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Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Faux Pearls with rare Original Shell Box in velvet. Sterling paste clasp signed Trifari
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Elephant Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique cast sterling silver elephant sugar box
Category

Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Erotic Silver Box, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 19th-century European silver box with an erotic motif, finely crafted with detailed relief
Category

Antique 1860s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally wonderful and rare automaton cylinder musical box by the Mermod Fréres firm of
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry Box, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
which was produced and retailed by Herman Miller. This is the rare eight drawer jewelry box with teak
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Squirrel Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp in Sterling Silver, circa 1860 An exceptionally rare and
Category

Antique 1860s Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Omega Constellation 1966 Calibre 551 box and papers
By Omega
Located in London, GB
extremely rare Constellation signed Omega Box. 34mm stainless steel case with a very well-preserved
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
surfaces This rare and finely crafted wooden box was traditionally used to store utensils for preparing
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Original Painted Bible Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unusual paint decorated boxes are very rare and this in particularly good condition.     
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hermes Scarf - Paperoles - Red Orange - New - Rare!!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
in 2000; also issued 2000/01 and again in 2011 Condition: New With Care Tag, Never Worn, Without Box
Category

2010s French Scarves

Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Sandwich Box and Flask
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sandwich box; an addition to our wine and drinks related silverware collection. This exceptional and rare
Category

Antique 1860s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Cross Pins
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
box *Super Rare -It is approximately 1" x 0.5" -Very classic and beautiful -It is in an excellent
Category

2010s French Artisan Brooches

19th Century Japanese Merchant s Money Box Original Marks
Located in Somis, CA
A rare antiquity from 19th century Japan, crafted from solid wood. This ingenious box features a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Italian Silver Hallmarked Pill Box
Located in Roma, IT
Late 19th Century Italian Silver Hallmarked Pill Box Beautiful and rare silver pill or tobacco
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique English Coromandel Sterling Silver Mounted Cigar Box
By Jane Brownett 1
Located in Northampton, GB
from the right hand side which hinges open and unlatches the box, a rare hidden feature. The interior
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Plique a Jour Pendant, Hemmerle
By Hemmerle
Located in New York, NY
Rare Plique a Jour Pendant from the early part of the 20th Century by Hemmerle, Germany. Hemmerle
Category

Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil

Hermès Guilloche Pill Box Ravinet d Enfert Spur Shaped
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Pill Box In shape of a spur Vintage Item Nicely decorated with the
Category

20th Century Unknown Other

Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Snuff Box
Located in Toronto, ON
This exquisite large antique Chinese circa 1880 carved rose quartz snuff box is a rare Maison
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Rose Quartz

Antique tobacco box made of carved wood and bronze
Located in Wien, AT
Antique rare tobacco box carved from wood with bronze mount naturalistic dog head
Category

Antique 1880s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hat Box Top Hat Biedermeier, Austria
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare hat box for a gentleman's top hat made out of hand printed carton. Considering the
Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Paper

1920s German Silver Ten Piece Picnic Tea Service - Boxed
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set/service - boxed; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional and rare antique
Category

Vintage 1920s Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Yazbukey Gift Box Bag Black Patent Vegan Leather
By Yazbukey
Located in London, GB
Super rare, statement Yazbukey Gift Box bag. Discontinued and impossible to find. Handmade from
Category

2010s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Copper Plated Ant Insect Ashtray Trinket Figurine 19cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare ashtray/trinket box in the shape of an ant, made of copper-plated metal, probably Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Victorian Diamond and Ruby Crescent Moon Brooch in Box
Located in Lewisburg, PA
with what appears to be it's original box—a rare and desirable survival that adds to its charm and
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Auth. HERMES NECKLACE - ETREINTE - Solid Silver 925 - 162gr - Rare
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Silver 925 - 162 Gr Type: Necklace Condition: New Without Tag In Box Diameter: Circumference: Colour
Category

2010s French Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Victorian .60 CT Antique Diamond Cut Boxed earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
antique box – 1880 ca Rare and beautiful find, excellent condition Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Helena Tynell “Aurinkopullo” ”Sun Bottle”. Green with Original Box
By Helena Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Knivsta, SE
Helena Tynell “Aurinkopullo” – Olive Green with Original Box A rare opportunity to acquire an
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower
Located in Northampton, GB
this Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower. The rare model Post Box is made of solid english Oak
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Table Clocks and Desk C...

Materials

Brass

Vajiralongkorn King of Thailand Enamel Gold Sterling Silver Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Thailand Enamel - Gold - Sterling Silver Rare Jewelry Box. Decorative Vintage Box 1990´s Elegant
Category

1990s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Hermes Ashtray Vide Poche Promenade - Porcelain Extra Rare - Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Box Origin: Made In France / Limoges Special Notes/ Story: Extremely Rare, Grail Please ask us For
Category

2010s French Art Deco Platters and Trays

Antique Chinese Smith Armorial Games Box and Counters
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and rare antique Chinese armorial games box of rectangular form with over 110 matching
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Auth. Hermès La France - Bordeaux, Blanc - Excellent - Rare Collector!!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
La France – Bordeaux – EXCWOCT – Rare Collector – 2001101528 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Scarf 90
Category

2010s French Scarves

HERMES black Box leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
collector's piece, crafted from one of Hermès' most coveted and rare leathers. Veau Box leather is prized for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
perfectly. Iconic and beautifully engineered piece with rare lacquer condition. In original box which is in
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Colorful Vintage Foo Dog Boxes on Stands, Porcelain, China, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual and rare pair of foo dog boxes on wood stands. Wonderful mixed colorations in the design.
Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Sterling Steer Snuff Box, London 1862
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
exquisite Sterling Steer Snuff Box, a rare marvel from London's renowned silversmithing tradition. Made in
Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare Patek Philippe Calatrava Platinum Ref 3998 P Men s Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Philippe travel box. Very rare and hard to find in platinum.
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Pierre Cardin Paris silk tie in burgundy, original box
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Milano, IT
. The tie retains its original branded presentation box, a rare detail that adds collectible value and
Category

1990s French Neckties

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts
Located in Doha, QA
This rare and evocative Medieval Gothic box contains a powerful combination of Salomon’s
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paper

Rare Antique English Cake Knife, Golf Club, 1910
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly collectable boxed novelty cake knife, clearly made for a golf devotee. The knife
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Brown Hat Box for Cylinders, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
French brown hat box for cylinders, early 19th century. Rare old leather hat box for top hats. This
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Electro-Voice V-3 Velocity Ribbon Microphone in Box
By Electro Voice
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare in original box gorgeous vintage 1940 ELECTRO VOICE V3 STUDIO RIBBON MICROPHONE (low impedance
Category

Vintage 1940s American Musical Instruments

Materials

Steel

Mexican Jewelry Box in the Style of Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970 We offer this rare Mexican jewelry box in the style of Don Shoemaker.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Dior CD Diamond Structured Box Bag – Toile de Dior, 1970s Inspiration
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
This rare Dior box bag showcases the iconic CD Diamond motif, originally designed by Marc Bohan in
Category

2010s Top Handle Bags

Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Persimmon Glaze Vase Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
floral design stem leaf motif. The original Hamada stamped/sealed and signed box is included. Rare to
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Black Lacquer Lighter Dunhill Original Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
. Iconic and beautifully engineered piece with rare lacquer condition. In original box which is in mint
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Jungle Love - Pareo - 100% Coton - Green - New - Rare Collector!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
beach collections Condition: New With Care Tag, New, Never Worn, Without Box (S Item) Country of Origin
Category

2010s French Scarves

Not only for tobacco: Cast Iron English Old Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare English tobacco cast iron box, Victorian time: for connoisseurs ! If You don't smoke, it
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Cast Stone

Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Black Box Gold Hardware Bag W
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Called the Mini Kelly 20cm Just arrived from the Hermes Boutique Black Box leather, rare to
Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Red Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
. Works perfectly. Iconic and beautifully engineered piece with rare lacquer condition. In original box
Category

Late 20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Blue Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
. Works perfectly. Iconic and beautifully engineered piece with rare lacquer condition. In original box
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
rare lacquer condition. In original box which is in mint condition, as good as new. Box is sky blue
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Sky Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
rare lacquer condition. In original box which is in mint condition, as good as new. Box is sky blue
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Lighted Mirror by Pedersen Hansen, Danish Modern Teak Shadow Box
By Pedersen Hansen
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare teak shadow box illuminated wall mirror by Pedersen & Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Teak

Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Japanese Pottery Vase with Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
/sealed and signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Austrian Midcentury Walnut and Brass Fish Shaped Money Box by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This Charming and rare fish shaped money box was designed and manufactured by the Austrian
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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Rare Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of rare boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. Rare boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare boxes bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gabriella Crespi, Hermès and Louis Vuitton each produced beautiful rare boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Boxes?

Prices for rare boxes start at $50 and top out at $450,000 with the average selling for $2,336.
Questions About Rare Boxes
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    It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.