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Place of Origin: Swiss
Wilhelm Kienzle Tool Box for Mewa, circa 1950, Switzerland
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Wilhelm Kienzle tool box for MEWA, circa 1950, Switzertland. Yellow and grey lacquered metal. Black handle, black hammer and pliers patterns. Original good condition. Dimensi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Cigar Box Humidor House
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely antique original circa 1880 Black Forest Wood musical Cigar box Humidor with built in music box A very good looking and well ...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewellery Box
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely antique original circa 1880 black forest wood jewellery box A very good looking and well made piece, it is hand carved all...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Music Box Needs Service
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely antique original circa 1880 Black Forest Wood music box with original 4airs paper label A very good looking and well made pi...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Original Antique Grape Vine Carved Black Forest Wood Music Box Needs Service
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this antique original circa 1880 Black Forest Wood music box with grape vine carving to the top A very good looking and well made piece, it is h...
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood Birds Band Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & breathtaking! This 19th century black forest jewelry box carved out of fruitwood. Carved by a master carver with attention to detail decorated on the top, front and 2 si...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Fabric, Fruitwood

19th Century 12 Tune Cylinder Music Box Inlaid Case Works Great
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine quality Swiss 24" cylinder, 12 tune music box. Fine quality sound. Works perfectly has a awesome sound and runs strong. Housed in an inlaid rosewood and rosewood veneered case w...
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19th Century Belle Époque Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Silver-Gilt, Guilloche Turquoise Enamel Timepiece Alarm Clock Singing Bird
Located in London, GB
An extremely fine vintage richly-hued silver-gilt, guilloche turquoise enamel and pictorial enamel timepiece alarm-actuated singing bird box, by C. A. Marguerat. When 8-day clock mo...
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1920s Vintage Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by blue and white champlevé enamel de...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Metal

19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
This early 19th century Swiss gold vinaigrette has the charming addition of a musical mechanism. The entire box is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold env...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Classic Burl Walnut with Inlaid Brass Swiss Music Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This beautiful burl walnut music box with elegant brass inlaid top plays four different tunes. The rich sound resonated richly and has the workings made in Switzerland. The on and of...
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20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare, early Swiss fusée singing bird box by the renowned Charles Bruguier combines exquisite artistry with outstanding mechanical ...
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19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Willy Guhl Concrete Mailbox, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare concrete mailbox by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Light patina with the word LETTRES on the top. Front panel opens like a sliding door to remove mail and letters and can also be u...
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Concrete

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Combining a diminutive clock and a charming automaton, this Swiss bird box is a mechanical work of art. Enveloped in an intricately engraved gold-pla...
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19th Century Other Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Gold Plate

Two Decorative 19th Century Black Forest Cottages
Located in Martlesham, GB
Two decorative 19th Century black forest cottages with each roof lifting up to reveal compartment space, both cottages are in very good condition. Circa 1880.
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Swiss hand-carved box made from linden wood. The box is exquisitely hand carved to look like different types of bark and branches. The top lifts to reveal storage. There...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1840s Antique Swiss Yellow Gold and Enamel Snuff Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Swiss 14 karat yellow gold and enamel snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection. This exceptional antique Swiss 14 karat yellow gold snuff box has a rounded serpentine shaped form. The body of this antique gold box is embellished with exceptional bright cut engraved interlacing scrolling leaf decoration accented with vine and tendril designs to either side. This impressive box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with bands of undulating and scalloped designs. The upper plateau of the cover and underside of the body are embellished with further bright cut engraved interlacing scrolling leaf decoration; the underside incorporates a central floral and fruiting spray, in addition to a floral motif to each corner. The decoration to the cover incorporates impressive shaped enamel panels encompassing floral designs. The anterior edge of the cover features an impressive applied scrolling leaf decorated thumbpiece. The paralleling collet style foot is encircled with an undulating band of pinstruck decoration. This antique gold box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This gold box has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14 karat gold. Condition This antique gold box with enamel...
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1840s Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Gold

Antique 19th Century Swiss Rosewood "Drums and Bells" Music Box, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Splendid Antique 19th century Swiss rosewood "Drums and Bells" working music box, circa 1880 Measures: 10" high closed 21" high open.  
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic and rare example of Black Forest folk art, a tour de force of carving by a master woodworker. This lift top box in the form of a thatched cottage has many wonderful details...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Antique Swiss Black Forest 19th Century Jewelry Box Hand Carved Birds Floral
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Simply breathtaking this marvelous 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box from Switzerland. Fully hand carved out of fruitwood by a master carver with superb attention to detail. The jewelry box displays a gorgeous floral Black Forest setting with 2 birds. The interior is done in red velvet and this jewelry box comes with a working lock & key. Amazing high quality antique that remains in great condition despite its age. This Black Forest antique...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Velvet, Wood

Stunning Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Black Forest Box with Secret Lock Mechanism
Located in Lisse, NL
Masterly carved and good size, two tone Black Forest jewelry box from circa 1880. If you are a collector of truly beautiful Black Forest artwork then you will love this 19th century, multi-purpose box. The first thing that draws your attention is the stunning, raised, oval medallion on top of this unique box. It is entirely hand carved out of solid nutwood and the two tones makes the quality and details of the rose flower and branches atop stand out even more. The entire top of this box is remarkably well carved and it is in mint condition. The front and back come with hand carved bird sculptures...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Located in Evergreen, CO
A quality fruitwood case with a glass door allows for viewing the metal discs that play on this upright music box by Thorens of Switzerland. The s...
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1970s Vintage Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case
By Rolex
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage 1920’s intricate designed pressboard watch box is in excellent condition and is made with meticulous craftsmanship. Beautifully embossed top, reminiscent of tooled leath...
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1920s Vintage Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

Large Size & Great Quality Carved Jewelry, Treasure or Collecting Box / Casket
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautiful and top condition antique black forest jewelry box, carved on all sides. This rare and large jewelry box makes a beautiful accessory for a lady with an eye for fine arts. It is a very well fine carved gem and highly practical with a good working lock and key. The detailed leafs, branches and flowers on top and the marvelous blue...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Three-Tone Gold Oval Enamel Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Three-tone gold oval enamel snuff box with with repoussé gold work of musical instruments Enamel plaque center Circa late 18th century - early 19th century, Switzerland Weight: 76...
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Late 18th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural concrete crate by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Rounded rectangular frame with indented ridge. Unusual shape. Very good condition. Great patina.
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Cement

Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural concrete box by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Rounded rectangular frame with indented handles. Unusual object perfect f...
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Cement

19th Century Black Forest Carved Box
Located in London, GB
A Black Forest carved box Constructed from stained and patinated Lindenwood, the lockable box carved to resemble a tied sheaf with its ac...
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural concrete box by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Rounded rectangular frame with indented handles. Removable concrete lid. ...
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1960s Vintage Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Cement

Gold and Enamel Zarf, Swiss, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A gold and enamel zarf, pierced and enamelled. The collar is decorated with geometric patterns enamelled green and blue. The zarf has two medallions of ...
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1820s Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This dry grain measure is a large, handsome culinary antique. Beautifully aged wood with patinated hand forged iron banding provides this piece with deep character.    
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19th Century Other Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This dry grain measure is a handsome culinary antique. Beautifully aged wood with patinated hand forged iron banding provides this piece with deep character. It has an abundance of i...
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19th Century Other Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This dry grain measure is a handsome culinary antique. Beautifully aged wood with patinated hand forged iron banding provides this piece with deep character. It has the initials ‘B B...
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19th Century Other Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working condition, ...
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1880s Biedermeier Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Steel

Black Forest Hinged Table Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Expertly hand carved Swiss Black Forest hand carved table box. The hinged lid with floral and vine decoration over a carved bottom with ivy motif feet.
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1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Swiss Enamelled Gold Snuff-Box for the Oriental Market, circa 1820-1830
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular and scalloped snuff box in gold and fine stones. The hinged lid is decorated in the center with a naval scene; Steamboat; standing out against a translucent and opalescent background revealing a fine guilloche pattern. This scene is framed by flower motifs whose hearts are set with stones: rubies, emeralds and old cut diamonds. The scalloped box...
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1820s Charles X Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Traditional Antique 19th Century Music Box with Inlaid Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
An enchanting music box in fine working order. Traditional antique 19th century music box with inlaid case.  
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

2 Art Deco Langenthal Ceramic Boxes with Geometrical Design
By Suisse Langenthal
Located in Weiningen, CH
2 Art Deco Langenthal ceramic boxes with geometrical design Size: D 10 cm, H 4 cm // D 8.5 cm, H 6.5 cm.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Mobelspiel Puzzle
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
A toy designed by Willy Guhl in 1948, and re-released by Vitra Design Museum in 2000. A play furniture set and a puzzle in one. Complete with wooden box and paperwork.
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Swiss 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Scent Bottle, Bautte & Moynier, circa 1830
By J.F. Bautte & Moynier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Swiss 18-karat gold and enamel scent bottle, made for the ottoman market, flask shaped, both side enameled with lavish sprays of flowers on vibrant green and blu...
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19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Antique Wooden Carved Casket with Birds, Brienz, circa 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A very nice hand carved black forest sewing box or jewel case with two birds on the lid. Inside covered with velvet. A fine woodcarving from the area of Brienz in Switzerland. Some o...
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Swiss Samuel Troll Fils Key Wind Cylinder Music Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in Switzerland in approximately 1850, this key wind brass cylinder music box is set in a burled walnut case with an inlaid shield in the top and has a...
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Mid-19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Metal

18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Late 18th century northern Switzerland wooden box with hand painted vegetable motifs.
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Late 18th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century dresser box carved in a basketweave pattern with luggage straps seemingly holding it closed. This is an excellent example of Black Forest carving.
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19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

Rare Antique Black Forest Travel Thermometer Carved Dog, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual piece of Black Forest, a travel desk thermometer in a wooden case with carved decoration and a beautifully carved Dog's head to the front, great detail and beautifully...
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Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses
Located in Evergreen, CO
Carved walnut and beveled glass panels in the surround, hold a removable base with four etched decanters and 16 etched cordial glasses held by decor...
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Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Swiss Solid Gold and Blue Enamel Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
This exquisite snuff box has been crafted from solid gold and decorated with colorful enamels. It is of oval shape, with a hinged cover that opens onto a gold interior. Decoratin...
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19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Rare & Hand-Carved Ratan Basket Design Black Forest Jewelry Box with Lock & Key
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique hand-carved box with roses on top. This rare Black Forest box from circa 1870-1880 has the most beautiful design and details and it can be used for all kinds of purposes. The oval shaped ratan...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Felt

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Trunk on Goat Hoofs Amazing Shape & Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
Larger than average and beautiful trunk. It is not often that you find antiques of this age and beauty in such remarkable condition. You would think that in the course of a 125+ yea...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Pine

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