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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings
Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings

Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This warm and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber W/ Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. A sleek and minimal piece with incredible hues a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Swedish Baroque Carved and Painted Box
Swedish Baroque Carved and Painted Box

Swedish Baroque Carved and Painted Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very good early 19th century Swedish baroque carved and polychrome decorated dome lidded box with strapwork and naive carving depicting a hunter, dogs, birds and vines surrounding in...

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Early 1800s Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat
Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rare nineteenth century French dresser box in pale blue crystal with bronze trim by Baccarat. A beautiful piece to add or start a collection.

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19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century
Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive English Georgian Sheraton Period Flame Grain Satinwood Double Tea Caddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1800-20. The hinged lid cross band...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s
Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

Gabriella Crespi brass pill cigarette card box Italian, 1970s Measures: 4.4 inches wide on each side 0.3 inches deep Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Poli...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box
Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box

Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage post-modern Hollywood Regency tessellated stone lidded trinket box, circa 1980s. Very chic and timeless addition to your decor. An ideal piece to add personality to your dec...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3
Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3

Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This group of three original painted 19thc pantry boxes are in fine condition and two have dark blue paint and other is dark green paint. Sold as a collection of three. All pantry bo...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Le Tallec Cirque Chinois Porcelain Box
Tiffany Le Tallec Cirque Chinois Porcelain Box

Tiffany Le Tallec Cirque Chinois Porcelain Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Atelier Le Tallec For Tiffany & Company, 20th century. One of the most collectible patterns, these boxes do not come available often. Marked to bottom.

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20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box
1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box

1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern hinged box veneered in fine Onyx stone, Spain, 1950s. This exquisite vintage 1950s rectangular box is all constructed with onyx and features a brass hinge. This tr...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Brass

Vintage European Leather Flatware Box Display Chest
Vintage European Leather Flatware Box Display Chest

Vintage European Leather Flatware Box Display Chest

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce Continental heavily distressed leather flatware storage box chest, 20th century, finely hand-crafted, rectangular solid wood case, domed ...

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20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wooden Hand Crafted French Art Deco Box
Wooden Hand Crafted French Art Deco Box

Wooden Hand Crafted French Art Deco Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acquired in Paris France, a very unique and well made box. The rounded ribbed sides and pull on the lid are very well thought out, with an aluminum detail on the sides. A complimen...

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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Burled Wood and Enameled Metal Lid Box with Cockerel and Egg Motif
Art Deco Burled Wood and Enameled Metal Lid Box with Cockerel and Egg Motif

Art Deco Burled Wood and Enameled Metal Lid Box with Cockerel and Egg Motif

Located in Milan, IT

A charming and graphic Art Deco decorative box, combining refined materials with a playful narrative composition. The rectangular body is crafted in richly figured burled wood, displ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...

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2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

By Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Lucite

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century
Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive English Georgian Sheraton Period Flame Grain Satinwood Double Tea Caddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1800-20. The hinged lid cross band...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box
Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful handcrafted tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with lid and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse with floral and geometric designs. This Vintage brass box...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911
René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique “Quatre Scarabées” Covered Box, Blue Pressed Molded Glass, Model 1911 1911 René Lalique – Four Scarabs Electric Blue Glass Box A superb covered box designed by René Lal...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

A French Turn of the Century Gilt Metal and Crystal box, attributed to Baccarat
A French Turn of the Century Gilt Metal and Crystal box, attributed to Baccarat

A French Turn of the Century Gilt Metal and Crystal box, attributed to Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and richly decorated French Turn of the Century Gilt Metal and Crystal box, attributed to Baccarat. This stunning etched Crystal rectangular shaped box is possibly by B...

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19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal

R & Y Augousti Shagreen Abalone and Bronze Round Decorative Lidded Box France
R & Y Augousti Shagreen Abalone and Bronze Round Decorative Lidded Box France

R & Y Augousti Shagreen Abalone and Bronze Round Decorative Lidded Box France

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Troy, MI

Decorative lidded box by R&Y Augousti Paris France circa 1990s Circular shagreen box with a sunburst lid of bronze framed agate radial elements centered by a domed mosaic of abalon...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

By Robert Pringle & Sons

Located in New York, NY

George VI sterling silver box. Made by Robert Pringle & Sons in London in 1939. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged and tabbed; top has engine-turned wave ornament and rect...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

XL Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox
XL Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox

XL Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox

Located in Brooklyn, NY

XL Balthazar-Inspired Ceramic Matchbox An oversized matchbox handcrafted in stoneware, paying homage to the iconic branding of New York City's legen...

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2010s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Clay

Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, circa 1930
Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, circa 1930

Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, circa 1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite Art Deco modernist lidded box boasts a minimalist yet refined and sophisticated shape, featuring varnish Macassar wood adorned with tropical wooden edging trims. The r...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a jewel-like objet d’art, designed to captivate with its opulent radiance and modern silhouette. Crafted in Italy by master g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Silvered Metal Kohl Box, Berber Design, Algeria, 1950s
Handcrafted Silvered Metal Kohl Box, Berber Design, Algeria, 1950s

Handcrafted Silvered Metal Kohl Box, Berber Design, Algeria, 1950s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Silvered metal lidded box of a circular form for powder kohl eye liner. Designed into two detached sections, finely handcrafted and decorated with scrollwork designs with a yellow amber stone on the top lid and lots of great detail. Berber Kabyle box container to hold loose powder kohl eye liner. Made of silver tone metal with filigree scales with a coral stone. A beautiful antique example of a traditional box handcrafted by Berber Women in Kabylie, Algeria. The circular container is richly decorated with detailed raised filigree silver work. Decorated with an amber color cabochon on the cover top. An amazing collector’s piece due to its rarity and the beauty of its intricate workmanship. Collector collyrium kohl pot...

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Mid-20th Century Algerian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Qing Dynasty (Ca. 1870), Wood and Bamboo Two-tiered Hat Box, China
Qing Dynasty (Ca. 1870), Wood and Bamboo Two-tiered Hat Box, China

Qing Dynasty (Ca. 1870), Wood and Bamboo Two-tiered Hat Box, China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Two-tiered Hat Box China Qing dynasty (ca. 1870) Wood, bamboo H: 20 in x D: 14.75 in :: 50.8 cm x 37.5 cm The box holds two Mandarin’s cone shaped hats: the summer hat in the top ti...

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19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

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

Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

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

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20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Christian Dior Green Rectangular Glass Box
Christian Dior Green Rectangular Glass Box

Christian Dior Green Rectangular Glass Box

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dior green rectangular lead glass crystal box with etched texture inside the lid / made in France Original label on the glass / comes in original box Length: 6.5 inches / W...

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Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Box, Micro Mosaic Fruitwood, Lebanon, 1950s
Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Box, Micro Mosaic Fruitwood, Lebanon, 1950s

Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Box, Micro Mosaic Fruitwood, Lebanon, 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Micro Mosaic Persian Islamic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box. 1950s Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Trinket Mosaic Box. Handcrafted mar...

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of Chinese silverware. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a plain rectangular form. The surface of the body is encompassed with exceptional chased oriental Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, all on a matte background; each panel bears a plain and unembellished border. This antique silver box is fitted with a hinged silver cover, bearing a continuation of cloud ornamentation to the side panels. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with two further dragon designs accented with impressive emanating whiskers, incorporating a circular vacant cartouche to the centre. By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions. The box features a solid silver base which is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks; a solid silver base is a sign of quality. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese box...

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1880s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Halcyon Days Heart Shaped Enamel Painted Trinket Box
Halcyon Days Heart Shaped Enamel Painted Trinket Box

Halcyon Days Heart Shaped Enamel Painted Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming trinket, pill or small jewelry box in the shape of a heart. Text reads I Love You, surrounded by flowers. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing c...

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Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Bronze Box in Style of Luigi XVI
21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Bronze Box in Style of Luigi XVI

21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Bronze Box in Style of Luigi XVI

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Clear crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish and the semiprecious stones (Malachite). The c...

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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Bronze

Late 19th C French Fire Gilt Ormolu Cut Glass Table Box, Attributed to Baccarat
Late 19th C French Fire Gilt Ormolu Cut Glass Table Box, Attributed to Baccarat

Late 19th C French Fire Gilt Ormolu Cut Glass Table Box, Attributed to Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th Century French Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Cut Crystal Table Casket, Attributed to Baccarat A refined French fire-gilt ormolu and cut crystal table box, dating to the late 19th century and attributed to Baccarat. The rectangular casket is executed in heavy crystal, cut in the pointe de diamant (diamond point) pattern, with a richly faceted surface that sparkles with light. The base is finished with a classic starburst cut (étoile taillée), a hallmark of Baccarat’s precision craftsmanship. The crystal is mounted in finely chased fire-gilt bronze, the band encircling the box decorated with laurel leaf and berry motifs, symbols of victory, eternity, and refinement within the French neoclassical tradition. The lockplate is adorned with a foliate wreath surrounding the keyhole, adding both ornamental and symbolic significance, as the casket was intended to hold cherished personal objects, jewels, or keepsakes. The ormolu mount retains a rich, warm fire gilding, applied by the traditional mercury gilding process, and features a continuous rear hinge—an indicator of the precision fittings used by Baccarat and other leading Parisian luxury workshops of the period. The box opens to a generous interior, ideal for use as a boîte à bijoux (jewel casket), boîte à bonbons (sweetmeat box), or wedding casket...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Russian Gzhel Hand-painted Blue White Porcelain Church Trinket Box
Rare Russian Gzhel Hand-painted Blue White Porcelain Church Trinket Box

Rare Russian Gzhel Hand-painted Blue White Porcelain Church Trinket Box

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare small lidded trinket box with church-shaped handle on the lid is hand painted in two tone blue on white porcelain background. Floral decor on the body of the box and on the lid,...

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20th Century Russian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Vintage French Limoges Bowler Hat Form Porcelain Trinket Box
Vintage French Limoges Bowler Hat Form Porcelain Trinket Box

Vintage French Limoges Bowler Hat Form Porcelain Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Limoges Bowler Hat form Trinket Box, porcelain, French. Hand painted. Marked: "Peint main Limoges France HC". Porcelain & brass with bow clasp. An umbrella painted on the int...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830
Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830 Beautiful dark pattern and color. Old repair and signs of wear. Made of Swedish Kolmården marble. Heigth: 7.5 cm/2.9 inch Width: 13 cm/5.1 ...

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1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818
Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This is a beautifully preserved example of a Regency period writing slope that also functions as a sewing box. The leather-bound table work box features a stepped square central pan...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co
Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co

Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Cut crystal lidded trinket box by Tiffany & Co. It playfully revisits the Rubic cube vibe, the iconic post-modern puzzle game. The box can be used in various settings, from cockt...

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20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1935 Birmingham Guilloche Green Enamel Box In .925 Sterling
DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1935 Birmingham Guilloche Green Enamel Box In .925 Sterling

DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1935 Birmingham Guilloche Green Enamel Box In .925 Sterling

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco guilloche enamel box designed by Deakin & Francis. This is a fabulous squared antique case-box, created in the city of Birmingham England at the silversmiths of Deakin &...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900
Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...

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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Bamboo-Style Metal Trinket Box with Hinged Lid
Vintage Bamboo-Style Metal Trinket Box with Hinged Lid

Vintage Bamboo-Style Metal Trinket Box with Hinged Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stylish vintage decorative box featuring a sculptural bamboo motif throughout, crafted in metal with a dark silver-tone finish. The exterior is designed to resemble stacked bamboo se...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin
“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin

“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin. Gilded bronze compact with a rebus-decorated lid, enhanced with hot-fired enamel, by Line Vautrin. The finely s...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box
19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box

19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine old English box made circa 1850-1860 is made from burled walnut with dramatic figuring. The box is then mounted with gilded bronze and engrav...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle. Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs, Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs. Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD. Dimensions: Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm) The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions. Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina. Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs. Islamic Mughal Indo Persian...

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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Fred Zimbalist Thorens Silver Plated Music Box
Fred Zimbalist Thorens Silver Plated Music Box

Fred Zimbalist Thorens Silver Plated Music Box

By Fred Zimbalist

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Fred Zimbalist Thorens silver music box shaped as an old phonograph with trumpet horn. All the silver panels that make the box and the hor...

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20th Century American Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Set of Three Kerr Chickeries Hatchery Crates
1920s Set of Three Kerr Chickeries Hatchery Crates

1920s Set of Three Kerr Chickeries Hatchery Crates

Located in Doylestown, PA

Charming crates from Kerr Chickeries of Frenchtown, NJ from the 1920s. Each one is different giving the set visual interest and lots of arrangement possibilities. Use as tables, for ...

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1920s North American Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box Having a Hinged Lid
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box Having a Hinged Lid

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box Having a Hinged Lid

By James Aitchison

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver, heart-form trinkets box having a hinged lid and gilded interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1895, James Aitchison - maker (by Appoint...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

This small treasure box from the late 19th century exemplifies the lavish splendor of the Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) decorative arts, finished with intricate surface embellishment and ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modernist Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modernist Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1960

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern French Enamel and Wood Lidded Box, circa 1960 A rare and elegant example of French Mid-Century Modern design, this exquisite lidded box was masterfully...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

Vintage Blue Opaline Scalloped Glass Box with Brass Mounts, France 20th C.
Vintage Blue Opaline Scalloped Glass Box with Brass Mounts, France 20th C.

Vintage Blue Opaline Scalloped Glass Box with Brass Mounts, France 20th C.

Located in South Salem, NY

An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking lapis lazuli color. The polished glass is mounted with gold bronze hardware, adding elegance to the vibrant hue. The scallope...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s
Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s

Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fine Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Jewelry Box with Miniature Polo Scene, circa 1940s Exceptional handcrafted Indo-Persian jewelry or pen box featuring intricate Sadeli micro mosaic marquetry with inlaid geometric designs and a stunning miniature hand-painted scene on the lid. The artwork depicts 19th-century royal princes in traditional Maharaja attire playing polo, reflecting Mughal and Islamic courtly elegance. Crafted using the traditional Khatam technique, the box is richly inlaid inside and out with fine slivers of wood, bone, and metal, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship from the Middle East or India, circa 1940s. * Dimensions: H 1.75 in. x W 6.5 in. x D 4 in. * Condition: great condition; minor wear consistent with age. A museum-quality piece comparable to those in the Doris Duke Islamic Art Collection. Perfect for collectors of Islamic art, Moorish marquetry, and antique micro mosaic. Keywords: Islamic Marquetry, Sadeli Mosaic, Khatam Box...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

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