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Period: 1950s
Place of Origin: American
Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Paris crafted this sophisticated copper and brass decorative box in the 1950s. It is a puzzle box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing technique*. If you look at the box the straight way, the text engraved on the top is incomprehensible. Placing the lidded box in front of a mirror allows the hidden message to be deciphered. This secret message is an invitation to a socialite wedding in New York in 1959!
The message reads:
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Bernstein have the honor of announcing the marriage of their daughter Joan Honey...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
"Bathing in Laguna at Midnight", Rare Mid Century Ceramic Box w/ Male Nudes
By Pat and Covey Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and atmospheric example of Pat and Covey Stewart's "Bathers" series of ceramic pieces, this box depicts four male nude figures -- two on the lid and two in the interior -- bat...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful 1950s Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite box with detachable compartments. A great addition to any lucite collection.
Category
1950s Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lucite
1950s Motorola Town & Country Model 6L2 Portable Butterscotch Radio
By Motorola
Located in Miami Beach, FL
WORKING Motorola town and country portable AM Radio. The chassis is model HS-226. This is a 5 tube Transoceanic type 1V tubes. It has the original cord. There...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Resin
1950s Vintage May Co Calif Ladies Kelly Handbag Purse Tan Croc Metal Trim
By Hermès
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s California Vintage Ladies Kelly Handbag Purse May Co Original in Tan Croc with Metal Trim
14.5 tall x 8.5 tall x 3.5 d
Preowned vintage used condition. Blemishes present. Wea...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Wooden Pepsi Cola Crate from Newburgh, New York
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1950’s wooden Pepsi crate with a slat base. Reads “Drink Pepsi Cola” on each side in red lettering with “Newburgh NY, 12 Bottles” and oval cut out handles on the short sides. Metal straps support the corners and on the inside is stamped “Durable beverage case...
Category
1950s Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Fluted And Twisted Brass Mid-Century Modern Box with Ball Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage fluted and twisted brass Mid-Century Modern box has a lid with a ball on top. The box is from the 50s and has been professionally polished. it makes a great des...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
1950s All Aluminum United States Mail Letter Box, Manufactured by Bommer
By Georg Bommer
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s all aluminum United States mail letter box, manufactured by Bommer Industries, simple Classic design, would make an amazing piggy bank, pull down handle door, mail slot...
Category
1950s Industrial Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
unique containers hand crafted from Cypress wood artistic craftsmanship the lid comes off and each has acrylic container in .
Originally came from...
Category
1950s Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Polia Pillin California Studio Pottery Seated Girl with Bird Lidded Trinket Box
By Polia Pillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large ceramic lidded trinket box in shades of blue with decoration of a seated woman and bird. Created by Polia Pillin of Los Angeles, California,...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Midcentury Walnut Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut magazine rack. By Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft. Constructed in walnut spindles rack with cutout handle...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Marble and Nickel Box
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Super chic veined marble and nickel-plated box. The bottom and top are 1/2" marble slab while the sides are nickel-plated metal. A handsome box to be sure.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble, Metal
Tommi Parzinger Brass Box Mid-Century Modern
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This Mid-Century Modern Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths is hallmarked on the back. This chic brass box back in the times of the 1950s was s silent butler tray to pick up the ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Cartier Watch Box Store Display
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Unusual and hard to find a Cartier store watch display box. Holds 14 watches. Perfect for a Cartier watch collection!
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Located in West Chester, PA
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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1950s American Bonbonniere brass and glass flower bowl
Located in London, GB
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