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Style: Victorian
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Papier Mâché box, circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral motifs and embellished decoration. The Engli...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Griesbaum singing bird box in decoratieve painted box from the 1950s-60s
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Griesbaum singing Bird Box A stunning bird box in a uniquely painted case, showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegance. The mechanism is wound from the bottom, and with a simple slide...
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Mid-20th Century German Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Other

Georgian Stationery Box by William Lund c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian stationery box by William Lund Date : c1840 Period : Vicotira Origin : England Decoration : Brass bound box with leather lined inteior. Lift off cover reveals ...
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1840s British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful Singing Bird by Karl Griesbaum A unique masterpiece from the 1950s or 1960s, crafted by the renowned Karl Griesbaum in Germany. When activated, a bird elegantly emerges, ...
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Mid-20th Century German Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Other

Small Victorian Pine Stationary Box or Treasure Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small Victorian pine stationary box or treasure chest This good quality box has a cleated top, it has been stripped and waxed A good quality small chest is of very solid construc...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany French Double Tea Caddy Box Casket 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of a French well figured brass inlaid Rosewood, late Victorian period double interior section tea caddy of flat rectangular outline, generous proportions and outstanding quality, all areas are edged with self-quadrant mouldings, complete with original lock and key. Last quarter of the 19th century. The hinged cover opens to reveal an original fitted interior of twin smooth lift out finial covers. Condition: superb condition with no losses to inlays, interior foil linings are quite worn. Baise underneath has wonderful age-wear, very nice untouched surface patination. Lock is present and working, key supplied does not turn mechanism. Measures: height: (overall as shown) 4.75” (12cm). Width: 9.25” (23.5cm). Depth: 4.75” (12cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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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1860s British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century toilet box. Magnificent Victorian period toilet box, made of Mahogany veneer. Rectangular in shape, this kit includes original Crystal contain...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Three geometric stickware designs to cover with keyline border. Internal...
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1840s British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Vinaigrette Locket James Fenton Birmingham
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant & charming antique sterling silver miniature locket vinaigrette by James Fenton, Birmingham, 1872. This miniature vinaigrette would have been worn as a locket on a chain...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

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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1860s British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Rosewood and Brass Bound Grooming Box With Internal Mirror
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Rosewood and Brass Bound Mens Grooming Box With Internal Mirror and Drawer. Inscribed CDB to brass front mount. No key
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Mirror, Rosewood

Brandt Furniture Mid Century Mahogany Wood Box On stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Mahogany Wood Box On stand in great vintage condition. Measures 15" in width, 11" in depth and stands 24" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes, c1850
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geometric Mosaics, c1850 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geo...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Oak

19th Century English Wedgewood Retailed Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, fine quality English Victorian brass-mounted walnut tea caddy, retailed by Wedgwood & Sons, 9 Cornhill, London. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the mid-19th century, rectangular chest form finished in rich burled walnut, having a shaped hinged lid featuring an inset Wedgwood Jasperware plaque of Cupid riding a lion. Locking, retaining the original key, the top opening to reveal an interior fitted with two lidded compartments, one lid marked B (black tea...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box, c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box with 'Hurst Wood Cottage' Mosaic, c1840 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box with...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Top Quality 19th Century Jewelry, Treasure Box, Cabinet w Drawers & Mirror Doors
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautiful antique and all handcrafted jewelry box with a striking velvet lining. This rare and larger size jewelry box or casket makes a beautiful accessory for a lady with an eye for fine arts. It is a very well made gem and highly practical with seven drawers and a good working lock and key in the right door and two sliding brass 'locks' in the inside of the left door. This box opens and closes perfectly and its striking presence will grace your vanity or dresser in a way that no modern piece ever could. The drawers come with a stunning blue lining and the three 'tiers' each have their own kind of interior. The top tier may have been made for pocket watches or circular brooches. The one below could have been made for necklaces and/or bracelets and the two bottom tiers, consisting of four drawers would have been used for all other types of jewelry. Have you also noticed the striking bronze handles? They too add to the grandeur of this striking antique gems box...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Brass

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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1880s Indian Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Victorian English Brass Mounted Ebony Wooden Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) English campaign chest or box crafted from ebony or coromandel wood with recessed brass handles and fitted lined interior and pull-out drawer. 15 1/2 by 12 by...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Glass Huge Hip Flask, London, c.1874
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Victorian silver and cut glass spirit flask, unusually large, of rounded oval form, with a plain hinged and twist lid, the glass body hand engraved with large and very e...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver

A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Box, c1850
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Box, c1850 Additional Information: Heading: A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Date : c1850 and possibly a li...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

19th Century General Store Counter Tea Bin Dispenser
Located in Forney, TX
A large 19th century rustic Victorian era industrial general store counter tin bin tea / coffee dispenser - mercantile retail display with beautifully aged distressed patina. Pain...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

A Tunbridge Ware Games Box with Inlaid Marquetry Image of Eridge Castle, c1870
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Tunbridge Ware Games Box with Inlaid Marquetry Image of Eridge Castle, c1870 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Games Box with Inlaid Marquetry Image of Eridge Ca...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Correspondence Box, Ceylon, Ebony, Campaign, Writing Slope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's correspondence box. A Ceylonese ebony campaign writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 18...
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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Teak

Tunbridge Ware Games Box with Cubework c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware games box c1840 Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cubework within keylines. Two...
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1840s British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Superb quality antique Victorian walnut marquetry inlaid box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian walnut marquetry inlaid box having a superb quality marquetry inlaid dome top opening to reveal a storage compartment
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19th Century Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Royal Crown Stamped Victorian Oak Games Compendium Chess Cards Dominos Checkers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games, the case is stamped to the front...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a rectangular shaped quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a lift up writing surface opening to reveal two storage comp...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Other

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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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Fine Antique English Gilded Bronze Mounted Coromandel Lap Desk
Located in Bath, GB
A superb quality Victorian writing box / slope in exotic and dramatic Coromandel wood mounted with the most exquisite gilded bronze mounts, all intricately engraved with top-notch screwed mounting. The box comes complete with the original working Bramah key, always a sign of quality. The bottom section unfolds to reveal the leather covered writing surface with gold embossed tooling. The top opens to reveal a fitted interior with lidded compartments, a sloped compartment for pen nibs, an inkwell compartment complete with brass topped inkwell...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

19th Century English Liquor Bottle Case with Chubb Lock and Handle
By Chubb & Son
Located in Milano, MI
19th century English Oak Liquor Bottle Case with brass Chubb lock and brass handle engraved with Capt. E.J. Ward R. A. relative to Captain Edward Jo...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass

Victorian Burl Walnut Gentlemans Dressing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top opening to a box fitted with sterling capped jars and tools. One lid is damaged.
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1850s English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Tunbridge Ware Wedge Shaped Stationery Box, c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware Wedge Shaped Stationery Box, c1860 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Wedge Shaped Stationery Box Date : c1860 Period : Victorian Origin : Tunbridge ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Satinwood

J. Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Box & Cover, Signed, English, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme square shaped box and cover, glazed in cobalt blue, with relief molded flying cranes, flowering prunus branches, and squirrels, the cover bordered...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Majolica

English 19th Century Inlay Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th century decorative box with lift up lid opening on original brass hinges to reveal a good sized storage compartment lined with the original hand-crafted sapphire blue...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome rosewood English vanity box retains the original glass bottles and jars with silver plated tops, 19th century. The inside reveals multiple compartments and a spring loaded lever opens the secret drawer...
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1840s English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

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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1880s British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Beautiful Pincushion Elephant Figure 19th C. 1890s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This listing is for a beautiful Austrian figural pincushion, circa 1890s. A beautiful collector's item and sure to be a lovely addition to any room or collection. Purchased for you a...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

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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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

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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1860s British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Tunbridge Ware Pillow-topped Glove Box Box with Floral Mosaic, c1865
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware Pillow-topped Glove Box Box with Floral Mosaic, c1865 Additional Information: Heading: A Tunbridge Ware Pillow-topped Glove Box Box with Floral Mosaic Date : c1865 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : A low pillow-like lid with a mosaic of flowers from Golden Satinwood, within two pairs of banded and plain keylines and narrow floral pattern band. A further floral design to the sides, again within a pair of keylines Size : 25.6 W x 10.0 D x 8.5 H cm Condition : Excellent Condition - Key present, lock not working...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Satinwood

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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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique English Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Jar or Box, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual late Victorian fine string or twine box made from glass with a star cut base, the base mounted with a sterling silver foot and fitted with a solid silver lid topped wi...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
With a Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Mahogany Writing Box Attributed to Hausburg. The Writing Box of rectangular shape m...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

BIRKS - Vintage Majolica Basket Weave Box & Cover - Italy - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
BIRKS (Retailer) - Vintage hand painted majolica basket weave box - the ceramic box featuring a sprig of raspberries to the top of the lid, the leaves forming the handle - glazed fin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

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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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Victorian Tunbridge Figured Walnut and Parquetry Lap Desk on Base
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top with mother of pearl inlay opening to a fitted interior, conforming case, later base.
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1860s English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

English Victorian Trompe L'oeil Marquetry Tin Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian trompe l'oeil painted marquetry design tin box.   
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Antique Victorian Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Rosewood Brass Bound Writing Box with a lift up lid that opens to reveal a green leather writing surface and a fitted interior with inkwell. Good condition.
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Early 19th Century Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Antique Dome Top Calling Card Box, English, Walnut, Brass, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome top calling card box. An English, walnut and brass bound desktop tidy, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.   B...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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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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1880s English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Metal, Ormolu

Large multi Colored Natural Sea Shell Covered Box-hinged
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large multi colored natural sea shell covered hinged box. This hand crafted box is lined in a grey velveteen. I purchased this box in Palm beach an...
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1990s Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Shell

English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache and gold inlaid decorated lap desk box with floral bouquet.  
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20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker & Hall, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass Biscuit Box, features engraved decoration to the silver lid and base, and a hobnail...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.  
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Victorian decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include Arthur Court, and W I Broadway & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $1,295 while the average work can sell for $664.

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