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Chinese Export Hardstone and Gilt Silver Filigree Peacock Box, 1920 s, China
Located in Austin, TX
Period, circa 1920's, China. The graceful and elegant hardstone container of cylindrical canister form
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Stone, Silver, Enamel

Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745
Located in London, GB
container, gold bodkin, pair of scissors with gold finger rings, pair of tweezers and a folding knife with
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18th Century English George II Antique Containers

Large 19th Century Copper Cauldron / Planter on Wrought Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
styles. A catchall container for firewood or magazines perhaps, or an interior or exterior planter? This
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Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Copper, Iron

Rare Tutsi Prestige Bottle — Museum-Quality Weaving (Rwanda, 20th Century)
Located in Bilzen, BE
and domestic arts of the Tutsi aristocracy. Such bottles were not utilitarian containers but served
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass

SUPERB ANTIQUE C Limbert Settle WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER UP Stickley Era - W7060
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
with extreme care by on-site staff, using sturdy containers and excessive fill. We work hard to ensure
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
fasteners for pouches and other containers that were hung on the sash (obi 帯) of a kimono. As time
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Containers

Materials

Boxwood

Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
this burlwood and tortoiseshell container, this highly detailed tableau of two women in the throes of
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19th Century European Other Antique Containers

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Ancient Egyptian kohl vessel and applicator, New Kingdom period, 1550–1295 B.C.
Located in London, GB
container for storing kohl, a black cosmetic used for eye adornment and protection, along with a carved
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Containers

Materials

Linen

Vintage Box with Portrait, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
.  Wooden container and ceramic portrait.  d 7,5 cm. Hand made object. Good conditions
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Christophe Pillet “Meridiana” Transparent Dining Chairs for Dríade - Set of Four
By Driade
Located in Miami, FL
the Plume 221 table lamp, Berlin 722 wall lamp, and Shibuya container/vase.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Containers

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Modernist ‘Path’ Cantilever Lounge Chairs by Fiorenzo Dorigo for Sitland
Located in Zagreb, HR
destinations worldwide. SEA FREIGHT/CONTAINER SHIPPING For large orders of 50+ items, sea freight or container
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Early 20th Century European Modern Antique Containers

Materials

Steel, Chrome

185 Carat Natural Carved Emerald Perfume Bottle with Original Box
Located in Westport, CT
container, emerald vanity item, luxury antique perfume bottle, carved emerald stopper, rare emerald bottle
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Early 20th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Emerald

Antique Extremely Rare Judaica Tzedakah Synagoge Charity Box 16th Century
Located in Doha, QA
Tzedakah Box is a container where the money that will be donated to a charity is collected. The Hebrew word
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16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Vintage Pharmacy Jars French - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
a large quantity of these totally original French pharmacy glass containers. The jars are
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19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Oval Hand Painted Bentwood Brides Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
storage container that were popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are characterized by their
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1890s English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Signed" LIFETIME " Arts Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
: Our items are packed with extreme care by on-site staff, using sturdy containers and excessive fill
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Leather, Oak

In Manner of Christofle 19th-20th Century Silver Plated Cut-Glass Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
end with rounded basins fitted with removable molded glass containers. Unsigned - unmarked. Probably
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Early 1900s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Lined Brass Lions Mask Log Bin with Lid This is a superior quality
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Cauldron would work well as a log basket or as a planter for a large plant The container is in
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1880s Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Actor Portraits: Four Kabuki Figures in Edo-Period Style, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
expressions suggest the theatrical intensity of kabuki drama. Whether wielding a staff, holding a container
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1880s Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
, meaning "small container." While the word has other meanings in culinary respects, in the decorative arts
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Late 19th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece
Located in Wembley, GB
top. This wonderful container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets. Whatever you
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1920s British Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
-century Japan as simple button fasteners for pouches and other containers that were hung on the sash (obi
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Boxwood

René Lalique Art Deco Dish Gazelles Model
By René Lalique
Located in NANTES, FR
created bottles for specific fragrances for him and many perfumers: the container now had a direct
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

Louis XVI Gilt Marble Cassolettes And Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
with Parisian patent law. The term "cassolette" is from the French for "small container." While the
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Containers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Located in San Diego, CA
window, there are large antique bronze containers that were originally used as food containers, and later
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Containers

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an hourglass form and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

Antique English Mercantile or Bakery "Flour" Bin, in Original Faux Grain Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. IDEA container for dog food, Makes for a great prop for your country style kitchen. Interesting store
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Early 1900s English Country Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Glazed Majolica Lidded Fruit Dish with Grapes
Located in Atlanta, GA
fruits surrounding a central grape-themed lidded container. Topped with a faux-bois handle whose lighter
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19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Majolica

Antique Decorated Brown-Glazed Mataban Vase/
Located in Chicago, IL
appearance. Once crafted as an overseas shipping containers during the Ming Dynasty, it would make it a
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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century European Black Lacquered Chinoserie Painted Tea/Tobacco Caddy Jar
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A large English lacquered papier-mâché container from the Aesthetic Movement period, featuring a
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Containers

Materials

Papercord

French Copper Lavabo on Walnut Wall Mount, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
for ceremonial washing during Mass. Lavabos are comprised of a ewer or container to pour water from
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Late 19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Copper

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an hourglass form and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

IMCO 1000 Ifa-Storm 1924 Julius Meister Thumbwheel Mechanical Lighter In Brass
Located in Miami, FL
exits the container. This lighter is original not a reproduction and has been cleaned and polished to
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1920s Austrian Industrial Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

A magnificent pair of Flight, Barr Barr Worcester Ice Pails c.1813
By Flight, Barr Barr Worcester
Located in Exeter, GB
frozen state for up to four hours in these ice pails if salt is added to both containers. After a time, a
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19th Century British Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Carved Stone Fountain Head Spout Backsplash Antiques Rustic Wall Mount CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
feature we have many available options of containers. very nice patina proportions and sculpting
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Late 19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal

Carved Stone Trough Planter Weathered Sandstone Garden Fountain Feature
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
indoors as a unique decorative accent piece. Its versatile nature also makes it an ideal container for
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Early 19th Century British Primitive Antique Containers

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Rare Quatrefoil Chinese Export Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
circles design, in deep red, black, and gilt with internal pewter container with bone handle, engraved top
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19th Century Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Stoneware Large Green-Glazed Mataban Vase Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
naturalist space. Once crafted as an overseas shipping containers during the Ming Dynasty, it would make it a
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Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Stoneware Small Green-Glazed Mataban Vase Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
appearance. Once crafted as an overseas shipping containers during the Ming Dynasty, it would make it a
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Reliquary Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
reliquary is a container or a special space in which sacred relics, or holy objects, were kept. A wonderful
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Containers

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass

Black Carousel Cigar Box, Spinning Music Box With Hand painted Blue Birds
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
storage container for cigars, this very elegant and rare cigar cave could be repurposed for decorative
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1890s French Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/withered wabi-sabi vase/16th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
into it. When arranging fresh flowers, we recommend filling a separate container with water and placing
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Set of Four Chinese Snuffboxes or Snuff Bottles, Porcelain Enemaled early 20th c
Located in Labrit, Landes
, which at the time were used to hold medicines. Eventually, highly hermetic urn-shaped containers were
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1920s Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Onyx

1926 René Lalique Foot Bowl Saint Denis Glass with Black Enamel
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
enamel. Free from white traces and scratches into the container. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Blown Glass

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
backplate is a singular casting of eight long oval oil containers with tapering pointed spouts.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

The Use of the Diving Engine in Stopping Leaks - 18th-Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
maintenance and salvage operations. Early diving bells, often shaped like large open-bottomed containers
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1750s Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Swedish Folk Art, Large Vessel, Pine, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A pine, large vessel or container produced in Sweden, 19th century.   
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
top drawer of small lidded containers which are finely made. The original cast brass handles and
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Containers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Walnut Veneer Parquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Reading, Berkshire
extremely expensive, and kept under lock and key. The containers used were often expensive and decorative
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Tin Tea leaf Cans/Holders Set
Located in Pomona, CA
are not only a container for storing tea, but also a work of art and an elegant utensil for tea lovers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Containers

Materials

Metal, Tin

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
carried about in a simple container without any worry of spills. If a dispatch was required, the warrior
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Stone

Walker Hall Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Glass Desk Standish
By Walker Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarks to the containers and covers, are all very clear. Dimensions Height 18.1cm/7.1" Length of
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique “Lifetime” Small Window Seat, Stickley Era
By Lifetime
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
with extreme care by on-site staff, using sturdy containers and excessive fill. We work hard trying to
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
of eight rectangular oil containers with pointed ends is affixed to the lower backplate with a
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Early 1900s Moroccan Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to a rounded, baluster
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

Japanese antique pottery, rare Shigaraki ware vase/ Withered grayish white vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
placing a separate water container inside the jar. The crack is barely noticeable and does not detract
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Large Spanish Papier-Mâché Olive Oil Jar with Aged Patina, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
, it’s an evocative artifact, a container of stories, memory, and artistry. It speaks to a past where
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Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

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Antique Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique containers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, all antique containers available were constructed with great care. Antique containers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique containers bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique containers are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Horace Woodward Co. Ltd. and Bing Grøndahl produced popular antique containers that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Containers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,015, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $149,000 highest priced.