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Early 19th Century French Shaped Satinwood Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
been relined with handcrafted marble paper. Unfortunately the key doesn’t work the lock. The box is
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19th Century French Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Satinwood
Large Moroccan Satinwood Box with Metal Inlay
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
, and ribbon work. The box unlocks to reveal a red-velvet lined interior.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Metal
Extremely Rare Coco De Mer Silver Mounted Box
Located in New York, NY
mounted box. The work leads us to believe it was created around the 1920's. We've only seen one other like
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Early 20th Century Seychellois Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Jewelry Casket, Walnut, circa 1800, Star Inlaid Work
Located in Muenster, NRW
Walnut, circa 1800.
Star inlaid work on the lid.
Inside a mirror and nice subdivision at two
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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Work Boxes
Small Well Carved Bible Box with Bible Dated 1722
Located in Heathfield, GB
so delicately executed, deep and fine, each panel must have taken a month of steady work.
The box is
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18th Century Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Oak
Victorian Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
escutcheon. Unfortunately the key doesn’t work the lock.
The box measures 30.5 by 22.5 and stands 17 cm high.
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1840s English Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Brassbound Jewelry Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
the lock and key doesn’t work.
The jewellery box has been relined with handcrafted marble paper.
It
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Late 19th Century English Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
English Georgian Penwork Octagonal Box with Classical Scenes and Motifs
Located in Wells, ME
) amateurs. The delicacy of the ink work on this box indicates a professional. The interior has been relined
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Pen Work English Chinoiserie Tea Caddy Circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare large and beautiful English Chinoiserie pen work Tea Caddy made in England, circa 1820.
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
20th Century Edwardian Pen-Work Tea Caddy, circa 1905
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English Edwardian pen-work tea caddy, decorated in Georgian style with internal lid and
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Beech
Antique French TAHAN Boulle Serpentine Jewelry Chest, 12" Box
Located in South Coast, CA
among only a handful of makers whose work is so valued in France, dealers are known to buy damaged boxes
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19th Century French Antique Work Boxes
Italian Walnut Work Table, c. 1740
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare useful and interesting small Italian work box on Stand made during the first part of the
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1730s Italian Baroque Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Wood
French Jewelry Cask
Located in Charleston, SC
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A.B.Paris.Quality of work on the box is very high.Figures and scenes are crisp and well defined.Fabric linene
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19th Century French Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Gold
$1,650
George III Period Antique Work Table in Mahogany and Flame Mahogany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
182 Antique ladies work box or work table made of mahogany with flame mahogany. There is inlay to
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Late 18th Century British Antique Work Boxes
High Quality Regency Period Rosewood Work-Table in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Cambridge, GB
-veneered top with a mahogany-lined drawer and original turned knob-handles, fitted with a sliding work-box
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1810s English Antique Work Boxes
19th Century Early Tunbridge Ware Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Early Tunbridge Ware Work box with three inlaid prints depicting various scenes. The sides of the
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Tulipwood, Yew
Fine Quality Burr Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Period Games/ Work Table
Located in Darwen, GB
lined compartments for sewing accoutrements and having a burr walnut veneered sliding work box for
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1860s Victorian Antique Work Boxes
American Antique Wool Work Shadow Box
Located in Culver City, CA
Walnut framed, with gilt liner, this is a 19th century wool work of flowers and fruit.
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19th Century American Antique Work Boxes
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Work Games Box
Located in London, GB
The sides finely decorated with unusual stylized Primitive lions and love hearts
pierced and carved bone with traces of polychrome decoration
English/French, circa 1800
Measure: 2...
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Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Bone
Unusual French Country Work table with Dough Box.
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual French country work table with Dough Box--a "petrin" with removable wide-plank top, late
Category
19th Century French Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Wood
Schoolgirl
s Tole Painted Workbox, England, Dated 1821
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charming little tole painted dome top work box with red ground and gold painted borders and owner's
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19th Century British Antique Work Boxes
A Spanish sixteenth-century oak and iron strap work strong box
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This unusual strong box (i.e. safe) opens to reveal two compartments, a decorative interior, double
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Iron
Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Stationery Box
Photo Frame by Hallstaff
Hannaford
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
, London, calling themselves Halstaff & Hannaford, making ladies' work boxes, writing boxes and dressing
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Burr Walnut Victorian Period Serpentine Chess/Games/Sewing Table
Located in Darwen, GB
/sewing table is in superb condition, the top has been re-polished and the work box re-lined.
Free UK
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1860s Victorian Antique Work Boxes
Burr Walnut Victorian Period Chess/Back Gammon/Sewing Table
Located in Darwen, GB
/sewing table is in superb condition, the top has been re-polished and the work box re-lined.
Free UK
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1860s Victorian Antique Work Boxes
Fine Tramp Art Flat Mosaic Work Wall or Table Top Cabinet
Located in Manalapan, NJ
box woods seamlessly worked into a pleasing pattern. Embellished with numerous hearts, stars, clovers
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Work Boxes
Tiffany Enamel Patch / Pill Box
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
contemporary uses would work great as a pill box or a locket. Detailed engraving Signed Tiffany on the edge
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Antique Work Boxes
Materials
14k Gold
Japanese Export Silver Art Nouveau Influenced Large Table Box with Iris Detail
Located in Singapore, SG
A large Japanese Export silver table box with irises worked on the lid and sides against a lightly
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Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Silver
Large Archibald Knox for Liberty, Cymric Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Box
By Archibald Knox
Located in London, GB
the work of Archibald Knox. The box is cedar lined and most likely used for cigars.
The item is of
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Persian Walnut Table Inlaid with Mother of Pearl, Damacus, Syria c.1880
Located in Houston, TX
rubbing against a plain wooden interior. Work boxes like this were a usual feature in English and French
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19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl
French Side or Occaisional Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A sturdy Directoire style fruitwood lady's work table with a box shaped top with drawer above
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19th Century French Antique Work Boxes
19th Century French Garnet Diamonds Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
with original box. French work. Circa 1870.
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19th Century French Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Brass Bound Rosewood Lap-Desk
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
-desk.
The rosewood box with brass inset corners and strap work.
The box folds over to reveal its
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Brass
Chinese Export Padouk Wood Games Table
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
a profit’ (p.272). Anthony Coleridge also refers to this games box in his work 'Chippendale
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1790s Chinese Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Ivory, Padouk
Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
beautiful boxes of Indian work, Sister Janet Slade had. They belonged to there Mother.
The main
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paper
$3,040
Extremely Rare 17th Century Charles II Sterling Silver Scissors Case c.1670-80
Located in London, GB
has been attributed to John Albright of London. A noted maker of boxes and small work, Albright was
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1670s English Charles II Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Officer
s Campaign Work Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century officer's Campaign work box. Well fashioned with removable fitted interior.
Category
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Amboyna Work Box
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very beautifully figured amboyna work box. With a slightly cushioned top. The timbers matched
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Work Boxes
Early 19th Century Work Box
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Early 19th Century Work Box with marquetry and happiny pearl decoration, with contrasting burr
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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Work Boxes
19th-20th Century Embossed Leather Work Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century Embossed leather work box.
Category
19th Century Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Leather
Most Attractive, Early 19th Century Palisander Work Box
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A most attractive palisander work box of gentle sarcophagus shape. The top with a charming water
Category
1810s English Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Straw Work Box of Quite Outstanding Complexity
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A rare 19th century straw work box of quite outstanding complexity and quality. Almost certainly
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Work Boxes
Regency Period Brass Inlaid Ladies Work Box Made by Joseph Gianetti
Located in Darwen, GB
A Regency Period brass inlaid ladies work box made by Joseph Gianetti Of Edinburgh. The hinged lid
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19th Century British Antique Work Boxes
Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Open Work Box 19th century
Located in New York, NY
velvet insert inside this box at one time.
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Work Boxes
Anglo-Ceylonese Coromandel Work Box with Exceptional Decoration, Late 19th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very striking late 1800s Anglo-Ceylonese coromandel work, sewing, or companion box with
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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Brass
Regency Red Leather Morocco Sewing Box, England, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
A splendid red leather Morocco sewing or work Box: English, circa 1810
32.00cm h 31.00cm w 23.00cm
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19th Century English Antique Work Boxes
Engine Turned Brass Work Portrait Patch Box
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Engine turned enamel and gilt (ormolu) brass work portrait patch box.
Tortoise interior, c-1770
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Late 18th Century French Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Striped Regency Glove Box with Faceted Steel Stud Work, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Mahogany and satinwood striped glove box with ornate faceted cut steel stud work that run on the
Category
19th Century British George IV Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Intricate Straw Work Inlay Jewelry Box with Interior Shelves and Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Incredible craftsmanship inside and out. Interior displays a mirror and a removable shelf; both levels comprised of multicolored floral and geometric patterns. Exterior depicts a col...
Category
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Straw, Mirror, Wood
Decorative Trunk in Lacquered Wood Italian Work of 18th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
foundation. The trunk may be suspended.
Gorgeous 18th century Italian work, perhaps a Tabernacle.
Size
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Work Boxes
1870 Tulipwood and Burr Cedar Table Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
silk interior, it has a key for decoration but unfortunately it doesn’t work the lock. The box measures
Category
1870s French Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Braid
19th Century Anglo Indian Bone and Horn Sewing Box
Located in Nashville, TN
engraved bone work. The top of the box is bone and horn toped with a decorative finial and the box rest on
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Bone
Victorian Figured Walnut and Inlaid Jewelry Box with a Tray
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0124, fine quality and very attractive Victorian sewing, work or jewelry box, having ebonized
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1870s English Victorian Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Bronze Repousse Ink Boxes with Seated Buddha
Located in New York, NY
front and striking, elaborate engraving on the back of each box. These unusual and stunning objects work
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Silver French Jewelry Casket, circa 1880
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
lid of the box has a scene of cherubs at work. The box lid is hinged and has an inset mirror. The box
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Silver
Burr Walnut Victorian Period Antique Games/Work Table
Located in Darwen, GB
boxwood fitted rectangular drawer and sliding work box which is again veneered in beautifully figured burr
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Large Japanese Gold Wire Cloisonne Enamel Box – Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Christchurch, GB
sized lidded box is predominately worked in musen or wireless enamels brilliantly shaded in the manner
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Work Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique work boxes available for sale. The range of distinct antique work boxes — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique work boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Regency and Folk Art antique work boxes are consistently popular styles. Many antique work boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Benham
Froud, Christopher Dresser and Paul Evans produced popular antique work boxes that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Work Boxes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.
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