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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
Red Biedermeier Lidded Box in Overlay Glass
Located in Hamburg, DE
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Biedermeier era with this exquisite lidded box made of overlay glass. This piece stands out due to its masterful ...
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French Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Located in PARIS, FR
Tebako box with three compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and kirigane lacquer, golden persimmon tree leaves, among rocks. The compartments are of increasing size from the top. The decoration is in continuity.
Persimmon has been cultivated in southern China for more than 2500 years and is believed to have been introduced to Japan in the 8th century. The veneer is a tree with very hard wood, similar to ebony. According to a legend, one specimen survived the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, close to the epicenter. It is therefore in Japan a symbol of strength and longevity. It is also the national fruit of the country. It is eaten as a traditional dish during New Year's Day celebrations.
Tebako literally means "portable box...
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Japanese Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box with Writing Slope c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware stationery box with writing slope
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central image of a stag, floral banding to b...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese White Brass Happiness Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of white brass in a rectangular form, complete with a hinged handle and an intricately pierced lid with a chrysanthemum pattern. The exterior is etched with a pattern of golden coins...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large 19th Century Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box, Attributed to Baccarat. This incredible large crystal box is all hand-diamond cut and attri...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Stamp Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze stamp box. Applied castings of a hanging flower basket with bird, recumbent stag and flowers. Measures: 1 1/...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$160 Sale Price
28% Off
19th Century Carved Oak Log Box
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century carved oak log box, profusely carved all over, the top having a coat of arms with dragons either side, the hinged top opening to reveal a large st...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
$1,904 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique Georgian Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
With a Fitted Sewing Box Interior
From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box. The Rosewood box of rectangular form extensively inla...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique 1850 Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
By Cronin & Wheeler
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver commemorative card case featuring The Crystal Palace; an addition to our range of collectable silverware...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Historically Important Circa 1830's American Document Box Boston
Located in Hudson, NY
This historically important, American leather clad document box, was made in Boston in the early nineteenth century. The box belonged to, Samuel Francis Smith (October 21, 1808 – Nov...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Pine, Linen
19th Century Middle Eastern Brass-Mounted Domed Teak Wood Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
An extraordinary 19th-century Middle Eastern domed casket, hand-carved from a single block of richly grained teak wood and mounted with pierced and hand-hammered brass hardware. This...
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Persian Moorish Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Boho 19th Century Jenny Lind Steamer Box - 795
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming 19th-century Jenny Lind steamer box is a testament to timeless craftsmanship and vintage allure. Made from sturdy wood and adorned with riveted black metal bands, this ...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Turned & Carved Treen Twine Holder Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century turned & carved treen twine holder box, English. Made of lignum vitae. The container & lid & base separately turned & screw together - the "jar" of a...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$285 Sale Price
36% Off
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies with lids for various items. Slotted back panel fo...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Gilt Bronze and Malachite Casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and malachite casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
French, mid 19th Century
Measures: Height 68cm, width 92cm, depth 52cm
This marriag...
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French Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
$90,485 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century Lidded Box - French - Walnut - Warm Patina
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant 19th-century French lidded box made of solid walnut with a beautiful warm patina. This cylindrical box features a finely turned lid with a small knob and a removable zinc lin...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Zinc
Antique Capodimonte-Type Hand Painted Bas Relief Hinged Box
By Capodimonte
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare antique Capodimonte type hand decorated hinged box with gorgeous original gilt interior and bas relief decoration on all sides including the b...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$965 Sale Price
28% Off
19th Century French Blue Normandy Marriage Box
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 19th century hand painted Normandy Marriage Box, beautiful original paint and time worn patina, stunning colour.
Width 48cm, Height 26cm, Depth 29.5cm
Inner Depth (not i...
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French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine, Paper
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools, etc.
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
On a cold winter’s night in China’s Northern provinces, the well-to-do held their hands over this coal-filled brazier to ward off the chill. Handmade of brass, the exquisitely crafte...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case made by Nathaniel Mills; an addition to our range of collectable silverware
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form.
The surface of this collectable card case is embellished with fine and impressive chased and embossed scrolling leaf and floral decoration on a matte background.
The anterior surface of the case incorporates the Scott Monument depicted in relief.
The decoration to the reverse of the case incorporates a shaped, scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initals 'MVFT'.
The shaped sides of this piece are embellished with plain scrolling borders.
This antique silver card case...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Chinese Five Blessings Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the cold hands of a wealthy woman on a winter night in northern China. The brazier is hand-wrough...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century Chinese Octagonal Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass bound octagonal Chinese Box
Made out of Jumu wood (Southern Elm)
Interior covered in Chinese paper
Category
Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
1840s Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Tongue
By John Tongue
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Windsor castle; an addition to our collectable box...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined with Italian marbleized paper and having a small lidded compartment within. Englan...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860's.
Stand:
13 1/4" H x 24 1/4" W x 14" D
Box: (Closed)
8" H x 23 1/2" W x 13 1/4" D
Box: (Open)
19 1/4" H...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Russian Embossed Brass and Lead Lined Umbrella / Walking Stick Stand, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Russian embossed brass umbrella / walking stick stand with four serpentine studded panels decorated with eagle and shield motif, flanking lion head pulls, lead lined...
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Russian Baltic Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Lead
Antique Victorian Kenilworth Castle Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Kenilworth castle; an addition to our collectable box collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive wood and marquetry casket Circa 1840 in date.
The rectangular casket has fabulous inlaid marquetry decoration. It features a floral marq...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare oversized Gothic Revival circa 1840 Victorian wine cooler or planter
A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lio...
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English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$3,333 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Elm
Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Octagonal Tunbridge Ware games box c1845
Date : c1845
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, Kent
Decoration : Cover with perspective cubework with keylin...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Oval Pigskin Leather Hat Box with Original Top Hat
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite, antique pigskin box was crafted in Rouen France, circa 1870. This leather box features leather straps and handle embellished with decorativ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Mosaic Box With Drop Front and Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Anglo Indian fall front box with six drawers with metal pulls. The exterior and interior inlaid throughout with bone and various woods. Intricate geometric designs cover...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Fruitwood, Holly
Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box
A very rare and high quality collectable piece, the box is solid Coromandel wood with brass edges, it’s a lovely dark timber with a similar grain to Rosewood. The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther head for London and the date letter M for 1867
The box has Braham locks which were of such high quality Gillows of Lancaster an London used them on their finest furniture, at the back of the base section you have a hand engraved plaque which reads Asprey Maker 166 Bond Street London, in the middle of this plaque is a depression switch, if you press it a hidden drawer pops out of the bottom. The listing includes the original key
The mirror pulls forward to reveal a hidden document folio...
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English Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central perspective cube patte...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A decoupaged and lacquered metal match book holder, circa mid-late 19th Century, France.
A charming hand-made piece, showing a paper grisalle image of four women in period dress, a...
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French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Late Biedermeier Box, Birch Solid Wood, Northern Germany, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, unadorned late Biedermeier casket box made of solid birch wood from northern Germany, circa 1840.
* Ebonized diamond as key crest.
* Original brass lock and hinges.
* Insi...
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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Late Biedermeier Box, Walnut and Walnut Burl, Austria circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large late Biedermeier box in walnut, hand-made in Austria around 1850.
* Veneered in walnut and walnut burl on thick (2.2 cm / 0.87 in) stained beechwood inside.
* Interior lined wi...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Box, Mahogany, Burlwood, Oak, Inlays, South Germany circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, high-quality late Biedermeier casket box from southern Germany, circa 1840.
Mahogany and (probably walnut) burl wood veneer on oak and maple.
Numerous inlays in maple and...
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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf
$974 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Leather Box
Located in Singapore, SG
This antique leather box from Shanxi province has an original dark, almost black, exterior, and a deep maroon leather interior. The characteristic cracked leather texture throughout ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Pine
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century Early Victorian Deed Document Solictor Stackable Steel Boxes
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Collection of six sheet steel and hinged document boxes, with decorative squat Swiss style shields hand painted with dates and numbers.
Dating from 1850 to 1860 with differing amo...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
19th Century Cent Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A finely crafted rosewood box from the mid 19th century possibly used as a cent or ink box. The exterior features richly grained rosewood with a high polish and is accented with orna...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tunbridge Ware Glove Box Probably by Wise c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box – probably by George Wise
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tonbridge, Kent
Decoration : Central floral mosaic to the cover with geometr...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Pair of Delft Bird Boxes, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Pair of delft bird boxes, circa 1860.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Delft
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
Tunbridge Ware Card Case Probably Burrows c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware card case probably Burrows c1835
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbrige Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central perspective cube design to one side, s...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Brass Bound and Inlaid Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 19th century English rosewood box with rounded brass edges, the top and front inlaid with brass lines and decorative devices in the corners. T...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Oversized Cash /Storage Box 1850's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1461 Antique wood cash box with iron handles
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope by William Upton c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading :Tunbridge ware writing slope by William Upton c1860
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Brighton, East Sussex
Decoration : Central perspective cubework with foliate ...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tunbridge Ware Work Box by Edmund Nye c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware work box by Edmund Nye c1860
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central floral mosaic with heavy use of green oak...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Continental Walnut and Kingwood Case Cylinder Music Box, #3130
Located in Germantown, MD
This large impressive cabinet featuring a crossbanded walnut and Kingwood and inlaid with satinwood stringing line alternating with Ebony wood inlays. Clean and distilling angelic m...
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Swiss American Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut, Kingwood, Satinwood, Ebony
Bohemian Silver-Mounted Overlay and Enameled Box, Dated 1852
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian silver-mounted overlay and enameled box, dated 1852 with chinoiserie decorations and Viennese silver.
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Austrian Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Silver
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850
Commonly used by military officers in the f...
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English Campaign Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art painted box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art painted box circa 1865.
Good quality Swedish pine metal bound box. Decorated with original ragwork paint and blue painted strap work. Hand painte...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Floral Mosaic c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with floral mosaic
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Probably Tunbridge Wells
Decoration : Central ...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Swing Handle c1850
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with swing handle c1850
Date : c1850
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Two compar...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood





