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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Late 18th Century
Scandinavian Antique Wooden Chest Box Shrine Handpainted, Love Gift Dated 1846
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Original Scandinavian antique chest box from 1846, most likely from Sweden where we found it. The chest box is made from pine wood and is ...
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1840s Scandinavian Country Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19Thc Paint Decorated Pa. Dutch Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc early pantry box was used in the kitchen for feeds and grains. This was paint decorated later in the early 20thc.Looks like a Peter Hunt painted or decorated style. The co...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box. It includes a red velvet interior and original crystal and silver-plated jars and box with a secret compartment that is spri...
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Antique Leather & Decorative Gilt Metal Table Top Travelling Chest Bramah Lock
Located in Norwich, GB
A lovely antique English leather desk top travelling chest with decorative gilt metal mounts to both the exterior and the interior. Bramah lock and key. Circa 1880. Delivery includ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Velvet

Small 18th Century Alabaster Barrel Shaped Jewelry Box W/ Brass Hands Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small 18th century Alabaster barrel shaped jewelry box with brass hands décor.
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Brass

Late 19th Century Black Lacquer Box With Dome Lid
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Great color and style with this box. Nice dome lid.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Small 3 tune music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Small 3 tune mandoline music box. The wooden case has some central inlay to the top of the lid. The front shows the start stop lever to the right there is the change/repeat lever (d...
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1890s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Odiot French Restauration Silver Gilt Box
Located in New York, NY
Restauration Classical silver gilt box. Made by Jean-Baptiste Claude Odiot in Paris, ca 1820. Drum form with spread base; cover raised. Cast egg-and-dart and floral rims. Heart engr...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Fine Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Campaign Writing Box Desk Slope 1830
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine quality Rosewood & inlaid brass Campaign writing desk box, circa 1830. The box made from the finest figured rosewood and inlaid with brass...
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1830s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Indian Koftgari Box, Nineteenth Century
Located in Toronto, CA
An exquisite Indian Koftgari work box, or jewelry box, circa 1900, in oval shape. Featuring very fine, gold thread decoration with three silvered bun feet and a silvered base. The li...
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron

Chinese Cinabar Lacquer Hand Carved Box, China, Qing Dynasty 19th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
A fine antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box carved with a scene with a man working and a mother holding a child within a rocky landscape with trees. The "dragon's...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Late 19th Century Bronze Box - Putti - Renaissance Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze box, decorated in renaissance style with putti and decorative ornaments. The box is in good condition, key is missing. Beautiful colour and patina. Dimensions: ...
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1890s French Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe drop handle to hinged lid enclosing cavity with attractive inlaid decoration througho...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
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1770s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Interior Divided Tray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A large rectangular box made of dark hardwood inlaid with bone dots framing panels of porcupine quill. The exterior of the box is veneered with quill cut and arranged to create a zig...
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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood

19th Century Small Baroque Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small baroque jewelry box in embossed gilted bronze with inner compartments and key.
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19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841
Located in Portland, OR
A very early Victorian sterling silver gilt viniagrette by Francis Clarke, Birmingham, 1841. This very nice vinaigrette is in fine condition with an engine turned top, engraved with ...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Post Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany inlaid post box having a serpentine shaped front lift up lid with a satinwood inlaid shell to the centre opening to reveal compartments for letter...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Other

Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised concentric circle motifs, metal braces and partial opening top. Discover the charm of history with this exquisite 19t...
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19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Anglo-Indian Silver Box with Hand Chased and Repousse Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver trinket or jewelry box dates to the late 19th century and is presumed have been made in India. The silver tests to between .850 and 900 and as such, is slightly below .92...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an excellent example of 19th century French papier mâché in the form of a square box, decorated with gold and red Chinoiserie scenes on black lacquer. While Eastern in des...
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Paper

Keywind 6 tune music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Swiss music box by unknown maker. The mechanism is wound up by a key and plays 6 melodies as provided on the original melody card. The serial number is 8180 and can be found at the ...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Steel, Iron

19th Century French Papier Mache Black, Red, and Gold Chinoiserie Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an excellent example of 19th century French papier mâché in the form of a square box, decorated with gold and red Chinoiserie scenes on black lacquer. While Eastern in des...
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Large 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Tray
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality George III Period Mahogany Cutlery Tray Of Exceptionally Rare Large Proportions, With Elegant Pierced Carrying Handle And Divisions. This lovely quality piece of ant...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian burr walnut and marquetry inlaid enclosed Canterbury circa 1870 in date. The grain of the burr walnut is truly beautiful. It features a hinged...
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1870s Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Rare Brodie & Middleton Compendium of Artists’ Colors
Located in Bath, GB
Brodie & Middleton Compendium of Artists’ Colors, late 19th century, in original hinged mahogany case bearing the firm’s printed label and fitted with an array of pigments in cork-st...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave patterns and partitioned interior. This 19th-century Indian wooden document box is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and rich heritage of Indian artisanship. Adorned with incised diamond motifs and undulating wave patterns, its surface tells a story of meticulous attention to detail and a deep appreciation for aesthetic form. The metal accents that punctuate its exterior not only enhance its visual appeal but also add to its structural integrity, offering a striking contrast against the warm tones of the wood. The interior, thoughtfully partitioned, speaks to the box's original purpose of safeguarding valuable documents and keepsakes. Today, it stands as a versatile decorative piece that could serve multiple functions in a contemporary home. It could be a rustic accent on a study desk, holding pens and stationery, or a unique storage solution on a hallway console for keys and small items. Alternatively, placed on a coffee table or bookshelf, it could store remotes or serve as a conversation-starting decorative object. Beyond its utility, this antique document box...
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19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Inlaid Dome-Top Wooden Box
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century inlaid dome-top wooden box with acanthus leaf detail, decorative brass lock and secret drawer.
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19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Storage Box, English, Walnut, Fireside Bin, Military, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique storage box. An English, solid walnut fireside bin or occasional seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinating and substantial, with an appea...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very beautiful and rare clock with bird automaton. Made by Bontems at the end of 19th century in Paris. This French pendulum clock runs for 8 days, strikes the half hour and full ho...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other, Enamel, Gold Plate

19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Box
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Box, a testament to the enduring beauty of antique craftsmanship. This exquisite piece carries with it the weight of history, with e...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari" with mosaic decoration of stars and geometric patterns, Middle East origin, early-19th century. This box is in overall good condition considering its age and use, it still has its original silk insert fabric firmly attached which is rare. Khatam kari is a fine and meticulous marquetry work, the oldest examples of which date back to the Safavid era: khatam was then so appreciated by the court that certain princes learned the technique as well as music, painting, or calligraphy. The “Khatam-kari” is therefore the “work of inlays”. This technique consists of making patterns, most often star shapes, by inlaying fine wooden sticks (ebony, Teak, jujube, orange tree, rose), brass (for the golden parts), and camel bone (white parts). The decorated objects are legion: boxes, chess or backgammon games, frames, pipes, desks, or even musical instruments. The khatam can also be associated with the famous Persian miniatures, thus realizing works of art. Coming from techniques imported from China and magnified by Persian know-how, this craft has existed for over 700 years. Size in inches: H 5” x W 15” x D 9.5” Age: 1830 - 1850 Origin: Persia Material: Mixed material Completely solid in structure and form, aged naturally across all the surfaces. This box does not have a key and therefore cannot be locked, it has had old repairs in blue ink as shown. With one replacement leg...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Jewellery Casket Walker and Hall 19thC
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian silver plated casket bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths, Walker and Hall, Circa 1840 in date. The square casket freatures an epic mythological scene of the four seasons with eight winged cherubs on the lid. Each side features the four seasons: spring features a bull and a goddess, summer has a lion and a goddess, autumn has a scorpion and a goddess and winter has a cherub and goddess. The interior of the box features its original quilted buttoned silk upholstery. Add some elegance to your home with this lovely casket. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 15 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 24 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 9 inches Walker & Hall the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker who become an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield. The business was joined by Henry Hall and became in 1853 Walker & Hall. The factory was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45 Holborn Viaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa). Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware...
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1840s Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique box from the 19th century with metal sheathing and bracketed base. Created in India during the 19th century, this antique box features a linear silhouette made of m...
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19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Large Swedish Unica Wooden Storage Box, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Large Swedish Unica Wooden Storage Box for Ornaments in original paint, Stockholm work, 19th C.
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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Early 19th Century French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this early 19th-century French wooden box, a testament to the era's skilled craftsmanship. Its sturdy, dark wood construction tells a story of many years, whil...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Fabric, Wood

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated red over blue swing handled pantry box from New England.This amazing over painted pantry box has wonderful 19thc decoration and is in good condition.
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1870s American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Pathologist Box Made of Mahogany with Brass, Including Instruments
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Curious antique English box made of mahogany with brass details, inside which are the working instruments of a pathologist. The division of the interior of the box is covered in red ...
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19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

19th Century English Victorian Brass Black Lacquer Papier-mache Dressing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique English Victorian era brass-mounted papier-mache dressing box. 19th century, England, large shaped casket form, exterior in a black lacquered finish embellished with...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a rectangular shaped quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a lift up writing surface opening to reveal two storage comp...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Other

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Document Box. Elm wood in Black lacquer with bronze hardware having a pine wood top shelf compartment in red lacquer. Nicely mad...
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm, Pine

French Antique Bronze and Cut Glass Pink Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful antique 19th century French Louis XV bronze and cut glass jewelry box. The bronze inlay features four wingless putti in each corner and a women (man) face sculpted in th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Antique , Elegant Anglo Indian Display Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Antique and rare Anglo-indian Display Object with 2 small drawers, the object has the typical anglo-Indian decorations and design, good old patina of the wood and Mother of Pearl and...
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1890s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this English Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann. The Writing box of slim rectangular shape with a slightly sloped lid is veneered in exquisite Burr Walnut to the exterior with beautifully shaped brass mounts. The escutcheon sits at the centre of the writing box on a brass mount which also features three monogrammed letters C F E. When opened the box reveals a royal blue velvet writing slope with a gold tooled border framed by an embossed greek key style border. The box is faced in exotic Coromandel wood which is a rare addition to this style of Writing Box. Above the writing slope, there is a partitioned section lined in Satinwood with two glass inkwells and a pen tray with further storage. The secret spring-loaded stationary drawer features a solid Satinwood base complete with small yet elegant dovetail joints, activated by pressing down on the button on the brass mounted plate reading 'Betjemann Patent'. The inside of the writing slope lid bears the retailer plaque 'Charles Henry Manchester.' The box also features the original owner's monogram with the letters "C F E" in multiple locations. The Writing Box comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key. George Betejemann & Sons was a celebrated British firm of cabinet makers and retailers founded in the mid-19th century. Renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, the company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest writing boxes and other luxury desk...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Lovely antique Victorian rosewood storage box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Victorian rosewood storage box, having a quality rosewood box of Sarcophagus shape, with a lift up lid opening to reveal a st...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Gilt Bronze and Enamel Plaque Box, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze and enamel plaque box, 19th century. Gilt bronze and enamel plaque box, signed central painting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 5,5cm, w: 14,5cm, d: 12,5cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Dome Topped Stationary Box From our Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons. The box of rectangular form with a domed...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Exclusive Bonboniere / Sugar Lidded box 800 Silver Germany gilded, Flowers Putto
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique 800 Silver Bonboniere / Sugar- Lidded box Half moon & crown - Germany - 800 Silver Flowers, Putto & Children ornament - inside gilded stand on 4 feet Weight: 372 grams The...
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19th Century German Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

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

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Brass

Antique French Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Box, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Box, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze

Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1840-1870
Located in Farsta, SE
A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1840-1870 Made of solid carved Swedish limestone (Öland) with a top nobb in alabaster. The craftsmanship of this heavy piece is...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Limestone

Antique Georgian Birdseye Maple English Double Tea Caddy Box Cut Crystal Bowl
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Georgian Period Well figured Birds Eye Maple Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of flat rectangular outline, generous proportions and outstanding qualit...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique 800 Silver Bonboniere Sugar- Lidded box Christoph Widmann Germany gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique 800 Silver Bonboniere / Sugar- Lidded box Christoph Widmann - Germany - 800 Silver Flowers & Children ornament - inside gilded Weight: 386 grams The condition can be seen ...
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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Exclusive Bonboniere / Sugar Lidded box claw ball feet 800 Silver Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Bonboniere / Sugar box / Lidded box Half moon & crown - Germany - 800 Silver stand on 4 claw ball feet Weight: 246 grams The condition can be seen in the pictures.
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19th Century German Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Overture Cylinder Musical Box by Paillard
Located in Zonhoven, BE
beautiful music box by Pailllard. The music box was made by the firm Paillard at the end of the 19th century in Switzerland. Paillard was one of the main producers of this type of m...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Steel, Iron

Early 20th Century Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Early 20th Century Well loved Danish artists traveling wooden box with everything needed to paint on location. This charming box, acqui...
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Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Firmly Attributed to Hausburg From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Victorian Writing Box attributed to ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.

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