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Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
simultaneously in three parts to reveal three hinged compartments. This container could house anything from
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Silver

Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite example of Burmese artistry, this palm-sized container dates to the late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Containers

Materials

Bamboo

German Antique Late 19th Century Lidded Glass Jug Beer Stein Porcelain Pewter
Located in Greven, DE
containers to be fitted with lids to reduce contamination. This innovation led to the development of the
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Late 19th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Pewter

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container circa 1860. Very nice rare item to find
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Glass Desk Set, Vienna, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
features gilded mounts in the Neoclassical style. Two round containers with fluted sides and gilded lids
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Containers

Materials

Glass

Antique Islamic Lamps and Hookahs Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
, pipes, metal bowls, basins, candlesticks, ritual containers, and architectural lanterns, all rendered
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi BK Pottery Vase 19th Century / Tsubo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Late 19th Century Cloissoné-Enamel Inkwell, France, circa 1870-1890
Located in Greven, DE
, scalloped dish with three small feet supports a cylindrical ink container with a hinged lid at the centre
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Late 19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French urn made of marble and lead, Louis XIV period. France 17th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Louis XIV period (second half of the 17th century). It is a funerary container used to preserve the
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17th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Marble

Victorian Era Gilt Bronze Glass Owl Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
elegant container for natural elements while retaining the era’s fascination with symbolic and
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1880s American Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
to dry freshly written ink. The lower part is the ink container. The sword, with the blade of a small
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Late 19th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Islamic Vessels and Metalwork Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
, pouring containers, basins, jars, and ceremonial metalwork arranged in a harmonious radial composition
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

18th Century Creamware Pottery Red-Printed Tea Caddy
Located in Downingtown, PA
ceramic manufacturers adapted for their wares. This tea caddy, therefore, is not merely a container for a
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Containers

Materials

Creamware

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Apothecary Lidded Jars
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
craftsmanship of early pharmacy containers. Each jar features a slightly domed lid with a round finial
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19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pre Columbian Large Chancay Cuchimilco Urn South American Antiques
Located in London, GB
funerary or ceremonial purpose, possibly as a container for offerings or human remains. Culture: Chancay
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Containers

Materials

Wool

Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Cave de Liqueur
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Craftsmanship, the container is made with leather books, inside we have a complete cave of 2 decanters and 6
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Containers

Materials

Leather

Antique Japanese pottery, Echizen ware vase / 1450-1600 / Natural glaze
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
vase, we recommend placing a cylindrical container inside. With a size that is neither too large nor
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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Bowl with butterflies
By Émile Gallé
Located in PARIS, FR
as containers for their confectionery. Very good condition France 1900 height 5,8 cm diameter 14,4
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Blown Glass

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Teak Wood Mortar, Organic Modern Design
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
piece, container or side table with a glass top or left as is. Our master carver added the minimalist
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1870s Organic Modern Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Wabi Sabi Organic Modern Coco de Mer Catch-All / Centerpiece, France, 19th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
, transforming it into a decorative container—perfect as a statement centerpiece, a sculptural bowl for a coffee
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19th Century French Organic Modern Antique Containers

Materials

Coconut, Natural Fiber

Late 19th Century Victorian Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Figurative Incense Burner
Located in Greven, DE
is depicted with bent knees, pulling a large container. The container’s hinged, pierced lid lifts to
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Suriname Indigenous People Tribal Objects - Ethnographic Lithographs 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
, ornaments, carved containers, vessels, baskets, tools, musical instruments, and ceremonial implements. Each
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1880s Dutch Antique Containers

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Roman Figure on Brown Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
porcelain ink containers and are embellished with decorative caps and finials. The brown marble base with
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Containers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
background. The light fixtures are further embellished with the original art glass oil containers decorated
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Carved Wooden Vessel, Wabi Sabi, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
warm wooden texture resonate as both a decorative object and a functional container. Whether placed as
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Antique Traditional German Lidded Glass Jug Beer Stein Pewter Porcelain
Located in Greven, DE
14th century Germany, when new sanitation laws required beverage containers to have lids to prevent
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Late 19th Century German Antique Containers

Materials

Pewter

Hugely Oversized Turkish Brass Teapot with Snakes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
a bulbous container engraved with symbols and wearing a stone beaded necklace with intricate
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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Containers

Materials

Stone, Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Copper and Brass Coal Bin
Located in Suffolk, GB
planter, decorative storage container or umbrella stand. Dimensions: Height 29 cm (11.42 in) Width 28 cm
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Brass, Copper

17th century, Four French paintings depicting biblical subjects
Located in IT
rush toward the miraculous water, kneeling or reaching forward with containers. The setting is natural
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Containers

Materials

Parchment Paper

Italian Art Nouveau Rock Crystal Jar with Lid – Faceted Cut and Ornamental Mount
Located in Hamburg, DE
, highlighting its balance between function and decorative artistry. This jar is not only a functional container
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1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Indian Metal Jardiniere Painted with Elephants Lovely and naive decoration
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
ceremonial dress, this is a square container with a large folded top edge set on small feet, there are many
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1920s Anglo-Indian Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1872)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this antique condiment container. Dimensions Length 5.1cm/2.01' Width 4.4cm/1.73' Height 6.8cm
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1870s English Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Brown glazed terracotta Urn
Located in Schellebelle, BE
onto the body, used for storage, exported as containers for honey and oil, many examples find in the
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17th Century Thai Antique Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Giant Early 20th Century French Oak Bakers Trough
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very large French Oak Trough Container. Great wear and patina to it. Rustic and modern. Can be used
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Containers

Materials

Oak

Brown Glazed Terracotta Jar
Located in Schellebelle, BE
are thick loops, their ends pressed flat onto the body, used for storage, exported as containers for
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17th Century Thai Antique Containers

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Oriental Silver Box with Figural Engraving Handcrafted Qadjar Design
Located in Wembley, GB
court scene box, 19th-century Persian art, engraved silver container, Qalamzani Persian engraving
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1840s West Asian Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

19Th.Century Rare French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived in my last container this exceptional 19Th.Century French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over
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1860s French French Provincial Antique Containers

Materials

Wood, Oak

PAIR Set Antique English Oak Barrel Jardinière Planter Rosemaling Hand Painted
Located in Shreveport, LA
England, a matched pair of gorgeous decorative antique “barrels” or containers! The barrels have solid
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Oak

Japanese Antique Black Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
container inside. It also stands powerfully on its own as an object of art—balancing the atmosphere of any
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Containers

Materials

Paper, Pottery

Antique Georgian Paul Storr Silver Glass Cruet Stand Condiment Set 1798
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
Condiment Containers. This Large Antique Silver Condiment Stand includes a pair of Mustard Pots, and Pair of
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Containers

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900 s French Cigar Box Modeled as a Chalet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
storage container , antique cigar boxes are often collected by enthusiasts for their craftsmanship, design
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Late 19th Century French Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Rice Measure Bucket with Carved Panels
Located in Yonkers, NY
as a decorative accent, a storage container, or even as a distinctive cachepot for plants, lending
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

Scottish Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots
Located in Downingtown, PA
the form of laced ankle boots, these flasks were designed to be both functional containers for liquor
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Antique Containers

Materials

Pottery

Fine Art Deco Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Oval Reticulated Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
detailed design as they were miniature containers for sweet-smelling perfumes and aromatic oils in solid
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Containers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Pair of Rustic Spanish Arab Style Copper Water / Milk Jugs with Domed Lids
Located in Madrid, ES
Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many
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18th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Containers

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Corner Desvres Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain
By Desvres
Located in Dallas, TX
running water was available. It consists normally of a ewer or container of some kind to pour water, and a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Antique WMF Jugend Style Stamp or Pill Box in Pewter
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 4 compartment container for stamps or pills. Distinct jugend - art nouveau styling. Made by WMF
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Pewter

"Porteuse d’Eau" A 19th Century French Orientalist Enamel Plaque
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pool, surrounded by classical ruins, and is about to fill her container with cool, fresh water
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Containers

Materials

Enamel

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Located in Portland, OR
the original ivory/bone sewing accoutrements, inluding clamps, lidded containers, lace making tools, a
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Containers

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 Early Original Mies van der Rohe ‘MR10’ Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Gavina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Zagreb, HR
1-5 days for all destinations worldwide. SEA FREIGHT/CONTAINER SHIPPING For large orders of 50
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1920s Italian Bauhaus Antique Containers

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890
Located in Hamburg, DE
coveted collector's item because of its semi-opaque coloring and seamless appearance. The containers are
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1880s Italian Belle Époque Antique Containers

Materials

Metal

Striped Antique Vase in Solid Wood 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
- as a container for wool. Wonderful design crafted out of solid wood stained in different colors to
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19th Century Antique Containers

Materials

Wood

19th Century carved mahogany teapoy stamped Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
castors. Losses to velvet interior on lid, surface marks to interior containers, which have expected
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Containers

Materials

Tin

Incredible Primitive Early 18th C. Scandinavian Long Table
Located in London, GB
shipping however due to the size will have to be transported by truck or container.
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Containers

Materials

Pine

19th Japanese antique Tsubo, paper covered pottery vase wabi sabi pot, wood lid
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
area. Also I haven't done the water leaking test, I recommend to put smaller water container inside
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Containers

Materials

Ceramic, Paper, Porcelain

Antique French Desk Table with Drawer Oak Leather Top Barley Twist Entry Table
Located in Tyler, TX
~~just in from our recent French container~~
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Containers

Materials

Oak, Leather

SUPERB Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Liquor Cabinet - Stickley Era! 20% SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
it very good for you to get it in one pc. We will buy a brand new container 4 times the size of the
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Containers

Materials

Brass

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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.