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Place of Origin: European
18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian knife box
18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian knife box

18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian knife box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian serpentine knife box circa 1790 Good quality decorative box, serpentine fronted and an inlaid with a shell patera to the hinged lid. Many other...

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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique European Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Striking Edwardian Medieval Revival Silver Jewelry Box, 1905
Striking Edwardian Medieval Revival Silver Jewelry Box, 1905

Striking Edwardian Medieval Revival Silver Jewelry Box, 1905

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1905 by J. T. Wordsworth & Co. this striking Edwardian antique sterling silver jewellery box is of a rectangular casket form with a hinged lid. The bo...

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Early 1900s Gothic Revival Antique European Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1763)
Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1763)

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy (1763)

By Samuel Taylor

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddy; an addition to our 18th century silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George II...

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1760s George III Antique European Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Metal Coffee Tin by H. Smith, Circa 1920
Large Metal Coffee Tin by H. Smith, Circa 1920

Large Metal Coffee Tin by H. Smith, Circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique coffee tin by H. Smith of Groningen, bearing the title of Purveyor to the Royal Household. The original red color with gold-yellow lettering...

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1920s Industrial Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Iron

Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950
Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950

Camille Faure Limoges Modernist Enamel and Silver Plate Artwork Box, circa 1950

By Camille Fauré

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare and exquisite creation by Camille Fauré Limoges, this enamel and silver-plated decorative box is a masterwork of French craftsmanship, dating circa 1950. Likely a bespoke comm...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Silver Plate

18th Century Star Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Tea Caddy
18th Century Star Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Tea Caddy

18th Century Star Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy, Of Good Colour And Patina Throughout, Having Attractive Inlaid Stars And Chequered Strung Decoration, The Hi...

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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique European Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century
Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century

Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1970s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition.

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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Wood

Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937
Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937

Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937

Located in Bath, GB

A truly iconic Art Deco double-lidded cigarette or cigar box with the most fantastic shaped handle to the top. The box is entirely engine-turned and stands on four elegant feet. T...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s
Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s

Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s Small lidded box constructed in carved alabaster with a rectangular form and softly rounded body. The surface is worked w...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Lidded Box by O.H. Lagerstedt, circa 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Lidded Box by O.H. Lagerstedt, circa 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Lidded Box by O.H. Lagerstedt, circa 1930s

By O.H. Lagerstedt

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined Swedish Art Deco lidded vessel in solid bronze, by O.H. Lagerstedt (J.L.H. – Joh. L. Höglund), Sweden, circa 1930s. This elegant cylindrical box features a beautifully pro...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Bronze

"Y26" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969
"Y26" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969

"Y26" box, "Yantra" series, Ettore Sottsass for Design Centre, 1969

By Design Centre, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Periwinkle-colored ceramic box from the "Yantra" series, model "Y26," designed in 1969 by Ettore Sottsass and distributed by Design Centre. Italy, 1969. The base bears the signature...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Danish Round Ceramic Box by L. Hjorth for Hjorth Pottery, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Round Ceramic Box by L. Hjorth for Hjorth Pottery, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Round Ceramic Box by L. Hjorth for Hjorth Pottery, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Round Ceramic Box by L. Hjorth for Hjorth Pottery, Denmark, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informat...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820
Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820

Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820

Located in Bath, GB

About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card / games box has a deep red / Burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork with ...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique European Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box
Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box

Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large 19th Century Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box, Attributed to Baccarat. This incredible large crystal box is all hand-diamond cut and attri...

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1860s Louis XVI Antique European Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

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

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 European Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy
Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy

Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Georgian burr yew tea caddy dating to circa 1785, of rectangular form veneered throughout in beautifully figured burr yew and edged with boxwood stringing. T...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique European Boxes

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Yew

18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox
18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox

18th Century or Earlier Brass - Iron Bound Continental Lockbox

Located in Lomita, CA

There is a fantastical quality to this casket lockbox with its dramatic presentation. It has brass rings with lions' (or wolves) heads and a latch/escutcheon. The size and complexity of the latch suggest that it was designed to keep prying hands away. But it has a very interesting look that many people will like. The style and appearance suggest Continental origins, and appraisers say it was produced in the 18th century or earlier. The baroque casket...

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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique European Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ebony and leather Millemiglia watch box with embroidery Giordano Viganò
Ebony and leather Millemiglia watch box with embroidery Giordano Viganò

Ebony and leather Millemiglia watch box with embroidery Giordano Viganò

By Giordano Viganò

Located in Novedrate, IT

The Millemiglia watch case is an elegant box that combines ebony and leather and can hold 3 watches. The exterior is made of Macassar Ebony, a fine dark-colored wood with dense amber...

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2010s Modern European Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Antique Moser Box
Antique Moser Box

Antique Moser Box

Located in Tampa, FL

An Austrian Moser box in cranberry with gold flowers and bronze dore fittings. Circa 1890s.   

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1890s Antique European Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

English Regency mahogany box with satinwood inlay. The four corners of the top are inlaid with lovely triangular scalloped decoration. All the border molding are also satinwood inlay...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique European Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Powder Bowl by Llane, Boulogne
Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Powder Bowl by Llane, Boulogne

Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Powder Bowl by Llane, Boulogne

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco 1930s ceramic powder bowl signed by Artist LLANE with manufacturers mark underneath. Beautiful vibrant coloring with fine and delicate detailing to the face, beautifully and...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard & Soehne
1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard & Soehne

1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard & Soehne

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Marseille, FR

Box rosewood and brass inlay cover Art Nouveau by Erhard and Soehne, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Exceptional Gilt Brass & Beveled Glass Art Box by Alphonse Giroux, Paris
Antique Exceptional Gilt Brass & Beveled Glass Art Box by Alphonse Giroux, Paris

Antique Exceptional Gilt Brass & Beveled Glass Art Box by Alphonse Giroux, Paris

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in Lisse, NL

Timeless and all handcrafted, Parisian 'display box' from the mid 1800s. If you are looking for an exclusive and very stylish box for yourself or a loved one then this avantgardisti...

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Mid-19th Century Antique European Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

1950s Italian Brown Leather Jewelry or Desk Box, Florence
1950s Italian Brown Leather Jewelry or Desk Box, Florence

1950s Italian Brown Leather Jewelry or Desk Box, Florence

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant Italian box crafted from brown leather in Florence, as evidenced by the gold "Made in Italy Florence" stamp. It features a classic design with clean lines, enhanced by fin...

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Mid-20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

By LINLEY London

Located in London, GB

Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Opera House. In this instance, Highclere Castle...

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2010s European Boxes

Materials

Maple

Signed Gabriella Crespi Decorative Jewelry Box in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Signed Gabriella Crespi Decorative Jewelry Box in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

Signed Gabriella Crespi Decorative Jewelry Box in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century decorative box designed and signed by Gabriella Crespi. Made in a beautiful combination of gilt brass and clear lucite, this stylish box was made in Italy during...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Boxes

Materials

Chrome

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

Located in Paris, FR

A 18th century set presented in trapezoidal case made of light wood and inlaid with marquetry. The vanity case includes a gold wax case decorated with fl...

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1780s Louis XVI Antique European Boxes

Materials

Gold

19th Century Regency Trinket Box
19th Century Regency Trinket Box

19th Century Regency Trinket Box

Located in Tampa, FL

19th century English regency trinket box or jewelry box. The interior tray is covered in original pink velvet, the velvet is in great condition. Has no key.

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1890s Antique European Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Basilisk Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Belgium Majolica Rat Smoke Set Wasmuel , circa 1900
Belgium Majolica Rat Smoke Set Wasmuel , circa 1900

Belgium Majolica Rat Smoke Set Wasmuel , circa 1900

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

Belgium Majolica Rat Smoke Set Wasmuel , circa 1900. H / 6.5 inches , 10.5 by 5 inches.

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Early 1900s Country Antique European Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Painted Decorative Ceramic Boxes Tripod Eggs
Pair of Painted Decorative Ceramic Boxes Tripod Eggs

Pair of Painted Decorative Ceramic Boxes Tripod Eggs

Located in Sofia, BG

Pair of small painted ceramic egg boxes raised on tripod legs. France, circa 2000.

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Early 2000s European Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Emanuel josef Margold, a secessionist box for the Bahlsen cookie factory c. 1915
Emanuel josef Margold, a secessionist box for the Bahlsen cookie factory c. 1915

Emanuel josef Margold, a secessionist box for the Bahlsen cookie factory c. 1915

By Emanuel Josef Margold

Located in London, Fitzrovia

A rare rectangular shaped box with a hinge cover; tinplate, gilt and with beautiful colourful abstract floral motifs. The bottom is embossed with ‘H. Bahlsens Keks-Fabrik Hannover Königl-Preuss-Staatsmedaille Weltausstellungen - 1904 1910 Grosser Preis 1911 1913 Baltische Ausstellung Malmö 1914 Die Königl. Medaille’ Bahlsen's new designs for ornamental giftware packaging were shown at the exhibition held by the Deutsche Werkbund...

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20th Century Vienna Secession European Boxes

Materials

Tin

French ceramic vase by Primavera from XX century
French ceramic vase by Primavera from XX century

French ceramic vase by Primavera from XX century

By Primavera

Located in LE PRÉ-SAINT-GERVAIS, FR

Primavera France, 1920s–1930s This ceramic piece was produced by Primavera, the renowned design atelier created by the Parisian department store Printemps in the early 20th century....

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1950s Modern Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts ceder lined pewter jewelry box
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts ceder lined pewter jewelry box

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts ceder lined pewter jewelry box

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts ceder lined pewter jewelry box with an Abalone blue semi-precious stone to the lid. Tudric 082 stamped to base. Lib...

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique European Boxes

Materials

Pewter

IMPORTANT CUT-OUT BOX, SÈVRES 18th Century
IMPORTANT CUT-OUT BOX, SÈVRES 18th Century

IMPORTANT CUT-OUT BOX, SÈVRES 18th Century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Madrid, ES

IMPORTANT CUT-OUT BOX, SÈVRES 18th Century Sèvres. Polychrome and gold decoration with reserves with landscape and figures. Rims and clasp in relief bronz...

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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique European Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Marseille Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise
Marseille Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise

Marseille Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique European Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Fantastic and rare example of Black Forest folk art, a tour de force of carving by a master woodworker. This lift top box in the form of a thatched cottage has many wonderful details...

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique European Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique Octagonal Tented Top Amboyna Tea Caddy. English C.1820
Small Antique Octagonal Tented Top Amboyna Tea Caddy. English C.1820

Small Antique Octagonal Tented Top Amboyna Tea Caddy. English C.1820

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A very special tea caddy Burl amboyna with silver wire stringing. Of special note is the exceptional quality of the inlay on the interior lid. Original key. Free Uk shipping ...

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1820s Regency Antique European Boxes

Materials

Amboyna

Vintage Cut Glass Vanity Jar with Sterling Silver Lid–Crystal Trinket... 1960s
Vintage Cut Glass Vanity Jar with Sterling Silver Lid–Crystal Trinket... 1960s

Vintage Cut Glass Vanity Jar with Sterling Silver Lid–Crystal Trinket... 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful vintage cut glass vanity jar featuring a faceted crystal body and polished sterling silver lid. The jar includes a fitted glass inner stopper/lid and displays an elegant ge...

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1960s Modern Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Decorative and Jewelry Box in Metal, Silver Color and Gold France 20th Century
Decorative and Jewelry Box in Metal, Silver Color and Gold France 20th Century

Decorative and Jewelry Box in Metal, Silver Color and Gold France 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative and Jewelry Box in Metal and Copper Silver Color and Gold France 20th Century. On the lid, we discover relief work. A scene of with characters having a banquet in the coun...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

Midcentury Box in Red Goatskin and Chrome Attributed to Aldo Tura Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Box in Red Goatskin and Chrome Attributed to Aldo Tura Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Box in Red Goatskin and Chrome Attributed to Aldo Tura Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful squared box in red goatskin, wood and chrome details attributed to the Italian designer Aldo Tura. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Antique 19thC German Three-Colour 18K Gold & Jasperware Snuff Box, Hanau c.1820
Antique 19thC German Three-Colour 18K Gold & Jasperware Snuff Box, Hanau c.1820

Antique 19thC German Three-Colour 18K Gold & Jasperware Snuff Box, Hanau c.1820

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 19th Century German three-coloured 18k gold snuff box, of rectangular form with gracefully rounded corners, this exquisite piece features a central oval jasperware plaq...

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19th Century Other Antique European Boxes

Materials

Gold

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks
French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks, France A beautiful hand-crafted and richly decorated French Art Nouveau enameled glass trinket or jewelry box, attributed to Legras Glassworks. The piece features delicately applied enamel in soft, natural tones typical of the Art Nouveau movement, highlighting its elegant floral and organic motifs. Finely detailed and highly decorative, this lidded box exemplifies the refined craftsmanship for which Legras was renowned. Perfect for holding small treasures or displayed simply as a work of art. Dimensions: 4" Diameter × 3 1/4" High A wonderful collectible French Art Nouveau glass box—an ideal decorative accent or thoughtful gift. Legras Art Glass...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902
Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902

Antique English Sterling Silver & Agate Snuff Box by Hilliard & Thomason - 1902

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in Bath, GB

A spectacular example of a solid silver snuff box inset with two agate stone panels to top and bottom, both in beautiful undamaged condition with a bright polished patina. The box h...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century
Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century

Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Manopan crank musical organ. 19th Century. It is complete but it does not work, it needs to be revised. It has 6 cards with spanish songs of the time. G...

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19th Century Renaissance Antique European Boxes

Materials

Wood

Granada Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box
Granada Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box

Granada Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1950s Moorish Spain Music Box: This exquisite handcrafted box, made in Granada, Spain, showcases the intricate art of Islamic Moorish marquetry. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Islamic European Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

An Art Deco Enamel Vanity case Coral & Diamond Makeup Box c.1920
An Art Deco Enamel Vanity case Coral & Diamond Makeup Box c.1920

An Art Deco Enamel Vanity case Coral & Diamond Makeup Box c.1920

By Corona

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

The rectangular-shaped blue enamel vanity case with silver-coloured enamel borders and carved Coral and rose-cut diamond clasp opening to reveal a mirror, two powder compartments and...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Coral, Gold, Enamel

French Medieval Style Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1880
French Medieval Style Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1880

French Medieval Style Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1880

Located in Miami, FL

A remarkable intricately designed, handcrafted silver box, circa 1880s. We were told that this box is sterling silver and that the makers mark "M" is that of "M. Mayer". Maurice MAYER was a very prestigious silversmith. Research shows that he was an "Orfèvre de l'Empereur", Napoleon Bonaparte, 1860-1870. The Minerva hallmarks are not visible, may have been rubbed off from use and cleaning. No documentation. This intricately carved box depicts the romantic poem of Le Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). Comes with the original lock and key. Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa 1230 and completed, in a different style, circa 1270-1280, by Jean de Meun, builds on the concept of courtly love found in the poetry of the troubadours. The authors create a complex allegory of the romance between the Lover and the Rose. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of the poem, written by de Lorris, the Lover recounts his dream, ending with the winning of a kiss from the Lady. In the dream, the Lover discovers a walled garden and gains entrance thanks to a beautiful young woman. He meets Diversion and dancers who represent courtly values such as Beauty and Generosity. A tour of the garden brings him to a beautiful bed of roses by the Fountain of Love...

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19th Century Antique European Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Majolica Elephant Tobacco Jar Onnaing
19th Century Majolica Elephant Tobacco Jar Onnaing

19th Century Majolica Elephant Tobacco Jar Onnaing

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica tobacco jar Onnaing, circa 1890. The two handles are elephants heads, decorated with corn, the handle of the jat is a corn. Usually in ...

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1890s Majolica Pottery Antique European Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Italian Marble Box with Brass Trim
Italian Marble Box with Brass Trim

Italian Marble Box with Brass Trim

Located in Tampa, FL

A refined Italian marble box, crafted in the late 1950s, featuring a beautifully matched combination of two marble types in harmonious gray and beige tones. Though subtle in color, t...

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1950s Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890

Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Height / 6 inches , Diameter / 3.8 inches.

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1920s Country Vintage European Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay
Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique English Tunbridge box with geometric inlay, hinged lid, red velvet interior, felted bottom and comes with working key. The box with a diamond form inlaid medallion flanked...

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19th Century Victorian Antique European Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Oscar Tusquets Contemporary Leather Starry Pyramid Limited Edition
Oscar Tusquets Contemporary Leather Starry Pyramid Limited Edition

Oscar Tusquets Contemporary Leather Starry Pyramid Limited Edition

By Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Starry Pyramid by Oscar Tusquets and Pere Ventura for Exhibition-event Homo Faber celebrada en Venezia septiembre 2018. Limited edition of 8 A pyramid shaped tabernacle. Leather covered faces...

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2010s Modern European Boxes

Materials

Leather

Cigar Cabinet in Shiny Red Oak
Cigar Cabinet in Shiny Red Oak

Cigar Cabinet in Shiny Red Oak

Located in New York, NY

Desktop cigar humidor in shiny Red Oak. Opening with keyless card with RFID technology. Inside 3 removable trays and an integrated drawer in premium quality cedar. Humidification un...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Boxes

Materials

Wood