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Shaker Storage Box
Shaker Storage Box

Shaker Storage Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, finely crafted bentwood cedar Shaker style storage or decorative box, circa late-20th century, American. Box is a rich brown cedar wood tacked with hand forged brass nai...

Category

Late 20th Century Shaker American Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Silvered Crest Lacquered Box w/ Bakelite Handles
Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Silvered Crest Lacquered Box w/ Bakelite Handles

Art Deco Machine Age Aluminum Silvered Crest Lacquered Box w/ Bakelite Handles

Located in New York, NY

This Art Deco Machine Age lacquered box, featuring aluminum construction, a silvered crest, and Bakelite handles, is an exquisite representation of American design from circa 1935. I...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box
Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box

Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage 1989 reproduction by the Museum of Modern Art of an Asante gold dust box. Made of gold toned metal with a beautiful design of birds perched along the edges of the lid. Some...

Category

1980s Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Metal

Adirondack Style Birch Twig and Mushroom Box
Adirondack Style Birch Twig and Mushroom Box

Adirondack Style Birch Twig and Mushroom Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This box is part woodland, part wink. A mid to late 20th century American Adirondack fantasy, it is clad entirely in cut birch branches and raised on birch branch legs, as if it simp...

Category

Late 20th Century Adirondack American Boxes

Materials

Birch

Mid Century Jewelry Box Hand Carved Wood Boob 1960s
Mid Century Jewelry Box Hand Carved Wood Boob 1960s

Mid Century Jewelry Box Hand Carved Wood Boob 1960s

By Dean Santner

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a beautiful hand carved wood jewelry box in the style of Dean Santner. The boob shaped box twists open easily to reveal a compartment w...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Boxes

Materials

Cherry

Hollywood Regency Godinger Box Safe Keep Tin Faux Bamboo
Hollywood Regency Godinger Box Safe Keep Tin Faux Bamboo

Hollywood Regency Godinger Box Safe Keep Tin Faux Bamboo

By Godinger

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Hollywood Regency Godinger box or safe keep tin.Faux bamboo. Silver plated. Stamped from the maker present. Dimensions: 4.88" H x 5. 14" W x 4.25"...

Category

1990s Hollywood Regency American Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Circa 1990's Oklahoma Casting Black Forest Jewelry Box
Circa 1990's Oklahoma Casting Black Forest Jewelry Box

Circa 1990's Oklahoma Casting Black Forest Jewelry Box

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1990's cast resin and hand finished jewelry box by Oklahoma Casting Company. This is a wonderful jewelry or trinket box in the form of a basket in the Black Forest style. The...

Category

1990s Black Forest American Boxes

Materials

Resin

Whitman's Salmagundi Chocolates Mucha Style Art Nouveau Gold-tone Metal Tin Box
Whitman's Salmagundi Chocolates Mucha Style Art Nouveau Gold-tone Metal Tin Box

Whitman's Salmagundi Chocolates Mucha Style Art Nouveau Gold-tone Metal Tin Box

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1920 Whitman’s gold-tone Salmagundi tin chocolate box featuring an Alphonse Mucha-style portrait and scrolling Art Nouveau along the top and sides of the box. Messurments 2-1/8” tal...

Category

1920s Art Nouveau Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Tin

Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid
Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid

Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. Asymmetrically sculpted box is covered with a rounded lid, lined with felt fabric ...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern American Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Vintage Sheffield Tea Caddy Box
Vintage Sheffield Tea Caddy Box

Vintage Sheffield Tea Caddy Box

By Sheffield

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage tea caddy or box. This vintage piece is rare and it is captivating. Octagonal in silver plated finish, this piece can have a variety of uses. This piece displays...

Category

1930s Edwardian Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Large Seashell Encrusted Box
Vintage Large Seashell Encrusted Box

Vintage Large Seashell Encrusted Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty large one of a kind lidded mahogany box transformed into a exotic seashell fantasy in an ambitiously assembled eccentric composition of art and function.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Boxes

Materials

Shell, Organic Material, Mahogany

Vintage Art Deco Chrome Metal Small Jewelry Box with Terrier Handle
Vintage Art Deco Chrome Metal Small Jewelry Box with Terrier Handle

Vintage Art Deco Chrome Metal Small Jewelry Box with Terrier Handle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Art Deco Chrome Lidded Jewelry Box with Terrier Handle on Top makers mark on bottom interior is maroon velvet "in very nice vintage as found condition" "cleaned and polished" "velv...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Boxes

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent
Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent

Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent

By Vincent Pocsik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary ebonized tray by Vincent Pocsik Carved walnut tray with ebonized finish. Natural food safe oil and wax finish. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and ...

Category

2010s Organic Modern American Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Birds Eye Maple Wood Box
19th Century American Birds Eye Maple Wood Box

19th Century American Birds Eye Maple Wood Box

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century birdseye maple box with brass nail head decoration and iron lock plate and hasp. This box is hand crafted with beautiful dovetail joints visible on the corners, evidence...

Category

Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique American Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3
Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3

Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This group of three original painted 19thc pantry boxes are in fine condition and two have dark blue paint and other is dark green paint. Sold as a collection of three. All pantry bo...

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique American Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Jewelry Box from Chapman
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Jewelry Box from Chapman

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Jewelry Box from Chapman

By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Large, mid-century modern solid brass jewelry casket by Chapman measuring 15 1/4 by 8 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches. Commanding size and presence that will add style and glamour to your decor...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Brass

Heavy Brass Aspirin Pill Box – Mid-Century American Twist-Top Container Novelty
Heavy Brass Aspirin Pill Box – Mid-Century American Twist-Top Container Novelty

Heavy Brass Aspirin Pill Box – Mid-Century American Twist-Top Container Novelty

Located in Toronto, CA

This vintage brass aspirin box is a sculptural and functional collectible from the mid-20th century, believed to have been made in the United States between the 1940s and 1960s. Desi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Desk Box or Humidor
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Desk Box or Humidor

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Desk Box or Humidor

By Tiffany Studios

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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Memphis Style Triangular Mixed Wood Trinket Box by Russ Keil
Memphis Style Triangular Mixed Wood Trinket Box by Russ Keil

Memphis Style Triangular Mixed Wood Trinket Box by Russ Keil

By Russ Keil

Located in San Diego, CA

Memphis style mixed wood triangular trinket box by Russ Keil, circa 1990s. The box measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 5.75"H and is made of a padouk, walnut and sugar maple hardwood . There is...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Boxes

Materials

Maple, Padouk

Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"

Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"

By Oneida

Located in TEYJAT, FR

Superb Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best" 16 x 8 x. 10.5cms Made of bronzed regule (spelter), this trinket box is in exceptional condition with almost all of ...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau American Boxes

Materials

Spelter

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Box
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Box

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1912. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Box interior cedar lined....

Category

Early 20th Century Modern American Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century
Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century

Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century

By Don Drumm

Located in View Park, CA

A very unique decorative jewelry box hand-crafted of black glass, mirror, iron, and geode by Don Drumm, late 20th century. The geode boasts a bevy of brilliant blues, from cerulean t...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Box
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Box

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box, Vintage Coastal
Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box, Vintage Coastal

Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box, Vintage Coastal

Located in Bradenton, FL

Vintage seashell encrusted jewelry box embodies the bohemian aesthetic popular during the mid- 20th century. Hand-crafted with an array of shells...

Category

1970s Bohemian Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Shell

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A stunning antique bronze stamp box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers
Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers

Set of Four, Coffee Tea, Sugar and Flour Dispensers

Located in Delray Beach, FL

unique containers hand crafted from Cypress wood artistic craftsmanship the lid comes off and each has acrylic container in . Originally came from...

Category

1950s Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Vintage Boho Monumental Tramp Art Box
Vintage Boho Monumental Tramp Art Box

Vintage Boho Monumental Tramp Art Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monumental vintage tramp art box is a breathtaking masterpiece of American folk art, showcasing extraordinary artisanal skill and meticulous attention to detail. Every surface i...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art American Boxes

Materials

Metal

Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961
Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961

Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Exotic Walnut Box, 1961 A finely crafted wooden box by celebrated California studio furniture maker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, dated 1961. Made from richly fi...

Category

1960s American Craftsman Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy
Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy

Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy

By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fantastic vintage box featuring a burl walnut inlay with a silver-tone knob on the lid as well as the ornate feet. Perfect decorative jewelry, trinket or caddy box standing alone on ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical American Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/Lids, 1960
Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/Lids, 1960

Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/Lids, 1960

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/ lids, 1960’s. Beautiful condition. Large box measures 9.5” long 4” deep 2” tall. Small box measures 4” x 4” 2” tall.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Leo Sewell Trash/Waste Can
Leo Sewell Trash/Waste Can

Leo Sewell Trash/Waste Can

By Leo Sewell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Leo Sewell Trash Can. Made of an accumulation of found objects Signed and Dated on the bottom.

Category

1980s Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century folk art box, with burl wood veneer and mother of pearl and fruit wood inlay. The surface decorated with geometric, diamond and star motifs. The raised top with a banded...

Category

Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique American Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Burl

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Sadelles
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Sadelles

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Sadelles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

Category

2010s Modern American Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

Category

2010s Modern American Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Donna Karen Shagreen Box
Donna Karen Shagreen Box

Donna Karen Shagreen Box

By Donna Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine re-imagination of an earlier form and material. well made. Label below.

Category

1980s Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

19th Century Folk Art Box With Inlaid Hearts
19th Century Folk Art Box With Inlaid Hearts

19th Century Folk Art Box With Inlaid Hearts

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century American folk art box with decorated with inlaid hearts, diamonds, triangles and shields. Possibly sailor made, this sweet little box was likely a valentine or keepsake ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique American Boxes

Materials

Wood

Po Shun Leong Architectural Jewelry Box Exotic Woods 1989
Po Shun Leong Architectural Jewelry Box Exotic Woods 1989

Po Shun Leong Architectural Jewelry Box Exotic Woods 1989

By Po Shun Leong

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful architectural jewelry box by the talented British born California artist Po Shun Leong, Leung. It is quite sculptural and will stand alone as u...

Category

1980s Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Box With Bone and Mother Of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Walnut Box With Bone and Mother Of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Walnut Box With Bone and Mother Of Pearl Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century walnut box with bone and mother of pearl inlay, whaler made. This beautifully hand crafted box would have been made during the long voyage of a whaling ship. The star in...

Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Vintage Brown Nautical Sailing Ship Wood Box with Hinged Lid
Vintage Brown Nautical Sailing Ship Wood Box with Hinged Lid

Vintage Brown Nautical Sailing Ship Wood Box with Hinged Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vintage nautical theme jewelry or trinket box. This small rectangular brown box will be a great accent on a coffee table, dressing table, or on a bookshelf. It is created from wood...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Boxes

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact
Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact

By Elgin American Mfg Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

Beautiful Art Deco Circular Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact, Emerald Green and Black Enamel, c. 1920s This exquisite Art Deco Elgin American ladies makeup compact ...

Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box
Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box

Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Large impressive sea shell in rusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great selection of sea shells. Wonderful decor piece or great gift.

Category

1970s Organic Modern Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Shell

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box
Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderful Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Great for storage, European Early 1900's. 18" x 11" high.

Category

1910s Edwardian Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

F.B. Rogers Gold Plate Walnut Shaped Trinket Box Keepsake, 1970, America
F.B. Rogers Gold Plate Walnut Shaped Trinket Box Keepsake, 1970, America

F.B. Rogers Gold Plate Walnut Shaped Trinket Box Keepsake, 1970, America

By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in the USA by F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970. Made out of gold plate metal and left intentio...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Jay Rogers 1992 Exotic Wood Box with mystery drawers
Jay Rogers 1992 Exotic Wood Box with mystery drawers

Jay Rogers 1992 Exotic Wood Box with mystery drawers

By Michael Elkan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jay Rogers 1992 Three drawer exotic wood Box. Box looks like cubes rolling off the main body, but three of the boxes open!. Signed inside bottom drawer. Very nice condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern American Boxes

Materials

Zebra Wood

Nesting Boxes, America circa 1950
Nesting Boxes, America circa 1950

Nesting Boxes, America circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

America, 1950 Lithographed paper over wood. 4.5"-7.5" w x 4.5"-7.5"d x 6"-7"h Ref. O2173 $ 1,600 ea ( 4 sets avail )

Category

1950s Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

1920's Art Deco Enamel Ladies Make up Compact Mirror Rouge, Mirror, Puffs
1920's Art Deco Enamel Ladies Make up Compact Mirror Rouge, Mirror, Puffs

1920's Art Deco Enamel Ladies Make up Compact Mirror Rouge, Mirror, Puffs

Located in Red Lion, PA

1920s Art Deco Enamel Ladies Makeup Compact Mirror with Rouge, Mirror, and Powder Puffs A striking and authentic 1920s Art Deco enamel ladies makeup compact, featuring a beautifully...

Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can Mid-Century
Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can Mid-Century

Vintage Coca Cola Trash Can Mid-Century

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, vintage Coca Cola trash can mid-century. White paint with chrome plated steel. Interior galvanized can. Original unrestored. Dimensions: 29" H x 14" Diameter...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Metal

1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe
1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe

1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original creation date. Box W 13.25 x D 10 x H 10 in. Key L 4 in.

Category

1770s American Colonial Antique American Boxes

Materials

Metal

Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co
Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co

Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Cut crystal lidded trinket box by Tiffany & Co. It playfully revisits the Rubic cube vibe, the iconic post-modern puzzle game. The box can be used in various settings, from cockt...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency American Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest
Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

$2,800Sale Price|37% Off

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

Located in Ferndale, MI

Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Original key included . Possibly stage coach item .

Category

19th Century American Classical Antique American Boxes

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron, Iron

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883
Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883

By Gorham CO.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883 Dimensions: 3.5" W × 2.5" D × 1.5" H Materials: Copper with applied silver decoration Marks: Gorham, date letter “P” for 1883 A finely crafted American Aesthetic Movement mixed-metal box by Gorham, executed in copper with sculptural silver appliqué. The domed lid features a dynamic lizard in high relief, accompanied by two playful mice in motion, all arranged above a silvered ground with grasses and textured earth. The decoration is set asymmetrically against the warm copper body, leaving generous areas of polished surface that highlight the contrast between metals. The interior is left plain, showing use consistent with age. The imagery reflects the strong influence of Japanese Meiji-era design on Gorham in the late 19th century. Themes of small animals and naturalistic vignettes were drawn directly from Japanese art, where lizards were regarded as symbols of protection and renewal, and mice were associated with quickness, fertility, and in some contexts, good fortune. Together, they create a whimsical narrative of pursuit, rendered with wit and naturalistic detail. This work exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement credo of “Art for Art’s Sake,” emphasizing beauty, asymmetry, and nature study over traditional allegory. Gorham’s mixed-metal line, developed in the wake of the 1876 Centennial Exposition, sought to rival Tiffany & Co. in innovation and design, producing decorative objects that were both functional and avant-garde. Comparable Gorham copper...

Category

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique American Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Pagoda Box
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Pagoda Box

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Pagoda Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Large 1980s Tessellated stone with brass handle and rattan by Maitland Smith.

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining
American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining

American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Copper Lined Humidor, Walnut, Resin Carved Panel, Brass Pull Style: American Victorian This American Victorian smoking cabinet from ...

Category

1920s Victorian Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Wood Lined "Anno 1219" Lidded Box / Humidor by Iron Art of Copenhagen
Vintage Wood Lined "Anno 1219" Lidded Box / Humidor by Iron Art of Copenhagen

Vintage Wood Lined "Anno 1219" Lidded Box / Humidor by Iron Art of Copenhagen

By Chase and Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare wood lined "Anno 1219 Battle of Estonia" lidded box / humidor by Iron Art of Copenhagen, circa early 1900s. The casket box commemorates the Danish / Estonian Battle of Ly...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Boxes

Materials

Iron

Chase USA Art Deco Chrome and Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Chase USA Art Deco Chrome and Wood Trinket Jewelry Box

Chase USA Art Deco Chrome and Wood Trinket Jewelry Box

By Chase and Co.

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic Rectangular Art Deco Box from Chase USA. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as sitting on a coffee...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser

By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson

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...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel