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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Period: Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese brass decorative box with Jade Medallion. This stunning Chinese export brass box features a beautiful etched bat design with a central c...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Brass

"Sur le Pont D'Avignon", Charming Art Deco Box Celebrating Traditional Song
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although it has endured many scuffs and indignities, this extremely rare Art Deco box still charms, the figures on its lid playing the violin and dancing to the old children's tune of "Sur le Pont D'Avignon." The ancient bridge in Avignon, Provence has been the subject of song since the 16th century, but the song that is beloved today was first published in the mid-19th century. Here, the artist depicts a central fiddler flanked by two couples with elongated limbs, wide-brimmed hats and elegant dress. The sides of the box depict the wide arches of the bridge, with fish swimming in the water below. The exterior is covered with a paper printed in color lithography, and the interior is painted candy apple red. The scene is signed "Tolmer," perhaps Roger Tolmer...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Indian Box
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century hand carved Indian box We share what we love, and we love the detail of this hand carved Indian box, likely to have been u...
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Indian Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Antique Spice Basket from Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand c. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of an Akha Tribe spice basket, with a stunning woven pattern on all sides and crafted from a mix of rattan. This basket was once used to store precious spices and...
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Thai Other Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rattan

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period wooden document box from the early 20th century with reddish brown lacquer, brass hardware and carrying handles. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden document box features a domed lid opening thanks to a traditional brass lock...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

An Arts & Crafts Pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin Jewel and original ink liner
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co in the style of. An English Arts & Crafts hexagonal pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin ceramic jewel to the hinged lid. Retaining the origi...
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English Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case
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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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wrought Iron Lock Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Very nice wrought iron lock box with lock and key. Great quality.  
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Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Primitive Pine Dough Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bread was an important staple for families who often had little else to eat. A steady supply required a lot of flour and hard work, frequently done cooperatively with groups of women sharing the kneading as well as the ovens. A dough box...
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Hungarian Primitive Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Automobile Trunk by Innovation, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Original automobile trunk from the 1920s covered with black coated canvas. Has a shelf inside. Can be used as various storage furniture according ...
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French Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Spice Basket from Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand c. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of an Akha Tribe spice basket, with a stunning woven pattern on all sides and crafted from a mix of rattan. This basket was once used to store precious spices and...
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Thai Other Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rattan

Unique Low Cabinet with Intarsia by Viktor Lurje for Wiener Werkstätte c. 1926
By Wiener Werkstätte, Viktor Lurje
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique low cabinet with intarsia designed by the architect, artist and craftsman Viktor Lurje (1883-1944) and manufactured by Wiener Werkstätte GmbH, circ...
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Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Edith Dawson. An Arts & Crafts Silver Pot with Floral Details & A Red Enamel Lid
Located in London, GB
Nelson Dawson, probably made by his wife Edith Dawson. A rare Arts & Crafts silver bowl with a red enamel lid and a particular E Dawson floral decoration...
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English Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Handpicked Collection of Late 19th Century Papier Mache Kashmiri Objects
Located in London, GB
A handpicked Collection of late 19th century Papier Mache Kashmiri objects We share what we love, and we love this handpicked collection of late 19th to early 20th century papier Mache Kashmiri assorted decorative objects. These items are hand painted and similar in design. A collection amassed over time that would make a great table of dresser display with a real interior designer look. Size of inches: H 6” x W 8” x D 8” Large Circle Box...
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Indian Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Fratelli Toso, Murano Glass Millefiori Lidded Box, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
FRATELLI TOSO - Rare antique Murano art glass Millefiori lidded box - striking red, white and blue color combination - frosted / satin finish ...
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Italian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Japanese Meiji Period Silver Box Signed Masayuki
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Meiji period silver box with shibuichi plaque dating circa 1900. The box of rectangular form with a silver polished case stamped Jungin (J...
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Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Moroccan Silver Plated Tea Caddy Footed Candy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Antique Moroccan Silver Plated Footed Tea Caddy with hinged lid. This authentic Moroccan brass silver plated box has a beautiful etched geometri...
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Moroccan Moorish Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Moroccan Antique Berber Case Flask Hand-carved
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand made early 20th century Moroccan antique Berber case flask, carved wood covered with brass and silvered metal filigree, delicately hand-hammered metal with animals decor for pow...
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Moroccan Moorish Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Tin

Antique Globe Wernicke Filing Box
Located in South Bend, IN
An antique wooden filing box Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House. By Globe Wernicke USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.38ʺW × 8.7...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Lovely Lidded Brass Box by Eisenacher Motorenwerk WTF 1910-1920, Germany
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rectangular and practical brass casket or box made by Eisenacher Motorenwerk in Geislingen an der Steige, 1910-1920, Germany. Perfect for small items like...
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German Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...
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Austrian Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Large French Art Deco Wooden Jewelry Box with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Miami, FL
A large and very good quality French Art Deco style jewelry box made of walnut with fruitwood inlay. Hand-crafted with an eye to details. Grea...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Red Velvet Box / Trunk by E.F. Caldwell & Co
Located in New York, NY
A large gilt-bronze mounted red velvet box / trunk by E.F. Caldwell & Co, in the Italian Renaissance style, early 20th century. Very large box can ...
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French Renaissance Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Cut Crystal Hinged Box with Bronze Mounts
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique pointed cut crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. An early 1900s French production, this piece transitions from modern to classic interiors seamlessly w...
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique German Chicken Wire Enamel Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful antique early 20th century German bread box. Perfect for decoration in your old country kitchen. The piece is in used antique condition with patina and a view minor dents. ...
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German Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique German Silver Fruits and Foliage Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver box, ca 1910. Oval and lobed. Cover hinged and raised with scroll tab. Sides have chased and engraved fruits and foliage on stippled g...
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German Victorian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Brass Wall Kitchen Box for Storage Vienna Around, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass wall kitchen box for storage vienna around 1920s. Brass polished and stove enameled.
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Korean black lacquer and abalone shell inlaid box in the form of a pair of Mandarin ducks, early 20th century, Korea. The ...
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Korean Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

Swedish Steelbox with Gilt and Blushed Engravings
By Emil Olsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A steel cigar box made around 1920. The steel is gilt and bluished with the technique that often was used by specialized workshops in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The quality is very high as ...
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Swedish Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Hokai Lacquer Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Japanese lacquered lidded Hokai boxes with chased brass hardware and original ropes. Hokai boxes are traditionally used in Japan as the containers ...
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Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Boîte Dinard
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The diner boxe is a strong Art Deco design by R.lalique. The roses cover the bottom and the lid of the boxe . The boxe is molded in thick glass with a ...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Dutch Silver box by Zaanse Zilversmederij, 1916
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver box by Zaanse Zilversmederij, 1916 A Dutch silver box 835/1000 purity of silver, completely Dutch silver hallmarked. With lion, master's...
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Dutch Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Large Turquoise Parrot Art Deco Square Box Emaux de Longwy 1925
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare large ceramic Art deco square box by Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy made around 1925. The bright and bold turquoise enamelled clois...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

British Campaign Officer's Chest in Rosewood on Custom Stand, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome, rosewood British Campaign officer's chest on a custom made stand. It features the brass strap corners are typical of the the Campa...
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Campaign Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Coal Keeper, English, Copper, Oak, Fireside, Store, Log Bin, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coal keeper. An English, copper and oak fireside store or log bin, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Countryside appeal for the fireside, with hand be...
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Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Rajasthani Shekhawati Merchant's Footed Chest Box India 1900's. Early 20th Century Indian carved wood storage cash footed box used by merchants in ...
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Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art deco sugar bowl with original glass and brass parts vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco sugar bowl with original glass and brass parts vienna around 1920s The top is automaticly moving by pushing. Polished and stove enameled.
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket, 1920s
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian Sorrento Ware olive wood casket, circa 1920 You are viewing a gorgeous antique Italian book design casket, from Sorrento, famous for it'...
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Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco ceramic Bonbonniere by ROBJ, Paris.
By ROBJ
Located in Köln, NW
Decorative ceramic Bonbonniere by Robj, Paris from the period of 1925-1930. Original condition, no repairs or restoration. Bright colors and metalic gold enamel. Woman with crown and...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian style mahogany tea caddy. Of bombé form with fruit wood inlay, gilt brass mounts & handle, and bracket feet. Simply a wonderful, rare form! Date: L...
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English Georgian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Porcelain oval Lidded Box Hand Painted, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, oval shaped porcelain box with Lid, made in China, circa 1920 The box is well potted in an oval shape, the lid ha...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain box octagonal format Hand painted and signed on its base perfect condition Origin France Circa 1900 its mount is gilded bronze.
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French Neoclassical Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese red burgundy, gold and black lacquer box with round corners and silk cloth interior lining, circa early-20th century, 1920s, Japan. Box was desi...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Silk

Art Nouveau Majolica Barbotine Box Jar Pheasant on Basket by Sarreguemines
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A hand-painted majolica lidded jar / box or tureen in the shape of a pheasant hen sitting on a basket, made by Sarreguemines around 1900. This beau...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Chinese Lacquer Table Box 1920's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful iron red lacquer Chinese table box. The red background with gilt decoration with carved bone inlay on the top. 9.5 inches square, T...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Japanese Pillow Box
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice box also used as a pillow in the Japanese culture, early 20th century. It is black lacquered and decorated with hand painted golden floral patterns. The copper latch is nic...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gold Box, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Sevres porcelain cobalt blue and gold box, circa 1900.
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Italian Silvered Bronze Mounted Clear-over-red Domed Crystal Box
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 20th Century Italian Silvered Bronze Mounted Clear-Over-red crystal box The box is composed of two sections of Italian clear-over-red crysta...
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Italian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Renaissance style gilt bronze rectangular casket lidded box. It depicts embossed decoration of scrolls of acanthus leaves, birds flowers and hearts around the whole box. In the center of the lid, there is a “cameo” or relief of the profile of a gentleman with a beard. Inside, the box is covered with purple velvet fabric in the lid. It is divided in different sizes and shapes of compartments with glass tray and two inkwell bottles...
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Unknown Renaissance Revival Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

California Chocolate Hand Carved Wood Box with Grizzly Bear on Top
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Quinby California chocolate hand-carved wood box with grizzly bear on top c1910. 18" by 5 1/2" by 10" tall. Looks like a clear pine with brown paint. Great condition with very minor ...
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American Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Antique Two Japanese Woven Bamboo Strip Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Two woven bamboo strip boxes, including one with leather details and geometric decorations, Dimensions: 1. 8.75" W x 4" H x 4" D 2. 5.75" W x 2.75" H x 2" D.  
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Japanese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo

Atkin Brothers Antique 1920 Sterling Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver biscuit box has a plain oval form. The body of the antique silver biscuit box...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Straw Marquetry Box
Located in London, GB
Dome topped table coffer veneered with traditional Russian designs in straw marquetry. This is a rare and vibrant object in rather careworn condition....
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Russian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Straw

Capodimonte Porcelain Box
Located in New York, NY
Capodimonte Porcelain Box. Antique white porcelain sculpted lidded box with pear knop and bas relief figures with blue underglaze mark for Ca...
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Italian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Mosaic Marquetry Inlay Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish wooden jewelry box inlaid with marquetry. Middle Eastern box handcrafted in very fine Moorish micro mosaic diamonds,...
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Asian Moorish Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Three Decorative Rustic Chic Wooden Boxes
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous painted wooden decorative boxes from the early 1920s Rustic Chic period, made in Italy. The boxes are small and are useful for organizing and arr...
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Italian Rustic Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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