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Item Ships From: Illinois
Chinese Lattice Top Incense Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This slender metal container is a 19th-century white brass incense burner, used for storing and burning incense sticks. The small box has a rectangular form and a removable sliding t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers which ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Petite Repoussé Traveling Mirror, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite traveling mirror dates to the early 20th century and is crafted with a metal frame embellished with allover repoussé decoration. Designed after Qing-dynasty vanity boxes,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Metal
English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Glimmering with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, this English papier-mâché snuff box dates to the late 19th century. Black lacquer envelopes the papier-mâché case to form a durable ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Silver
Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense clocks were utilized by Qing d...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully-aged wooden container dates to the late 19th century and was used to transport and store a nutritious butter made from yak’s milk. Food was scarce on the Mongolian s...
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Elm
Chinese Double Happiness Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once a portable snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would h...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Petite Indian Swivel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite keepsake box with a swivel lid is crafted in the tradition of Indian bidri-ware, with a dark metal body decorated with simple silver inlay. Composed of a zinc and copper ...
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver
Chinese Painted Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred and fifty years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure is crafted of northern elmwood (...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Metal
Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Early 20th Century Dowry Chest Malabar Box from Kerala India
Located in Countryside, IL
Early 20th Century Dowry Chest Malabar Box from Kerala India
This chest measures: 16.75 wide x 12.5 deep x 13 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Indian Etched Brass Vanity Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Indian three-tier box was crafted in the early 20th century and originally used as a vanity chest or jewelry box. Etched with an elegant all-over floral motif, the brass box is swathed in a rich red pigment with a metallic sheen and dotted with pops of blue, white, and green on the blossoms. Like an accordion sewing box...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of four Limoges Trinket Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
These fanciful porcelain trinket boxes charm with soft color and hand-painted decoration. Drawing on traditions that date back to the 18th century, these compact trinket boxes are in the style of traditional Limoges porcelain. Limoges porcelain boxes emerged in the mid-18th century and were originally used to store trinkets, cosmetics, tobacco, and pills. The underside of the basket shaped Limoges box bears the mark of the esteemed Limoges company Chamart.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
Additional Dimensions:
Basket Shaped Limoges Box: 2.25"W x 2"D x 1"H
Cartouche Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1.25"H
Ovoid Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1"H
Heart Shaped Limoges...
Category
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Red Enamel box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare enamel red box signed s. Inaba Kyoto . The picture on top is of three birds flying
Enamel is all intact and in great condition
Beautiful box to add to any collection!
Category
20th Century Japanese Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This ornate Indian betel nut box dates back to the early 20th century. Known in India as a paan daan, this box was used in the ritual of chewing betel nut or paan, a practice that da...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Chinese round burl wood box with cover, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Circular hand turned burl wood treenware box with cover. Traces of urushi red lacquer on the tapered under foot
China, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Rare Blenko Charcoal Glass Abstract Bowl Model 558 by Wayne Husted - As-Is
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Chicago, IL
This bowl has 2 large internal fractures in the glass unfortunately. A rare model by Husted and in probably one of the more desirable modern colors (charcoal). In this condition, ei...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
White opaline box
Located in Chicago, IL
White Murano glass egg box
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell which is a material that the manufacturer Maitland Smith often used. All sitting u...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Bark Textured Lacquer Glove Box, c. 1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese bark textured lacquer glove box with a cloisonné inlaid mum on the slip frame top.
Japan, made for the Western trade, circa 1900.
Category
20th Century Japanese Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
English Mother of Pearl carved casket box with abalone inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
English MOP carved casket box with abalone inlay. Velvet lining on 4 bracket feet
Category
Early 20th Century English Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Tessellated malachite box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated malachite box by Maitland Smith
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Antique Japanese Lacquered, Enameled, and Inlaid Box With Hinged Lid, c. 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese lacquered box with hinged lid. The lid is decorated in gilt with red enamel and abalone inlays on a burgundy red ground. A motif of birds and apple blossoms are rendered in ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Enamel
1980s Lacquered Jewelry Box by Hollis Fingold, Handmade painted wood, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Blue Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed.
This box is an example of the non-conformity and ev...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
French Lacquer Glove Box in the Japanese Taste, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
French black lacquered papier mache glove box with hinged lid decorated in polychrome with scenes of a Japanese market. Red lacquered interior.
France, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Paper
Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box. Much in the manner of Fornasetti. Uncertain of the designer/company that made these. Possibly Italian in origin.
Some m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Footed Cylindrical Chinese Vessel with Bamboo Motif, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This footed vessel captivates attention with stunningly detailed metalwork. Crafted of white brass in a cylindrical form, this vessel is complete with two loop side handles, secured to the face of a lion, and an intricately designed lid topped with a round grip. The exterior is etched with Chinese text and a pattern of lush bamboo fields, a symbol of honesty, humility, and loyalty. This vessel opens to a constricted circular neck shaped with a slit on the side. Reminiscent of Chinese braziers...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pop Art Large 1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Handmade, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed.
This larger Hollis Fingold box is a fascinating piece that pays homage to American midcentury modern design and Pop Art. Fingold incorporates the iconic splatter pattern reminiscent of the popular 1950s fiberglass lamp...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Checkerboard & Neon Pink, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed.
The body of the box has an airbrushed black and white ch...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Brass
Murano glass box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful heavy Murano Sommerso glass box in great condition. No chips to glass
Made in Italy probably from 1950-60s
Category
1950s European Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Pink & Black, Handmade, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed.
A square-shaped...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Opaline box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful white vintage opaline oval box with brass ormolou surrounding the box , it’s in great condition and is probably from France
Category
1970s French Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
Red 1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed.
The glossy red body of this box has a vibrant energy...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Confetti, 1980s Lacquered Jewelry Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Confetti Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed.
A confetti design embellished with shimmering g...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Pink Flamingo, 1980s Lacquered Jewelry Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pink Flamingo Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed.
The light pink body of the box is airbrush...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Pop Art Large 1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Handmade, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Pop Art Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed.
This larger Hollis Fingold box is a tribute to both American midcentury modern design and the vibrant world of Pop Art. Fingold incorporates the iconic splatter pattern of 1950s fiberglass lamp...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large 80s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Checkerboard & Neon Pink, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado. Airbrushed paint on wood. Signed.
The body of thi...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Bronze vintage Bear adorned box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very unique bronze heavy box with a bear sculpture on top
The box is a locking one that works
Category
1950s German Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Shagreen Glasses Case with Tassels, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese spectacle case is carved from wood with a striking shagreen covering. The case dates from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), still in wonderful condition with a rich deep col...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Metal
Porcupine Quill box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful porcupine quill box in great condition from Sri Lanka
Category
1980s Sri Lankan Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Studded Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Chinese Longevity Relief Scroll Cases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Delicately carved of dense hardwood, these 19th-century scroll cases were an essential accessory for the esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar. The perfect size for a rolled-up scroll, the cases were once used to store and protect works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting.
The matching cases are hand-carved in low relief with all-over scrollwork and borders of geometric meanders. Each case is carved with repeated Shou characters, symbols of longevity and a blessing for a long and complete life. Amid the scrollwork flourishes are ribbon-clad objects known as the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, including the eternal knot...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
English leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Distressed leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat. The lid is hinged and has a metal closure. The handle and strap stays are molded metal. The interior retains its original cream and green patterned paper lining.
England, circa 1830-40.
Condition: Leather is stained and heavily distressed. Interior paper lining is in good original condition.
Materials: Leather, Paper, Brass
Dimensions: 15” W x 13-1/2” D x 10-3/4” H
SKU: 8505
Tear sheets are available on request.
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Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Metal
George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer, after 1808
By George Gibbs
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Rare Birmingham cast steel & silver wick trimmer with the impressed maker’s mark and lion passant (which indicates sterling silver). The trimmer is raised on three short posts, one each at the finger rings and one at the wax pick. The wick collection box...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
1960s Murano Bronze-Mounted Glass Casket Attributed to Sommerso
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage bronze-mounted clear thick Murano glass casket attributed to Sommerso having a smoked glass interior.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Glass
Tibetan Painted Longevity Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful late 19th-century Tibetan box has an unusual trapezoidal form and is highly decorated in the Sino-Tibetan style in a palette of red, orange,...
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Lacquer Round Container with Painted Floral Motifs
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique black lacquer container with painted floral motifs used to store hats and personal belongings.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 3 antique Korean paper mache sewing boxes from the Choson period.
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century English Mother of Pearl Business Card Case
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Carved mother of pearl carte de visite (business card) case.
England, circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Memphis Handmade Trinket Box: Striking Woodwork, Postmodern Design Collectible
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite handmade trinket box crafted from three distinct woods by a talented American Woodworker in the vibrant 1990s. This piece showcases a masterful play of high contrast stripe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with green malachite stone on top
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a great Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with green malachite stone on top with brass feet
The box is in excellent condition and would be a lovely addition to any home
Category
1980s North American Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Stone
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
This handled box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Opaline Pale Pink Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a heavy vintage opaline box probably from the 1950s
It is a pale pink color with gold fleurdelis on top
It has no cracks or chips and has gold ormolou around the box.
Category
1950s French Vintage Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Brass
Chinese Black Lacquer Presentation Box, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box is a 19th century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would have open...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Pine
Vintage Maitland Smith Faux Malachite Lidded Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive example of a Maitland Smith faux malachite lidded box with gold lined accents.
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Illinois - Boxes
Materials
Wood, Laminate
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