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Small Square Brass Box With Angel Insignia, America Early 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Square Brass Box With Angel Insignia, America Early 20th Century. This Empire style box makes a wonderful addition to a collection of these classic brass boxes. This box is ve...
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American Empire Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1921 - René Lalique - “Cléones” box
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
René Lalique: “Cléones” box in opalescent glass René Lalique Model created in 1921. Original base made of cardboard covered with light blue silk satin. Signature molded on the lid...
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Fabulous Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Fabulous Indian box made of bone and pierced brass with a wood bottom.A very nice design. Turn of the century, India.
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Indian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box. The box measures 1.5 inches H x 10.5 inches W x 2 inches D.
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English Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Set of Pewter Bonbonnieres by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Exquisite Pewter Bonbonniere designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Set (2) of round pewter boxes with lids with top spheres * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

1925 enameled bronze boxe signed by Primavera
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1925 's bronze and enamel boxe signed by Primavera
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Danish Art Deco Hammered Brass Boxes, circa 1920
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of Danish Art Deco lidded boxes, executed in hand-hammered brass with elegant fluted (cannelé) decoration. Each box presents a unique sculptural variation — one with a broa...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Biscuit tin made by Hunter and Palmer depicting an Indian carved box. English
Located in Central England, GB
This rare survivor, a novelty Hunter and Palmer biscuit tin made from pressed sheet metal and transferred printed to accurately look like a genuine 19th century Indian hardwood box. ...
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British Victorian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Kiwi Boot Polish Advertising Shoe Shine Box with Shoe Rest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Kiwi Boot Polish Advertising Shoe Shine Box with Shoe Rest A handy and attractive little piece, the handle of the polish box doubles up as a rest to put the foot on to polish the sh...
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Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique English Silver / Sterling & Amethyst Pill Box - 1913
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful little pill box made from solid English / Sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1913. The lid fits well and the hinge is in full working order, once opened, ...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...
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Chinese Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Exquisite Antique Islamic- Mughal Engraved & Gilt Enamel Domed Box, #145
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Antique Islamic-Mughal Engraved & Gilt Enamel Domed Box, #145 with import label, Persia/IIndia, 20th century This exquisite antique Mughal domed box is a stunning example of Indo-Islamic artistry from the 20th century, originating from Persia or India. Crafted from patinated cast and forged bronze, this work weighs nearly 10 pounds, emphasizing its substantial and durable construction. Standing 15 inches high with a diameter of 12.5 inches, the circular architectural design is both imposing and elegant. The box features an elaborate front latch hinge, complemented by a matching rear hinge, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in both form and function. Profusely decorated with intricate, exotic fine engravings and gilt enamel work, the surface is adorned with elaborate patterns that reflect the rich artistic heritage of the Mughal era. The patinated finish adds depth and character, enhancing the visual appeal of the engraved and gilded elements. Numbered 145 and accompanied by an import label, this piece holds not only aesthetic beauty but historic significance. The numbering suggests it may be part of a limited series or collection, adding to its uniqueness and value. Its impressive workmanship and historical roots make it a remarkable find for collectors or an addition to any interior.  Ready to place in any setting, this domed box serves as both a functional storage piece and a captivating decorative object. Its substantial size and weight make it a standout addition to any room, whether displayed on a mantle, side table, or within a curated collection. This Mughal bronze...
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Asian Islamic Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Lidded Pewter Casket designed made by Just Andersen in 1930. A timeless piece for an exquisite place * Lidded pewter box with a velvet inner box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: ...
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Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Red Flambé Glaze Lidded Box by Paul Millet for Sevres France
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning flambé glaze ceramic lidded box by Paul Millet for Sevres, originally retailed by Ovington Brothers, New York.
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Indonesian Brass Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....
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Indonesian Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Round French Crystal Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A circa 1900 French crystal cylinder box with a star at the bottom and brass trim. In beautiful condition.
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French Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Capo di Monte Oval Casket
Located in Montreal, QC
This box is an unusually large and decorative example of the work of this factory. Both highly ornamental and functional, it is ideal for dressing table or more formal settings. The ...
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German Rococo Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Capo di Monte Oval Casket
Antique Capo di Monte Oval Casket
$1,440 Sale Price
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Italian, Fortuny Upholstered Book Box, early 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
crafted in the shape of a book and having a hinged top opening to reveal an inner upholstered storage area, the top lacking a (presumably) brass nameplate
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Italian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Roberts & Belk, 1904
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by Roberts & Belk, this stylish, Edwardian, antique sterling silver biscuit box, is cylindrical in shape, plain in style, standing on ball feet and fe...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Afghani Carved Wood and Iron Storage Box
Located in Wainscott, NY
An early 20th century carved hardwood storage chest from Afghanistan, retains its original iron fittings and hardware. The rectangular form is defined by a deeply patinated surface a...
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Afghan Primitive Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique French Pate De Verre Box by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau C.1920
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Pate De Verre Box by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau C.1920
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

American Bronze and Enameled Box/Humidor by E.F. Caldwell, New York, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
An American Gothic Revival bronze and enamelled box/humidor. By Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Inc., New York, first quarter of 1900s. The rectangul...
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American Gothic Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Majolica Cottage Money Bank Box, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica cottage Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
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French French Provincial Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Arts and Crafts Box Iron Chest, circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is an iron chest or casket suitable for arts and crafts or as a decorative object. It might have been made in Germany, England or Scottland. The box has been hand cr...
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European Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Agate and Silver Covered Container, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The Agate bowl is 18th century. This Chinese agate bowl was converted into a container with silver mounts and cover and a carnellion owl finial, circa 1900. Although unmarked, we attribute the work as American based Upon the gauge, quality and color of the silver. Possibly attributed to the firm Black, Starr and Frost, circa 1900 who specialized in combining Chinese hardstone objects...
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Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Silver

Double Height Carved Indian Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Double height carved Indian box An unusual piece with 2 levels, the top of the box in the octagonal shape has an opening lid. The lower is recta...
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Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Quality antique carved oak table top cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique carved oak tabletop cabinet, having a quality carved oak tabletop cabinet with a arched shaped top above a pair of carved oak doors, opening to reveal four fitted dra...
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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Round Lidded Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded Pewter Box made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A lovely piece for a beautiful spot. * A round lidded box in hammered pewter with inner box in wood. The lid has ornaments an...
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Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Box with Floral Shape
Located in Norton, MA
Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box depicting a Dragon, Clouds, and waves, and all areas of carved patterns throughout. small lacquer colors were lost at the corner and botto...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Italian Florentine Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn-of-the-century gold gilt wood Florentine box from Italy. The interior is a pinky red or an Italian red has a great surface which is pretty typical of this kind of box and age.
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Italian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

English 'Country House' Private Post Box, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A fantastic painted wooden English 'country house' private red post box likely to have been made for the lobby of a hotel, business, club or a country house. It would have been empti...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Petite Indonesian Brass Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....
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Indonesian Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A fascinating and truly unique early 20th century American Folk Art box with the most wonderful Greek temple design with eight blue painted Doric columns around the perimeter and wit...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Antique English Rose Quartz & Lapis Lazuli Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful early Art Deco box made from highly prized Rose Quartz framed by exotic blue Lapis Lazuli, a winning combination. Excellent condition dating to c.1920. Measures: 6 1/8...
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English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box Swiss Thorens Movement Circa 1930 Number 29
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage circa 1930s Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box  Swiss Thorens Movement  Numbered  Handmade Figural Brass Box. A rare and highly sought-after vintage Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal ...
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Swiss Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anglo-Indian inlaid box with elephant motif (circa 1920s). Dimensions: 14"H x 19.5"W x 13"D.
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Indian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern in beautiful colors of red, green, blue and red. The box rests on ball feet. This chino...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Levi & Salaman, Antique Nephrite & Essex Crystal Pill Box, U.K., circa 1911
Located in Chatham, ON
Levi & Salaman - Antique nephrite pill box with floral Essex crystal (rock crystal - reverse carved intaglio) - hand painted and carved daisy in full ...
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British Late Victorian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold

Antique Orchies Majolica Pig Money Bank
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica money bank pig with a bag Orchies circa 1900. Small hairline and bubbles on the glaze.
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French Country Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Deco Mirrored Elegant Bakelite Casket for Jewelry or Playing Cards
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant wood casket, covered with mirrors, black bakelite cover : for Your jewels or cards or photos... France - Art Deco O/1607.
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bakelite

Black And Red Kashmir Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This box is wonderful. Colors are great orange, green, and gold. From Kashmir, India circa 1915 maybe earlier.
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Indian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood Lidded Box, Hand-Painted and Lacquered, Japanese, Early 20Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a japanese box, early 20th century, in a red laquer, representing a bird and a flower. This has been made in Japan.
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Japanese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a dainty basket suspended from a bow with long ribbons entwined with flowering tendrils, ...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Filing Cabinet Solid Oak with Two Drawers
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Scandinavian filing cabinet made from solid oak with a dark patina. It's most likely made in the early 20th century, ca 1920s. A ...
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Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Box with Peach Shape
Located in Norton, MA
Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box with a Peach Shape, depicting many peaches, leaves, and branches throughout.
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Chinese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Rectangular Baccarat Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century crystal box by Baccarat (not signed). Beautifully cut with a wonderful star at the bottom. Circa 1900s.
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French Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bonbonniere by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A bonbonniere made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A timeless piece for a beautiful home. * A metal bonbonniere / jewelry box * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D30 (stamped 'Just D...
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Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to me. With a lovely white jade top carved in fretwork with a vase framed by the flower...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Brass

French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming wooden jewelry or sewing box covered in brown leather, surrounded by a dark brown inlaid frieze and a decorative green frieze glued around the box. The leather is decorated ...
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French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Box, 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A romantic example of an Edwardian heart shaped trinket box made from a heavy thick piece of crystal beautifully cut in the ever-popular hobnail design with a star cut to the base. ...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
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English Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique Large Cut Crystal & Silverplate Hinged Vanity or Dresser Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a late 19th to early 20th-century cut crystal and silver-plated vanity or dresser box, characterized by an intricately faceted body and lid. The crystal is expertly cut in a ...
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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cut Glass

Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...
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Japanese Meiji Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Art Deco Period Box Japanese
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Japanese papier-mâché round box with a colorful geometric design and black lacquer finish, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century, Japan. Marked "Made in Japan" o...
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Japanese Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Lithographed Candy Cookie Tin Box Advertising Vintage German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large antique German cough drop candy advertising tin. Beautiful decoration piece, nice addition to your kitchen or just to display in every room.  
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German Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Antique French Art Nouveau Repoussed Pewter and Wood Box with Blue Cabochons
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique French Art Nouveau trinket box features a beautifully crafted repoussed pewter lid with intricate floral motifs, set within a robust wooden body. The detailed ...
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French Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Silver Black Enameled Box by Leo Wagner, 1921-1922
Located in Delft, NL
Silver black enameled box by Leo Wagner, 1921-1922 An octagonal Austrian (Vienna) silver black enameled with a gold-plated interior box made by Le...
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Austrian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The box of cylindrical form and w...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

1910 Chinoiserie Painted Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Hand painted distressed Chinoiserie box.
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Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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