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Material: Bronze
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
By Vintage Japanese Monochrome
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ).
Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami)
Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings.
The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport.
Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate-
a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings.
Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina.
Inscription on the right.
Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age.
Dimensions:
Dressing stand...
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1880s Dutch Meiji Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$1,672 Sale Price
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Collection of Bronze Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Collection of Elegant Bronze Vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s.
* Trio (3) of small drop-shaped bronze vases
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Style: B127, B129 & B159
* Year...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Southeast Asian Filipino Maranao Silver Inlaid Brass Betel Nut Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality antique silver-inlaid solid brass betel nut box (Lutuan), dating to the second half of the 19th / early 20th century, hand-crafted in Mindanao, Philippines.
Boxes such as this were used to store the areca nut (also known as the betel nut) which would be wrapped in a betel leaf with lime paste and other ingredients, often tobacco, for chewing. Similar to the European tea caddy, these boxes often served as a way to impress while showing off ones wealth.
Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as this example. Such boxes were used to show off to guests and from which they were offered betel and the other component such as leaves and lime to make up the betel quid.
Rare large size, most extant examples of such boxes tend to measure around 5 inches in length. At slightly more than 7.75 inches the example here is larger than most.
The distinctive decorative box features a very heavy strong-box like rectangular shaped chest form with canted corners, copper handles, and a conforming hinged lid, lifting open to reveal an interior divided into three compartments covered by four hinged lids. Each of these doors is inlaid with silver in stylized orchid flower patterns.
Exceptionally executed throughout, the arabesque silver inlaid exterior is decorated to the top with a large orchid motif within scrolling obid-obid (stylized rope) borders. The front, back and sides are inlaid with sets of stylized tail feathers of the sari-manok bird beneath which are unusual, highly stylized whimsical zoomorphic faces that appear like cat or tiger faces. (Such stylisation is accounted for by Southeast Asian Islamic preferences to avoid the overt and this potentially idolatrous representation of animal and human forms. Designs such as these are drawn from a local design repertoire that has its origins in wood carving.
Although the spread of Islam in the Philippines began in the 14th century, mostly through the influence of Muslim merchants from the western Malay Archipelago, decorative arts in this design remain exceptionally rare. This lutuan represents a fine example of Islamic metalwork from the most eastern outreach of Islamic art and civilisation: Mindanao island being significantly further east than even China – artwork from Islamic Southeast Asia remains chronically under-represented in the world’s major collections of Islamic art.
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas.
References
Brownrigg, H., Betel Cutters...
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19th Century Philippine Islamic Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Late 19th Century French Rosewood Jewelry Box with Great Ormolu Feet and Trim
Located in Stamford, CT
French 1880s Kings wood jewelry box also known as rosewood with beautiful bronze ormolu trim and feet. Kingwood considered a true rosewood and probably the strongest of all the rosew...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A rare round jewelry box in light-bronze designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. It is pretty little thing for a beautiful spot.
* A round bronze jar and lit with ornaments
* Design...
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1930s Danish Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing, late 19th century, double compartment tea caddy.
This marvellous and rare tea caddy is in very good condition and the burl walnut has a truly warm, deep and rich pa...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Brass
French Victorian Bronze and Enamel Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze and multicolored enamel cloisonne box with floral and scroll design with red velvet interior.
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Beautiful Jewelry or Collecting Treasure Box Inlaid with Walnut, Burl Walnut
Located in Lisse, NL
Great craftsmanship with a great Patina from the early 1900s inlaid with Wood and other woodtypes.
If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative box to grace your table or d...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Finest quality French 19th century bronze doré box. Beautiful scenes of cherubs at play on all sides. Boucher scenes. Lined with a beautiful silk original key.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Holger FridericiasCasket Box in Patinated Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thin stocked small scaled treasure chest - casket box in bronze applied green verdigris patina (cold paint). Suitable for storing small personal 'treasures' like jewelry, tea, tobacc...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very large and unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted Sevres cobalt blue ground box signed Sarat. This box is truly a masterpiece. Sevres boxes...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and porcelain box, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
A 19th century Napoleon III period gilt bronze and Sèvres porcelain box, decorated with garlands and flowers.
H: 16cm, W...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...
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1940s Danish Medieval Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Art nouveau jewelry box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art nouveau jewelry box
Art nouveau jewelry box
Materials: bronze, double-celled glass, enamel and procelain palaca
Origin France Circa 1920
Uphols...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1830s French Art Deco Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fab...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze and Porcelain Jewelry Box, Porcelain Plaques Painted by Johner
By Johner
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and porcelain jewelry box. Porcelain plaques painted by Johner. Neoclassical style. Vienna, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Grace Bronze Box, Sweden 1930’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Swedish Grace box made in solid bronze with oak on the inside of the box, the box is made in Sweden in the 1930's in a classic swedish art deco inspired style called Swedish gra...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box – Stamped ‘France’
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box—Stamped ‘France’
A beautiful example of French decorative craftsmanship, this round lidded box combines elegant design with histor...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive turtle box or object of art with a removable faux tortoise shell veneer lid with a frog handle over a cast bronze base with a lush patina and Asian motifs. Signed Maitland...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Victorian Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor or Cigarette Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period desk box, humidor, or cigarette box with verdigris green patina
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Century
Sterling silver on bronze, with ce...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bronze Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box
A richly ornamented Bohemian casket box, dating to the latter half of the 19th century, of ovoid rectan...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Woven Bronze Basket Box with Cold-Painted Rabbit, Attributed to Bergman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna Woven Bronze Basket Box with Cold-Painted Rabbit, Attributed to Franz Bergman School, Austria, Circa 1890
Presenting an exceptional Vienna woven bronze basket box with a cold...
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...
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1880s Austrian Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket / Box With Decorative Key In The Style And Manner Of Baccarat
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20th Century French Regency Bronze Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Gilded Bronze Jewelry Box with Painting under Glass, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Gilded bronze jewelry box with Painting under Glass, 19th century"
19th century Gilt Bronze and under glass painting jewelry box, Napoleon III period.
Measures: H: 9cm, D: 13,5cm.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Miniature of a Jewelry Box in Gilt Bronze, Paris, France, circa 1800
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and precious miniature of a bronze jewelry chair. The seat rises and inside we find some vintage burgundy red silk satin. The surface features sophisticated details. Miniat...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$865 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold and Hamber Crystal Tissue Box Holder
By L'Originale
Located in Milan, IT
A glamorous addition to a master bathroom, vanity desk, and powder room, this tissue box holder showcases a rectangular top of hand-blown crystal in ...
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2010s Italian Bronze Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze
$2,611 / item
Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Huanghuali wood box decorated with bronze mountings and motifs of bats, fish and moths.
The top features a classic Chinese medallion mounted to the centre of the lid.
In un...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Italian Grand Tour Micro-Mosaic "Doves of Pliny" Box After Antiquity
By Vatican Mosaic Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, likely Circa 1880.
This beautiful box has an exceptional Grand Tour Micro-mosaic plaque depicting the Capitoline Doves or Doves of Pliny after the Roman antiquity. Also by ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Slate, Bronze
$1,196 Sale Price
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Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Chinese pattern desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA,...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Malachite and Brass Hinged Box by Los Castillo of Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful inlaid detail of three swans in brass and bronze on a malachite and sodalite background adorn the top of this hinged box which was made by Los Castillo of Mexico, circa 196...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bronze Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
$400 Sale Price
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Antique Austrian Venetian Filigree Ormolu Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box Circa 1900
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Austrian Ormolu Jewelry Box Circa 1900.
A beautifully decorated jewelry box in an ormolu case and lined with an aubergine velvet interior....
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Strong Box, English, Brass, Bronze, Secret Letter, Ladies Safe, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique strong box. An English, brass and bronze secret letter or valuables case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Appealing, ...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th C. Boulle Inlaid Table Box Miniature Pastoral Landscape, Signed 'Resck'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Boulle Inlaid Table Box Miniature Pastoral Landscape, Signed 'Resck'
19th Century or Older
This exquisite 19th-century Boulle inlaid table box features a beautifully detail...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
1930s Ornate Bronze Box with Feet and Hinged Lid
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 1930s Ornate Bronze Box/Casket features religious figures and has a hinged top with hinged latch
All sides have a patina which adds depth and beauty
Underside is marked "Made in...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form
Located in Zonhoven, BE
A superb gold music box, made by the craftsmen of Jean-George Remond & Co in Geneva between 1804 and 1811. The rectangular box is decorated with an exquisite, fine ornamental pattern...
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Early 18th Century Swiss Other Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold
19th Century French Bronze Mounted Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut veneered. Footed. Silk-lined. Key is included.
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19th Century French Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Mother of Pearl or Nacre Box with Bronze Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mother of pearl box with bronze frame, 19th century.
Box made of mother of pearl plates joined thanks to a bronze structure decorated with simple plant elements and which still has ...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Set of Bronze Jars by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Round Light-Bronze Jars designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. A fine set for a beautiful home.
* Set (2) of round light-bronze jars with lids.
* Designer: Just Andersen
* M...
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1930s Danish Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1936. This is the mechanical Pik-a-Cig Monkey box...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
$2,789 Sale Price
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Antique Chinese Lead & Bronze Tea Caddy With Glass Covered Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Chinese 9-sided lead & bronze tea caddy with 18 hand-painted panels (behind glass) with ornate frames. Raised seal mark on base. The tea caddy with a removable domed lid and ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Lead
Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Renaissance style gilt bronze rectangular casket lidded box. It depicts embossed decoration of scrolls of acanthus leaves, birds flowers and hearts around the whole box. In the center of the lid, there is a “cameo” or relief of the profile of a gentleman with a beard. Inside, the box is covered with purple velvet fabric in the lid. It is divided in different sizes and shapes of compartments with glass tray and two inkwell bottles...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative box by Tiffany Studios New York in bronze and and Slag Glass
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Tiffany Studios New York Decorative Box in Bronze and Slag Glass
This decorative box from Tiffany Studios New York features a square shape with a patinated bronze structure framing s...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Champlevé Enamel Scarab Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Finely detailed champlevé scarab shape box with gilt wash interior. Traces of antique mirror on inner top. Rich colors of blue, turquoise purple finely enameled all around box.
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Jewelry Box by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful hinged lid bronze box with amazing patina. Art deco / Swedish Grace. Could be used as a jewelry or pencil box. Original key. Interior upholstered in purple velv...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Renaissance Figural Bronze Casket Jewelry Box with Cherubs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Figural Bronze Casket Jewelry Box with Cherubs and Winged Maidens Raised on Paw Feet. Unlocked, no key. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 8" W...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Miniature Portrait Jewelry Box
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Bronze Miniature Portrait Jewelry Box
Beautiful rectangular French jewelry box
with hinged lid with a centered miniature depiction of a lady,...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Desk Box or Humidor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze desk box or humidor
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 6"W x ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Incense Holder Modern Walnut Wood and Antiqued Bronze Casting
Located in Birmingham, AL
These beautiful incense holders pay homage to wood as a material and an icon. They are made from cast bronze and urban wood. Walnut, elm or our "gulf sand" light give choices of dark...
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2010s American Organic Modern Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'
This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Incense Holder Modern White Wood and Antiqued Bronze Casting by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
These beautiful incense holders pay homage to a unique natural, salvaged, urban wood as a material and an icon. They are made from cast bronze and urban wood. Bleached hackberry is a favorite for it's unique light, spalted grain. Contrasted with an antiqued, hand-cast bronze element, this unique object fits well on a coffee table, meditation room...
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2010s American Organic Modern Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Jewelry Box with Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered jewelry box from the early 20th century, with lidded top and three drawers. Created in China during the early years of ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Boxes
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Late 19th Century Onyx Champlevé Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful onyx and gilt bronze champlevé enamel jewelry box in a chest design; made in France in the Late 19th Century, having a soft red velvet interior and impeccable hand-painted ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Art Deco Style Box with Ebony Veneer, with Inlays in Bronze and Springwood
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Large box built in spring wood with ebony veneer and geometric inlays in bronze and spring wood.
The influence for this piece came from Marion Dorn's design of the black and cream g...
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This French Empire 19th century rectangular porcelain dresser box or jewlery decorative casket has a wonderfully patinated powder blue/cerulean light blue background color and features grotesque masks, architectural vase, fruit, flowers and leafy scrolled design throughout painted as a trompe l’oeil in the round. Ormolu mounts enrich the whole box.
The paintings on this casket are striking as is the color palette used, a wonderful mix of light purple, cream, blue and soft brown.
The lid is centered by a grotesque mask inspired by antiquity. The front, back and sides are profusely decorated with architectural elements, cartouches and volutes. The design is centered by a vase with a fruit arrangement that appear to be plums. The decoration could refer to the allegory of autumn and the mask painted on the lid could refer to Bacchus.
Both the color of the porcelain and the paintings are very unusual and a sign of high quality and uniqueness.The box was most probably given to a high-ranking lady as a gift on the occasion of her marriage, or perhaps after the birth of a child.
The lidded box is fitted with ormolu mounts, hinges and clasp. A gilt bronze band finelly chiseled in the form of a rope adorns the upper part. The trinket box rests on four gilt bronze lion paw feet.
This striking French porcelain box...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Charles X Cut-Crystal and Ormolu Jewelry Box
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite oval-shaped cut-crystal antique jewelry box. The crystal is chiseled into twisted patterns, and the mounts are of gilt bronze, which is decorated with small flowers, pearls...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Gilt Bronze, Pearl and Enamel Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1890
By Bontems
Located in London, GB
A stunning gilt bronze and seed pearl singing bird box by Bontems of Paris - CIRCA 1890.
The bird rises from beneath the enamal oval lid and is sure to delight!
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Bronze Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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