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English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted interior, and resting on the original silver plate winged paw feet. Early 19th Century

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1810s English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa, Unique Cigars Box, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930
Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa, Unique Cigars Box, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930

Gio Ponti & Pietro Chiesa, Unique Cigars Box, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930

By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Firenze, IT

Unique piece. “Grissinato” turned wood box with decorated blue crystal, blue corrugated crystal lid, hand-decorated. “Pipe smoking man” decoration. Designed by masters Gio Ponti &...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Box with Insignia Emblem
Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Box with Insignia Emblem

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Box with Insignia Emblem

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming Mid-Century small rectangular Italian hand crafted orange box in leather with a gold medallion of a double headed eagle on the lid. The interior features a soft leather...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Antique South Asian Colonial Carved Camphor Wood Table Box Jewelry Casket
Large Antique South Asian Colonial Carved Camphor Wood Table Box Jewelry Casket

Large Antique South Asian Colonial Carved Camphor Wood Table Box Jewelry Casket

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique circa 1900 South Asian hand carved wooden decorative table box / jewel casket. Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely British Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka)...

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Early 20th Century South Asian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Georgian Yew Wood Box
Georgian Yew Wood Box

Georgian Yew Wood Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

George III solid burr yew wood box with original spurred carrying handle and standing on bracket feet, the interior with three dividers and lined with original marbleized paper.

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1760s English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver jewelry box with reliefs and engravings on the lid
Silver jewelry box with reliefs and engravings on the lid

Silver jewelry box with reliefs and engravings on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box with reliefs and engravings on the lid, with key and lined interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 284.46 grams. Di...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th century inlaid Irish Killarney writing slope
19th century inlaid Irish Killarney writing slope

19th century inlaid Irish Killarney writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century inlaid Killarney ware writing slope circa 1870. Beautiful Irish killarney region writing slope, beautifully inlaid with the various woods they used to craft with. Killa...

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Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Yew

19th Century French Black Opaline Glass Box with Enamel Flowers
19th Century French Black Opaline Glass Box with Enamel Flowers

19th Century French Black Opaline Glass Box with Enamel Flowers

Located in Tampa, FL

A charming late 19th century French black opaline glass box, beautifully decorated with delicate hand-painted enamel flowers on the domed lid. The rich opaque black glass provides a ...

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1890s French Antique Boxes

Materials

Glass

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china
wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

Located in Munich, DE

another piece from my personal collection. wonderful handmade cigarette case from china. made by an unknown artist and retailed by the company woshing / shanghai. the stamp dates the...

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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Asian Pagoda Box
Vintage Asian Pagoda Box

Vintage Asian Pagoda Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Adorn your home with this exquisite vintage Asian Chinoiserie pagoda box, a truly captivating decorative piece. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail,...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Metal

A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770
A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770

A Rare 18th Century Porphyry & Gilt Metal Snuff Box, Continental Circa 1770

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The base & hinged lid are fashioned from panels of porphyry, specifically that of ‘Rhomb’ Porphyry, which is a relatively rare volcanic rock with very distinctive phenocrysts (cr...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

Cigarette case black in the shape of a packet. Salimbeni
Cigarette case black in the shape of a packet. Salimbeni

Cigarette case black in the shape of a packet. Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Cigarette case in the shape of a packet of long cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel in Art Deco style, early 1900s. With lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. ...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs and hinged lid
Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs and hinged lid

Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved floral motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Sheffield. Weight: 31.11 grams. Dimensions: 4.7x1.4cm. Content: 925/1...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Lune Box by Greg Natale
Lune Box by Greg Natale

Lune Box by Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

The unique Solar collection conjures the spirit of the mystical universe. Natale’s solar candles encompass mysticism and pairs it with clean architectural lines in an evocative and e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato
Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

Extra-Large Murano Glass Jewelry Box by Alessandro Mandruzzato

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Venezia, IT

Extra-Large Rectangular Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large rectangular Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking f...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

English Silver George V Queen Mary Coronation Pill Box, 1910
English Silver George V Queen Mary Coronation Pill Box, 1910

English Silver George V Queen Mary Coronation Pill Box, 1910

By James Fenton Birmingham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A silver pill box, made to commemorate the coronation of George V, by James Fenton, Birmingham, England, date marked, 1910. The round lidded box shows the heads of King George the F...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Boxes

Materials

Silver

Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960
Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960

Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960

Located in Chicago, IL

Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960’s. Original excellent condition. Box is lined with black velvet. Measures 12” long 5” tall 3” deep

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxe
Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxe

Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxe

Located in Norton, MA

Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box depicting a Dragon and Phoenix, and all areas of carved patterns throughout. small lacquer colors were lost at the corner, please see the ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pill Box oval horse's head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box oval horse's head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box oval horse's head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, and a miniature horse's head hand-painted by the painter Romano Buccioni. With raised beaded decoration. Vie...

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1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Country Style Long Rectangular Rattan Storage Box with Lid, Vintage
Country Style Long Rectangular Rattan Storage Box with Lid, Vintage

Country Style Long Rectangular Rattan Storage Box with Lid, Vintage

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vintage long rectangular rattan box features a clean, architectural form combined with finely executed handwoven construction. Crafted in natural rattan, the box displays a warm...

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Mid-20th Century Country Boxes

Materials

Rattan

Edfu Tiger-eye Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone
Edfu Tiger-eye Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

Edfu Tiger-eye Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

By Obsydian Stone

Located in Milan, IT

Collecting precious items has never been easier or more luxurious than with this prized tiger-eye jewelry box. Named after a rich ancient capital dedicat...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Art Deco Crystal Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s
Art Deco Crystal Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s

Art Deco Crystal Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A really beautiful clear crystal glass Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addi...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Victorian burr walnut Tunbridgeware inlaid work box
Antique Victorian burr walnut Tunbridgeware inlaid work box

Antique Victorian burr walnut Tunbridgeware inlaid work box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian burr walnut Tunbridgeware inlaid work box, having a quality burr walnut Tunbridgeware inlaid box opening to reveal a fitted interior to the lid and a large compartm...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy

Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Inlaid with Twin Conch Shells From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this beautiful antique Georgian Burr Yew wood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form wit...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Yew

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corners and recessed mid-edge and a lower box with two bronze medallion rings and tasseled silk ties. The surface of the fubako was elaborately decorated with hiramaki-e and a low takamaki-e on a mottled Mura-nashiji background. The motifs on the lid depict branches of Japanese pine with finely rendered needles on the lower part; on the upper part, it showcases fruited persimmon branches. Two different shades of gold fundame were used to contrast the design and augmented by scattered gold kirigane to highlight some of the leaves. The design continues and cascades down to all sides of the lid as well as the walls of the box. The two bronze medallions appear original to the box and the silk ties show significant fading from the age. This Fine fubako is signed on the lower wall "Kanshosai" in Kanji with a kao mark. All the trims were finished in gold fundame and the interiors a dense nashiji in gold. Kanshosai is the mark of the distinguished lacquer artist Lizuka Toyo I who also signed his work "Toyosai". He was active in the second half of the 18th century during Edo period, employed by Hachisuka Shigeyoshi (1738-1801), daimyo of Awa on Shikoku Island. Although most survived work bearing his marks are inros, he was also known to decorated trays and other larger objects...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Pagoda Box
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Pagoda Box

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Pagoda Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Large 1980s Tessellated stone with brass handle and rattan by Maitland Smith.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Italian Leather Jewelry Box Tray
Italian Leather Jewelry Box Tray

Italian Leather Jewelry Box Tray

By B. Altman and Company 1

Located in New York, NY

An Italian leather and suede jewelry tray, Modern/Midcentury Modern design, made exclusively for B. Altman and Co., New York, NY, circa mid-20th century o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Suede

Montagnani Firenze Wood Marquetry and Gilt Brass Box, circa 1970
Montagnani Firenze Wood Marquetry and Gilt Brass Box, circa 1970

Montagnani Firenze Wood Marquetry and Gilt Brass Box, circa 1970

By Montagnani

Located in Atlanta, GA

Discover the artistry of renowned designer Montagnani Firenze with this extraordinary box, a rare Italian masterpiece crafted circa 1970. A true testament to Mid-Century modernist fo...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Type Jewelry Box
19th Century Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Type Jewelry Box

19th Century Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Type Jewelry Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid 19th Century campaign type jewelry box in rosewood with inlaid brass bands and inset flush-mount handle on the center of the lid, opening to a relined interior with a fitted tray...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker
Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker

Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An antique 18th century Bilston or Battersea enamel muffineer or sugar shaker. A very rare form! With a pierced, domed top, raised gold decoration, and cartouches of floral spr...

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18th Century British George II Antique Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Box, France circa 1930
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Box, France circa 1930

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Box, France circa 1930

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Art Deco decorative lidded box was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The rectangular piece features a chromed metal structure adorned with Macassar wood panelings...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Bath England Bathroom Boxes Set #1
Bath England Bathroom Boxes Set #1

Bath England Bathroom Boxes Set #1

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

A glorious showcase of craftsmanship, this magnificent bathroom set is comprised of a small basket and box entirely handmade of brass preciously finished with 24k galvanized gold. Br...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

18th Century Shagreen Letter Box
18th Century Shagreen Letter Box

18th Century Shagreen Letter Box

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A nice letter box. It has great brass hardware.

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18th Century British Antique Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Late 19th/20th Century Shopkeeper's Money Box with Blessings, Southern China
Late 19th/20th Century Shopkeeper's Money Box with Blessings, Southern China

Late 19th/20th Century Shopkeeper's Money Box with Blessings, Southern China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Shopkeeper’s Money Box with Blessings Southern China Late 19th/early 20th century Wood, bamboo H: 7 in x W: 14.75 in x D: 11.75 in Two dragons sit surrounding a pearl of wisdom on t...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Lacquered Hide Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens and other household items, trunks w...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Boxes

Materials

Hide, Wood

19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key
19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key

19th Century Russian Gilt Iron-Bound Box with Original Key

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare early 19th century Russian iron-bound box decorated with gilt metal 'Frost' pattern. The beautiful gold panels meant to mimic frost on glass. Retai...

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Early 19th Century Russian Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Space Age Vanity Set by Makio Hasuike for Gedy, Italy 1970s
Space Age Vanity Set by Makio Hasuike for Gedy, Italy 1970s

Space Age Vanity Set by Makio Hasuike for Gedy, Italy 1970s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This Space Age vanity set was designed by Makio Hasuike for Gedy and produced in Italy during the 1970s. It represents a refined example of Italian plastic design, where functionalit...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Boxes

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box
Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box

Japanese Mount Fuji with Dragon Enameled Top Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Japanese silvered metal jewellery box with enamelled top design of Mount Fuji, a dragon and flowers surrounding. The hinged top opens to the fine fuchsia pink silk interior.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Boxes

Materials

Metal

Table Box Baroque style with two-tone fired enamels Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Table Box Baroque style with two-tone fired enamels Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Table Box Baroque style with two-tone fired enamels Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

This awesome Table Box Baroque style is in 925/1000 sterling silver. it has a Rectangular shape with hand-engraved intricate design Black and Green color fire enameled. Table Box Bar...

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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Circa 1790 English George III Period Tea Caddy Box
Circa 1790 English George III Period Tea Caddy Box

Circa 1790 English George III Period Tea Caddy Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1790 George III period tea caddy box, English. Original inlaid inner caddies & a later cut glass sugar well. Old Sheffield plate silver pull. Banded in box or holly. Classi...

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1790s English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Rare & Early James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand" Steel & Blackened Bronze Brutalist
Rare & Early James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand" Steel & Blackened Bronze Brutalist

Rare & Early James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand" Steel & Blackened Bronze Brutalist

By James Bearden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and studio-made by American designer and craftsman James Bearden, this pedestal style box offers a unique blend of extraordinary hand-made quality and striking brutalist vis...

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2010s American Brutalist Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Rectangular silver cigarette case
Rectangular silver cigarette case

Rectangular silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Cigarette case. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Chester. Weight: 48.92 grams. Dimensions: 8cmx1.5cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, 1909 by James Deakin & So...

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Early 20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Wooden Grain Container, Hand-Forged Iron, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Grain Container, Hand-Forged Iron, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Grain Container, Hand-Forged Iron, 19th Century

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 19th-century antique Chinese wooden container features rustic flared sides reinforced with patinated, hand-forged iron corner brackets and nails. Traditiona...

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19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal, Iron

Regency Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy, Ormolu Handles, England, Circa 1820
Regency Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy, Ormolu Handles, England, Circa 1820

Regency Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy, Ormolu Handles, England, Circa 1820

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Of Sarcophagus Form Having Boxwood Strung Decoration, Original Ormolu Handles To Side...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Yew

19th Century French Fariniere Box, Hand-Carved Walnut, Circa 1850
19th Century French Fariniere Box, Hand-Carved Walnut, Circa 1850

19th Century French Fariniere Box, Hand-Carved Walnut, Circa 1850

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with nicely detailed hand-carved floral relief on front panel. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Waxed patina. From Pro...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s
Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s

Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Color: Black Styles: Postmodern Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owne...

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20th Century Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Glass

Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box
Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box

Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box

By Wendell Castle

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Studio craft signed jewelry box in exotic burl wood with velvet interior.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

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.