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Style: American Classical
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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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Pine, Linen

Box in Burled Wood and Brass Brown Color France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition. Brown color.
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19th Century French Antique American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Silk, Wood

Round Sea Shell Encrusted Pink Flower Motif Decorative Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty coastal-inspired round decorative box encrusted with a sea shell motif. This box is round and features an attached lid. The lid is decorated with an array of seashells and t...
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20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Box in Burled Wood and Silk Brown Color, France, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition. Black silk in the inside. Coat of arms on the top of the lid.
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19th Century French Antique American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Silk, Wood

Early 20th Century White Enamel Brass Hinged Box Remote Trinket Storage Decor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very nice clean enamel lidded storage box with tarnished brass hardware. A wonderful design element for a Coastal or Colonial Revival interior. Good size for storage, small books...
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1930s Unknown Vintage American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Steel

Late 1800s Antique Firewood Coal Wood Repousse Box Artistic Scenes Brass Panels
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Late 1800s antique firewood box with artistic Brass Panels Tavern imagery Rectangular shape six sided with a slope. Preowned vintage original c...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful coffin shape trinket box encrusted with shells. This box would be stunning on a dressing table, side table, or coffee table. Its hinged lid opens to fit miscellaneous ite...
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20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Antique Hand Painted Brown Metal Chest or Box with Floral Design
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely large antique hand painted Metal chest to box. The box features exquisite floral design with gilded motifs on the top of the box and round elegant gilded bases and crown. ...
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1940s American Vintage American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Metal

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French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
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The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Boxwood

Small 17th Century, French Coffer or Box in Leather
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old box that is covered with leather and decorated with iron and brass. Rare find. France, circa 1600-1700 Weathered and some losses.
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17th Century French Antique American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Midcentury Bone Inlaid Chest Box or Jewelry Casket
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Midcentury bone inlaid chest box or jewelry casket mesmerizing decorative patterns and extraordinary sculptural and design details provide this authe...
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19th Century French Glass Box
Located in Southampton, NY
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Brass

19th Century French Glass Box
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H 5.63 in W 4.13 in D 3.75 in
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that would be a lovely collection. Feel free to call or email with questions. Priced per b...
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Vintage Wooden Decorative Box with lid, Brown Jewellery Box
Located in Hampshire, GB
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Early 20th Century French Wood Box
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this wooden box was handmade in France in the early 20th Century. The piece presents nailhead trim around the edges, a brass handle on the top and a met...
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Wood

Early 20th Century French Wood Box
Early 20th Century French Wood Box
H 16.25 in W 16 in D 16.25 in
Antique Moroccan Coffer, Trunk or Box
Located in Houston, TX
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Leather, Paper

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Tiffany & Co Flatware Box with Silver Handles
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1850' s American Document Box by Atkins A Clark of Boston
Located in New York, NY
Made by Atkins A Clark of Boston Mass. This document box is in an amazing state of preservation. It retains the original key, makers label and the brass plaque bearing the name of Na...
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Tall Oak Wood Brown Fireplace Mantle Match Box with Gold Lion Motif Handle
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Early 1900s American Antique American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Antique 1840s Miniature Salesman Sample Early American Dresser Chest Tallboy
Located in Dayton, OH
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Tiffany & Co. Rectangular Desk Clock
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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H 9 in W 2.25 in D 6 in
Hand Hammered Cottage Anne Brass Fireside Storage Trunk with Lid, 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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American Dovetailed Puzzle Box Dated February 19, 1889
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