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Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
lacquer betel boxes, the bird's wings are metal and encrusted with glass details the non-gilded sections
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Dresser Box With Wooded Stand c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Dresser Box With Wooded Stand C1890 Measures - 4 3/4" x 5 3/4
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Late 19th Century Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Cappiello, Original Vintage Poster, Cachou Lajaunie, Candy, Feather, Smoke, 1920
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
feathers in autumn colors smokes a cigarette, a box of Cachou Lajaunie in her hand to reduce the bad breath
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Paper

Marquetry Wooden Music Box by Nicole Frères
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Marquetry wooden music box by Nicole Frères Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 14cm, width 64cm, depth
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Italian box containing games in burl ART DECO
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary Art Deco-style game box represents a veritable treasure trove of 1920s Italian
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Marine Surgeon s Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879
Located in Madrid, ES
Marine Surgeon's Box" Louis MATHIEU 1816-1879 Navy Surgeon's Box with two superimposed trays
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
lid. Original hinges, carrying handles and metal corner braces. Lid opens to reveal and unpainted pine
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Old Ship Signal Light Box, Sconce, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This antique bad boy has been repainted a number of times but it still feature its original glass panels in red, green and yellow and its original reflective inner disc in polished b...
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1920s Danish Late Victorian Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Box with Coral Design
Located in New York, NY
Late Meiji to early Taishō period Japanese lacquer box (circa 1890–1920), decorated in the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Red and Black Painted Hand Made Primitive Pine Box
Located in New Windsor, NY
Hand made primitive red and black painted pine box. The piece features solid pine six board
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Iron

Charming Small Musical Box with Embroidered Decoration, Quadripod - 2Y309
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming small musical box features intricate embroidery and a beautiful fleur-de-lys design
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

French 18th Century Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic antique marriage or bridal box from Normandy, France. The petite trunk is decorated
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18th Century French Folk Art Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box, France, 1900. A wonderful set of drawing
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru Meiji Period
Located in Newark, England
made Japanese Silver and Shibuichi Box by Hiroteru 廣照, dating to the late Meiji period (circa early
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver

Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff Fils
Located in London, GB
circular panel. The lid of the box features a similar design, creating a harmonious aesthetic. Gilt metal
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Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique parquetry wood music box by Nicole Frères Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 24cm, width 87cm
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Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Three Queen Victoria Silver Jubilee Gilded Boxed Medallions
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming set of three boxed coin shaped medallions celebrating the silver jubilee of Queen
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1880s English Victorian Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Decorative Embossed Chinese Pillow Chest / Box with Leather Cover
Located in Kastrup, DK
features patinated metal fittings. Originally used for document storage. Qing Dynasty, China, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Embroidery – Hand-Stitched Textile Art in Custom Shadow Box Frame
Located in Delray Beach, FL
, uniform stitches. The textile is elegantly preserved in a high-quality wooden shadow box frame, allowing
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Early 20th Century Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonné Vase Ando Jubei with Storage Box
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
, with stand. The piece retains its original box cushioned with brocade pads and signed with title and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The music box plays a nice melody and is in working
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1920s French Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Pink Foiled Cabochon Brooch and Earrings Suite in Antique Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Pink Foiled Cabochon Brooch and Earrings Suite in Antique Box The most beautiful
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19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The music box plays a nice melody and is in working
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1920s French Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
. The interior of the box of textured silver tone metal, and stamped with the mark of Inaba Nanaho and
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Metal

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor s Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a metal face and
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest Featuring Inlay
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, a masterpiece of intricate inlay work. Handcrafted by skilled
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
, is probably from the Venice region and has a great metal color having been completely cleaned and
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique Extremely Rare Judaica Tzedakah Synagoge Charity Box 16th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This 16th century Tzedakah Charity Box is an incredibly rare and unique museum quality piece. It’s
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16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with royalty. Gold lacquer betel boxes, the bird's wings are metal and encrusted with glass details
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Industrial filing cabinet in wood with 30 original cardboard storage boxes
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920s / filing cabinet / wood and mint site panels, cardboard boxes / mid-century
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1920s Belgian Industrial Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engravings from the period of George III.
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engravings from the George III period. Metal
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Early 19th Century Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

British Military Officer s Campaign Trunk or Stationery Box of Brass-Bound Teak
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk or stationery box of teak
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tsuba Decorated Box and Dish by Fujii Yoshitoyo
By Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
Original Box and Dish Pair From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key. Marked on column front: R. Winkel, Gottingen, Nr
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Early 20th Century German Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

English Victorian Period 19th Century Brown Leather Case with Button Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique English Victorian period leather case and horseshoe button box from the 19th century
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900
By J. A. Henckels
Located in Delft, NL
25 cm long, the metal blade is 2.5 cm wide and the handle approx. 3 cm. The box measures 9 cm high
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Early 20th Century German Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau by Krupp Silver Alpacca Box Set of 2
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare set. Silver metal. Perfect condiction Measures: H 14 x 30 x 20 cm, H 16 x 27 x 16 cm.
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century English tole box in the form of leather bound books
Located in Buchanan, MI
Rare set of four english tole boxes in the form of leather bound books.
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19th Century English George III Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
craftsmanship and elegant decorative design. The hinged lid opens to reveal a removable gilt-metal tray
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
craftsmanship and elegant decorative design. The hinged lid opens to reveal a removable gilt-metal tray
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890. Direct from
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1890s French French Provincial Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Piedmont region, has a great metal color with patina of time and great burin technique dot-incision decors
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

French Charles X End table Sewing Box, wood and inlaid brass
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and very refined and elegant Charles X sewing box and leaf shaped table , around 1830
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1830s French Charles X Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s
By Märklin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
enameled metal dollhouse lunch box or bread box made by Marklin in Germany. This is in very good condition
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Coconut Bugbear Box/Tea Caddy by Unknown Sailor
Located in Point Richmond, CA
box with a metal hinged lid. Carved around the lid are the words SOI D. MATYLDE BRENES, which is a
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Late 19th Century Mexican Tribal Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Embossed Brass Fireside Tavern Coal Bin Fire Box Scuttle 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Dutch fireside coal / tinder box / bin / scuttle, made of hardwood and clad in brass
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Early 20th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Tabako/Tool Box with Kiseru -wabi Sabi-Taisho Era-GSY Gallery Select
Located in London, GB
history. The warm hew of the elm is telling a story of time. The box showcases authentic metal fittings
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1910s Showa Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 19th
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Scandinavian Baroque style sewing box made from solid oak with a warm dark patina
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Wood Walnut Panettiere Cupboard Wall mount Cabinet Rustic Bread Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Wood Walnut Panettiere Cupboard Wall mount Cabinet Rustic Bread Box . High End Chateau
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Travel Suitcase Chest Box Canvas Trunk Art Déco
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative travel suitcase 1900-1920 (The interior trim can be renewed)
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Floral Hand Painted Enameled Glass Biscuit Box, Art Nouveau, France
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
-1919 An antique biscuit jar of frosted, satin glass with a silvered metal rim, removable top, and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal

Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells stamp box
Located in Porto, PT
box. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 1511.83 grams. Dimensions
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19th Century European Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Déco French Polished Black Lacquer and Silver Plated Cigarrette Box/Case
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco french polished black lacquer and silver plated cigarrette box/case By
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Agate Box With Gilt Pomponne Mounts, Antique, 19th Century
Located in Cotignac, FR
box. The inside has been later finished to prevent any reaction between the box metal and its contents
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19th Century Other Art Style Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver Plated Napkin Ring Set, Wilkens Ostfriesen Desig Boxed Set of Six Germany
Located in Wembley, GB
Wilkens Silver-Plated Napkin Ring Set – Ostfriesen Pattern, Boxed Set of Six, German Silverware
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Metal Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

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Antique Metal Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique metal boxes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique metal boxes — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Antique metal boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique metal boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Industrial antique metal boxes are of considerable interest. Antique metal boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Heintz Art Metal Shop, Regina Music Box Co. and Alfred Daguet are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Metal Boxes?

Antique metal boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,059, while the lowest priced sells for $25 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
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