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Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

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Early 20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Shell

Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s
Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s

Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s

By Chase and Co., Revere

Located in Detroit, MI

Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s A collection of five rare antique Art Deco Chase metal cigarette and smoking boxes. Beautiful, collectib...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel, Chrome

Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett
Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett

Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett

By Glyn Lockett

Located in Bagshot, GB

An impressive humidor by Glynn Lockett applied with Crocodile skin and gilt mounts. The top surmounted with a crocodile with sapphire eyes, next to an undulating lapis lazuli pane...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Silver

Faux Bois Jewelry Box with Mirror and Louis Vuitton Fabric
Faux Bois Jewelry Box with Mirror and Louis Vuitton Fabric

Faux Bois Jewelry Box with Mirror and Louis Vuitton Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Rectangular Decorative Box with Mirror featuring Louis Vuitton fabric on the Lid. This one of a kind box has amazing patina throughout. Certainly a statement piece on any dresser or...

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pheasant Shaped Ceramic Trinket Box Made in Italy for Neiman Marcus
Vintage Pheasant Shaped Ceramic Trinket Box Made in Italy for Neiman Marcus

Vintage Pheasant Shaped Ceramic Trinket Box Made in Italy for Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Pheasant Shaped Ceramic Trinket Box Made in Italy for Neiman Marcus, circa 1960s. This charming Pheasant-Shaped Trinket Box is a whimsical and elegant catch-all for your most...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box
Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box

Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box A richly ornamented Bohemian casket box, dating to the latter half of the 19th century, of ovoid rectan...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Snuffbox Art Nouveau style sterling silver white enamel with flowers Salimbeni
Snuffbox Art Nouveau style sterling silver white enamel with flowers Salimbeni

Snuffbox Art Nouveau style sterling silver white enamel with flowers Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

A Viennese Bouquet: Art Nouveau Snuff Box by Franco Salimbeni, 1973 This exceptional round snuffbox is a profound homage to the opulent artistry of late 19th-century Viennese Art No...

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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hand-Painted Dome Top Wood and Brass Decorative Chest
Hand-Painted Dome Top Wood and Brass Decorative Chest

Hand-Painted Dome Top Wood and Brass Decorative Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A fancy highly decorative, hand painted wooden box in good vintage condition. Heavy solid brass hardware. Meadures 19.5" in width, 10.25" in depth and 14" in height.

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Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs
Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs

Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Fine and unusual signed Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Neoclassical style silvered bronze box depicting a pair of winged angels playing music at an altar. One angel plays a lyre and the other an aulos or double flute, flanked by impressive torcheres bearing pine cones and surrounded by a wide border of olive leaves and olive fruit. The interior of cover decorated with a highly artistic pair of Bacchus masks flanking a grapevine garland, signed on upper right corner E. F. Caldwell & Co. Inc New York. The sides of the box further decorated with Bacchus masks and grapevine garlands of very fine quality Caldwell is known for. Substantial size- excellent as a jewelry box or tabletop decorative box. Very good condition commensurate with age. Base is lined with black velvet, very slight bend to upper left corner, silvered finish in good condition. Edward F. Caldwell & Co was established in 1895 in New York City at 31 East 17th Street and quickly became one of the premier designers and manufacturers of fine lighting and decorative objects. Their commissions included J.P. Morgan's residence, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Vanderbilt Mansion, Henry Clay Frick residence, Harvard Club...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931
Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931

Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931 and engraved decor of figur on dolphin by Harald Linder for JL Hultman, Uddevalla Sweden 1931. With hallmarks JLH, E8=1931, U

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Rectangular Box Lucite Tortoise Shell Effect, Italy, 1970s
Rectangular Box Lucite Tortoise Shell Effect, Italy, 1970s

Rectangular Box Lucite Tortoise Shell Effect, Italy, 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Rectangular box in Lucite tortoiseshell effect with three hollow circles on the top. Made in Italy, 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Midcentury Box Lucite Ice effect and Brass Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Box Lucite Ice effect and Brass Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Box Lucite Ice effect and Brass Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular box in lucite ice effect and brass chromated in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Antique French Book Box
Antique French Book Box

Antique French Book Box

Located in Houston, TX

Designed to appear as a stack of books, this box is the perfect place to store your treasures. The hinged box is made of wood, and the books are trimmed in gold paint. This piece we...

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20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Wood

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker
FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

FRENCH 1920 Art Deco Sterling & 18Kt Gold Cigarette Vesta Striker

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco French cigarette & vesta-box compendium striker This is a very rare compendium luxury pocket box that combine a cigarettes case, a vesta box for matches and a striker li...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vienna Secessionist Bronze Box w/ Enameled Colorful Cabochons, Birds & Flowers
Vienna Secessionist Bronze Box w/ Enameled Colorful Cabochons, Birds & Flowers

Vienna Secessionist Bronze Box w/ Enameled Colorful Cabochons, Birds & Flowers

Located in Petaluma, CA

Simply put this is one of the most beautiful boxes I have owned in my over 40 years of antique dealing, and I buy boxes. The factory applied warm rich brown patina is a good place t...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900
European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box - Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European sterling silver and enamel singing bird box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterl...

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Early 1900s European Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Indian Brass Pandan Box, 19th Century
Indian Brass Pandan Box, 19th Century

Indian Brass Pandan Box, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

An Indian brass pandan box, 19th century. 9 inches wide by 7 inches tall

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19th Century Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Silver Clutch Bag, Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Ladies Purse Evening Bag
Antique Silver Clutch Bag, Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Ladies Purse Evening Bag

Antique Silver Clutch Bag, Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Ladies Purse Evening Bag

Located in Wembley, GB

Art Deco 1924 Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Ladies Evening Bag Purse This is an exquisite chain mesh ladies' bag made of sterling silver from the Art Deco era. Its classic feminine d...

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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hermès Box by Paul Dupré-Lafon, France 1930-1940
Hermès Box by Paul Dupré-Lafon, France 1930-1940

Hermès Box by Paul Dupré-Lafon, France 1930-1940

By Hermès

Located in Delft, NL

Hermès Box by Paul Dupré-Lafon, France 1930-1940 French Box by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Paris, 1930-1940 Paul Dupré-Lafon (1900-1971) Hermès Paris lidded box with leather in cogn...

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20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Leather

Embossed silver case in Art Nouveau style with gold interior, spring lid
Embossed silver case in Art Nouveau style with gold interior, spring lid

Embossed silver case in Art Nouveau style with gold interior, spring lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Cigarette case in embossed silver in Art Nouveau style with gold interior and spring on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 63.59...

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19th Century European Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Biedermeier German .800 Silver Snuff Box Domed Lid and Repoussé Pastoral Scenes
Biedermeier German .800 Silver Snuff Box Domed Lid and Repoussé Pastoral Scenes

Biedermeier German .800 Silver Snuff Box Domed Lid and Repoussé Pastoral Scenes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unusual 19th-century German . 800 Silver Snuff Box with Repoussé Rural Scenes and Fruit Basket Lid A charming and unusually shaped 19th-century German silver snuffbox, expertly craf...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Alpaca Matchstick Case, Vintage Austria, Monogram J.P.
Art Nouveau Alpaca Matchstick Case, Vintage Austria, Monogram J.P.

Art Nouveau Alpaca Matchstick Case, Vintage Austria, Monogram J.P.

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Art Nouveau matchstick holder case by an Austrian manufacturer. Silver plated alpaca. with makers mark, year around 1910s or older. With J.P. monogram. Some minor dings and...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Metal Bound Box
Metal Bound Box

Metal Bound Box

Located in London, England

Metal bound Swedish "wedding" box

Category

1840s Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Moroccan Ethnic Talisman Silver Amulet Box Holder
Antique Moroccan Ethnic Talisman Silver Amulet Box Holder

Antique Moroccan Ethnic Talisman Silver Amulet Box Holder

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Moroccan Koran Scroll Talisman Box Amulet Holder Made of Metal Silvered Repousse. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant storage box with a lovely original patina, a rare, large amulet necklace probably from Morocco. Traditionally the case would have contained a small copy of the Koran or other protective religious verses or written incantations were sealed inside to protect the wearer. In square shape, silvered metal repousse talisman case which stored a miniature Koran or talisman considered to hold special protective powers. This ornate box is a Quran case or carrier and would have originally been worn by someone to protect from the evil eye. Silvered metal box with hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving. As the wearer moves, a soft jingling sound is made by the dangle drops. Noise is thought to drive djinns (evil spirits) away. The front has intricate, dense geometric design, the box opened from the top by sliding a small piece of metal. Large pendant with hanging amber colored beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse. This beautiful antique ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry pendant. Great Islamic Folk Art, metal work, bold, beautiful, great to use as a collectible Islamic object displayed on the wall or on a table. Material: nickel silvered metal. Circa 1920's. Probably from Morocco, but similar objects can also been found in Islamic country around the world in North Africa from Morocco to Algeria, and also in Asia,Afghanistan Oman, Malaysia, India Kashmir...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Boxes

Materials

Metal

Leeds pearlware shaped creamware tea caddy, c. 1780
Leeds pearlware shaped creamware tea caddy, c. 1780

Leeds pearlware shaped creamware tea caddy, c. 1780

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Antique Bombay shaped English pearlware tea caddy with a distinctive decoration in blue cobalt. The caddy is hand decorated with flower pendants draped from rings painted from a cont...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Boxes

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

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

Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

SilverCrest Decorated Bronze Cedar Lined Cigar Humidor
SilverCrest Decorated Bronze Cedar Lined Cigar Humidor

SilverCrest Decorated Bronze Cedar Lined Cigar Humidor

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in Chicago, IL

SilverCrest decorated bronze cedar lined cigar humidor. Modern Red Enameled top. Silver Crest was the trademark used by the Smith Metal Arts Company of Buffalo. Expert craftsman from the Heintz Art Metal Shop formed the new company in 1919, utilizing much of what they had learned, manufacturing incredible bronze items. Heintz Art Metal Shop was founded in 1906, in New York by Otto Heintz...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Brass Shopping Bag Sculpture 1970s Made in Italy
Mid Century Brass Shopping Bag Sculpture 1970s Made in Italy

Mid Century Brass Shopping Bag Sculpture 1970s Made in Italy

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vessel sculpted brass shopping bag. This stylish piece is whimsical as it is glamorous. Brass sheets have been sculpted to create a vessel that mimics a shopping bag. E...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900
Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900

Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica money bank books made by Onnaing. The piece was crafted, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality. We can safely say that this is one of the finest lap desks we hav...

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

R&Y Augousti, Paris Shagreen and Lacquered Jewelry Box
R&Y Augousti, Paris Shagreen and Lacquered Jewelry Box

R&Y Augousti, Paris Shagreen and Lacquered Jewelry Box

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

R&Y Augousti, Paris Shagreen, and Lacquered Jewelry Box  Paris, circa 1990s This exquisite R&Y Augousti Shagreen and Lacquered Jewelry Box, made in Paris circa the 1990s, is a stunning example of sophisticated modern design and superb craftsmanship. Standing 12 inches high, 9.75 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, this table box features a luxurious shagreen exterior complemented by a sleek lacquered finish. The twin doors open to reveal a meticulously designed interior with concealed compartments...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer

Silver cigarette case with Taj Mahal engravings
Silver cigarette case with Taj Mahal engravings

Silver cigarette case with Taj Mahal engravings

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver cigarette case with Taj Mahal engravings in a frame with a pearly frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Asian. Brand: HEM - unknown. Weight: 121.80 grams. Di...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Sonia jewelry chest in cream shagreen, shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to store your personal items. This piece has 2 doors that open to 4 drawer compartments, inlaid in a mixture of cream shagreen/black shell and grey blue shagreen, that have black velvet trays...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850
Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850

Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850 With beautiful intricate carvings. Made out birch wood. Heigth: 5.5 cm/2.1 inch Depth: 9.5 cm/3.7 inch Width: 17 cm/6.6 inch

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1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Boxes

Materials

Birch

Bill Long Decorative Box
Bill Long Decorative Box

Bill Long Decorative Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Dark Rosewoo box with an integrated hand carved Tray. Great wood grain and Organic Form.  

Category

1970s American Vintage Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Treenware Mahogany Lidded Box
19th Century Treenware Mahogany Lidded Box

19th Century Treenware Mahogany Lidded Box

Located in High Point, NC

19th century turned treen lidded box made from mahogany. This piece was expertly hand turned in England and has a lovely finial over a domed top, which rests on a shapely hand turne...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dark Brown Carved Wood Glove Box, ca. 1900
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dark Brown Carved Wood Glove Box, ca. 1900

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dark Brown Carved Wood Glove Box, ca. 1900

Located in Barntrup, DE

Antique Black Forest dark brown carved wood glove box, ca. 1900 This elegant and beautiful Black Forest style finely hand-carved linden wood glove box from ca. 1900 features a rectangular shape, carved with a wood grain pattern and with flowers and leaves in high relief on the lid, and two straps at the ends of the lid. The glove box retains its original purple velvet interior. Label "F. Bruel, Rue des Allemands 10, Geneve" on the bottom of the box. In good condition, with some signs of aging and use. The key is not working...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Boxes

Materials

Metal

Guilloche silver cigarette case with geometric friezes all around, hinged lid
Guilloche silver cigarette case with geometric friezes all around, hinged lid

Guilloche silver cigarette case with geometric friezes all around, hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver cigarette case with geometric patterns, all-around moldings, and a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 54.44 grams. Dimen...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Gothic Revival Olive Wood With Banded Agate Cabochons Jewellery Casket Box Circa
Gothic Revival Olive Wood With Banded Agate Cabochons Jewellery Casket Box Circa

Gothic Revival Olive Wood With Banded Agate Cabochons Jewellery Casket Box Circa

Located in Norwich, GB

A late Victorian Gothic Revival olivewood and banded agate jewellery box with brass mounts. Circa 1880. Veneered in highly figured olivewood, the brass decoration is enriched with i...

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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Boxes

Materials

Agate, Brass

Burl Wood Jewelry Box and Picture Frame
Burl Wood Jewelry Box and Picture Frame

Burl Wood Jewelry Box and Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

A burl wood box with picture frame/lid, circa mid-20th century. A beautiful box to hold jewelry for other items on a desk, vanity, sideboard, etc...

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Late 20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Felt, Glass, Wood, Burl

Marquetry Jewelry Box by Émile Gallé, Naturalistic Decor
Marquetry Jewelry Box by Émile Gallé, Naturalistic Decor

Marquetry Jewelry Box by Émile Gallé, Naturalistic Decor

By Émile Gallé

Located in NANTES, FR

**Marquetry Jewelry Box by Émile Gallé, Naturalistic Decor This jewelry box is typical of Émile Gallé’s work. The lid is decorated with fine and refined marquetry craftsmanship. I...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tessellated Travertine and Green Agate Box
Tessellated Travertine and Green Agate Box

Tessellated Travertine and Green Agate Box

Located in Houston, TX

A stylized late 20th Century tessellated travertine and green agate box with brass trim, hinges and wood lined.

Category

Late 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass

Floral Motif Silver Multicolored Gemstone Compact
Floral Motif Silver Multicolored Gemstone Compact

Floral Motif Silver Multicolored Gemstone Compact

Located in Astoria, NY

Floral and Butterfly Motif 800 Silver Multicolored Gemstone Powder Compact, featuring hand fabricated silver hinged compact decorated with bead set rubies, emeralds, sapphires, quart...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Brass

Antique French 20K Gold Snuff Box, Engine Turned Design, Circa 1870
Antique French 20K Gold Snuff Box, Engine Turned Design, Circa 1870

Antique French 20K Gold Snuff Box, Engine Turned Design, Circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 20 karat tri-coloured gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection. This exceptional antique French 20k yellow gold snuff box has an oval shaped form. The body of this antique box is embellished with panels of engine turned and tooled decoration, incorporating circular and floral motifs. Each incurved cornered panel is encompassed with applied simplified foliate festoon and column style borders, accented with tri-colored gold highlights. This impressive antique 20ct gold box...

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1870s French Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold

Box for Decoration, or Desk Box in Makassar, Art Deco, France 1940
Box for Decoration, or Desk Box in Makassar, Art Deco, France 1940

Box for Decoration, or Desk Box in Makassar, Art Deco, France 1940

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is from France. It has been made in 1940, it is an art Deco Item. The wood is makassar ebony . It can be used as a docorative box, at home or in an desk.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Turquoise Stoneware Ceramic Box by Hans Hedberg for Biot France 1950
Mid Century Turquoise Stoneware Ceramic Box by Hans Hedberg for Biot France 1950

Mid Century Turquoise Stoneware Ceramic Box by Hans Hedberg for Biot France 1950

By Hans Hedberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Rare and small decorative mid century turquoise glazed stoneware box by the Swedish ceramist Hans Hedberg produced by Biot in southern of France in the 1940s. In good original cond...

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1950s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

Located in London, GB

A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900 Going-barrel movement Setting the birds free... When wound and the sta...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Petite Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass and provided an airtight s...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Christofle Boreal Silver Plated Fish Serving Set Design Luc Lanel
Art Deco Christofle Boreal Silver Plated Fish Serving Set Design Luc Lanel

Art Deco Christofle Boreal Silver Plated Fish Serving Set Design Luc Lanel

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant Art Deco silver-plated fish serving set by Christofle is part of the "Boréal" model, designed by the renowned Luc Lanel, celebrated for his modern and timeless designs. ...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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.