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Period: 1880s
Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Victorian novelty jewellery box made from very heavy cast brass and I think that the dog himself is Bronze, with traces of the o...
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English Late Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880
Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880

Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880

$1,661
Late 19th Century Oak-Copper French Cigar Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice antique cigar box, made of oak, decorated with bronze and copper mounts. Central plaque depicting horses. Lifting system. Space for 30 cig...
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French Belle Époque Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century Oak-Copper French Cigar Box
Late 19th Century Oak-Copper French Cigar Box

Late 19th Century Oak-Copper French Cigar Box

$708
Late 19th Century Decorative Box - Marquetry Wood - Cubics
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique decorative box, inlaid with different types of wood. This type of marquetry work is also called 'Oeben Cubes', named after the famous ebenist Jean Oeben (1721-176...
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French Belle Époque Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl

Late 19th Century Decorative Box - Marquetry Wood - Cubics
Late 19th Century Decorative Box - Marquetry Wood - Cubics

Late 19th Century Decorative Box - Marquetry Wood - Cubics

$420
Antique Chinese Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Coffee Table 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully carved antique Chinese camphorwood bedding trunk or coffer, circa 1880 in date. With a rectangular hinged lid and side carrying handles there is no mistaking its...
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Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Other

Antique Chinese Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Coffee Table 19th C
Antique Chinese Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Coffee Table 19th C

Antique Chinese Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Coffee Table 19th C

$2,437
Aesthetic Movement Gothic Style Brass Mounted Stationery Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning quality British Aesthetic Movement brass mounted oak stationery box with gothic influences dating from around 1880. The box stands on a wide ...
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English Aesthetic Movement Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Movement Gothic Style Brass Mounted Stationery Box
Aesthetic Movement Gothic Style Brass Mounted Stationery Box

Aesthetic Movement Gothic Style Brass Mounted Stationery Box

$585
Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica box with oysters and snail signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880. Measures: Height / 8", length / 15" on 6.5".
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French Aesthetic Movement Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880
Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

$1,800
Antique Imperial Russian Engraved 84 Silver Niello Tobacco Case Box Moscow 1886
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Imperial Russian engraved silver and niello tobacco box/case, 1886, Moscow, Alexander Fuld. The case is finely engraved with engraved niello designs, the hinged lid ha...
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Russian Late Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Imperial Russian Engraved 84 Silver Niello Tobacco Case Box Moscow 1886
Antique Imperial Russian Engraved 84 Silver Niello Tobacco Case Box Moscow 1886

Antique Imperial Russian Engraved 84 Silver Niello Tobacco Case Box Moscow 1886

$975
Late 19th Century Wooden Cigar Carrousel with Music
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique wooden cigar carousel, with music. Made in France, late 19th century. When you turn the knob on the top, all panels turn at the same time. The panels are hand-pai...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Wooden Cigar Carrousel with Music
Late 19th Century Wooden Cigar Carrousel with Music

Late 19th Century Wooden Cigar Carrousel with Music

$960
19th Century Dresden Porcelain Box, Hand Painted Flowers With Gilt Metal Detail
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely showpiece of a box with exquisite details down to it's ormolu surround and clasp. Lovely hand painted florals all over including its main painting on the top of the box as w...
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German Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Box, Hand Painted Flowers With Gilt Metal Detail
19th Century Dresden Porcelain Box, Hand Painted Flowers With Gilt Metal Detail

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Box, Hand Painted Flowers With Gilt Metal Detail

$925
Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box
Located in Austin, TX
Large Rare 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Box . 12 inches Lenght.
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French Rustic Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box
Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box

Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box

$1,300
19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set
Located in Austin, TX
19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.
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Austrian Rustic Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set
19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set

19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set

$650
19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique marquetry wooden box for perfume. The box dates from the French Napoleon III period, circa 1880-1890. The box features those original crystal perfume bottles, bea...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Burl

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles
19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

$780
Finest Antique English Burr Walnut and Brass Cigar Cabinet / Humidor, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
About as fine as they get, this large Burr walnut cigar cabinet is a magnificent quality box beautifully made. Each corner has a carved column with a polished brass base and brass...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Finest Antique English Burr Walnut and Brass Cigar Cabinet / Humidor, circa 1880
Finest Antique English Burr Walnut and Brass Cigar Cabinet / Humidor, circa 1880

Finest Antique English Burr Walnut and Brass Cigar Cabinet / Humidor, circa 1880

$9,035
19th Century black forest walnut casket
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality 19th Century black forest walnut casket, having wonderful crisp carving throughout, the hinged top lifting up to reveal a velvet lined interior, the top having a finel...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century black forest walnut casket
19th Century black forest walnut casket

19th Century black forest walnut casket

$1,084
Late 19th Century French Wood Veneer Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tea caddy in Napoleon III style. The box is made of veneer beechwood, with beautiful grain. The lid is in slayed with lighter maple ...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Beech, Birdseye Maple

Late 19th Century French Wood Veneer Marquetry Tea Caddy
Late 19th Century French Wood Veneer Marquetry Tea Caddy

Late 19th Century French Wood Veneer Marquetry Tea Caddy

$540
Antique Pair Chineses Red Lacquered Leather Chinoiserie Trunks 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunningly beautiful antique pair of Chinese red lacquered leather chinoiserie trunks, circa 1880 in date. The pair features rectangular shaped red leather trunks decorat...
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Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Pair Chineses Red Lacquered Leather Chinoiserie Trunks 19th Century
Antique Pair Chineses Red Lacquered Leather Chinoiserie Trunks 19th Century

Antique Pair Chineses Red Lacquered Leather Chinoiserie Trunks 19th Century

$1,876
1880s Asian Carved Wood Box with Drawers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s Asian carved wood box with drawers.
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Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Wood

1880s Asian Carved Wood Box with Drawers
1880s Asian Carved Wood Box with Drawers

1880s Asian Carved Wood Box with Drawers

$1,550
Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A beautiful, very finely carved antique black forest jewelry box from the late 19th/ early 20th century made in Switzerland. A large and impressive four-tiered piece with 6 swing o...
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Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved
Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved

Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved

$3,838
Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
By Walter Thornhill & Co 1
Located in Bath, GB
An example we have never seen in ever before making it a particularly rare, fun and special piece. Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the un...
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British Late Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884

$7,506
Antique French Silvered Copper Jewellery Casket Box B Wicker 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique silvered copper French Jewellery Casket, engraved by by the famous French engraver B.Wicker, Paris C 1880's. This...
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French Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique French Silvered Copper Jewellery Casket Box B Wicker 19th C
Antique French Silvered Copper Jewellery Casket Box B Wicker 19th C

Antique French Silvered Copper Jewellery Casket Box B Wicker 19th C

$1,737
European Miniature Jewelry Multi-Drawer Cabinet Chest of Drawer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A European late 19th Century 11-drawer chest or cabinet with a series of small drawers inside. Original antique bronze handles. This piece would be perfect as a jewelry case. This m...
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European Baroque Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Bronze

European Miniature Jewelry Multi-Drawer Cabinet Chest of Drawer
European Miniature Jewelry Multi-Drawer Cabinet Chest of Drawer

European Miniature Jewelry Multi-Drawer Cabinet Chest of Drawer

$475
19th Century Victorian Jewelry Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique Victorian jewelery box. The box is made of wood, covered with paper machee, lacquered black and inlaid with a mosaic of mother-of-pearl. Painted with gold colored decorations. The interior of the box is lined with blue silk fabric...
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British Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Victorian Jewelry Box
19th Century Victorian Jewelry Box

19th Century Victorian Jewelry Box

$1,081
VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Late Victorian carved wood oval box. Stupendous antique oval desk box, created in England during the late Victorian period, circa 1880. The beautifu...
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English Late Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Wood

VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture
VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture

VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture

$1,188 Sale Price
30% Off
Wooden Box
Located in London, England
Brass bound box in walnut. Circa 1880 H 31cm x W 63cm x D 25cm
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British Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Brass

Wooden Box
Wooden Box

Wooden Box

$396
Antique Bohemian Crystal Box with Engraved and Gilt Floral Motifs by Moser
By Moser Glassworks, Moser
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning antique Bohemian crystal box is attributed to Ludwig Moser, the renowned glassmaker from Karlsbad, celebrated for his exquisite designs and unmatched craftsmanship. The...
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Czech Art Nouveau Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique Bohemian Crystal Box with Engraved and Gilt Floral Motifs by Moser
Antique Bohemian Crystal Box with Engraved and Gilt Floral Motifs by Moser

Antique Bohemian Crystal Box with Engraved and Gilt Floral Motifs by Moser

$324 / item
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...
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French Rococo Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines

$2,800
Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working condition, ...
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Swiss Biedermeier Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Steel

Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880

Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880

$22,500
Rare 19th Century French Opaline Glass Trinket Box – Pistachio Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step into the enchanting past with our rare find – a 19th Century French Opaline Glass Trinket Box, a true testament to refined elegance. ...
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French Belle Époque Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century French Opaline Glass Trinket Box – Pistachio Green
Rare 19th Century French Opaline Glass Trinket Box – Pistachio Green

Rare 19th Century French Opaline Glass Trinket Box – Pistachio Green

$1,826 Sale Price
20% Off
Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880
Located in Marseille, FR
Napoleon III music box with 8 bee melodies including 4 complications. Ability to play and replay loops melodies. Possibility to add to engage a resonator and or activate small bees t...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Boxes

Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880
Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

$9,363
Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist. Of cartouche form with bombay shaped...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed
Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed

Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed

$10,250
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Ths antique German or Swiss bear figurine is a really lovely item and a remarkable piece of craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back...
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German Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz

Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz

$949
19th Century Arts & Crafts Pewter Copper Glas Wood Decorative Box
Located in Munich, DE
It was a great pleasure to find this rare Arts & Crafts pewter and copper box. The copper applications are decorated with green and blue glas cabochons. The ...
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English Arts and Crafts Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Copper, Pewter

19th Century Arts & Crafts Pewter Copper Glas Wood Decorative Box
19th Century Arts & Crafts Pewter Copper Glas Wood Decorative Box

19th Century Arts & Crafts Pewter Copper Glas Wood Decorative Box

$1,680
Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional large wooden case from the Victorian era, circa 1880s. Made from pine with raised and burled panels. Features a marquetry inlay top showcasing a bird within a flowerin...
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Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Pine, Burl

Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box
Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box

Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box

$940 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Victorian Majolica turquoise box with a bird handle and white flowers attributed to Joseph Holdcroft. Very rare shape box.                    
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British Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft
19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft

$1,800
Outstanding Games Box in Burl Walnut, Brass and Malachite, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning English Victorian Games / playing card box made from Burl Walnut mounted with impressive polished brass mounts beautifully detailed, and in turn, inset with polished green malachite stones. The box comes with a working (replacement) key which when unlocked reveals a fitted interior complete with a wooden cribbage board, whist markers...
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British Late Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Outstanding Games Box in Burl Walnut, Brass and Malachite, c.1880
Outstanding Games Box in Burl Walnut, Brass and Malachite, c.1880

Outstanding Games Box in Burl Walnut, Brass and Malachite, c.1880

$6,533
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of Chinese silverware. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a plain rectangular form. The surface of the body is encompassed with exceptional chased oriental Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, all on a matte background; each panel bears a plain and unembellished border. This antique silver box is fitted with a hinged silver cover, bearing a continuation of cloud ornamentation to the side panels. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with two further dragon designs accented with impressive emanating whiskers, incorporating a circular vacant cartouche to the centre. By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions. The box features a solid silver base which is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks; a solid silver base is a sign of quality. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese box...
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Chinese Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

$3,405
19th Century Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box Sorrento Napoli, C1880
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing Marquetry and inlay on this Sorrento Napoli Box C1880. There is craftsmanship of the highest caliber all over this box. Box front drops down to reveal inside completely cover...
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Italian Baroque Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box Sorrento Napoli, C1880
19th Century Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box Sorrento Napoli, C1880

19th Century Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box Sorrento Napoli, C1880

$799
French Majolica Box Dog in a Kennel Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica box dog in a kennel signed Choisy le Roi , circa 1880.
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French Rustic Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Box Dog in a Kennel Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880
French Majolica Box Dog in a Kennel Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880

French Majolica Box Dog in a Kennel Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880

$650
Sterling Silver Ring Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver ring box was made in England in the late 19th century. It stands on 4 legs so it’s propped off the surface. The lining is original...
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English Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Ring Box
Sterling Silver Ring Box

Sterling Silver Ring Box

$450
Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An extensively filled 19th century ormolu-mounted ebonized wood dresser vanity box fitted with silver gold washed lidded glass gars and sewing tools. The ...
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European Empire Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box
Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box

Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box

$6,750
19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...
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French Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

$2,300
19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.   
Category

French French Provincial Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Majolica

19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing
19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing

19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing

$750
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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Dutch Meiji Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Dressing Stand with Mirror Black Lacquer

$1,672 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880 Meiji Period: 1868-1912 DIMENSIONS Length: 16.5 inches Width: 3.5 inches Height: 2.5 inches
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880
Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880

Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Wooden Box w/ Original Outer Case, Ca. 1880

$3,800
Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890
Located in Hamburg, DE
Luxurious and rare antique opal glass box. This kind of jewelry boxes was mainly made in France, Italy and formerly Bohemia. They were made from the early 19th century to the early 2...
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Italian Belle Époque Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890
Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890

Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890

$1,176
Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of various types of wood marquetry inlaid with brass trims. This box s...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry

$1,080
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...
Category

Austrian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box
Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box

Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box

$850
French Antique Casket with Four Baccarat Perfume Scent Bottles
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century French ebonised and brass inlaid scent bottle casket Of shaped rectangular outline, the hinged lid concealing four gilt decorated clear glass bottles...
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European Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Antique Casket with Four Baccarat Perfume Scent Bottles
French Antique Casket with Four Baccarat Perfume Scent Bottles

French Antique Casket with Four Baccarat Perfume Scent Bottles

$827
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
By James Barclay Hennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar. This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features. The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker. The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail. Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box

$11,051
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel sentry vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional an...
Category

English Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Sentry Vesta Case

$6,880
Large Old Paris Porcelain Bombé Shaped White Glazed Box-Hinged and Footed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Old Paris Porcelain box with a white glaze in the form of a bombé commode. The top panel is of a nude woman with two dogs. The front panel ...
Category

French Louis XV Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Old Paris Porcelain Bombé Shaped White Glazed Box-Hinged and Footed
Large Old Paris Porcelain Bombé Shaped White Glazed Box-Hinged and Footed

Large Old Paris Porcelain Bombé Shaped White Glazed Box-Hinged and Footed

$395
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt metal two-tone brilliance... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bird pops up through foliate chased gilt grille, then proceeds to move bone beak, wings and body from side-to-side to good complex continuous synchronized birdsong. The bird with streaked feathered plumage in brown, yellow, turquoise and red, lime green and purple iridescent highlights, highly polished lid interior for full bird reflection, in plain polished tortoiseshell case, twinned laurel leaf engraved bird lid border with the bird lid engraved with love birds and rose united beneath leaf swag arch, accentuated with gilt on silvered ground, hidden key...
Category

French Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

$8,983
Holdcroft Majolica Square Box and Cover
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Holdcroft Majolica square box and cover which features storks, squirrels, blossom and parrot feet. Coloration: cobalt blue, green, turquoise, are predomi...
Category

English Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Majolica

Holdcroft Majolica Square Box and Cover
Holdcroft Majolica Square Box and Cover

Holdcroft Majolica Square Box and Cover

$1,841
Jewelry box Napoleon III
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jewelry box Napoleon III Materials gilt bronze and ceramics Origin France Circa 1880 No Restorations Excellent condition Materials gilt bronze and ceramics ALL CERAMIC PLATES ARE PER...
Category

French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Jewelry box Napoleon III
Jewelry box Napoleon III

Jewelry box Napoleon III

$1,700
Korean jewelry box with folding mirror
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Korean jewelry box in exotic persimmon or kaki wood and brass. The box has 2 drawers and on top a flap that serves as a folding mirror.
Category

Korean Other Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Brass

Korean jewelry box with folding mirror
Korean jewelry box with folding mirror

Korean jewelry box with folding mirror

$2,340
1880s Mother of Pearl Hand Painted Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s Hand painted box with mother of Pearl adornment. Purchased from an East Hampton estate.
Category

Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Wood

1880s Mother of Pearl Hand Painted Box
1880s Mother of Pearl Hand Painted Box

1880s Mother of Pearl Hand Painted Box

$300
Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful music box by Bendon. Made in about 1880 in Switserland by this well known manufacturer. The mechanism plays 8 tunes on a 28cm cylinder as indicated on the original 'Bendon'...
Category

Swiss Late Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon
Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon

Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon

$9,555 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian oval desk box. Beautiful and very attractive desk box, created in London England during the Victorian era (1837-1901), back in the 1...
Category

English High Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

$1,326 Sale Price
30% Off
1880s English Wood and Brass Overlay Card Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s English wood and brass overlay card box.
Category

Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Wood

1880s English Wood and Brass Overlay Card Box
1880s English Wood and Brass Overlay Card Box

1880s English Wood and Brass Overlay Card Box

$575
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise. The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head. The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker. The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior. The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear. Dimensions length 8.4cm/3.3" width 5.5cm/2.2" height 3.2cm/1.3" Weight 2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover) Maker: Thomas Johnson II Date: 1882 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category

British Victorian Antique 1880s Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box

Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box

$3,440

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