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Period: 1880s
Large Antique Walnut Box with Marble Insets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome, hand-carved, walnut hinged box with marble insets and hand-painted and gilded details.
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Italian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Large Antique Walnut Box with Marble Insets
Large Antique Walnut Box with Marble Insets

Large Antique Walnut Box with Marble Insets

19th Century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
19th century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box A true work of art, this mid-19th century Kashmiri handcrafted trinket box is covered in beautiful detail. Including peacocks, birds, flowers, and foliage. The hand painted detail is raised from the box with gold gilded paint and vibrant colours. The box is hinged with its original key and painted orange inside, this example would likely have been owner by a wealthy individual considering the amount of detail and craftsmanship that has gone into creating it, A rare survivor. Size of inches approx.: H 4” x W 11.5” x D 4.5” Completely solid in structure and form, with natural wear, loss of surface detail, the paint has worn away over years with damage in areas and loss of detail, The key is present however the lock does not close. The House of...
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Indian Early Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box
19th Century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box

19th Century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box

Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewellery Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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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Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewellery Box
Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewellery Box

Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Jewellery Box

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of Chinese silverware. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a plain rectangular form. The surface of the body is encompassed with exceptional chased oriental Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, all on a matte background; each panel bears a plain and unembellished border. This antique silver box is fitted with a hinged silver cover, bearing a continuation of cloud ornamentation to the side panels. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with two further dragon designs accented with impressive emanating whiskers, incorporating a circular vacant cartouche to the centre. By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions. The box features a solid silver base which is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks; a solid silver base is a sign of quality. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese box...
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Chinese Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

Pillow Topped Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1880
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Pillow topped Tunbridge ware glove box Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic wth a foliate mosaic border within k...
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British Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pillow Topped Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1880
Pillow Topped Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1880

Pillow Topped Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1880

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi with a floral and leaves decor.
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French Rustic Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi

Anglo Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
19th century Anglo Indian box with raised painted arches on front, fantastic with a lot of patina. Does not have a key has small button feet.
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English Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Anglo Indian Box
Anglo Indian Box

Anglo Indian Box

Carlsbad Bohemian Hardstone Inlaid Rosewood and White Metal Casket Box
Located in London, by appointment only
Bohemia, circa 1870. ​This exceptional 19th century antique casket originates from Carlsbad, a spa town in the west Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. The town is officially known as Karlovy Vary and gained fame as a destination during the 19th century. Its piping hot springs drew tourists from across Europe to 'take the waters' and their health benefits. The highly figured stones used on this exceptional box were locally sourced and are specific to the hot mineral rich springs of Carlsbad. Close inspection will reveal layer on layer of fine mineral...
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Czech Napoleon III Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Marble

Carlsbad Bohemian Hardstone Inlaid Rosewood and White Metal Casket Box
Carlsbad Bohemian Hardstone Inlaid Rosewood and White Metal Casket Box

Carlsbad Bohemian Hardstone Inlaid Rosewood and White Metal Casket Box

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Victorian Majolica cobalt box with a bird handle and white flowers Joseph Holdcroft. Very rare shape box.  
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft
19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft

Fine Antique English Coromandel Decanter / Drinks Box, circa 1880
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent drinks / decanter box made from exotic Coromandel mounted with polished brass mounts inset with a plethora of different kinds of cabochon cut and polished onyx st...
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English Late Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Fine Antique English Coromandel Decanter / Drinks Box, circa 1880
Fine Antique English Coromandel Decanter / Drinks Box, circa 1880

Fine Antique English Coromandel Decanter / Drinks Box, circa 1880

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box This very attractive Box is made in Oak, it has 2 letter slots in the top, one for POST IN and the other for POST OUT T...
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Arts and Crafts Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar.
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French Rustic Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar

19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar. This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features. The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker. The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail. Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

Majolica Palissy Lizard Box Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880
By Saint Honore Les Bains
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Palissy box with a large lizard handle unsigned Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880.
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French Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Palissy Lizard Box Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880
Majolica Palissy Lizard Box Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880

Majolica Palissy Lizard Box Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of various types of wood marquetry inlaid with brass trims. This box s...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry

Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Chinese foliage painted and brass mounted tacked hinged chest on stand with flanking side handles and interior lock with key, Late 19th Century
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880
Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880

Chinese Foliage Painted & Brass Mounted Tacked Chest on Stand with Key, C. 1880

19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box.
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French Romantic Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box
19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box

19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box

19th Century Box in Lather and Silk
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful glove box from the end of the 19th century, entirely sheathed in leather with a beveled glass on the cover. The interior is covered with a padded blue silk.
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French Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Silk, Glass

19th Century Box in Lather and Silk
19th Century Box in Lather and Silk

19th Century Box in Lather and Silk

Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This antique cigarette case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional hot enamel scene depicting two greyhound style canines in a rural setting. The posterior surface of the case is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'G.W.C.R' and the date '11th Feby 1886' The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This antique enamel cigarette case...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case

19th Century Majolica Brown Westhead Moore Box
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Austin, TX
T.H. brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., Staffordshire cobalt Majolica box, England, circa 1880. Box with figural strap decoration and braided handle to cover.
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Brown Westhead Moore Box
19th Century Majolica Brown Westhead Moore Box

19th Century Majolica Brown Westhead Moore Box

Antique Mahogany jewelry box 1880s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Antique solid mahogany jewelry box, comes with a Blue Velvet interior . and a Mirror in the lid of the box . Ideal for your watches . Good condition .
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany jewelry box 1880s England
Antique Mahogany jewelry box 1880s England

Antique Mahogany jewelry box 1880s England

19th Century Painted Dome Top Box With Mother of Pearl
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19th century painted dome top box with mother of pearl.
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Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Dome Top Box With Mother of Pearl
19th Century Painted Dome Top Box With Mother of Pearl

19th Century Painted Dome Top Box With Mother of Pearl

19th Century Royal Worcester Biscuit Box with Under Tray
By Royal Worcester
Located in High Point, NC
A gorgeous Victorian Royal Worcester melon shaped biscuit box featuring a gorgeous floral design embellished with gilt detailing. The rim of the jar is embellished with bats wing flu...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Royal Worcester Biscuit Box with Under Tray
19th Century Royal Worcester Biscuit Box with Under Tray

19th Century Royal Worcester Biscuit Box with Under Tray

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from walnut in France, circa 1880, this unusual inkwell features foliate and floral motifs. A flip-top lid adorned with a pair of bas relief flowers tops the central pen ...
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French Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
Located in London, GB
A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual item, the tortoiseshell in very good condition.
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French Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay. The elegant floral motif at the ...
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English Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay
Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay

Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Leather embossed Antique box or small chest Great patine Cognac Color. Deposited with Brass Head Nails.
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French French Provincial Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880
Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880

Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical vesta case designed by the Kellner Brothers Beautiful antique fusee vesta tinder case with wick, created in Vienna Austria for the Kellner Brothers Co. around the 1880's....
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Austrian Late Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife
Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife

Kellner Brothers Vienna 1885 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver With Knife

Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Belted Suitcase Box and Cover
By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore Co. Majolica box and cover which features a suitcase (perhaps), with two belt straps either side of a twisted rope handle. Coloration: cobalt blue, brown, ochre,...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Belted Suitcase Box and Cover
Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Belted Suitcase Box and Cover

Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Belted Suitcase Box and Cover

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique sterling silver cockerel sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware ...
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British Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)
Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)

Japanese Porcelain Covered Jar, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese porcelain covered jar, circa 1880.
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Japanese Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Covered Jar, circa 1880
Japanese Porcelain Covered Jar, circa 1880

Japanese Porcelain Covered Jar, circa 1880

Arts and Crafts Wall Hanging Salt Box with Spice Drawers A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Wall Hanging Salt Box with Spice Drawers A lovely piece in Golden Oak it is a wall hung piece with a large salt box at th...
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Arts and Crafts Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Wall Hanging Salt Box with Spice Drawers A lovely piece
Arts and Crafts Wall Hanging Salt Box with Spice Drawers A lovely piece

Arts and Crafts Wall Hanging Salt Box with Spice Drawers A lovely piece

19th Century Treen Money Box A fine 19th century treen money box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Treen Money Box A fine 19th century treen money box, made in fruitwood with brass feet and handle, the money box is in good condition for its age, lovely colour and pat...
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Folk Art Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Treen Money Box A fine 19th century treen money box
19th Century Treen Money Box A fine 19th century treen money box

19th Century Treen Money Box A fine 19th century treen money box

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing box...
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Burmese High Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS
ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS

Large, 19th Century, Italian, Wood Coffer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand, lidded, hinge-top, richly carved walnut coffer embellished with four panels of reliefs featuring shields bordered by foliate scrolls. The whole atop paw feet.
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Italian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Large, 19th Century, Italian, Wood Coffer
Large, 19th Century, Italian, Wood Coffer

Large, 19th Century, Italian, Wood Coffer

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box with Floral Mosaic c1880
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box with floral mosaic Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration :Pillow topped with central floral mos...
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British Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box with Floral Mosaic c1880
Tunbridge Ware Glove Box with Floral Mosaic c1880

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box with Floral Mosaic c1880

English Battersea Box Depicting Gentlemen on Hobbyhorses
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century English Battersea box depicting gentlemen on hobbyhorses.
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English Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

English Battersea Box Depicting Gentlemen on Hobbyhorses
English Battersea Box Depicting Gentlemen on Hobbyhorses

English Battersea Box Depicting Gentlemen on Hobbyhorses

Tunbridge Ware Spool Holder with Floral Mosaic c1880
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware spool holder with floral mosaic Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with geometric border. S...
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British Victorian Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Spool Holder with Floral Mosaic c1880
Tunbridge Ware Spool Holder with Floral Mosaic c1880

Tunbridge Ware Spool Holder with Floral Mosaic c1880

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