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A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
The square box with slant top fitted with pin cushion surrounded in parquetry of stained walnut, on
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Sewing Boxes

Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand
Located in Northampton, GB
Fully Fitted Sewing Box From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce to the
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Shell

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with
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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Sewing Boxes

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes, c1850
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geometric Mosaics, c1850 Additional
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Oak

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19c Anglo Ceylonese sewing box of museum quality. Made in
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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Silver

A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Sarcophagal Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Isometric Cube Design, c1835 Additional Information
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19th Century English William IV Antique Sewing Boxes

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Rosewood

Large Sewing Box Lacquer Work with Pastoral Scenes, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large and intricately decorated Empire lacquer work sewing box. Early 19th century Europe. The
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Sewing Boxes

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Lacquer, Beech

19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A VERY NICE 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Eridge Castle Topographic Mosaic, c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Eridge Castle Topographic Mosaic, c1860 Additional Information
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Satinwood

19th Century 14.25‘’ Large Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated beautifully all over with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

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Lacquer

Early Victorian Sewing Box, X Frame Embroidered Foot Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early Victorian Sewing Box, X Frame Embroidered Foot Stool This is a Victorian piece, it is made
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19th Century Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Walnut

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice Papier mache box. There are lots of compartments and drawers.
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19th Century Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

19th C Two Draw Sewing Box with Porcelain Knobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Two Draw Sewing box with Porcelain knobs. Great Condition.
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood

Charming Small Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful small red lacquered chinoiserie sewing box with ormolu mounts with finely detailed
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19th Century European Baroque Antique Sewing Boxes

Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and fine antique Chinese Qing lacquered and inlaid papier mache handled sewing box with
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer

Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This wonderful example of a 19th century tortoise shell sewing box on stand opens to original
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Sewing Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has a
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19th Century Gothic Antique Sewing Boxes

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Oak

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing box with the original contents Please note the delivery
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1880s Burmese High Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box. Made in Bombay
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

An Oak Joint Coffin Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Oak Joint coffin stool, occasional table, sewing box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool
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Early 20th Century Gothic Antique Sewing Boxes

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Oak

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Northampton, GB
tools, a glass bottle and gold enamelled pansies decoration. The French Sewing Box dates to the first
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Early 19th Century French Antique Sewing Boxes

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Silver

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
export black lacquer all-over the table. The sewing box can be take off. It is on the original stand
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

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Lacquer

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Automaton Windmill Sewing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rare early 19th century working automaton sewing box with hidden compartments for necessaries and
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Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Sewing Boxes

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Alabaster

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table with Drawer. Item features
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19th Century Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Bamboo, Wood

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Refitted Georgian satinwood four footed sewing wood box with working lock and key, circa 1825.
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1820s Georgian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Satinwood

19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
English walnut and brass dome-top box with Mother-of-Pearl, ca. 1860. With 6 sewing tools, 4 have
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Brass

Set of Three Korean Stackable Sewing Box Covered in Hanji Paper
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three stackable nesting sewing boxes covered in colored Hanji paper. Known as Jijang
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood, Paper

Antique Scandinavian Baroque Style Oak Sewing Box Small Chest with Key Mid 1800
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Scandinavian Baroque style sewing box made from solid oak with a warm patina. Manufactured
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood

Early American Folk Art 19th Century Cherry Wood Firkin Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
Early American Folk Art Cherry wood firkin with original varnish finish and a sewing box interior
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood, Cherry

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Sewing Box With Carved Bone Contents
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A richly decorated early 19th century Chinese export sewing or work box in black lacquer, detailed
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Sewing Boxes

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Brass

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 Sewing Boxes

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Metal

Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare French marqueterie de paille (colored straw marquetry) sewing work box. Delicately hand
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sewing Boxes

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Straw

Large Chinese Export Black Lacquer Gilt Decorated Sewing Box C. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional mid-19th century Chinese Export sewing box is a stunning example of intricate
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 19th-century Chinese Export sewing box showcases exceptional craftsmanship and
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top
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1920s French Folk Art Antique Sewing Boxes

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Reclaimed Wood

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 Sewing Boxes

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Metal

Victorian Needlework Table Sewing Box Walnut 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
sewing etc Love the trumpet form Table top opens up to reveal green beize lined sewing compartments
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1860s Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Walnut

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form
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1820s French Empire Antique Sewing Boxes

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Italian Neoclassical Fruitwood Inlaid Cylindrical Sewing Box on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
The circular hinged top with scrolling Florentine-style inlaid acanthus leaf and floral band; surrounding an ebonized roundel centering an Italianate figure of a Roman god and putto;...
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Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Sewing Boxes

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Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box with the Stand
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese lacquer sewing table with hand painted scenes and beautiful legs. Gilt
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

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Lacquer

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold toiletry items for travel
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Sewing Boxes

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Gold

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818
Located in Cheltenham, GB
sewing box. The leather-bound table work box features a stepped square central panel with an engraved
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
With Sewing Equipment From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency
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19th Century British Antique Sewing Boxes

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Paper

Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Pedestal Base Sewing Box Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Japanned Pedestal Sewing Stand Table. Item features a
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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique Sewing Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sewing Boxes

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Bronze

Art Nouveau jewelry box in sculpted wood, France ca. 1915
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / sewing box / wood / Art Deco / Art Nouveau An elegant jewelry box in sculpted wood
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood

Regency Leather Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Regency leather covered sarcophagus shaped sewing box with gilt repoussé brass mounts and ribbed
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1810s English Antique Sewing Boxes

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Leather

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Antique Sewing Boxes

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Multi-gemstone

19th Century Painted Satinwood Dresser Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
veneer storage boxes with original bone handles. Sewing box rests on four brass paw feet.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

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Satinwood

Rare Victorian Bird s-Eye Maple Jewellery Box
Located in High Peak, GB
P0121 super Victorian bird's eye maple and tulipwood jewelry box or sewing box, having finely
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Birdseye Maple

Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies travelling box. An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830. Exceptional display
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Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Sewing Boxes

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Walnut

English Early Victorian Jewellery Box with Tray
Located in High Peak, GB
P080 An elegant antique early Victorian goncalo alves sewing box or jewellery box with beautifully
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sewing Boxes

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Wood

Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
a wedding box, a work box, a storage box. It can be used as a hat box, sewing box, games box or tea
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sewing Boxes

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Bamboo, Wood

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
Located in Atlanta, GA
, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box. The six drawer chest is inset with bone, walnut
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sewing Boxes

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Iron

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Antique Sewing Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique sewing boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique sewing boxes available were constructed with great care. Antique sewing 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. Antique sewing boxes bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique sewing boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Palais Royal, Singer and A. Aucoc produced popular antique sewing boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Sewing Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,938, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $70,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Sewing Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A needlework box, or sewing box, is a storage box that has bins and compartments designed specifically for holding needles, threads and other accessories for sewing and needlepoint. Many manufacturers produce them out of wood, but some are fabric or plastic. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A sewing box can be called a sewing basket, a needle box or a needlepoint box. However, many people simply refer to the storage boxes for thread, needles and other sewing supplies as a sewing box. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.