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Antique Southeast Asian Filipino Maranao Silver Inlaid Brass Betel Nut Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality antique silver-inlaid solid brass betel nut box (Lutuan), dating to the second half of the 19th / early 20th century, hand-crafted in Mindanao, Philippines. Boxes such as this were used to store the areca nut (also known as the betel nut) which would be wrapped in a betel leaf with lime paste and other ingredients, often tobacco, for chewing. Similar to the European tea caddy, these boxes often served as a way to impress while showing off ones wealth. Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as this example. Such boxes were used to show off to guests and from which they were offered betel and the other component such as leaves and lime to make up the betel quid. Rare large size, most extant examples of such boxes tend to measure around 5 inches in length. At slightly more than 7.75 inches the example here is larger than most. The distinctive decorative box features a very heavy strong-box like rectangular shaped chest form with canted corners, copper handles, and a conforming hinged lid, lifting open to reveal an interior divided into three compartments covered by four hinged lids. Each of these doors is inlaid with silver in stylized orchid flower patterns. Exceptionally executed throughout, the arabesque silver inlaid exterior is decorated to the top with a large orchid motif within scrolling obid-obid (stylized rope) borders. The front, back and sides are inlaid with sets of stylized tail feathers of the sari-manok bird beneath which are unusual, highly stylized whimsical zoomorphic faces that appear like cat or tiger faces. (Such stylisation is accounted for by Southeast Asian Islamic preferences to avoid the overt and this potentially idolatrous representation of animal and human forms. Designs such as these are drawn from a local design repertoire that has its origins in wood carving. Although the spread of Islam in the Philippines began in the 14th century, mostly through the influence of Muslim merchants from the western Malay Archipelago, decorative arts in this design remain exceptionally rare. This lutuan represents a fine example of Islamic metalwork from the most eastern outreach of Islamic art and civilisation: Mindanao island being significantly further east than even China – artwork from Islamic Southeast Asia remains chronically under-represented in the world’s major collections of Islamic art. PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas. References Brownrigg, H., Betel Cutters...
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19th Century Philippine Islamic Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper

Modern Box in Antique Shagreen with Shell and Brass Insert by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite rectangular boxes is masterfully crafted from antique shagreen, showcasing a unique cosmos pattern that elegantly marries modern design with classic luxury. It feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Large Vintage Brass Crab Sculpture-Box
Located in Brussel, BE
Large vintage crab shape box made of solid heavy brass with a beautiful natural patina, a unique touch in an eclectic interior, a cabinet of curiosity or seafood restaurant. - Grande...
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20th Century Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Fine Josef Hoffman Wiener Werkstätte Art Nouveau box Austria 1912
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine and distinguished box, designed by the “Hero” of the Wiener Werkstatte, Josef Hoffmann. Made of nickel plated brass, leaves and stars in the pattern. This box is not marked, but...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Nickel

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite antique travelling case or victorian nécessaire de voyage A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanit...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and tiny Christian Dior style jewellery case, it is made of Lucite, Tortoise plexiglass and brass. It was produced in France during 1970s and in its simplicity and eleg...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Persian brass jewelry box - Moorish neo-Mamluk style - 1920's Syria
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty 1920s Persian brass jewelry box in neo-Mamluk Moorish style. This lovely box is an antique Mamluke Damascene style Islamic brass jewelry box from the Middle East, circa 1...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage MCM Small Brass Chinoiserie Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM small brass lidded coffret style trinket box with chinoserie detail. The box depicts engraved scenes with a main motif of a sea ship on the upper lid and other scenes ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant patinated bronze vase. Called 'Kungavasen' (The Kings Vase). Art deco / Swedish Grace. Made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Some wear to the patina...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

English Victorian Period Late 19th Century Oak Lidded Biscuit Barrel with Shield
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period oak lidded biscuit barrel from the late 19th century, with large handle and brass shield motif. We have currently three available, priced and sold $295 ea...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
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 Brass Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Steel, Brass

Cut Crystal Domed Lidded Box on Hinge With Brass Closure Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent cut crystal Box with Brass closure and hinge. The condition is very good with no chips or cracks. A compliment to any cocktail table, desk, side table or work stati...
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20th Century French Art Deco Brass Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Malcolm Appleby Shooting Companion
Located in London, GB
The Malcolm Appleby Shooting Companion is a breathtaking collaboration with master engraver, Dr Malcolm Appleby MBE. A striking pairing of Britain's Cr...
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2010s British Brass Decorative Boxes

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Gold Plate, Silver, Brass

Vintage Modernist Stone Trinket Box attributed to Pepe Mendoza (Mexico)
By N. Nordstrom 1, Jonathan Adler, Pepe Mendoza
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and sculptural piece. This vintage stone box attributed to the modernist Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza is unique and special. The box has inlaid stones and a cast brass May...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Brass, Copper

Mid 20th century German art Nevo style polished steel and brass trinket box
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 20th century beautifully handcrafted Art Nouveau polished steel and brass trinket box or lock box. This box has beautifully handcrafted polished steel art...
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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Outstanding Games Box in Burl Walnut, Brass and Malachite, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning English Victorian Games / playing card box made from Burl Walnut mounted with impressive polished brass mounts beautifully detailed, and in turn, inset with polished green malachite stones. The box comes with a working (replacement) key which when unlocked reveals a fitted interior complete with a wooden cribbage board, whist markers...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Brass

Hand Painted Faux Onyx Box by Maitland Smith
Located in Denton, TX
Hand painted Faux onyx Maitland Smith decorative box with hinged lid and brass feet. Wonderful brush work make this quite the decorative ite...
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20th Century Philippine Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Moorish wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with brass and silvered metal filigree. Large circular Moorish Middle East jewelry...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Brass Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Karl Springer Hinged Lid Kyoto Box / Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding hinged and lidded Kyoto box by Karl Springer. Fair amount of storage with suede panel lining on bottom and top. Brown and ivory lacquer is hand applied. Sits in a parsons...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Brass Box Mandibularis Scarab with Shagreen Top by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The Mandibularis Scarab box is a best seller at Ginger Brown This piece is made in lost wax cast brass with a bronze patina. The brass lid is covered in sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Burl Amboyne and Coromandel Ladies or Gents English early Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large propo...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Strong Box, English, Brass, Bronze, Secret Letter, Ladies Safe, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique strong box. An English, brass and bronze secret letter or valuables case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Appealing, ...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

Grand Tour Leather Cased Crystal Scent Bottle Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Tour era, a set of two glass scent bottles in a fitted leather case with key, circa early 19th Century. The Grand Tour was a 17th to early 19th century custom of the ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Pair of Brass Crab Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of brass and abalone shell crab sculptures trinket box made in Mexico in the manner of Los Castillo Large : 15" wide, 9" deep, 3.5" high Small: 9" wide, 6" deep, 2.5" high
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1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Hand Crafted Leather and Gold Tooled Hinged Box with Brass Lion Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely leather box with Gold tooled leather. In the shape of a treasure box, with a raised center portion, the box is unique in shape and style. A compliment to any desk to hold...
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20th Century English Brass Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Brass

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Complete with Sewing Accompaniments From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are thrilled to offer this stunning Figured Walnut Sewing Box Attributed to Hausburg. The box of rectangula...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Signed Norwegian Stone and Brass Round Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This Scandinavian modern round heavy box is a combination of polished stone and brass. It is vintage from the 70's and marked with original labels on the bottom Saulo Made In Norway....
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Brass

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

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Box in Lucite, Rattan and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing little round box in lucite, rattan and brass in the style Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Paul Evans Studio Patchwork Hinged Box 1965
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Studio Patchwork Hinged Box 1965 Patinated copper with applied bronze and pewter throughout, Interior with original "Blue Antique" finish Dimensions: 7 h × 16 w × 8 d in P...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Vintage Romeo Rega Brass Large Pyramid Step Box Sculpture Desk Accessory Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and very special heavy large vintage brass stepped pyramid box and or sculpture designed by Romeo Rega is Italian and now rare. This is from the 70s. It is unmarked but ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Box, Brass and Silver Box, 19th Century Syrian Work, Orientalist Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, brass and silver box, 19th century Syrian work, orientalist art. Nineteenth century box, orientalist brass and silver, Syria. H: 6,5cm, W: 1...
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19th Century Syrian Napoleon III Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass

Chinese Leather & Brass Lidded Lacquered Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful Chinese leather and brass lidded lacquered trinket box, circa 1970s. The handcrafted box measures 6.25"W x 3.75"D x 4"H and has a great look with tapered brass trim. It...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully crafted rosewood box with brass sides and pin-inlays to its star-perforated lid. Despite its Arabic inspired lid it was in fact made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. A ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Italian Lapis Lazuli and Brass Box, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A stunning lapis lazuli lidded box with hinge and brass surround; the inner box lined in midnight blue velvet. A lovely decorative piece for any table, desk or vanity. A wonderful ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Swedish Grace Pewter Box with a brass lion sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Chest with lid known as Swedish Grace. Made in pewter with brass details. Stamped Svenskt Tenn 1931, octagonal shape on paw feet with ball, lid with crowning lion.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Pewter

Large Asian Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box with Hammered Brass Metal Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Asian decorative wooden jewelry box with brass overlay. Large ethnic Indian hand painted decorative jewelry wood box with brass metal hammere...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England
Located in Kastrup, DK
Campaign travel writing box from the Regency period, England, circa 1820. Made for a military officer. Crafted from high-quality rosewood, the bo...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Blue Cristal Art Box
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful petite Cristal Art box with blue colored signature glass, brass detail and wood frame. Italy 1950's
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1950s Italian Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Set of 2 Round Boxes in Black Shell with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious set of round boxes by Kifu Paris exemplifies high-end design and artisanal craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted with a veneer of black pen shell, the boxes boast a stun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Japanese Cloisonné Meiji Enamel Box with Roosters
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a roos...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

Italian Alabaster Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Hollywood Regency style mid century alabaster box from Italy. Circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Brass

English 19th Century Leather Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We absolutely love this decorative trunk from England! Bound in perfectly worn dark leather and adorned with brass studs in swirling patterns. The lock is in working condition and includes one key. A pair of simple handles on each side make it easy to carry even when filled. The interior is lined with a faded red fabric and is fixed with leather cording to support the lid. Both decorative and functional, this unique petite trunk...
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19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
A well-made antique, circa 1830, English tea caddy with stunning marquetry inlays, warm coloring, superb detailing, and luminous rich patina! When tea first arrived in Europe in t...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Karl Springer Stunning "Kyoto Box" in Tessellated Penshell 1980s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Sprin...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Victorian Campaign Military Artist Watercolour Box By Reeves Sons War Department
Located in Norwich, GB
A scarce Victorian campaign military artist's watercolour box by the famous Reeves & Sons of 113 Cheapside, London. War department stamps, along with the initial 'I', believed to sta...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Tin

Box, Black Sea Shell and Brass Box, Decorative Box, Contemporary, Organic Shape
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box made of black sea shell and brass, designed into an organic shape. The inside is finished in palm wood. We have one box in stock.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass box around 1920s Polished and stove enamelled Wood inside.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Midcentury Box in Wood, Brass and Steel Tommaso Barbi Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large rectangular box in wood, brass and steel in the style of Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Rare Maison Cartier Modernist Copper Enigma Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier designed this stunning luxury copper and brass box. That rare piece was crafted in France circa 1950. It is an Enigma box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing techn...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

Cloisonné and Opaline Box with Colored Flowers and Animals Pattern 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Box is a opalaline and cloisonné Box. It has been made in czechoslovakia in the 20th Century. Brown Color. The decoration patterns are flowers and Ducks.
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20th Century Czech Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Art Nouveau Good Quality Enamel Decorated Brass Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality Art Nouveau enamel decorated rectangular box dating from around 1900. Possibly Austrian, the box is made in brass with a hinged overlapping cover the top applied with ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

Unusual Early 20th Century Novelty Biscuit Box, circa 1920, Hat Box
Located in Bath, GB
A highly sought-after and collectable brass biscuit box in the form of a Hat Box with an integral handle to the top and belt and buckle detail to either side just like a leather hat ...
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Early 20th Century English Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano box in deep tobacco glass embodies a quiet opulence, crafted with sculptural precision and timeless sophistication. The octagonal silhouette is both striking a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass scorpion sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo. Overtime usually the lid gets broken or lost but this one is in c...
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1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

An English Painted Box resembling an early Georgian house, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A tromp l'oeil painted box in the manner of a georgian house. H. 10inches, W. 8 inches, D. 6.75 inches Good condition, but lacking lock.
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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Brass Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Exquisite Austrian Cigarette and Cigar Box in the Style of Carl Aubock
Located in Vienna, AT
Hand-crafted Ostrich-leather box for cigarettes and, by removing the inner wood wall, cigars. The leather on the top and the front is beautifully ribbed. The sides and the handle to...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Brass Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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