiku is a type of traditional Japanese inlay...

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20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s
Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s

Vintage Bronze Turtle Trinket Box, Solid Cast Design from the 1950s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Box - Decoration - 1950s Measures : 17x9cm H: 5,5cm Bronze turtle-shaped trinket or jewelry box. Material: Solid cast bronze. Function: Can be used as a trinket box, jewelry box, or...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Louis XVI style miniature Salimbeni
Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Louis XVI style miniature Salimbeni

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Louis XVI style miniature Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Pill Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24carats. Pill Box Silver is Round with translucent fired enamels on guilloché. Pill Box Silver has a hand-painted miniatur...

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1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

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.