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Period: Late 19th Century
Antique Oval Bronze Box With Hand-painted Miniature – Signed "p. Brin"
Located in Bilzen, BE
Offered for sale is an exquisite antique French bronze jewelry or trinket box, featuring an elaborate pierced Rococo-style design and a finely hand-painted miniature pastoral scene, ...
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French Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Another stunning 19th century Anglo-Ceylonese piece. Made circa 1880 in Ceylon (Now Sri Lanka) of Coromandel wood and specimen woods. This is a simply gorgeous and quality item!! Tray made of various compartments with various high quality specimen wood lids, all edged and banded in chevrons of bone, silver or pewter and ebony. The tray itself is made of expensive coromandel wood. There are two open sections on either side of the tray which have bone and hand-painted lac ends. The main tray sits onto a base made of coromandel wood with green baize lining. This tray could have a number of practical uses, for keeping stationary, watches, jewelry, or thinking outside of the box, holding you remote controls and candy!! We have a matching box also in our Inventory and for auction. ANGLO-INDIAN AND CEYLONESE BOXES: Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins. Anglo-indian Boxes normally consist of 3 main types:- (1) Most of the best and highest quality Anglo-Indian boxes in the 18th and 19th Centuries were made in Vizagapatam, India, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship in using ivory and tortoiseshell and lac decoration. These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes...
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Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Ebony, Wood

E F Caldwell Style Letter Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful renaissance revival red velvet with gilt bronze doré letter box with shields and putti. In the style of EF Caldwell (1851–1914), not signed. Circa 1890, New York, US.  
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American Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Renaissance Revival Gilt-Brass and Agate Dressing Table Box. French, c 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Renaissance Revival gilt-brass and agate mounted dressing table box. French, circa 1870. This fine box is applied with foliate engraved strap-work and side handles and finely po...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Brass

Antique Limoge Hand Painted Box in Pink enamel with Harbour Scene
Located in BILBAO, ES
Antique 19th around 1880 Hand Painted Pink Porcelain Box with harbour scene Perfect gift for decoration or keeping personal and valuable items P...
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French Romantic Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Trinket Box Putti Garden Scene, London, 1886
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Trinket Box with Putti Garden Scene, London, 1886, by Jacob & John Keyser Dimensions: 3.75” W x 2.5” D x 1.25” H, 79 grams Country of Origin: En...
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American High Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Mounted KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Casket
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Truly rare, this finely decorated antique rectangular casket, German porcelain manufacturer KPM, circa 1870. The KPM brand is engraved on the inside. Made with a finely chiseled bron...
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German Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Brass Dome-Topped Casket
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 19th century brass dome-topped casket box with lock.
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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Large Wooden Double Folding Picture Frame for Traveling 1870s
Located in Verviers, BE
Antique large wooden double folding picture frame for traveling 1870s With original patina on all parts It is possible to clean or restore th...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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 Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, aged leather travelling writing case in the manner of Asprey, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Appealing Victorian leather writing...
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British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1890, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1890 to 1900, its a extraordinary richly decorated example of these boxes. The object is rectangular in shap...
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Austrian Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Nicole Freres Forte Piano music box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful Nicole Frères Music Box, Geneva, circa 1860 This outstanding music box was crafted around 1860 by Nicole Frères, the most renowned and sought-after maker of fine music box...
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Swiss Other Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Late 19th Century Black Lacquer Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A black lacquered box with inlay decorations.
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British Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French Gien Porcelain Trivet or Coaster Antique Scene, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Faience de Gien trivet or coaster. Vegetal decor with two angel and a bird, in the Italian renaissance style. The earthenware factory of Gien or t...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1880 to 1890, its a extraordinary richly decorated example of these boxes. The object is rectangular in shap...
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Austrian Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated red over blue swing handled pantry box from New England.This amazing over painted pantry box has wonderful 19thc decoration and is in good condition.
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American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk. This grand large example is made from beautif...
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English Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive

Anglo - Indian Portugese Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and unique Anglo - Indian Portuguese chest.
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European Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pillow Topped Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1880
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 Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Brass Banded Rosewood Box on Stand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Banded Rosewood Box on Stand, Circa 1880.
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English Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Grand Tour Bronze Sarcophagus Form Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze box in the form of a sarcophagus, circa 1880. Nice form, handsome desk-top accessory, great addition to any box collection. 5.5 inches...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century ball-shaped iron box with hook for hanging.
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Spanish Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Small red lacquered Japanese box with royal motto of the Netherlands, 1880
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty little Japanese lacquered box. On a golden metal medal inside we can read the royal motto of the Netherlands, adorned with a lion: "Je maintiendrai...
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Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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 Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Round Glass Candy or Jewelry Boxes, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A set of four small round 19th Century trinket, candy or jewelry boxes in glass and silver plated brass from Sweden. The locks are engraved with a floral pattern and three of them ha...
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Swedish Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Neo-Gothic Jewelry Box Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare ! This French 19th century Gothic Revival Jewelry box in carved walnut. Amazing craftsmanship and richly decorated with Gothic style carvings on all sides. Each ...
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French Gothic Revival Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen.
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Austrian Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
A rare nautical desk set The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of the original owner, houses twelve writing implements and accessories, constructed in silver plate and gilt metal, using spheres and chain work decoration. A bespoke commission of undoubtedly unique character-and most likely having nautical connections-the various accoutrements executed in a uniform style reminiscent of rope work, buoys, and markers found on seafaring vessels. The set includes a pair of candlesticks, a chamber stick, inkwell, bell, letter opener, personal wax seal, a stamp container, paperweight, ash tray, sealing wax spoon...
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English Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Antique Brass and Copper inlaid Betel Nut Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Philippine Brass and Copper inlaid Betel Nut Box. The top lifts to reveal 2 hinged compartments that held the betel leaf, areca nut. Top is ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

small school bag from the French mountains
Located in grand Lancy, CH
small school bag from the Swiss mountains
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French Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Three Drawer Copper Lined Hibachi. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
KYOTO STYLE NAGA HIBACHI (FIREBOX BRAZIER GRILL), Japanese, Meiji Period, The rectangular hibachi is of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood construction with the original copper liner, and a colum...
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Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Antique French Art Nouveau Paper Powder Box "Poudre Lt Piver Pompeia"
Located in Hamburg, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau paper powder box "Poudre Lt Piver Pompeia" This is an extremely rare and stunning antique French Lt Piver Pompeia Powde...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Antique Victorian Enameled Blue Opaline Milk Glass Dresser Box Jewelry Casket
Located in Forney, TX
Beautiful antique Victorian era enameled blue opaline milk glass dresser box, (jewel casket - trinket case - decorative table box), late 19th centur...
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Unknown Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique French Pink Enameled Ormolu Jewel Box, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an extraordinary box. It is a perfect example of the fine process of enameling and ormolu fitting that took place in 19th century France.
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French Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Rosewood Toiletry Box
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Very fine rosewood gentleman's toiletry box, English, ca. 1880
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English Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Ormolu Pincushion Needle Box 19th C. 1890s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This listing is for a beautiful Austrian gilt metal needle box on a alabaster base with a pincushion on top, circa 1890s. A beautiful collector's item and sure to be a lovely additio...
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Austrian Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Ormolu

Art Nouveau German Porcelain Galluba & Hofmann Small Multicolor Box
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Iconic and distinctive small square box...
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German Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

19Thc Paint Decorated Pa. Dutch Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc early pantry box was used in the kitchen for feeds and grains. This was paint decorated later in the early 20thc.Looks like a Peter Hunt painted or decorated style.The con...
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American Adirondack Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Late 19th Century French Bronze Chased Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted with Sèvres Porcelain plaque insert. Velvet-lined box inscribed by maker.
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French Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Italian, Baroque Revival, Velvet Upholstered Large Footed Box, ca. 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstered in original velvet and metallic trim, square in shape with a slanted hinged top, the interior also upholstered, raised on elaborately carved lions paw feet
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Italian Baroque Revival Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet

Antique Desktop Stationery Box, English, Oak, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop stationery box. An English, oak correspondence case in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Striking Victorian craftsmans...
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British Arts and Crafts Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Oak

Enamel Box Gilt Inside Painted Flowers Garlands Lady's Portrait, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Superb enamel box with flowers garlands and a lady's portrait. Specifications: 1. The surface of round box is made of white enamel. Additionally, it is stunningly decorated with nicest multicolored flowers' garlands running along the surface / mentioned garlands are hung up at bows. 2. The round bowl's lid is topped with a nicest enamel painted picture, depicting an elegant lady: The lady's style and appearance is similar to ladies of period of Angelika Kauffmann...
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French Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century Folk Art Box With Inlaid Hearts
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century American folk art box with decorated with inlaid hearts, diamonds, triangles and shields. Possibly sailor made, this sweet little box was likely a valentine or keepsake ...
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American Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique English Golden Oak Horseshoe Box, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unique design with beautifully decorated end pieces.
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English Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box 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 Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Brown Westhead Moore Box
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 Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Majolica

Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11 Step into the opulence of 19th-century France with this stunning Napoleon III-style liquor case, a tr...
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European Napoleon III Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Fruits, Sea Life, Birds and Insec
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Fruits, Sea Life, Birds and Insects Coffee Table box An antique Japanese copper trinket box of hexago...
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Japanese Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
Located in Northampton, GB
Always Free Worldwide Shipping Outstanding Feathered Walnut Veneer From our Decanter collection, we are thrilled to offer this rare example Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box attrib...
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British High Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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 Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Silk, Glass

Japanese Silver Trinket Box with Full Moon & Grass, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Meiji-period trinket box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. Fashioned of silver with a hardwood interior, the small box has a clean-lined rectangular form with rounded corners and a thin lip where the lid meets the base. The lid is etched with tall grasses swaying before a full moon, a motif that represents the Japanese moon...
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Japanese Minimalist Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Antique Oval Trinkets Tray, English, Ebony, Dressing Table Tidy, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique oval trinkets tray. An English, ebony dressing table tidy, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Pleasingly deep t...
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British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Ebony

Rare Black Forest Alpine Ibex Wood Box, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and unusual Black Forest box in the shape of wood log with a large wood carved Alpine ibex or bouquetin, circa 1890. The carved bouquetin is 5" height and the box is 8".  
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French Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique French Satinwood Ecarte Playing Card Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A very fine antique French satinwood "Ecarte" playing card box, circa 1870 in date. The slightly domed hinged cover decorated with cut-steel pinwork and inscribed Ecarte and opening...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Satinwood

1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our oriental silver collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form. The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements. The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane...
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Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co
Located in Northampton, GB
Dome Topped Stationary Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box by Howell James & Co. The Stationary Box is veneered to t...
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English High Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Signed Wavecrest Opal Glass Putti Motif Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Signed Wavecrest Opal Glass Putti Motif Table Box C.F. Monroe Company, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1890  This 19th-century signed Wavecrest opal glass putti motif table box, created by the C.F. Monroe Company in Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1890, is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and artistry. Standing 4 inches high with a 6-inch diameter, this exquisite piece features a beautifully painted putti motif, showcasing the delicate and intricate detailing characteristic of Wavecrest opal glass. The box is in fantastic, well-cared-for antique condition, with its gilt mounts and original silk lining remarkably well preserved. Raised on four elegant gilt feet, this table box embodies both functionality and decorative appeal. The piece is signed 'Wavecrest,' attesting to its authenticity and heritage. This charming table box is a rare and valuable addition to any antique glass...
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North American High Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

1890s Louis Philippe Red and Blue Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This wood Sicilian box is a unique and culturally rich artifact, combining elements of 19th-century design, regional influence, and artistic craftsmanship. The box is crafted from wo...
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Sicilian Louis Philippe Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

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