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Antique Enamel Erotic Vesta Case, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A rare and delightful late 19th-century gilt-brass vesta case with hand-painted enamel scenes, in the tradition of playful Continental "novelty" smoking accessories. The exterior lid depicts a gentleman seated on a riverbank fishing, while a lady stands nearby. Below, a hand-painted French inscription reads: “Entagaînant le goujon jéveux”, which loosely translates as “Catching the gudgeon I desire.” In French slang of the period, “gudgeon” (goujon) was both a small fish and a playful metaphor for a naïve “catch,” giving the scene a humorous double meaning. Opening the case reveals a hidden risqué scene: the same couple, but with the lady having taken a tumble, her skirts up and legs in the air, much to the surprise of her companion. The interior enamel is inscribed in French “Les surprises de Suzon” (“Suzon’s surprises”), a humorous and cheeky detail typical of these whimsical 19th-century objets de vertu. The case is of gilt brass with a ribbed striking surface to the base and retains its original hinged construction. The enamel is beautifully executed in vivid colors and remains in very good condition for its age, with only minor wear consistent with use. Dimensions: Approx. Length 4.6 cm, Width 3,7 cm, Height 1.1 cm. Weight: 39 grams Origin: France, circa 1880–1900 Materials: Gilt brass, enamel Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear; enamels intact and vibrant. This piece would make a superb addition to any collection of antique smoking accessories...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Boxes and Cases

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Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Germany 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Wavy Box In Solid .935 Sterling Silver And Gilt
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche box made in Germany Beautiful box created in Germany during the art deco period, circa 1925. This exceptional cigarette-snuff box was carefu...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

A Heart, Yves Saint Laurent jewellery powder compact by Robert Goossens C. 1980
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980. France A vintage Yves Saint Laurent jewellery powder compact designed by Robert Goossens and dating from the 1980s. Heart-shaped in gold metal and emerald green crystal,...
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1980s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Boxes and Cases

An Imperial Mughal Gold Jade Box Set With Diamonds and Semi Precious Stones
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exquisite Masterpiece of Mughal Splendor: A Rare Gold-Mounted Jade Box with Diamonds and Semi-Precious Stones Introduction to a Regal Artifact: This exceptional jade box, hailing from the storied Mughal Dynasty, is an unparalleled exemplar of imperial artistry and luxury. Acquired from the prestigious Spink & Son of London, this artifact transcends its material beauty to stand as a significant piece of historical and cultural importance. With its rich provenance and intricate craftsmanship, this jade box embodies the opulence and refined tastes of one of history’s most powerful and influential empires. Craftsmanship: The Art of Mughal Luxury: At the heart of this piece lies a finely carved jade...
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18th Century Indian Antique Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Pill box with 4 compartments engraved in 925 sterling silver
Located in Perugia, IT
Pill box with 4 compartments engraved in 925 sterling silver Dimensions: mm 53 x 53 x 14 Weight g 63 Square shape with floral pattern engravings on the front, all the rest of the bo...
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver

David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl A gold bowl topped by a lapis lazuli frog with a coral tongue Set with 6 cabochon rubies, 5 cabochon emeralds...
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1980s American Vintage Boxes and Cases

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Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Sterling Silver Etrog Box Made in Israel
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Classic lines handcrafted in sterling silver creates this Israeli made traditional Etrog box. A simple repousse botanical border design decorates the lid and appoints the body of th...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver

Charles X gilt bronze and mother of pearl box with flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Fine rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves and gilt bronze mounts, finely chiseled with interlacing, garlands and flower basket resting on four winged lion...
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1820s French Romantic Antique Boxes and Cases

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Pearl, Bronze

Vintage Chinese Rosewood And Brass Longevity Ring Jewelry Large Box
Located in Studio City, CA
This vintage Chinese jewelry box is a beautiful addition to any collection. Made from rosewood and gold plated brass, it exudes elegance and sophistication. The intricate design on t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxes and Cases

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Brass

French Ghiso Paris 1920 Art Deco Cards Case Box in Agate Diamonds and Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Cards case designed by Ghiso Paris. Gorgeous piece, created in the art deco style in Paris France by the luxury makers and jewelry house of Ghiso, back in the 1920. It was carved wi...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes and Cases

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Agate, Diamond, Platinum

Russian Art Nouveau Gold Enamel Pill Box
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual Art Nouveau 14K two tone gold and enamel pill box. It features an enamel top with grape leaves motif around it; also features an intri...
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Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold

Hand-Painted Colorful Pintail Duck French Porcelain Limoges Box
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This charming Limoges porcelain trinket box features a beautifully hand-painted pintail duck resting on a lily pad base, showcasing exquisite detail and vivid color. The sculpted duc...
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Late 20th Century French Boxes and Cases

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Gilt Metal

Line Vautrin Box
Located in New York, NY
Portman Gallery is pleased to offer a Line Vautrin compact/poudrier in bronze. At first I thought that the lack of gilt must have been some kind ...
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1940s French Modernist Vintage Boxes and Cases

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Bronze

Antique c1900's Continental (Austrian) Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case. 9cm wide.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Continental (Austrian) cigarette case from the 1900s is a rare find! Made of silver, it measures 9cm in width and boasts intricate details that exemplify the craftsmanship of ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel “Punch” Vesta Case, Circa 1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional example of Victorian whimsy and craftsmanship, this antique silver vesta case is both a functional object and a collector’s delight. Designed in the form of a miniatur...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Enamel

925 sterling silver pocket stamp box
Located in Perugia, IT
925 sterling silver pocket stamp box Dimensions: mm 48 x 34 x 10 Weight g 55 Fine finishes for this beautiful little stamp box. The top is knurled and the rest is all glossy surface...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial And Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris Circa 1700
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in ...
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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Boxes and Cases

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Silver

1812 George III British Gilt Sterling Silver Box Pill Snuff Box / 64gr
Located in SE
Very decorative Silver Pill Box with thick walls and demonstrates both external and internal original fire gilding. Cast relief pastoral scene on the lid. Hallmarked with clear Brit...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

US Naval Academy USNA 1927 Sterling Silver Cigarette Case & Mayan Belt Buckle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hammer finished Sterling Silver Cigarette Case measuring 4 inch by 3.25 Inch engraved "Alvin Robinson" Hallmarked weighting 80.2 gram plus a Mayan Sterling Silver Belt Buckle 1 3/4...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver

Lacloche Frères Enamel and Diamond Vanity Box, French, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Lacloche Frères enamel and diamond vanity box. Set to centre with sixty five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.50 carats,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Imperial Russian Art Nouveau Box 84 Silver / 78 gr
Located in SE
Early XX century Art Nouveau Russian Silver box with fine floral hand-engraved decor and two-letters monogram on the lid. Rectangular form with rou...
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Early 1900s Russian Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes and Cases

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Silver

Pliny's Doves Micromosaic 'circa 1850' Set in a 24 Karat Gilded Bronze Box
Located in Roma, IT
In this 24 kt gilded bronze box with hand-painted floral motifs is set a beautiful micromosaic (circa 1850) depicting the Pliny's Doves. The "Vatican Mosaic Studio", in which this mi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Boxes and Cases

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Bronze

American Sterling Silver Cigarette Case with Enamel Nautical Flags
Located in New York, NY
Nautical sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Thomae in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1960. Rectangular and hinged. Signal flags enameled on front. Gi...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Vase Base Candlestick circa 1910 Bronze Dore
Located in New York, NY
This is an acid-etched Tiffany Studios bronze base for a vase, or it may be used as a candlestick. It is a standalone candlestick without the glass vase or insert. The tongs that hold a vase in place are in excellent condition, and the bottom is clearly stamped with the Tiffany Studios marks...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

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Bronze

Diamond Ruby Gold Case
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The 14k gold case, designed as an envelope, is accented by baguette-cut diamonds and calibré-cut rubies set within the initials "RN". Gross weight 199.0 gram...
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20th Century American Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact Gold Case with Engravings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 40.7 grams Measurement: 2.5 inch long, .25inch depth Condition: Excellent
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Boxes and Cases

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Yellow Gold

Antique European Silver & Enamel Horse Case with Borzoi Dogs
Located in New York, NY
European silver and enamel cigarette case, ca 1920. Rectangular, chamfered, and hinged. On cover, a horse's head appears in an entryway, with two protective borzoi dogs standing guar...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1816, this sterling silver vinaigrette is octagonal, with convex top and bottom lids, giving it a nice rounded shape. The top of the box is engraved with a latticework design, ...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Boxes and Cases

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Silver Trinket Box with Turquoise
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian Four Corners sterling silver trinket box. Featuring stunning engraved decoration on lid and sides with single tu...
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Late 20th Century American Boxes and Cases

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Agate Mouse Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Agate Mouse Snuff Box. Made Circa 1760. Crafted from grey agate carved in the form of a mouse. This snuff-box features a rose gold mount. With a thu...
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1760s German Antique Boxes and Cases

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Agate, Gold

1812 George III British Gilt Sterling Silver Box Pill Snuff Box 75gr
Located in SE
Very decorative Silver Pill Box with thick walls and internal gilding. Identical cast decorations on both sides. Hallmarked with clear British marks, created in 1812 at the workshop...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Diamond Gold Blue Enamel Stripes Multi-Use Case Compact
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exceptional compact features a striped design in 18K yellow gold and vibrant blue enamel. The case opens with a press on the diamond clasp. Inside features a clean yellow gold ...
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20th Century American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Greyhound Micro Mosaic Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Greyhound Micro Mosaic Snuff Box A variegated hardstone snuffbox with a silver gilt framed micro mosaic of a family of greyhounds set in the lid. The micro mosaic is attributed to the late 18th century early artist Giacchino Barberi. Measurements: 2.88" x 2.25" x 1" Published Provenance: "Micromosaics Private Collections" by Janette Hanisee Gabriel, published by Brian McCarthy...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Boxes and Cases

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Silver

Rare Calvaire Powder Box in the Style of Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
Calvaire, rare powder box of gilt metal and faux aquamarine faceted oval stones in the style of Suzanne Belperron, Calvaire was founded in New York by Rachel C. Calish and Stella Ar...
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1930s American Vintage Boxes and Cases

Silver Gilt Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Firenze, IT
Of rectangular form, the hinged cover enameled depicting a young gentleman with 18th century clothes in a rural landscape. Length 8.5 cm. Gross weight: 100 gr
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1910s English Vintage Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Style Christmas Nativity Frame
Located in Cattolica, IT
Christmas panel with Mediterranean coral characters . The case is entirely made of hand painted wood . The Nativity scene is handmade in Sicily from coral masters who made this real ...
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2010s Italian Artisan Boxes and Cases

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Coral

18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern
Located in Bergamo, BG
To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €20,000 This powder box is an embodiment of sheer elegance and sophistication, a vintage tr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Painted Hatching Baby Crocodile Porcelain Limoges Box, France
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Add a touch of French charm and playful artistry to your collection with this delightful hand-painted Limoges porcelain box. Crafted...
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Late 20th Century French Boxes and Cases

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Gilt Metal

Natural Malachite and Desert Rose Gemstone Owl Jewelry Box
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Enjoy the beauty of natural gemstones with just the right artistic touch. The all natural malachite box is made up of individual slabs which have been perfectly matched to show the ...
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2010s German Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Malachite

Woven 18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Clutch.
Located in New York, NY
Woven 18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Clutch. The purse accented with diamond thumb piece crafted in 18k white gold. There are 9 round and 8 marquise shaped diamonds with total weight of...
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Mid-20th Century European Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian circa 1810s Enamel Gold Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Circa 1810s, Russian made box, in 14k gold with hand applied enamel. Box measures 3.5" x 2 5/8" x 7/8". Marked with Russian hallmarks. Weight - 192 grams.
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1810s Russian Antique Boxes and Cases

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Gold, Enamel

Antique yellow gold carnelian snuff box
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18kt yellow gold snuff box, featuring a carnelian stone set within an ornate, scrollwork border. Material: Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, the box showcases an ornate, Rococo-...
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1820s European Antique Boxes and Cases

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Bronze Sleeping Dormouse Onyx Gold Ring Box
Located in Austin, TX
A sleeping dormouse tops a green onyx ring box. The mouse measures one inch and is sensitively sculpted in bronze. He naps in a nest fabricated from rose and yellow gold. The comp...
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2010s American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Onyx, Gold, Bronze

Enameled Gold Vinaigrette, Early 19th Century Work
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular, enameled gold vinaigrette. The hinged lid is decorated with enamel on gold and displays a view of an Alpine lake in front of a mountain range. The sides of the vinaigret...
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Early 1800s Swiss Antique Boxes and Cases

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Gold, Enamel

Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact 1952
Located in Firenze, IT
Elizabeth II English sterling silver and enamel mirror compact, an addition to our ornamental equestrian silverware collection. The subtly convex anterior surface is embellished with...
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1910s English Vintage Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Signed Japanese Fan Shaped Mixed Metals / Silver Box Okimono by Miyamoto Shoko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed Japanese mixed metals okimono. In sterling silver with applied copper bands. Made by Miyamoto Shoko. In the form of ...
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20th Century Japanese Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Mixed Metal

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful jewelry box is handmade in 14 karat yellow gold with a beautiful picture set in rose cut diamond halo. Measurement : length: 2 1/4 inch wid...
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1950s American Vintage Boxes and Cases

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14k Gold

Italian Silver 3.75” 2.75” 3/16 “ Sodalite 800 Silver Plique a Jour Enamel Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Silver 3.75” by 2.75” by 3/16 “ Deep Sodalite 800 Silver Plique a Jour Enamel Box 152.9 Gram Sodalite In good condition, no damage, no evidence of repairs Marked 800 an...
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1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Enamel

19th Century Smith & Bartlam EPNS Finger Coin Purse
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Smith & Bartlam EPNS Finger Coin Purse. It depicts a rectangular electroplated non sterling silver purse decorated with a high relief of scrolls of acanthus leaves, small a...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver Plate

8, 500 19th Century French Heavy Hand Cut Clear Crystal Glass Bronze Mount Box
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Beautiful 19th Century Bacarrat Style Antique Hand Cut Hinged Lidded French Crystal Box Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box. The rectangular hinged lid and sides centering dee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Michael Kneebone Carved Amethyst Scarab Banded Agate Gilt Bronze Gold Ring Box
Located in Austin, TX
A tiny Victorian box is embellished with an amethyst scarab. This box, known as a vinaigrette, pomander or scent box was used to disseminate fragrance. The box is elegantly crafted...
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2010s American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

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Agate, Amethyst, Gold, Bronze

Antique European Silver & Enamel Horse Case with Borzoi Dogs
Located in New York, NY
European silver and enamel cigarette case, ca 1920. Rectangular, curved, and hinged. On cover, a horse’s head appears in an entryway, with two protective borzoi dogs standing guard. ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Enamel

Egyptian Revival Snakeskin Coin Purse w/14K Gold Jeweled Dual Snake Head Closure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
If only this coin purse could talk. This elegant, Egyptian Revival piece has a 14K yellow gold snake head mechanism for its outer two compartments. The inner compartment has an addit...
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Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Antique Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Limoges Enamel Keepsake Box. Second part of the 19th Century.
Located in Paris, FR
Small, rectangular, enamel keepsake box from Limoges. The lid is decorated with a central medallion featuring the profile of an upper-class woman, who was certainly the owner of this...
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1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes and Cases

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Enamel

Antique Russian Orthodox Brass Traveling Icon Triptych
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This is an antique Russian Orthodox brass triptych icon, a foldable religious artifact commonly used for personal devotion and travel. The central panel ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Boxes and Cases

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Brass

German 800 Purity Silver Repousse Box With Enamelled Medallion
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming box dates to the Turn of The Century and has been crafted from 800 purity silver and decorated with enamels. The piece originates in Germany, is octagonal in shape and has been crafted with ornate repousse detailing. To the centre of the top is a delicately rendered miniature portrait of a lady...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Enamel

Vintage Sterling Silver and Gold Powder Compact
Located in beverly hills, CA
This charming and beautifully detailed vintage sterling silver and gold powder compact features intricate hand engraving to create a delightful and...
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20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Retro Compact Owned by Joan Fontaine
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Swiss Art Deco minaudière compact is believed to have been owned by renowned film star Joan Fontaine. Crafted of sterling and gilded si...
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20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Gucci Gold and Diamond Minaudière
Located in New York, NY
Gucci, Two-tone Gold and Diamond Purse This purse is made of woven 18k yellow gold on the sides with a band in the center and 18k white gold thr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Boxes and Cases

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Volcanic Lava Box with Sterling Silver Finial
Located in Darnestown, MD
This box made of volcanic lava is topped with a sterling silver and crystal ball finial. The four silver circles are movable to create either a flat or three dimensional form. The in...
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2010s Mexican Boxes and Cases

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique and Vintage Boxes and Cases

Antique and vintage boxes and cases are sought-after pieces that come in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs. ​​The craft of making boxes dates back thousands of years to some of the earliest known wooden structures. There are now as many types of boxes and cases as there are artists.

Whether they’re pillboxes, pouches, trinket boxes, Victorian-era cigarette cases or another variety, boxes and cases can be eye-catching additions to home decor. Some of the most valuable antique boxes and cases are made from silver or gold. Over time, skilled artisans have experimented with adding varying layers of ornament to these objects, sometimes studding them with gemstones such as rubies or diamonds. Giving your desk an upgrade? While functional, a box or case can amount to the perfect finishing touch, adding a bit of class and sophistication to any room of a house or office.

Intricate pillboxes or sapphire cases from various periods are prime examples of boxes that can elevate a space. Smaller pillboxes, vintage jewelry boxes and cosmetic pieces can make an Art Deco dresser or cherished wood vanity look more luxurious. Slightly larger boxes, however, can keep personal belongings hidden from sight while adding interest to tabletops and shelves. When styling your home library, for example, don’t be afraid to integrate antique boxes and decorative objects or sculptures with your treasured art books.

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