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Style: Victorian
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket/Table Snuff Banana Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver trinket/table snuff box modelled in the form of a banana; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a banana. The surface of this silver snuff/trinket box has a satin finish and bears features reflecting the curvilinear nature of the banana's peel. This antique sterling silver banana...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Hoshiarpur Shaving Box
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Hoshiarpur shaving box A delightful late 19th century example of an Indian Hoshiarpur shaving box. Primative in form with folding mirror...
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1890s Indian Antique Victorian Boxes

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Wood

English Victorian Period 1880s Leather Hide Hat Case with Removable Divider
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period leather hide hat case from the late 19th century, with G.C monogram, lined in red with removable divider. Created in England durin...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Austrian 0.800 Silver & Enamel Snuff Pill Box Mastiff Dane Dog
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful naturalistic handpainted enameld snuff or pill box depicting a Great Dane dog, probably made around 1900 in Austria. The box is made of 0.800 silver with gilt inside. Me...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Victorian Boxes

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Silver

Hand Painted and Gilded Papier Mache Aide Memoire
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This lovely hand painted and gilded papier mache aide memoire would have certainly caught the eye when taken from the ladies purse or handbag. The decorat...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Paper

Antique Reverse Painting with Foil of Floral Still Life
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A charming reverse painting on glass of a floral filled basked. The black background with vibrant color floral and foil behind glass, in original gilt frame.
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1910s American Vintage Victorian Boxes

Materials

Foil

Decorative Box, Mahogany, England, circa 1880
Located in Regensburg, DE
Mahogany solid wood, Shellac and-polished. Brass hinges and lock. Dimensions: H 60 cm x W 28.3 cm x 16.5 cm.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Mahogany

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a delicate mother of pearl sticks and Lace fan enclosed in a fan shaped gilt wood & glass display. The border of the box is adorned by golden beading....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Boxes

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Wood

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Tea Caddy With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver tea caddy with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1891, Stokes and Ireland, Ltd. - makers. Lovely design, having a square pedestal...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

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 w...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Burl Walnut Tea Box
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely 19th century burl walnut tea box from England. Very beautiful box with a beautiful brass decoration on its front and top. Superb pati...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Boxes

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Walnut

Victorian Amboyna Silver Gilt Dressing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
This magnificent silver gilt vanity box is veneered in stunning Amboyna. Quadrant brass edging is on the box, along with escutcheons, stringing, and a makers label "Joseph Rodgers & Sons" of Sheffield, cutler to her Majesty. The exquisitely engraved silver-gilt lids are by London Silversmith, Thomas Johnson. The lid features a fold-down letter compartment with a removable mirror behind it. The base has a fabulous assortment of thirteen superb-cut glass, with exquisitely engraved sterling silver gilt & pierced jars, unusually, the back five jars rise when the box is opened. The front of the Dressing Box...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Boxes

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Silver

Small Antique Lidded Pot, Chinese, Carved, Soapstone, Snuff Jar, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.8982 This is a small antique lidded pot. A Chinese, carved soapstone snuff jar, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charming pot with Oriental animal...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Victorian Boxes

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Soapstone

British Campaign Style Mahogany and Brass Game Box on Base
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top opening to various games and game pieces. Conforming lower case.
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1840s English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak box from England with lovely carving throughout. The box is reminiscent of a miniature blanket chest with the initials MW carved into the lid. The top opens to revea...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Oak

Bronze Billiard Table w/ Accessories Box, Jewelry, Rings. ca. 1890
Located in Petaluma, CA
For all those who are only familiar with pool tables with pockets, this is the earlier game played on basically the same table. The object is to use one white ball hit any other bal...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Boxes

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Bronze

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 Victorian Boxes

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Bronze

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, Victorian Period, sterling silver heart-form trinkets box with hinged lid and gilt interior, London, year-hallmarked for 1898, John George Smith - maker. Bears foreign import...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Gold, Sterling Silver

English Victorian Modern Smoking Box for Cigars and Cigarettes
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian Modern sterling silver smoking box 1885. Rectangular with straight sides. Scroll-bracket handle mounted to central panel between two hing...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Mahogany Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Cigar Cigarette Casket Box Victorian
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine example of a Gentlemans Tunbridge Ware Parquetry inlaid Cigar or Cigarette Casket of generous size. Last half of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin. ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Wedgewood Retailed Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, fine quality English Victorian brass-mounted walnut tea caddy, retailed by Wedgwood & Sons, 9 Cornhill, London. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the mid-19th century, rectangular chest form finished in rich burled walnut, having a shaped hinged lid featuring an inset Wedgwood Jasperware plaque of Cupid riding a lion. Locking, retaining the original key, the top opening to reveal an interior fitted with two lidded compartments, one lid marked B (black tea...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burl Walnut Gentlemans Dressing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top opening to a box fitted with sterling capped jars and tools. One lid is damaged.
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1850s English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Victorian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handpicked Collection of Late 19th Century Papier Mache Kashmiri Objects
Located in London, GB
A handpicked Collection of late 19th century Papier Mache Kashmiri objects We share what we love, and we love this handpicked collection of late 19th to early 20th century papier Mache Kashmiri assorted decorative objects. These items are hand painted and similar in design. A collection amassed over time that would make a great table of dresser display with a real interior designer look. Size of inches: H 6” x W 8” x D 8” Large Circle Box...
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique English Silver Plate Hand Chased Cushion Shape Folding Biscuit Box
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary antique English Sheffield silver plate exceptionally hand chased and engraved Double Folding Biscuit Box with fern motif chasing and engraving and handsome pierced and ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

2 Vintage Italian Toleware Painted Metal Tea Caddy Footed Trinket Box Cannisters
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of two vintage toleware painted tin tea caddy boxes with paw feet. Yellow one marked “Made in Italy 71.”. Circa 1970s after styles from Italy and...
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1970s Vintage Victorian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Keepsake Box, Scottish, Sycamore, Work, Jewellery Case, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique keepsake box. A Scottish, sycamore work or jewellery case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Gorgeous figuring to ...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Antique English Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Jar or Box, 1899
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual late Victorian fine string or twine box made from glass with a star cut base, the base mounted with a sterling silver foot and fitted with a solid silver lid topped wi...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Victorian Majolica cobalt box with a bird handle and white flowers Joseph Holdcroft. Very rare shape box.  
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1880s English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century English Victorian Hand Painted Letter Box, Dated 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual 19th century letter box with whimsical ink decoration inside and out, signed and dated 1890. With wonderfully naive ink decoration, inc...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Vi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Paper

Duke of Clarence Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Duke of Clarence sterling silver snuff box. Antique ebonized wood and sterling silver box with the profile of the son of Queen Victoria. England, la...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian J&S Embossed Gilt Metal Enameled Glove Storage Casket Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian J&S glove, casket, keepsake or jewelry box crafted of wood clad in gold tone enamel finished embossed metal with a fine orange velvet l...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Combination Scent Bottle / Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver combination scent bottle / vinaigrette; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection This exceptional and large antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette and scent bottle has an oval cylindrical shaped form. This exceptional bottle is comprised of a cut glass body, overlaid with impressive sterling silver covering embellished with pierced and embossed floral decoration, incorporating interlacing scrolling leaf and daffodil designs. The piece retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover to the antique scent bottle...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This antique cigarette case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional hot enamel scene depicting two greyhound style canines in a rural setting. The posterior surface of the case is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'G.W.C.R' and the date '11th Feby 1886' The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This antique enamel cigarette case...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Guard Tower Table Lighter, London, c.1878
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian novelty solid silver table lighter, unusually shaped as a "guard tower", realistically modelled with simulated brick-work, door and archers windows, wi...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a horseshoe. The surface of the body is embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the details of the horseshoe accented with bands of bright cut engraved undulating decoration. This fine Vesta case is fitted with a functional revolving rowel enhanced spur wheel striker to one side. The plain shaped hallmarked hinged cover features a subtly curved thumbpiece which secures to the opposing hinge of the hallmarked serrated panel/match striker. Condition This antique horseshoe...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the perio...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Butler's Silver Carry Tray, English, Newspaper Rack, Work Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's silver carry tray. An English, mahogany newspaper rack or work box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Attr...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique German Silver Fruits and Foliage Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver box, ca 1910. Oval and lobed. Cover hinged and raised with scroll tab. Sides have chased and engraved fruits and foliage on stippled g...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Vesta Case
By B&S, Birmingham 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and erotica enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular form. The body of the case is ornamented with a fine and impressive rectangular enamel panel depicting a nude female character amidst her scattered clothing on the bank of a river, lined with trees and foliage. The case is fitted with a plain hallmarked hinged cover with incorporated thumb piece. This impressive silver vesta case has a serrated panel/match striker to the underside. The posterior surface of this impressive vesta is plain and unembellished. Condition This antique vesta case...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Anglo Indian Coromandel Satinwood Lady, SJewellery Sewing Table Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of a well grained Ladys or Gentlemans Coromandle Anglo Indian, possibly Ceylonese, fitted Travelling Sewing or Jewellery Casket of good size proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century. The rectangular hinged lidded box opening to reveal a large amount of fitted lidded compartments, with stunning decorative covers using fruit woods and other decorative materials, the entire outer main area constructed with lavish grained Coromandel. The front complete with lower full width and depth pull out lockable drawer Condition: Good condition, original good surface patination. Locks are present, single key opens both locks. Two inside covers are missing, see image. Measures: height: 5.25" (13.5cm). width: (an impressive) 16" (41cm). depth: 11.25" (28.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable Fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. Coromandel: also known as Makassar Ebony, is a member of the genus Diospyros and one of the plants commonly known as ebony. Coromandel ebony wood is variegated, streaky brown and black, nearly always wide striped. It is considered a highly valuable wood for turnery, fine cabinet work and joinery. The tree grows up to 20 meters under favourable circumstances, although such trees are rarely seen nowadays. Since Coromandel ebony has been a woodworker's favorite for centuries, most of it has been felled and used in high quality furniture. The natural area of distribution are some Indonesian islands.As this exceptionally beautiful species of the Ebonies has been much appreciated by woodworkers all over the world through the past 2 centuries...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Brass

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of an Irish well grained Ladys or Gentlemans Coromandel Travelling Writing Slope of good size proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin. Third q...
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19th Century Irish Antique Victorian Boxes

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Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Rosewood writing box with writing slope and hand-tooled leather, with mother-of-pearl inlay, the fitted interior with blue velvet lining and storage compartments. Completely original...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Rare Antique English Silver on Nickel Banded Oak Signed Dome-Top Stationery Box
By Halstaff & Hannaford
Located in Charleston, SC
It is particularly rare to find Antique English 19th century boxes that are "signed" by its manufacturer. This one, stamped clearly on the inside top edge "Halstaff & Hannaford, 228 ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Silver Plate, Nickel

Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Walnut, Taxidermy, Collectibles, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique display dome. An English, glass and walnut taxidermy or collectibles showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Del...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Boxes

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Glass, Walnut

Antique Scottish Stuart Tartanware Tea Caddy Circa 1860 Victorian
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Stuart Tartanware tea caddy. A single compartment caddy, marked Stuart to lid; 4 1/4 inches (11 cm) Tall by 4 1/4 inches (11 cm) Wide by 4 inches (10.2 cm) Deep. This ...
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1860s Scottish Antique Victorian Boxes

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Wood

Burl Walnut Cigar Box Humidor with Brass Tracery, English, circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Burl walnut Ciar box humidor with intricate brass tracery, English, circa 1880. Dimensions: D 7.75”, W 10.75”, H 4.75”.
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1880s English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Brass

Victorian Oval Mahogany Shadow Box Frame Felt Cotton Flower Mourning Wreath
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian oval mahogany shadow box frame felt cotton flower mourning wreath. Item features a wonderful oval mahogany frame, felt/cotton flowers...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Boxes

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Glass, Mahogany

Vintage French Victorian Porcelain Hand Painted Hinged Box Signed R. Coulory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Victorian blue porcelain hand painted hinged box signed R. Coulory. Item features hand painted floral details, hand painted int...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Crystal, Silver

Late Victorian English Table Casket with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This precious 19th century English table casket features mother of pearl inlay and carved shell drawer pulls. The top of the piece is decorated with a pai...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Antique Victorian Tole Coal Hod Scuttle Box Fireplace Bin Country Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique coal bin or scuttle, made of metal/tin with hinged lid, tole roses, brass handles and footed base. 4450.  
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Boxes

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Metal

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped top with a shaped gallery above two drawers opening to reveal a fitted compartment for sewing items...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Rosewood

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the perio...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, c.1892
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Victorian solid silver & enamel cigarette case, of slightly curved rectangular form with rounded corners, depicting horses mounted with jockeys at the start...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Inlaid Octagonal hardwood Box with Fitted Interior and Key, English Early 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand made oak Sewing Box, of octagonal form with inlaid sunburst top, fully fitted interior and having a working lock and key, all dating to circa 1840. The bo...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Boxes

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Hardwood

Victorian boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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 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 John Tongue, Bontems, Henry Hollamby, and Sampson Mordan & 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 $60 and tops out at $93,523 while the average work can sell for $1,281.

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