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Period: Mid-19th Century
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Box.
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Box.
This stunning antique French bronze box with a hinged lid, decorated with cupids surrounded with Sèvres-style porcelain floral and figurative plaques...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Mid Victorian Amboyana Ladies Jewellery Box and Writing Slope c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Amboyana jewellery box and writing slope
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Decoration : Bird eye maple box with amboyana ...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1850's Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box being tortoiseshell. The edges of the box is ...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate
'Grand Tour' souvenir box "Brounnen, contre Grütli et la chapelle de Guil. Tell"
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Musical souvenir box made in Switzerland in the 19th century for the German marked
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies. Indicated on the original tunesheet on the inside of the li...
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Swiss Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Musical 'Grand Tour' souvenir box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Musical souvenir box made in Switzerland in the 19th century for the German marker
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies. Indicated on the inside of the lid.
The case is made of met...
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Swiss Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative censer. A Chinese, bronze incense burner, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Delightfully ornate and substantial burner, with appealing ...
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Chinese Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Coromandel Gentleman's Travelling Vanity Case 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Victorian Coromandel gentleman's travelling vanity case with fitted interior, circa 1865 in date.
This rectagular shaped traveling case is made of rare coromandel wood and features a blank brass plaque. The interior is well fitted with Sheffield silver plate mounted jars, bottles and shaving tools, displayed on fitted blue velvet.
The secret button at the front of the case opens a sprung secret drawer below, for your jewellery. The underside of the lid has a velvet backed mirror and a compartment for hiding your letters.
Complete with working Bramah lock and original key.
It is a beautiful piece which will look stunning on your dressing table.
Condition:
In really excellent condition. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 9 x Width 26 x Depth 19
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 7 inches
Calamander wood or Coromandel wood is a valuable wood from India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia. It is of a hazel-brown color, with black stripes (or the other way about), very heavy and hard. It is also known as Macassar Ebony or variegated ebony and is closely related to genuine ebony, but is obtained from different species in the same genus; one of these is Diospyros quaesita Thwaites, from Sri Lanka. The name Calamander comes from the local sinhalese name, 'kalu-medhiriya', which means dark chamber; referring to the characteristic ebony black wood.
Coromandel wood has been logged to extinction over the last 2 to 3 hundred years and is no longer available for new work in any quantity. Furniture in coromandel is so expensive and so well looked after that even recycling it is an unlikely source. A substitute, Macassar Ebony, has similar characteristics and to the untrained eye is nearly the same but it lacks the depth of colour seen in genuine Coromandel.
Travelling cases
became very popular towards the end of the 18th century. They were manufactured specifically to accompany upper class gentleman during travel. Dressing cases were originally rather utilitarian but they spoke volumes about their owners’s wealth and place in society, as at that time, traveling was only done by the elite.
Gentleman’s dressing cases would contain bottles and jars for colognes, aftershaves and creams as well as essential shaving and manicure tools. As these boxes became more popular, many further traveling item options were offered for inclusion.
By the early Victorian era, ladies also began to travel and suddenly their requirements were anything but utilitarian! Ladies dressing cases could feature a wide range of decorative bottles and jars as well as a vast array of beautifcation tools, all designed with pure luxury in mind. The exterior of the box became almost as important as the interior and these boxes started being veneered with beautiful exotic woods from all over the world.
As demand for gentleman’s boxes lessened, the dressing case started to also become known by the more feminine term ‘vanity box’. These boxes, with their excessive price tags, were now considered as true works of art and beauty in themselves, and were often bought as status symbols rather than actual traveling companions.
Some of the finest examples of travelling cases made from exotic wood with gold and silver fittings come from: Walter Thornhill, Betjamann & Sons and Jenner...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III / Boulle Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French Napoleon III box with inlaid bronze decor, polished black color surface and red velour textile inside. Includes key.
After the r...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French boulle marquetry box.
The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell.
Including key.
After high quality renovation.
Very good/excellent a...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful ovoid-shaped covered vase in patinated bronze with golden highlights, with rich rotating decoration in relief. The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moo...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
By Audige
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Boulle/Napoleon III marquetry box.
The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell and red silk textile inside.
Including key.
Signed: Aud...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
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Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Located in London, GB
A French ormolu and porcelain cameo mounted amboyna writing box, circa 1860 in date.
The rectangular casket features a lid with a central floral hand painted porcelain panel, cross...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tune probably by Lecoultre
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box probably made by Lecoultre in the early 19th century. This early music box plays 6 melodies on a 25.5cm cylinder. At the beginning of the 19th cen...
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Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
Category
Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Antique Decorative Finery Box, English, Jewellery, Keepsake, Regency, Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative finery box. An English, rosewood and silk cotton jewellery box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.
Bold keeps...
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British Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Anglo-Indian Hardwood Casket with Bone Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Anglo-Indian hardwood casket with bone inlay. India.
Category
Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope c1850
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware writing slope
Date : c1875
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, kent
Decoration : Central mosaic of a child with small dog and bird. Above is a foliat...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho writing desk in a box. Chic Burl wood construction with gorgeous inlay detail. An interior writing desk to hold your papers and writing utensils. Acquir...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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French Art Deco Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Music Box with Exposed Controls playing 6 tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful, early and rare music box made in the early 19th century. This early music box plays 6 melodies on a 25,7cm cylinder. At the beginning of the 19th century, boxes of excelle...
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Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
Category
Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
Category
Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
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Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
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Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art small Travel box /chest with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel box from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
Beautiful untouched original paint.
Dated 1858
Decorated with handwrought iron around the ...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th century painted Swedish desktop box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted Swedish desktop box circa 1840.
Good quality Scandinavian box in original paint. Hand painted in a blue/green colour scheme. Further painted with a red cartou...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III Floral Inlaid Rosewood Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a coffee table or a shelf with this elegant antique box. Created in France circa 1880, the rectangular cabinet is decorated with elegant floral inlaid work in each corner an...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
1864 Needle Pad made of Öland Limestone, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Needle pads were part of the interior design style that was popular in the 1800s and reflected the taste and style of that era. The design of these needle p...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Limestone
Large Swedish Antique Folk Art Hand Made Pine Flour Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish flour box made by hand in solid pine. The box is from northern Sweden and made around the mid 19th century, 1840 to 1850. The box is in untouched original condition w...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
A mid 19th century Italian grand tour Sorrento marquetry box circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
A very fine Italian marquetry box dating to circa 1860 and made in the Sorrento region of Italy where local craftsmen were renowned for making ...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Historically Important Circa 1850 American Document Box Boston
Located in Hudson, NY
This historically important, American leather clad document box, was made in Boston in the mid nineteenth century. The box belonged to, Samuel Francis Smith (October 21, 1808 – Novem...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Pine, Linen
Swedish Original Painted Box Dated 1866
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century original painted decorative box from the region of Jämtland in Sweden, close to the mountain that separates the two Scandinavian countries Norway and Sweden. These ty...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashioned Glasses
Located in Dallas, TX
For a interesting bar accessory, look no further than this colorful antique Faux-book "Cave à Liqueur". Crafted in France, circa 1860, the liquor box is shaped like four antique book...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Glass
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet.
Ideal for jewellery or keepsakes or just as a decorative desk item.
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Moroccan Anglo-Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Antique Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box
Located in Miami, FL
Antique rosewood box with pewter and mother of pearl inlay. The Regency Empire to early Victorian rectangular box is inlaid with MOP at the center...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Japanese Porcelain Large Box in the form of a Butterfly
Located in Downingtown, PA
Japanese Porcelain Box in the form of a Butterfly,
Mid-19th Century,
The Japanese porcelain Imari box is molded in the form of a large butterfly with differ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rectangular silver guilded case with rounded corners.
The oval lid has an enamel painting on the exterior of a mountain view and on the interior brightly enamelled with flower bouqu...
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Swiss Late Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Other, Enamel, Silver
Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the r...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Tunbridge Ware Four Drawer Table Cabinet c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware four drawer table cabinet
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central abstract foliate design within angled keylines,...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Christopher Dresser Mintons Chinoiserie Aesthetic Movement heart box inkwell
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rare heart shaped inkwell designed by Christopher Dresser made by Mintons. Impressed markings OO / MINTON / 15
Pink version on line...
Old Christies East labels
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English Aesthetic Movement Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Music Box by Duccommun Girod playing 2 per Turn of the Cylinder
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Extremely large music box made in 1854 by Duccommun Girod in Switzerland.
Duccommun Girod was around early in the 19th century when music boxes first ...
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Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Chinese Studded Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Forte-Piano Music Box by Mouliné Ainé playing 4 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare music box by Mouliné Ainé.
This box is made about 1840-1850 and is in great condition. The mechanism plays 4 tunes on a 21,8cm cylinder and 2 combs in a Forte-Piano setting. The...
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Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Keywind 6 tune musical box by Nicole Freres
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Restored to the origal condition a Nicole Freres music box.
Made in 1859 this music box plays 6 tunes as indicated on the original tunesheet.
The casa has nice inlay to the top of t...
Category
Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves Vanity Box 1860s
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves table top Vanity Box, circa 1860 in date.
The fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with a green velve...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Tunbridge Ware Rosewood Workbox c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware rosewood box
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Mosaic image of a butterfly within keylines. Geometric marquetry bord...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Antler Veneered Sewing / Work Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine Vizagapatam made antler veneered sewing / work box having tapered sides and a double tiered four-slope lid with a carved finial and all raised on four turned feet. The interio...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Antler, Wood
Silver tabatière, master Alexander Ivanov Shilin, Veliki Ustyug, around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Russian tabatière with a princely coat of arms and the city map of Veliki Ustyug, master Alexander Ivanov Shilin (1800-1842; niello smith master 1824-...
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Russian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
English leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Distressed leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat. The lid is hinged and has a metal closure. The handle and strap stays are molded metal. The interior retains its original cream and green patterned paper lining.
England, circa 1830-40.
Condition: Leather is stained and heavily distressed. Interior paper lining is in good original condition.
Materials: Leather, Paper, Brass
Dimensions: 15” W x 13-1/2” D x 10-3/4” H
SKU: 8505
Tear sheets are available on request.
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Tunbridge Ware Games Box Depicting Bayham Abbey c1865
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware games box depicting Bayham Abbey
Date : c1865
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central mosaic image of the ruins of Bayham Abbey within keylines; this is bordered by a berlin woolwork oak leaf pattern which is also within keylines. The side panels are decorated with fruiting vine berlin woolwork banding. The box contains the rules of Bridge, a cribbage board with six white and two black pegs together with two wooden whist markers...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
English Bird's Eye Maple Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English bird's eye maple lap desk , the entire desk with beautiful color and patina, the top has a shield medallion in the center; the front key hole is inlaid with an interesting di...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Gonçalo Alves marquetry and ormolu mounted casket, circa 1860 in date.
The casket of bureau form has a lift up top and is inlaid with a marquetry ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Early Victorian Inlaid Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Port Chester, NY
A lovely rosewood box from the Victorian period, beautifully inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The interior has been lined with fresh watered paper, and is clean. In lay is in good cond...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Antique German Dresden Porcelain Box with Delicate Painting, Circa 1860-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German Dresden Porcelain Box with Delicate Painting, Circa 1860-1870.
Category
German Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century English Papier Mache Sewing Box
Located in Arundel, GB
Ref: 124298
Fine 19th century decorated papier mache sewing box.
Depicting peacocks and floral design.
England circa 1860.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Very rare 4 tunes overture music box (attr. to Lecoultre)
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very nice and early overture music box, probably by Lecoultre (alltough unsigned).
The key wind mechanism plays 4 overtures with a nice and bright tone on a very fine comb. The fad c...
Category
Swiss Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
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