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Style: Machine Age
John Otar Brass & Copper Mixed-Metal Machine Age Art Deco Lidded Box
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very iconic lidded box by Russian born John Otar. This 1936 patented design (submitted in 1933) was made in Otar's Santa Cruz workshop. Its design is unique in that the dis...
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1930s American Vintage Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

A Very Fine Early 20th Century Enamelled Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The front of the case exhibiting an exquisite hand painted panel depicting sprays of irises in shades of lavender, royal blue & green, set against a radiant white enamelled machined ...
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Mid-20th Century English Machine Age Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Machine Age boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

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