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Style: Late Victorian
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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1880s English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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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1880s Russian Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Silver

Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Club Chess Set 8.5cm Kings Jointed Box, 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality and complete English handmade hardwood "Weighted" Club Chess Set game of 32 pieces, in the Staunton Fierce Knight pattern, all within a jointed wood box ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Hardwood

Antique Sommelier's Wine List Folio, French, Walnut, Document Sleeve, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sommelier's wine list folio. A French, walnut and brass decorative menu or document sleeve, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Present your cellar o...
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Boxes

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Brass

Golden Singing bird box by Charles Bruguier with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Extremely Rare Gold Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier – Geneva, ca. 1840 A stunning and very rare gold fusee singing bird box by the renowned Swiss master Charles Bruguier, made ...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Other, Gold

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...
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1890s Austrian Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique workman's tool chest. An English, teak and brass capped craftsman's trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Delightfully time-worn chest with a ro...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Teak

English Blue Opaline and Silver Jewelry Vanity Pill Box, Hand Painted
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English blue opaline jewelry or vanity box, hand painted with delicate gold decoration. This late 19th Century English box is small yet heavy in weight for its size. The jewelry box ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Gold, Sterling Silver

1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket / pill box Stamp 935 PHV
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1920s European silver gilt and guilloche enamel trinket box stamped 935 and PHV and other stamps (please see images), weight 160g. Amazing colour. Enamelled on all sides including th...
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20th Century European Late Victorian Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...
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1890s French Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Malachite, Bronze

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Coin Purse Case Moscow 1899
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Pre-Revolution Russian Imperial silver-gilt & cloisonné enamel coin purse/case, Moscow, 1899. The purse with the maker's mark in Cyrillic and the assayer's mark for Iv...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Small Antique Apprentice Chest, Anglo-Indian, Colonial Keepsake Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique apprentice-piece chest. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak Colonial keepsake box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880....
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Teak

Antique Jewellery Box, English, Coromandel, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman’s jewellery box. An English, coromandel keepsake casket in Aesthetic movement taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Distinguished by it...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes

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Hardwood

Griesbaum singing bird box in decoratieve painted box from the 1950s-60s
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Griesbaum singing Bird Box A stunning bird box in a uniquely painted case, showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegance. The mechanism is wound from the bottom, and with a simple slide...
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Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Metal, Other

Antique English Silver Tea Caddy - Sheffield 1893 - Atkin Brothers
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian solid / sterling silver tea canister with a repousse decoration to both body and pull-off lid. The tea caddy is fully hallmarked for the well renowned silversmi...
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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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1880s British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Malachite, Brass

Griebaum singing bird box from the 1950s-60s
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful Singing Bird by Karl Griesbaum A unique masterpiece from the 1950s or 1960s, crafted by the renowned Karl Griesbaum in Germany. When activated, a bird elegantly emerges, ...
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Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Boxes

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Metal, Other

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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1880s English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Wood

Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pokerwork stationery box. An English, beech and tulipwood desktop tidy in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charmingly hand f...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Beech

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very rare singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier, made in Geneva circa 1850. When activated, the lid opens and a finely crafted bird rises from a beautifully pierced and engraved grill...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

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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Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A superb late Victorian playing card box made from English sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1899; the makers mark is also present for the well renowned English silversmith, Levi, and Salaman. The box retains the two heavy beveled glass panels to the top with one card below depicting Elizabeth...
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1890s English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

19th Century Box with Brass Plaque
Located in Toronto, CA
Rectangular 19th century box with an oval brass plaque without engraving. The exterior has been re-polished over time. It has a nice warm patina. The int...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Triple Hat Transit Case, English, Leather, Top Hat Box, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique triple hat transit case. An English, leather top hat box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Superb antique hat box...
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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Leather, Cotton

Singing bird box by Bruguier in guilded case with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rectangular silver guilded case with rounded corners. The oval lid has an enamel painting on the exterior of a mountain view and on the interior brightly enamelled with flower bouqu...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Other

Singing bird box by Bruguier in silver case with enamel to top and lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rectangular silver guilded case with rounded corners. The oval lid has an enamel painting on the exterior of a mountain view and on the interior brightly enamelled with flower bouqu...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Unique flower pot with singing bird automaton made by Bontems in the last quarter of the 19th century. Bontems was a manufacturer of bird automatons in Paris. He produced decent num...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Jardinière Automaton singing bird by Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very rare singing bird cage in the shape of a ‘jardinière’ A masterpiece by Bontems, manufactured in Paris around 1870. This type of bird automaton is extremely rare - few were made...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with sterling silver, with silver and enamel lid.
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Early 1900s French Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Silver

Singing Bird Cage with 2 birds by Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton. Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by Bontems in Paris (France). This singing bird cage has a brass gilded base to conseal ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Metal, Gold Plate, Other

Gilt Bronze Jewelry Cache
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Nouveau gilt bronze jewelry box with foliage, the interior is unlined Perfect for bedside to throw jewelry/ rings before bed. The box is in great ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Bronze

Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century toilet box. Magnificent Victorian period toilet box, made of Mahogany veneer. Rectangular in shape, this kit includes original Crystal contain...
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19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870. The central section featuring Eridge Castle, East Sussex. The box comes complete with a working tasseled key, the lock in working order. The top portion lifts to reveal the fitted interior incorporating a pair of brass topped inkwells...
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1870s British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Levi & Salaman, Antique Nephrite & Essex Crystal Pill Box, U.K., circa 1911
Located in Chatham, ON
Levi & Salaman - Antique nephrite pill box with floral Essex crystal (rock crystal - reverse carved intaglio) - hand painted and carved daisy in full ...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes

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Jade, Rock Crystal, Gold

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very beautiful and rare clock with bird automaton. Made by Bontems at the end of 19th century in Paris. This French pendulum clock runs for 8 days, strikes the half hour and full ho...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other

Karl Rössler 1890 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver 18Kt Gold And Niello
Located in Miami, FL
Austro-Hungarian empire mechanical vesta tinder case made by Karl Rössler Beautiful antique fusee vesta tinder case, created in Vienna Austria around the...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box / Barrel
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very unusual late Victorian / early Edwardian biscuit box made from solid English Oak, beautifully carved with a bark design. The fit...
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1890s British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Silver Plate

Antique Presentation Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Hand Painted, Oriental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique presentation box. A Japanese, lacquered lidded case with hand painted Oriental decor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb Japanese interest wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Lacquer

Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Marble, Brass

Antique Master Craftsman's Retirement Box, English, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master craftsman's retirement box. An English, rosewood and white metal celebration keepsake case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Skilfully craf...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Jewelry Bronze Trinket Box with Daisies, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual jewelry trinket in bronze, brass and metal. The lid and bottom is decorated with daisies . Its interior is linned with green textile. It was made in the late 10s or ear...
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1920s European Vintage Late Victorian Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
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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1880s British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

An Exquisite Victorian Pietra Dura Grand Tour Campaign Collectors Box 1800's
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Late Grand Tour Collectors Box 19th Century Mahogany & Ebony Pietra Dura Karlsbad, Germany. The Lid Is Decorated with Marble And Agate Geometric Motifs. With Continental ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Agate, Marble, Silver

Vintage Jasperware Christmas Mugs by Wedgwood Set of 4 circa 1970's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Jasperware Christmas Mugs by WEDGWOOD Set of 4 circa 1970's, Made in England. Lovely raised applied white jasper design detailing mugs featuring British monuments, Christmas mug from 1972 to 1975. Vintage collectable 1970's Wedgwood of England pale blue Jasperware mugs...
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Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Storage Box, English, Walnut, Fireside Bin, Military, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique storage box. An English, solid walnut fireside bin or occasional seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascina...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Walnut

interchangeble 6 cylinder music box playing 36 tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box on matching table – 6 cylinders with 6 melodies each Beautiful Swiss music box, crafted in the late 19th century, presented on its original matching table. The set includes...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Dome Topped Stationary Box From our Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons. The box of rectangular form with a domed...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Victorian English Brass Mounted Ebony Wooden Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) English campaign chest or box crafted from ebony or coromandel wood with recessed brass handles and fitted lined interior and pull-out drawer. 15 1/2 by 12 by...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Tunbridge Ware Lined Handkerchief Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Victorian rosewood Tunbridge ware handkerchief box with lid decorated with mosaic floral group to the centre and floral border, opening to reveal a ...
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19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Rosewood

Antique English Oak & Silver Plated Drum Form Biscuit Box or Barrel, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Victorian biscuit box or barrel, always highly sought-after in this Drum form, I have probably not had one for three or four years, that's how scarce and hard to come by they are. The fittings are made from silver plate with the lid topped with a finial in the form of a pair or drum sticks...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Silver Plate

JOHN MADDOCK & SONS LTD. - Sunset Ware - Cottage Ware Sugar Box - U.K. - C.1927
Located in Chatham, ON
JOHN MADDOCK & SONS LTD. - Sunset Ware - Antique 'cottage ware' castle form sugar box/bowl with lid - hand painted - signed on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1927. Excellent ant...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Boxes

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Ceramic

Antique Dressing Table Sewing Set, English, Ebony, Haberdashery, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dressing table sewing set. An English, ebony lidded pot and haberdashery accessories, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Striking ebony set exudes ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Ebony

French Cut Crystal and Ormolu Box, Gilded Eagle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and highly collectable cut crystal box of oval form with elegant channel cuts all around the sides. The fittings are all made from gilded...
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Early 1900s French Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze

Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Fruitwood

Antique Dome Top Tea Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Box, Gothic Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome top tea caddy. An English, burr walnut and brass capped loose leaf box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful Gothic revival finish to ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Walnut

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'...
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1880s Swiss Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Tea Tin
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century chinoiserie tea tin from England.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Tin

Small Antique Snuff Pot Chinese Carved Marble, Lidded Jar Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very small antique snuff pot. A Chinese, carved marble lidded jar, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Endearingly petite, with...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Marble

Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Vic...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Paper

Frederick Manson Victorian 1894 Birmingham Visiting Cards Case In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Visiting card case box in sterling silver designed by Frederick Manson. Beautiful antique presentation visiting card holder, created in the city of Birmingham England at the ateli...
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1890s English Antique Late Victorian Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Late Victorian boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Late Victorian boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Late Victorian boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Bontems, Karl Griesbaum, Levi & Salaman, and Chapman Son & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $94,498 while the average work can sell for $1,480.

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