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Déco Crystal English Carafe with Ice Container
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant unusual crystal carafe with internal container for ice, helpful and beautiful for your
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Crystal

Antique Brass Handled Aspersory Holy Water Container
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique brass handled aspersory or holy water container dating from the 18th or 19th century
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

White porcelain triangular container, ceramic, japanese antique
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique triangular white porcelain vessel set made during the Showa period. It features the soft texture and smooth surface unique to white porcelain, and a wavy curved d...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

Agate and Silver Covered Container, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The Agate bowl is 18th century. This Chinese agate bowl was converted into a container with silver
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Agate, Silver

A Silver and Filigree Spice Container, Lemberg 1814
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable silver and filigree spice container, crafted in Lemberg in 1814, is a masterful
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1810s Ukrainian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container
Located in New York, NY
Large handmade iron charity container, Hungary, circa 1850. The iron tzedakah box was installed
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Containers

Materials

Iron

Chinese Qing Fine Quality Black Cloisonne Lidded Container
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and quality Chinese Qing black cloisonne enamel lidded container dating from the latter
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Enamel

An Early 19th Century Polish Silver Spice Container
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th-century Polish spice container, like this one which was used for the Jewish ritual of
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Early 19th Century Polish Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

A German Silver Etrog Container, late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite German Silver Etrog Container made in the late 19th century to early 20th Century
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Late 19th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché Cardboard
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1920s German Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché, wood & Cardboard
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard This
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché, wood & Cardboard
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Rare Spittoon Column with Container Inside, 1920s
Located in taranto, IT
very rare spittoon, circa 1920s, of Italian manufacture, of those used in hotels or bars of the time, of the column type, with circular base and central metal column, glass neck with...
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1920s Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

A Glass Tin Moroccan Charity Container, Fez 1920
Located in New York, NY
Antique glass and tin Moroccan Bikur Cholim charity container from Fez, circa 1920, is a
Category

1920s Antique Containers

Materials

Tin

Silver inkwell with reliefs, two containers palm-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with reliefs and applications with two containers resting on four palm
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Early 18th Century European Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

A Tin Charity Container, Belgium Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A tin charity container for Kollel Shomrei HaChomot in Belgium from the early 20th century was used
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Containers

Materials

Tin

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi-Sabi Teak Wood Container
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
An unusual shaped wabi box originally used to store rice. Beautiful patina on an old teak wood piece. This box was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that b...
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1920s Primitive Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

French Original Cased Pair Silver Baptismal Oil Containers
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and scarce French pair silver Baptismal oil containers in its original leather fitted
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

A Chinese Zhangzhou Round Porcelain Lidded Container, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Zhangzhou Round Porcelain Lidded Container, 17th Century Provenance: Binh Thuan
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Colombian Hand Made Clay Water Jug / Container
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional large vintage Colombian hand made clay water container / jug. Displays a fantastic
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Early 20th Century Colombian Tribal Antique Containers

Materials

Clay

A Hungarian Tin Charity Container late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Hungarian Tin Charity Container made in the late 19th Century. Charity box has a latched
Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Containers

Materials

Tin

Antique Belgian Cast Iron Milk Container, circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
milk container, to sell milk to local customers. The cast iron has been stamped on the side wall with
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1920s Belgian Antique Containers

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Chinese Round Table, Lacquer Multilayered Bao Container
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is an exceptionally rare and unique piece. An antique, multilayered, storage container once
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Holy Oils Vase or Container, Pewter, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Santos Oils container. Pewter. Century XVIII. Container made of pewter that has a foot, a body
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Containers

Materials

Pewter

Brampton Rare Salt Glazed Stoneware Character Modelled Container
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming unusual and very rare antique English Brampton salt glazed container modelled as
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Containers

Materials

Stoneware

French Antique Olive Oil Earthenware Container (circa 1900)
Located in London, GB
uncertain about its original purpose (wine, oil, water?), this earthenware container is sizeable in stature
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Early 20th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Earthenware

Butter dish Uranium glass cauliflower container possible Portieux Vallerysthal
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in Lugo, IT
Uranium glass cauliflower container possible Portieux Vallerysthal. Good condition. Thank you
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Uranium Glass

Antique Teak Wood and Shell Inlay Rice Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood container originally used to store rice. We have added the shell inlay by
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Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Containers

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Old Japanese Pine Tray/1868-1920/Confectionery Container
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old pine tray made in Japan. Japan has had a long history of tea culture, and trays like this were used for sencha tea and other drinks. They are also used when serving gr...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

A Miniature Silver Spice Container, Poland-Ukraine Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite early 19th-century silver spice container, crafted in the Poland–Ukraine region
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1830s Polish Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Horace Woodward Co Victorian Sterling Silver Biscuit Box / Container
By Horace Woodward Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/container; an addition to our diverse silver box collection This exceptional and large antique sterling
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Classic Silver Etrog Container, Poland Second Half 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This Classic Silver Etrog Container from Poland, dating to the second half of the 19th century, is
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19th Century Polish Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Mid 19th Century Silver Plate Tea Caddy Container
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Silver plate tea caddy. A beautiful English traditional accent. It’s well worn with lots of charm.
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Containers

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Large Scale Brass Container Bowl, India, 19th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Antique Large Scale Brass Container Bowl, India, 19th Century.
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19th Century Indian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

A Dutch Jewish Hospital Charity Container, Netherlands, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch Jewish Hospital Charity Container from the Netherlands, circa 1920, is a unique Judaic
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Containers

Materials

Tin

Stunning Nuremberg Gingerbread Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
with this adorable gingerbread candy container. Found at an estate sale in the City of Nuremberg
Category

1910s German Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Composition

Walnut wood container chest, carved with lion paws, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient Chest, container in solid walnut wood, hand carved with lion paws and original iron handles
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18th Century Italian Antique Containers

Materials

Walnut

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Teak Container, Wabi-Sabi, Circa 1900
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sculptural container from Sumatra. Originally a drum. The bottom is 7.5” diameter and
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Early 1900s Minimalist Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché Cardboard
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1920s German Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché Cardboard
Category

1920s German Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

A Kollel America Charity Container, New York Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A Kollel America Tiferet Jerusalem Charity Container from New York circa 1930 is tied to the
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Early 20th Century American Antique Containers

Materials

Tin

Silver inkwell with three containers chiseled tray on zoomorphic feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver inkwell with three containers and a chiseled tray on a support with four
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Silver salt pepper with two crystal containers pearl-trimmed handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver salt and pepper shaker with two crystal containers with a frieze on the base
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19th Century European Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Italian Marble Bamboo Stools, Containers, Coffee Tables, Side Tables 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian pair of mid-century modern design bamboo, rattan, and malacca cylindrical containers
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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Containers

Materials

Marble

Silver toiletry box with mirror, lipstick holder and powder container
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toiletry box with mirror, lipstick holder and powder container. Metal: Silver
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19th Century European Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

An Early Charity Container from an Agudath Israel Convention
Located in New York, NY
practical donation container. The reverse side of the tin bears an inscription that reads: "Histadruth
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Early 20th Century European Antique Containers

Materials

Tin

Iga Mizusashi Water Container for the Tea Ceremony
Located in Hudson, NY
17th to 18th century Iga ware from Fushinan, Kyoto. Iga embodies the essence of tea ceremony's requirements for wabi-sabi, which appreciates the beauty in imperfections of kiln firin...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Spanish Pharmacy Container Made with Blowing Technique
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish Pharmacy Container Made with Blowing Technique
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19th Century Spanish Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

Group Of Four Antique Miniature Trunks Hatbox Candy Containers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A collection of 3 miniature trunk form candy containers and one hat box form candy box with patent
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Chinese Round Grain Container with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wood container dates to the early 20th century and was used to store rice and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Iron

Indonesian Gold Betel Container Necklace, Central Flores, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning 19th Indonesia gold sirih, or betel, container suspended from a woven gold chain. The
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Containers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Set Antique Oriental Cloisonné Graduated Containers, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique set oriental cloisonné graduated lidded containers of flattened rounded form each
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Containers

Materials

Copper

19th C Tin Wrapped Wooden Spice Containers, 10 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Tin Wrapped Wooden Spice Containers. Stamped: PATENT PACKAGE CO. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. PAT'D
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

A Silver and Filigree Spice Container, Austria, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of late 19th-century Austrian craftsmanship, this silver spice container showcases
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Set of Three Antique Rustic Spanish Hammered Copper Containers, Pitchers
Located in Madrid, ES
These three antique copper containers were hand made in Spain for common household purposes, but
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18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Poodle Dog Candy Container Germany Antique 1910 Christmas Easter Rare
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE EARLY GERMAN CANDY CONTAINER OF A LARGE SIZE WHITE POODLE DOG. THE POODE IS
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19th Century German Victorian Antique Containers

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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.