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Place of Origin: French
French Bronze Hand Painted Portrait Guilloche Round Trinket Jewelry/Powder Box
French Bronze Hand Painted Portrait Guilloche Round Trinket Jewelry/Powder Box

French Bronze Hand Painted Portrait Guilloche Round Trinket Jewelry/Powder Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a French patinated bronze metal round trinket lidded box. It depicts a pierced round metal box decorated with a relief of foliages. The lid is ad...

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Very large Louis XV style Casket in rosewood, gilt bronze and porcelain
Very large Louis XV style Casket in rosewood, gilt bronze and porcelain

Very large Louis XV style Casket in rosewood, gilt bronze and porcelain

Located in Paris, FR

A large Louis XV style rosewood veneered casket with gilt bronze mountings. The box has a gilt rosewood veneer on all sides and is mounted in chevrons. The corners are underlined by ...

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1870s Louis XV Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Ormolu Interior Lined Casket With Wedgewood Inserts
Antique French Bronze Ormolu Interior Lined Casket With Wedgewood Inserts

Antique French Bronze Ormolu Interior Lined Casket With Wedgewood Inserts

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 5 in W: 8 3/4 in D: 3 1/2 in This beautiful antique 19th century bronze ormolu interior fitted jewelry casket with Wedgewood plaque inserts is made of the highest qu...

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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur”
Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur”

Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur”

Located in Delft, NL

Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur” An antique French book-shaped lidded liquer cellar cabinet, also called “Cave a liqueur”. A liqueur cellar hidden in 18th cent...

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19th Century Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 19th Century Black Forest Bronze Decorative Box by Leopold Oudry & Cie.
Late 19th Century Black Forest Bronze Decorative Box by Leopold Oudry & Cie.

Late 19th Century Black Forest Bronze Decorative Box by Leopold Oudry & Cie.

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A refined French lidded box, embelished all around with floral motifs in Black Forest style. Made of casted bronze with the original brown patina finish. The box is marked, L. Oudry & Cie. With key, lock is not working. Léopold Oudry...

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1860s Black Forest Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Antique French Gilt Brass and Cut Glass Souvenir Jewellery Casket, 19th Century
Antique French Gilt Brass and Cut Glass Souvenir Jewellery Casket, 19th Century

Antique French Gilt Brass and Cut Glass Souvenir Jewellery Casket, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

Antique gilt brass and cut glass souvenir depicting the ‘Basilique de la Delivrande’. This is a charmingly detailed jewellery casket. The top depicts the Basilica of Our Lady of Deliverance near Caen in Northern France. The top panel of bevelled glass displays the image and the four sides of bevelled glass panels are clear. There is a pronounced cushion inside for displaying jewellery. Dating from the late 19th century, it would have been sold as a French souvenir...

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19th Century Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Straw Marquetry Box Attributed to Jean Michel Frank, Circa 1930
Straw Marquetry Box Attributed to Jean Michel Frank, Circa 1930

Straw Marquetry Box Attributed to Jean Michel Frank, Circa 1930

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant 1930s box, crafted in straw marquetry, is attributed to Jean-Michel Frank, one of the most influential French designers of the interwar period. Known for his minimalist ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century Contact us before ordering ...

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1870s Napoleon III Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Cast Brass Jewellery Box / Casket, circa 1900
Antique French Cast Brass Jewellery Box / Casket, circa 1900

Antique French Cast Brass Jewellery Box / Casket, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and heavy jewelry box or casket. The rectangular box has a lift off lift with the aide of the folding handle to the centre of the lid. The brass has a slight naturalistic...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Straw Marquetry, 'Marqueterie de Paille' Work Box
18th Century French Straw Marquetry, 'Marqueterie de Paille' Work Box

18th Century French Straw Marquetry, 'Marqueterie de Paille' Work Box

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful 'as is' late 18th or early 19th century example of 'Marqueterie de Paille', or straw marquetry, work box. The top inlaid with a wonderful cityscape, with early architectu...

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Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks
French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks, France A beautiful hand-crafted and richly decorated French Art Nouveau enameled glass trinket or jewelry box, attributed to Legras Glassworks. The piece features delicately applied enamel in soft, natural tones typical of the Art Nouveau movement, highlighting its elegant floral and organic motifs. Finely detailed and highly decorative, this lidded box exemplifies the refined craftsmanship for which Legras was renowned. Perfect for holding small treasures or displayed simply as a work of art. Dimensions: 4" Diameter × 3 1/4" High A wonderful collectible French Art Nouveau glass box—an ideal decorative accent or thoughtful gift. Legras Art Glass...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820
Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820

Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820

By Palais Royal

Located in London, GB

A rare and very fine quality antique figural Palais Royal mother-of-pearl needlecase, etui or bodkin, hand-carved in the form of a young man wearing a Renaissance style hat, made in ...

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Early 19th Century Restauration Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain box, Chateau des Tuilleries, gilt brass mounting. Dimensions : H: 12cm,...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Box with Earthy Glaze, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Box with Earthy Glaze, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Box with Earthy Glaze, France, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Valencia, VC

Mid-Century Vallauris Ceramic Decorative Box, France A very beautiful ceramic decorative box signed Vallauris, featuring a rich and expressive glaze in earthy tones of ochre yellow ...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Louis Vuitton Beauty Case, France Circa 1980
Louis Vuitton Beauty Case, France Circa 1980

Louis Vuitton Beauty Case, France Circa 1980

By Louis Vuitton

Located in CH

Louis Vuitton Beauty Case, France Circa 1980 This Louis Vuitton Beauty Case, also known as the ‘Boite Flacons’, is in excellent condition. The loc...

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1980s Modern Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950
White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950

White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950.

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1950s Rustic Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Gift Wrapped Trinket Box by Limoges
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Gift Wrapped Trinket Box by Limoges

Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Gift Wrapped Trinket Box by Limoges

By Limoges

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage gift wrapped trinket box with bow by Limoges, circa 1980s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks ...

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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

19c French Antique Set of 2 Wood Book Boxes
19c French Antique Set of 2 Wood Book Boxes

19c French Antique Set of 2 Wood Book Boxes

Located in New Orleans, LA

A delightful 19th-century set of book-form boxes, disguised as timeworn leather-bound volumes. Beautifully decorative and quietly practical, they bring that irresistible old-world li...

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19th Century Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box. This most charming box is raised on four topie shaped feet below a wonderfully chased foliate and ...

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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set
Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set

Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Six French Enameled Canisters – Sucre, Farine, Café, Pâtes, Chicorée, Poivre Infuse your kitchen with vintage elegance through this striking ensemble of six enamelware caniste...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.
Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain box. A Napoleon III period small box, 19th century, in Sèvres blue porcelain, enamelled and gilded, with a gallant scene on t...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern
Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Decorative lidded box designed by Mithé Espelt, France, circa 1960s. This example features a hand-glazed ceramic lid mounted on a minimalist stained wood base, showcasing Espelt’s re...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s
Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s

Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

French steel box from the 1930s. Green lacquered case with golden craquelé pattern. The cash register has a classic handle and a key to lock. Painted green in the interior and a shee...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

1918 René Lalique, Box Un Jardin Dans la Nuit Glass Sepia Patina for Arys
1918 René Lalique, Box Un Jardin Dans la Nuit Glass Sepia Patina for Arys

1918 René Lalique, Box Un Jardin Dans la Nuit Glass Sepia Patina for Arys

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Un Jardin Dans la Nuit" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1918 for Arys. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height: 4 cm diameter: 8.5 cm Félix Mar...

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1910s Art Deco Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic bird by Barbara Delfosse, France, 1960s
Ceramic bird by Barbara Delfosse, France, 1960s

Ceramic bird by Barbara Delfosse, France, 1960s

By Barbara Delfosse

Located in Paris, FR

bird ceramic box by Barbara Delfosse, La Borne, France, 1960's Signed

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1960s Modern Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Cut Crystal Domed Lidded Box on Hinge With Brass Closure Details
Cut Crystal Domed Lidded Box on Hinge With Brass Closure Details

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 Art Deco French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

La Dame à la Licorne , Silvered bronze box by Line Vautrin, France
La Dame à la Licorne , Silvered bronze box by Line Vautrin, France

La Dame à la Licorne , Silvered bronze box by Line Vautrin, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“La Dame à la Licorne” (The Lady and the Unicorn), silvered bronze box by Line Vautrin. Crafted in silvered bronze, this rectangular box features a highly poetic relief design. On it...

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

Materials

Bronze

French, Louis Philippe Walnut Speciman Commode
French, Louis Philippe Walnut Speciman Commode

French, Louis Philippe Walnut Speciman Commode

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This French, Louis Philippe walnut speciman commode has a little more top above a frieze operating as a drawer over two long drawers and raised on shaped bracket feet, circa 1840.

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Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Bohemian Cut Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Bohemian Cut Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Bohemian Cut Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bohemian cut crystal box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Bohemian cut crystal box, brass mounting, late 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 15cm, W: 19cm, D: 11c...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Sèvres 19th Century Porcelain Egg with Putto and Garland of Pink Roses
French Sèvres 19th Century Porcelain Egg with Putto and Garland of Pink Roses

French Sèvres 19th Century Porcelain Egg with Putto and Garland of Pink Roses

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Sèvres Manufacture porcelain egg from the 19th century, with putto and floral hand painted décor. Born in France during the 19th century, this exquisite decorative egg featu...

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19th Century Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Flamed sandstone box by Charles Gréber, France circa 1920
Flamed sandstone box by Charles Gréber, France circa 1920

Flamed sandstone box by Charles Gréber, France circa 1920

By Charles Greber

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Octogonal box with lid, sporting a large and decorative handle with foliage pattern. Rich marbled brown/ green glaze. Charles Gréber (1853-1935) Beauvais, France. signed " C. Gréb...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandstone

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Box.
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Box.

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Box.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Box. This stunning antique French bronze box with a hinged lid, decorated with cupids surrounded with Sèvres-style porcelain floral and figurative plaques...

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1850s Louis XV Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box
Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box

Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

A very large and unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted Sevres cobalt blue ground box signed Sarat. This box is truly a masterpiece. Sevres boxes...

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1860s Louis XVI Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box
Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box

Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Tustin, CA

Very pretty Limoges porcelain old fashion Victorian style lace up boot shoe shaped trinket box is handmade in France and features a white background with skillfully hand painted clusters of deep pink roses, vining green...

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Late 20th Century French Provincial French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wooden Box Painted In Art Nouveau Style
Antique Wooden Box Painted In Art Nouveau Style

Antique Wooden Box Painted In Art Nouveau Style

Located in Bilzen, BE

An oil-painted wooden box in the Art Nouveau style, early 20th century. Old patina. The key is missing. 11.5 x 23.5 cm, height 5.5 cm.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950
Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950

Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.

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1950s Rustic Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

French Cut Crystal Box with Diamond Cut Pattern
French Cut Crystal Box with Diamond Cut Pattern

French Cut Crystal Box with Diamond Cut Pattern

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

French Cut Crystal Box with Diamond Cut Pattern and brass mounts. Faceted etched design accentuates the beautiful design of this box. In very good vintage condition.

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Crab by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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 Art Nouveau Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880
Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica box with oysters and snail signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880. Measures: Height / 8", length / 15" on 6.5".

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1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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 Chinoiserie French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Antique Hand-Embroided Silk Purse 1910
Antique Hand-Embroided Silk Purse 1910

Antique Hand-Embroided Silk Purse 1910

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elevate your style with this exquisite antique hand-embroidered silk purse dating back to 1910, a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The intricate embroidery on the...

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1910s Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Wooden Box, Early 20th Century, Rustic Dovetail Joinery
Antique French Wooden Box, Early 20th Century, Rustic Dovetail Joinery

Antique French Wooden Box, Early 20th Century, Rustic Dovetail Joinery

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French wooden box is a charming example of utilitarian craftsmanship, defined by its simple construction and timeworn character. Crafted from solid wood, the box features ...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar
19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar. North of France.

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1890s Country Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box. This attractive ruby red glass lidded box is raised on its hand blown glass base with rounded c...

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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

small mother-of-pearl box
small mother-of-pearl box

small mother-of-pearl box

Located in Brussels, BE

small mother-of-pearl box

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930

Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

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1930s French Provincial Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

A Large 19th C French Ormolu Mounted Footed Prismatic Crystal Box, Domed top
A Large 19th C French Ormolu Mounted Footed Prismatic Crystal Box, Domed top

A Large 19th C French Ormolu Mounted Footed Prismatic Crystal Box, Domed top

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful and Quite Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Footed Crystal Box. The top crystal is domed and sits on a hinged ormolu mount with a seashell clasp. The crystal is ...

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1890s Louis XVI Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900
Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900

Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica money bank books made by Onnaing. The piece was crafted, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Provincial Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box

French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box

Located in New York, NY

A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...

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1920s Louis XVI Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

Located in Bath, GB

Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating to around 1860. Made from nutty coloured burl Walnut, all three pieces are mounted with the most wonderful polished brass mounts all inset with fabulous hand painted porcelain plaques. Our restorer had to remove all the mounts to professionally clean and on doing so found the name of the figure depicted on the plaques, "Ninon De Lenclos" a French Author, Courtesan, Freethinker and Patron of the Arts. The set is made up of a Stationery box with brass swing handles each side; the box complete with a working tasselled key. The box opens to reveal the wonderful original gilded leather lining with the original paper lining the sides of the dividers. The lock and hinges are beautifully engraved, a true sign of quality. The next piece is a hefty large oval Walnut Inkstand with a large glass inkwell...

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1860s Victorian Antique French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hermes Leather Box
Hermes Leather Box

Hermes Leather Box

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black painted leather, oak interior. Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Hermès Paris’. 1955

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1950s Vintage French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Oak