American Boxes

An anodized bronze, cedar-lined cigarette box, by Tiffany & Co. dedicated to Walter Hull Aldridge, circa 1945. The box has four stepped feet in each corner, and is decorated with 18K...

An art deco desk box designed by Harvey Avedon (1908-2005). Very elegant rectangular box, created in America during the late art deco period back in the 1940. This elegant fluted box was crafted by the Harvey Avedon Jewelry Co. with sharp bubbled lines in .925/.999 solid sterling silver with high polished finish. Embellished on top with the layout in profile of a gentleman with a tuxedo hat and a monocle made in 14 karats yellow Gold. Fitted with a secure pressure push button and a lid with seven barrels hinge. Weight: 109.80 Grams, (70.38 Dwt). Measurements: 78 mm by 91 mm x 16 mm (3.1 x 3.6 x 0.65 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "STERLING AVEDON 14KT". Avedon advertising in 1946 Harvey Avedon The history of the American jewelry trademark “Avedon” began in 1945 in New York. The owner of trademark was Harvey Avedon (2 January 1908-21 June 2005), East Elmhurst, New York based jewelry designer. Yet, the first use of Avedon name was in 1935. So, according to Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office, on October 2, 1935 Harvey Avedon filed an application for patent registration of two of his designs. The StrikALite models included strikers, vanity tube lacquer lighters, and catalin and Bakelite plastic resin table lighters. He was forced to close StrikALite in 1942 due to limited raw materials, which were diverted for WW2 production. The last production of his StrikALite strikers were manufactured with colored crackle finishes. Soon afterward he the talented designer opened Harvey Avedon Sales Corporation in 1945 and worked there until his retirement in 1976. Harvey designed and manufactured precious metal jewelry (silver and gold were available during WW2) and accessories including his popular streamline diagonal cut deco automatic in both sterling silver and 14k gold. This automatic lighter design was created circa 1942 for his fiancée at that time, who later became his wife. During this period he collaborated with such iconic companies as Tiffany & Co. Avedon was known for his gentlemen’s jewelry...

Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straights sides and hinged and flat cover. Sides and cover have fine and dense acid-etched allover scrollwork mesh in plain frames...

Art Deco burled wood trinket box with marquetry top. The box features geometric inlays of birdseye maple against plain maple wood and oak. The handsome box is conveniently fitted with a hinged lid for easy opening. Makes a great desk or nightstand accessory. Go green, buy vintage.

Handsome rectangular mahogany document box having recessed handles and campaign style hardware, married later to a custom stand that makes this a unique coffee table with storage.

This vintage American 2 part glass box is from the 40's. It is ringing with luscious colors of light pink to darker pink to raspberry and cranberry to clear. The colors change with t...

This is an unusual matched pair of very usable cylindrical boxes in the form of drums, made by Cartier, New York. Realistically modelled and complete with applied twisted ropes held by stylized silver ‘straps’. The lift-off lids are each mounted with a crossed pair...

1940s hand-painted ceramic porcelain decorative box by Waylande Gregory. Features a black lid and brown vessel with hand-painted gold leaf decoration. S...

Small modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides and angular corners. Cover flat and hinged. Fine and dense acid-etched all-over s...

An unusual jewelry box or miniature chest. Leather (or leathrette covered) with brass handles on the sides. Measures approx. 16"long, 10" high and 10...

Vintage leather two bottle wine carrier, circa 1940s-1950s, expertly made vintage wine caddy. A throwback to a more elegant time. The carrier handl...

USA, circa 1940s. Vintage industrial rustic warehouse slatted wooden large food delivery box. Time worn canvas handles, steel, wire, and plate steel detailings. Rarely seen lidded food service...