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Item Ships From: Illinois
White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850

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

Provincial Chinese Wooden Box with Bone Chopstick Handles
Provincial Chinese Wooden Box with Bone Chopstick Handles

Provincial Chinese Wooden Box with Bone Chopstick Handles

Located in Chicago, IL

A narrow wooden box with a sliding lid and a pair of carved bone chopstick handles with contrasting dark inlay at the ends. The bone handles were likely originally affixed to chopsti...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Wood, Bone

Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box
Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box

Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box, not many of these were produced, interior plastic laminite. Dimensions: 5" wide 5" deep 3" high

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1970s American Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Hinged Lid Kyoto Box / Side Table
Karl Springer Hinged Lid Kyoto Box / Side Table

Karl Springer Hinged Lid Kyoto Box / Side Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

Outstanding hinged and lidded Kyoto box by Karl Springer. Fair amount of storage with suede panel lining on bottom and top. Brown and ivory lacquer is hand applied. Sits in a parsons...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes
Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes

Set of 3 Antique Korean Papier Mâché Sewing Boxes

Located in Winnetka, IL

A set of 3 antique Korean paper mache sewing boxes from the Choson period.

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Paper

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850
Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Glass, Elm

Chinese Five Blessings Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Chinese Five Blessings Brass Brazier, c. 1850

Chinese Five Blessings Brass Brazier, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the cold hands of a wealthy woman on a winter night in northern China. The brazier is hand-wrough...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820

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

Southeast Asian Painted Offering Box
Southeast Asian Painted Offering Box

Southeast Asian Painted Offering Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This footed offering box from southeast Asia brings vibrant color and folk charm to modern interiors as a vide-poche or catch-all dish. The vintage box is shaped of hand-turned wood ...

Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon

Located in Chicago, IL

This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Antique C.F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Company Exposition Brand Green Tin Coffee Bin
Antique C.F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Company Exposition Brand Green Tin Coffee Bin

Antique C.F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Company Exposition Brand Green Tin Coffee Bin

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique C.F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Company Exposition Brand Green Tin Coffee Bin This antique forest green coffee bin with a slanted lid opening has an exterior reading: "Blankes Ex...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900
Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900

Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the t...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Petite Repoussé Traveling Mirror, c. 1930
Chinese Petite Repoussé Traveling Mirror, c. 1930

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

Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800

Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was created by a skilled artisan in China's Jiangsu province. The box is minimally decorated to showcase the rich, swirling grain of the nanmu wood, an esteemed softwood found throughout China. The interior contains a small lidded compartment and a removable dividing tray...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Elm

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This finely woven circa 1800 trunk is a work of art in itself and was possibly used to store prized painted scrolls. A skilled artisan painstakingly wove thin-as-hair reeds to cover ...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Elm, Lacquer, Reed

Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920
Chinese Pewter Trinket Dish, c. 1920

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

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

Rendered in a striking cool white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea dri...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Copper

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A work of art in itself, this finely woven Qing-dynasty trunk likely once stored prized painted scrolls. Framed in elmwood, the trunk’s panels are lined with thin reeds that were pai...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes / Karl Springer
Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes / Karl Springer

Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes / Karl Springer

By Maitland Smith

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of vintage crackled abalone jewelry boxes. Unmarked. Attributed to Maitland Smith. Possibly Karl Springer. Measures: Larger box dimension: 7 7/8"...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Abalone

Antique Chase & Sanborn Large Coffee Tin
Antique Chase & Sanborn Large Coffee Tin

Antique Chase & Sanborn Large Coffee Tin

By Sanborns

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chase & Sanborn Large Coffee Tin Chase & Sanborn was founded in Boston in 1878 and was the first ground coffee to be packaged in sealed tins. The tin reads "You will find co...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box
Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box

Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A nice Vintage Handcrafted/Painted Faux Malachite Tissue Box. Uncertain of the designer/company that made these. Possibly Italian in origin. Some minor wear as shown. Overall quite ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores
Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores

Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores This tin would have been found on the counter or shelves of general and country stores. This food can will be a standout in...

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Silver Plated Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container
Large Italian Silver Plated Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container

Large Italian Silver Plated Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container

Located in Chicago, IL

Large Metal Pear Ice Cube Bucket Container. No makers mark. Most likely made in Italy 1960s. Hammered brass stem mounted to the top. Nicely crafted artistic & functional object. Plenty of patina to the metal which give the pear a nice character. Being sold unpolished with patina. Possibly Silver Plated. I believe there was probably a lining glass bucket inside at one time. unmarked. Uncertain to the designer...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850
Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850

Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

On a cold winter’s night in China’s Northern provinces, the well-to-do held their hands over this coal-filled brazier to ward off the chill. Handmade of brass, the exquisitely crafte...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass