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Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art deco Alpaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Only polished Original wood inside

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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent
Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

By French Opaline

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of Vases made of opal glass all with Bronze Mounts. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They we...

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Italian Empire Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Thai Indian Antiques Gifts
Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Thai Indian Antiques Gifts

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Thai Indian Antiques Gifts

Located in London, GB

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Very nice fine high quality piece in 900 silver 8 x 6 x 6 cm weight 52 grams approx. good Condition Fine PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FO...

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Laotian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

ASPREY - GOURDEL VALES & CO. - Guilloché Enamel & Silver Box - U.K. - Circa 1913
ASPREY - GOURDEL VALES & CO. - Guilloché Enamel & Silver Box - U.K. - Circa 1913

ASPREY - GOURDEL VALES & CO. - Guilloché Enamel & Silver Box - U.K. - Circa 1913

By Asprey International Limited, Gourdel Vales & Co.

Located in Chatham, ON

ASPREY (Retailer) - GOURDEL VALES & CO. (Manufacturer) - Exceptional and rare George V period sterling silver and guilloché enamel round dressing table box - featuring powder blue en...

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English Edwardian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s
WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s

WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Julien VIARD Art Deco Enameled Frosted Glass Powder Compact, France, 1920
Julien VIARD Art Deco Enameled Frosted Glass Powder Compact, France, 1920

Julien VIARD Art Deco Enameled Frosted Glass Powder Compact, France, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Enameled frosted glass powder compact by Julien VIARD, 25, rue Chevalier-Dédiré, Paris, France, early 1920s. Close to the Rene Lalique works. Height : 4.3"(11cm), Diameter : 2.35"(...

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Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Antique English Sterling Silver Trinket Box - Birmingham 1916
Antique English Sterling Silver Trinket Box - Birmingham 1916

Antique English Sterling Silver Trinket Box - Birmingham 1916

Located in Bath, GB

A fine antique English solid sterling silver box with all over repousse decoration, the domed lid incorporating a vacant cartouche in the centre. The hinged lid is in perfect workin...

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British Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s
Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

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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French Belle Époque Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s
Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s

Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s

By Maria Pergay

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s Tall and elegant cigar box crafted in silver plated metal, and mahogany. Originally meant to receive...

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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Small Fine Quality Brass Showcase Cabinet with Beveled Glass, 1920s
Small Fine Quality Brass Showcase Cabinet with Beveled Glass, 1920s

Small Fine Quality Brass Showcase Cabinet with Beveled Glass, 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Small Fine Quality Brass Showcase Cabinet with Beveled Glass, 1920s A beautifully crafted small display cabinet executed in solid brass and beveled glass, dating from the 1920s. El...

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Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged lid and brass interior, circa 1920. A fabulous accent piece for any room! Dimens...

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English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera
Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

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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French Belle Époque Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...

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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Anglo Indian Diamond Pattern Straw Work Box, Circa 1900
Anglo Indian Diamond Pattern Straw Work Box, Circa 1900

Anglo Indian Diamond Pattern Straw Work Box, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo Indian straw work box with diamond pattern and painted borders. This is a sweet small decorative box, very appealing design with rounded ends on a rectangular body. Unusual eye...

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Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood

Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art
Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art

Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box, probably Late 19th/Early 20th Century. A decorative box ornamented with layers of classic Tramp Art chip carved borders enclosing velvet ground panels centered by elongated star...

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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Case / Box
Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Case / Box

Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Case / Box

By William Hair Haseler

Located in Bath, GB

A very handsome top-quality four finger cigar case or box made from a heavy gauge of solid English sterling silver weighing 151 grams / 4.86 Troy Ounces. The case is in near mint co...

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British Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root
Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root

Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s wooden and cardboard apothecary pharmacy storage jar or box for Valerian Root. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an estate sale...

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German Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box
Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box / Chest. Beautiful natural patina.

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American Primitive Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Porcelain Box Flowers Chintz Design
Antique Porcelain Box Flowers Chintz Design

Antique Porcelain Box Flowers Chintz Design

Located in New York, NY

An antique porcelain box with floral chintz design, circa late 19th century to early-20th century, Europe. Porcelain box has a hinged lid with an...

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European Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Decorative Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s
Decorative Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s

Decorative Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Decorative Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau Pewter Box designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Round hammered pewter box with lid with flower knop and floral chasings * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufactur...

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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s
Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s

Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A cigar or desktop catchall box from Austria in the 1900s, made of patinated brass and wood, sounds like a unique and valuable antique. The fact that this particular box is an antique from the early 1900s adds to its value and collectability. Depending on the condition and other factors such as the brand or maker, it could be worth a significant amount of money to collectors of antique smoking...

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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Diskometal Vessel by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Diskometal Vessel by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Diskometal Vessel by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau diskometal casket made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Diskometal casket / jewellery box with floral knop and inner in wood. Original cigarette box. * Designer: Just A...

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Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Ornate Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box
Large Ornate Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box

Large Ornate Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box

Located in Wayne, NJ

A stunning antique French brass ormolu beveled glass footed jewelry casket or dresser box with hinged lid with a large rectangular design with beveled glass, ornate feet, intricate...

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French Rococo Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano
Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano

Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

An early Italian porcelain jewelry box, Modern design, by designer Richard Ginori, made in Milano, Italy, circa early-20th century. Marked 'Milano' on original label underside lid, and marked 'Richard Ginori', 'Made in Italy' on underside base, as well as 'decorazione a mano' (hand decoration), all shown in images. Box is square with modern soft lines, rounded corners (top and base), graduated base. Gold detail, dahlia flower and leaf design on top lid, sides, and inside, finished with a gold line detail on lid and base. For other items shown search 1stDibs ref. #s: Opal cocktail ring search 1stDibs ref. #: LU4068223876302 French porcelain box, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243500852 Cartier coffee...

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Italian Modern Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Wood & Chrome, Suitcase Design, 1920
French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Wood & Chrome, Suitcase Design, 1920

French Art Deco Cigarette Box, Wood & Chrome, Suitcase Design, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Cigarette Box – 1920s Wood and Chrome Metal Suitcase Design. Rare and stylish French Art Deco cigarette box from the 1920s, crafted with a unique suitcase-inspired d...

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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

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Chrome

Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme
Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme

Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful decorative box, made of brass. The box is richly decorated with elegant motifs and representations of the classic story Tristan and Isolde. The box was probably made in B...

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French Medieval Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this beautiful and rare small trunk made in the early 20th century. Made entirely of iron with brass decorations, this trunk has a Gothic-inspired design. A unique decora...

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Italian Gothic Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Tramp Art Box, Hand-Carved Two-Toned Wood, France, Circa 1900
Antique Tramp Art Box, Hand-Carved Two-Toned Wood, France, Circa 1900

Antique Tramp Art Box, Hand-Carved Two-Toned Wood, France, Circa 1900

By Tramp Art

Located in Valencia, VC

Charming Antique Tramp Art Box, France, Circa 1900 A very charming tramp art box featuring beautifully hand-carved work in two-toned wood. The lighter sections are framed with delic...

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French Folk Art Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Metal Coffee Tin by J.C. Dorlas, Circa 1920
Large Metal Coffee Tin by J.C. Dorlas, Circa 1920

Large Metal Coffee Tin by J.C. Dorlas, Circa 1920

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Bring a touch of nostalgia into your interior with this beautiful, original metal coffee tin by J.C. Dorlas. The bright red tin with gold lettering and a beautiful weathered patina e...

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Dutch Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Iron

Viennese silver enamel guilloche box or case, 1922
Viennese silver enamel guilloche box or case, 1922

Viennese silver enamel guilloche box or case, 1922

Located in Delft, NL

Viennese silver enamel guilloche box or case, 1922 An Austrian silver case or box with enamel guilloche and is gold-plated inside. The box is beautifully decorated with leaf motifs ...

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Austrian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century
Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century

Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red s...

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Japanese Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bone

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period

Located in Norton, MA

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask, brown lacquer with 3 sections and 2 compartments, and carved ivory polychrome Okame mask and a rope hair. This item is from the Meiji P...

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Japanese Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique English Enamel and Silver Lidded Jar - 1912
Antique English Enamel and Silver Lidded Jar - 1912

Antique English Enamel and Silver Lidded Jar - 1912

By Levi & Salaman

Located in Bath, GB

A superb small vaniy jar or pill box made from glass and topped with an English sterling silver collar and hinged lid which is decorated with a white guilloche enamel top surrounding...

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British Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1910 René Lalique Box Fontenay Glass with Pink Sepia Patina
1910 René Lalique Box Fontenay Glass with Pink Sepia Patina

1910 René Lalique Box Fontenay Glass with Pink Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Fontenay" made in glass with pink sepia patina by René Lalique in 1910. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very rare model and sublime patina. Diameter : 7 cm Félix Marcilh...

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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood
Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood

Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and rare early to mid-20th century matte white and light periwinkle blue round metal box in the Neoclassical style. The Neoclassical raised relief design around box's ext...

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English Neoclassical Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

René Lalique (1860-1945) Extremely rare “Coq” Black Glass Box, 1910
René Lalique (1860-1945) Extremely rare “Coq” Black Glass Box, 1910

René Lalique (1860-1945) Extremely rare “Coq” Black Glass Box, 1910

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Coq” circular box, design created circa 1910 Rare circular box in polished black molded-pressed glass, featuring a stylized rooster in satin-frosted relief...

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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Collection of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Collection of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Collection of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Collection of Lidded Pewter Containers designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A exquisite collection for a beautiful place. * Six (6) different pewter boxes with lids * Designer: ...

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Danish Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Georg Nilsson by Gero, Zeist. An Art Deco silver plated jewellry box
Georg Nilsson by Gero, Zeist. An Art Deco silver plated jewellry box

Georg Nilsson by Gero, Zeist. An Art Deco silver plated jewellry box

Located in London, GB

Georg Nilsson by Gero, Zeist. An Art Deco silver plated jewellry box with two compartments and two lids with ebonised Beech handles and four corresponding...

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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Elegant English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1902
Elegant English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1902

Elegant English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1902

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning tea caddy, oval in shape with a simple elegant body and domed lid, both upper and lower rims beautifully decorated with a raised border. The hinged lid working perfectly ...

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British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case
Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case

By Dunhill

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare Art Deco Dunhill Silver-Plated & Lacquered Cigarette Case with Coquille d’Œuf Inlay – Circa 1930 This stunning Art Deco Dunhill cigarette case is a masterpiece of elegant desig...

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British Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Rectangular Silver Plate Jewelry Box, France
Art Nouveau Rectangular Silver Plate Jewelry Box, France

Art Nouveau Rectangular Silver Plate Jewelry Box, France

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This French rectangular silver box is heavily decorated in the typical styles of this Art Nouveau period. The box has vintage red velvet interior and the original hardware with a wor...

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French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Blackinton & Co. Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sterling Silver Matchsafe
Antique Blackinton & Co. Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sterling Silver Matchsafe

Antique Blackinton & Co. Art Nouveau Iris Flower Sterling Silver Matchsafe

A fine signed antique Art Nouveau silver matchsafe or vesta. By R. Blackington & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse tropical flora throughout the body and lid and a blank carto...

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American Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco sewing box from the Belgian brand 'Trock' - 1930s
Art Deco sewing box from the Belgian brand 'Trock' - 1930s

Art Deco sewing box from the Belgian brand 'Trock' - 1930s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Sewing Box by Belgian Brand Torck Creator: Torck (Manufacturer) Dimensions: 47x40cm H:60 cm - Total Height: 80 cm Style: Art Deco Place of Origin: Belgium Period: 1930-1939 Embroid...

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Belgian Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1920 René Lalique Box Genevieve Glass with Green Patina
1920 René Lalique Box Genevieve Glass with Green Patina

1920 René Lalique Box Genevieve Glass with Green Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Geneviève" made in frosted glass with green patina by Rene Lalique in 1920. Engraved "R.LALIQUE" signature on side of lid. Perfect condition. height : 4,5 cm diameter : 10,5...

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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Austrian Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, c 1900 Vienna Secession Style
Austrian Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, c 1900 Vienna Secession Style

Austrian Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, c 1900 Vienna Secession Style

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

This early 1900s gilded bronze box was made in Austria and shows all the quality of their pieces. A gorgeous jeweled Austrian piece. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and ...

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Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...

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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden box, crafted in the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Despite its long history, it retains a quiet and compelling presence. The box is made from traditional sugi (Japanese cedar), whose soft grain and gentle texture reflect the depth and warmth of its age. The form is strikingly minimal—its design is completely free of unnecessary elements. Although it is simply a box, the composition of clean lines and planes gives it a subtle tension and understated beauty. It carries the precision and warmth of handcraft, something that cannot be replicated by industrial production. One particularly captivating feature is the visible trace of careful repairs made over many years. A knot hole on the side was thoughtfully patched with black washi paper, a practical repair that, over time, has become an expressive and almost artistic detail. In this small gesture, one can sense the quiet presence of Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The top and sides bear gentle wear and abrasion accumulated over decades. Rather than damage, these marks serve as a texture created by time, giving the piece its unique depth and character. The box possesses a humble yet powerful presence—a true embodiment of wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection and age. The interior remains sturdy, offering ample storage capacity. It has been thoroughly cleaned, ensuring it can be used safely and comfortably. Its low, elongated proportions make it highly versatile: ideal as a low coffee table, a book table, a side table, or a display platform. Simply placing it in a modern interior instantly adds a sense of calm and visual depth. A simple yet richly expressive antique wooden box...

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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Cedar

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of French antique etched and faceted cut crystal lidded boxes with ormolu mounts, c. early 20th century. Gorgeous gilt bronze mounted boxes with intricately etched crystal of f...

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French Empire Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Japanese Hibachi Traditional Wooden Container Box or Ice Chest
Antique Japanese Hibachi Traditional Wooden Container Box or Ice Chest

Antique Japanese Hibachi Traditional Wooden Container Box or Ice Chest

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique Japanese hibachi, a traditional wooden container used as a charcoal brazier for heating or cooking.It is constructed from Keyaki (elm) hardwood, fe...

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Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Moroccan Tea Caddy in Brass, 1900s
Antique Moroccan Tea Caddy in Brass, 1900s

Antique Moroccan Tea Caddy in Brass, 1900s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Late 19th or early 20th century Teacaddy in Hand engraved and embossed brass. Great rich patina that along with its details give it a certain charm. It has a hinged lid that works ju...

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Moroccan Late Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Engraved & Monogrammed Soap Box
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Engraved & Monogrammed Soap Box

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Engraved & Monogrammed Soap Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique silver box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a gilt interior and engraved foliate swags to the lid. Monogrammed 'AMB' to the center of the lid. Fully mar...

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Unknown Edwardian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver