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Place of Origin: Balkan
Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946
Located in Portland, OR
An antique Greek pure silver & cloisonne case, circa 1910. Despite this case dating circa 1910 it has a later engraved legend to the base "Greek Army Day Athens, 15th May 1946", from...
Category

1910s Edwardian Vintage Balkan Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946
Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946

Antique Greek Civil War Pure Silver Cloisonne Case Engraved Athens Army Day 1946

$895
Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Polished Brass Box of Apollo signed Lalaounis
By Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist sterling silver and polished brass box, created by the esteemed Lalaounis in Greece circa 1950, is a remarkable exemplar of the elegance and innovation cha...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balkan Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Polished Brass Box of Apollo signed Lalaounis
Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Polished Brass Box of Apollo signed Lalaounis

Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Polished Brass Box of Apollo signed Lalaounis

$475
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Austro-Hungarian silver and enamel cigarette/card case; part of our continental silverware collection This fine antique Austro-Hungarian silver and enamel cigarette/card case has a rectangular form with rounded edges. The front cover is embellished with an enamel panel depicting two Japanese ladies playing traditional Japanese instruments, the koto (13 stringed zither) and the shamisen (3 stringed guitar-like instrument). The players are seated on the ground in an outdoor scene with traditional Japanese lanterns hanging from tree branches overhead. The sides of this cigarette case and posterior cover are plain and unembellished. The case is fitted with a push fit catch which when released reveals the hallmarked gilt interior of the hinged compartments. The hallmarks to the interior of this impressive case include: Silver quality/purity: Dianakopf mark (800 standard, 800/1000) Assay mark: L (Ljubljana, Slovenia) This variation of the Dianakopf mark was used from 1872-1922, determining the date of this piece as circa 1900. Condition This antique silver business card holder...
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20th Century Balkan Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case

$1,958
Greek Style Engraved and Chased Gold Tone Metal Large Pyxis
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Greek style engraved and chased gold tone metal large Pyxis ( a cylindrical vessel/box with a lid that can be made of wood, ivory or metal). In the ancient times, it was mo...
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20th Century Classical Greek Balkan Boxes

Materials

Metal

Greek Style Engraved and Chased Gold Tone Metal Large Pyxis
Greek Style Engraved and Chased Gold Tone Metal Large Pyxis

Greek Style Engraved and Chased Gold Tone Metal Large Pyxis

$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded vessel Purchased in Greece by previous owner.
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Early 1900s Antique Balkan Boxes

Materials

Limestone

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

$4,800
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Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite leather cigar case with sterling silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes. Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the re...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Balkan Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case

Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case

$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 0.63 in
Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austrian 800 standard silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our silver smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This Georg Adam Scheid silver and enamel cigarette case has a subtly curved form offering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional original enamel panel depicting a female wading through a vast amount of water, holding in her hands her skirt, boots and parasol. The posterior cover is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'THW.' The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished. Each cover features a plain rounded thumbpiece in addition to a hallmarked push fit catch, which when released reveals two hinged compartments. This impressive example of continental silverware...
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Early 1900s Other Antique Balkan Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

$2,412
H 3.3 in W 2.4 in D 0.6 in
1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...
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Late 19th Century Antique Balkan Boxes

Materials

Silver

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

$1,779
H 0.7 in W 1 in D 2.2 in
Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947. Painted blue and white with th...
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1940s Vintage Balkan Boxes

Materials

Metal

Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box

Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box

$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10 in W 8 in D 3 in
Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique damascene styled tobacco case is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Anglo-Japanese style. The case...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme Balkan Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case
Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case

Large Antique Komai Style Japanese Damascene Cigarillo, Cigar or Cigarette Case

$1,995
H 6.25 in W 3.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Balkan Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration

Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration

$995
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balkan Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin

Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin

$6,000
H 0.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.5 in
Syrian Style Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Backgammon Set
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning mosaic Backgammon set featuring a traditional Syrian style design and fine craftsmanship. Made in Morocco. The board/ box is made of various woods and inlays. A genuine wo...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Balkan Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut

Syrian Style Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Backgammon Set
Syrian Style Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Backgammon Set

Syrian Style Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Backgammon Set

$1,090 Sale Price
27% Off
H 3.25 in W 9.5 in D 18.63 in
Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Balkan Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni
Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni

$3,623
H 0.71 in W 2.29 in D 4.06 in
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Ladies' handbag cigarette case with an oval section in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on a guilloché and a monochrome, hand-painted miniature of a landscape, in the E...
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1950s Art Nouveau Vintage Balkan Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Enamel and Hand-Painted Miniature

$3,038
H 1.11 in W 3.55 in D 1.74 in
Bronze Jewelry Box Ancient Sarcophagus Reliefs Greek Roman Caesar Gladiator
By Line Vautrin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful heavy cast bronze, hinged/lidded box, lightly polished, and glowing. Depicting ancient relief scenes / characters of Ancient Roman or Greek...
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1920s Greek Revival Vintage Balkan Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Jewelry Box Ancient Sarcophagus Reliefs Greek Roman Caesar Gladiator
Bronze Jewelry Box Ancient Sarcophagus Reliefs Greek Roman Caesar Gladiator

Bronze Jewelry Box Ancient Sarcophagus Reliefs Greek Roman Caesar Gladiator

$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.63 in W 6.38 in D 3.5 in
Silver and Imperial Yellow Guilloche Enamel Cigarette or Card Case
Located in London, GB
A very pretty double side, silver and imperial yellow guilloche enamel cigarette or card case. Superb engine turned design. Inside case, which is gilded, marked with silver marks of ...
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1930s Vintage Balkan Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Silver and Imperial Yellow Guilloche Enamel Cigarette or Card Case
Silver and Imperial Yellow Guilloche Enamel Cigarette or Card Case

Silver and Imperial Yellow Guilloche Enamel Cigarette or Card Case

$1,360
H 0.44 in W 2.76 in D 3.35 in
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Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1893
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful novelty jewelry box with a variety of embossed or repousse decoration creating a box to resemble a bag with clasp to the front and a large ...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Balkan Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1893
Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1893

Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1893

H 2 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Humidor/Box by Zolatas
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
Zolotas sterling silver humidor. Rectangular box decoration with a Gold Greek cross within a laurel leaf wreath and an inscription, walnut wood interior. Zolatas in one of the fines...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Balkan Boxes

Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Humidor/Box by Zolatas
Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Humidor/Box by Zolatas

Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Humidor/Box by Zolatas

H 2.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.75 in
Lalaounis Silver and Metal Lidded Box with Maze Medalion
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful hinged and lidded box with a sterling silver Minoan maze motif medallion on a mixed metal bronze and brass box. It is stamped Lalaounis 925 with touch mark on the silver...
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1950s Vintage Balkan Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Lalaounis Silver and Metal Lidded Box with Maze Medalion
Lalaounis Silver and Metal Lidded Box with Maze Medalion

Lalaounis Silver and Metal Lidded Box with Maze Medalion

H 1.25 in W 5.25 in D 4 in

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