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A George II Silver Mother of Pearl Escutcheon Snuff Box made circa 1730
Located in London, GB
This very rare Snuff Box has an escutcheon shaped form and was made almost certainly in London
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Magnificent Optical Box by Mary Bauermeister
Located in New York, NY
lenses, painted wood rods and balls, abstract poetry, and visual patterns. This box is extremely rare and
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Vintage 1970s American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Ink

Minton Majolica Purple Grape Cluster on Green Leaf Covered Box, date marked 1861
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We rarely use the term rare … here we have a VERY rare covered majolica box in the form of a
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Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

Fine Turquoise Jewelry Box Whole Slab
Located in Somis, CA
meticulously lined with black onyx. This rare, finely made box weighs nearly 2 lb, uses only solid, whole slab
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2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Brass

19th Century Antique Cantilever Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare antique coromandel jewellery box brass edging and escutcheon. Lifting the lid of this
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Antique Late 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

73 Rare Red Intaglios Framed
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great set of 73 red and gold intaglios framed in 10 groups in beautiful antique pearwood and gilt frames....a magnificent set...sizes of frames vary...measurement is below is for the...
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Antique 19th Century Shadow Boxes

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Gold

French Faience Spice Box Made by Moustiers in the First Half of 18th Century
By Moustier
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this rare Moustier marked triple spice box made in the first half of the
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Antique 1740s French Rococo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Delft, Faience

A rare Queen Anne silver tortoiseshell Snuff Box. Made by John Obrisset
Located in London, GB
The box is oval in form with a tortoiseshell base, silver sides and hinge. The cover is inset with
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Antique Early 1700s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Coromandel Jewellery Box with Perfume Bottles
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Small Sized Jewellery Box From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to offer this
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A very rare High Relief Vinaigrette made by Nathaniel Mills in 1843
Located in London, GB
The Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form and has chased floral edges to the cover and base. The base is finely engraved with pluming scrolls, around a central vacant shield shape...
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Rare George III Vinaigrette Made in London in 1800 by William Frisbee
Located in London, GB
The vinaigrette is of an unusual circular form and is decorated on the cover and base with concentric engine turned designs around a central flower head. The sides are of plain desig...
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Antique Early 1800s English Decorative Boxes

Extremely Rare and Unusual Snuff Box Made in 1840 by Gervase Wheeler
Located in London, GB
The snuff box has a very unusual shallow broad rectangular form, with rounded ends. The sides are
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Antique 1840s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Antique Rare Swiss 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Bautte Moynier
By J.F. Bautte Moynier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Swiss 18-karat gold and enamel snuff box, of slender rectangular form, both
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Rare Art Deco "Skyscraper" Dresser Set by Louis W. Rice for Apollo Studios
By Louis W. Rice
Located in Buffalo, NY
, SKYSCRAPER, REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. Set features ring box measuring 5" x 3" x 2" H. Powder box measures 5" x 4" x
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fine and Rare George III Silver Gilt Micro Mosaic Vinaigrette by John Reilly
Located in London, GB
with semi circles containing flower heads and foliate sprays. The box is in excellent condition
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Antique 1810s English Decorative Boxes

Rare George III "Fan" Vinaigrette Made in London in 1819 by Thomas Eley
Located in London, GB
This very rare Vinaigrette is broad rectangular in form with rounded edges. The cover is
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Antique 1810s English Decorative Boxes

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Aqua Blue with Silver Flecks and Chrome Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
d’art, this Murano box embodies a rare harmony between design purity and poetic detail.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome, Silver Leaf

A very rare George III Spitalfields Silk engraved Tea Caddy made in London
By John Touliet
Located in London, GB
original lock. This form of Tea Caddy, engraved in this manner, is extremely rare and is represented in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Early 19th Century, German Coconut Box on a Turned Wooden Stand with Gilded Cast
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare Empire coconut box was made in Germany, circa 1800. It is a very good original
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Antique Early 1800s German Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Rare Swiss 18-Karat Gold Etui Case, Geneva, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description: Antique early 19th century Swiss 18-karat gold etui case, of tapering octagonal form, all sides of the case have beautiful and crisp engine turned decoration and appl...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Ronson USA 1937 Art Deco Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
. during the art deco period, back in the 1936. This is a very rare box designed by Frederick Kaupmann with
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Chrome

An extremely rare George III Silver mounted Antler Snuff Box made in Sheffield
Located in London, GB
This very rare snuff box is made from a deer antler which has been mounted in silver, with a plain
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Antique Early 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

A very rare Rouge Pot made in London in 1899 by Charles James Fox.
Located in London, GB
This rare piece is engraved all over with engine turned designs and the cover displays a circular
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Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes

Fine and Rare Late 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare late 17th century olive oyster 'lace box from the reign of King William and Queen
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Antique 17th Century English Baroque Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Olive

Vintage Jewellery Box in Leatherette and Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rare Art Deco jewellery box of fine French manufacture. The jewel box has a fairly large
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Faux Leather

Custom Bespoke Jewel Box by David Lindley
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rare and unique Jewel Box custom made and one of a kind. This work by master Cabinet maker and
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Late 20th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare George III Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1811 by Thropp Taylor
Located in London, GB
This very rare piece is modelled in the form of a skiff, with prick dot engraved work to the base
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Antique 1810s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Ronson 1939 Art Deco Cigarette Dispenser Lacquered Desk Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
1939. This is a very rare box made in three-dimensions with one hinged squared lid and an integrated
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Rare 19th Century Black Forest Wood Cigar Box Humidor with Angry Dog Kennel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
box humidor in the form of a dog kennel A good looking master craftsman carved cigar box complete
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Antique 1870s German Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood

Fine and Rare Table Snuff Box Made in London in by Rawlings Summers
Located in London, GB
The snuff box is of broad rectangular form and has slightly incuse corners. The cover displays an
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

A rare George IV Table Pedlar Snuff Box - The Man with the Hambone.
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box we refer to is one of the rarest of the Pedlar series and depicts "The Man with a
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Antique 1820s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Rare George Nelson Rosewood Porcelain Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare and early George Nelson for Herman Miller jewelry chest, circa early 1950s. This seldom seen
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Onyx Marble Jewelry or Decorative Box, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Amazing and rare vintage box in green onyx and brass hinges, Made in Italy. This vintage box is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Brass

An exceptionally rare and fine Charles II Double Opening Snuff Box made circa 16
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally rare piece has a slender broad rectangular form, with cut corners and a reeded
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Antique Late 17th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

A very rare George III Rose and Trellis Vinaigrette made in Birmingham in 1820 by Lawrence Company.
Located in London, GB
This very rare example is known as the "Rose growing up Trellis" design and displays, on the cover
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Antique 19th Century Boxes

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Heart Jewellery Box (1889)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewellery box; an addition to our diverse Victorian boxes collection. This exceptional and rare antique
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Antique 1880s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Mid-Century White Marble Jewelry Box with Gilt Metal Mounts
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare Italian jewelry box, crafted in the 1960s, is made from white translucent marble and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Marble

Ravinet d Enfer for Hermès Duck Silver Plated Box
By Hermès, Ravinet D Enfert
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and amazing box by Ravinet d'Enfer for Hermès, stamped, in silver plate, circa 1960. In
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Brazilian Rosewood Box by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960’s
By Alfred Klitgaard
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Brazilian rosewood box by a danish cabinetmaker 1960’s in the manner of Alfred Klitgaard. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of Nine Rare Antique Small Children s Baseball Gloves
By Mark Indursky
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of nine rare antique small children's baseball gloves. Approx 6-7" tall. Mounted on custom-made
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Shadow Boxes

A very rare George III Snuff Box made in London in 1804 by Joseph Ash.
Located in London, GB
The Snuff Box is broad rectangular if form, with slightly rounded top and bottom and is decorated
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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Rare Antique English Coin Safe / Jewelry Cabinet, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A gem of a box, this English Victorian table cabinet is made from silver plate and gilded bronze
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Lazaro Diaz Gilt Pewter Nautilus Shell Mounted Dresser / Trinket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lazaro Daiz dresser or trinket box - a very rare piece with excellent mounting! Nautical lovers or
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20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Pewter, Gold Leaf

Jewelery Box in Bronze and Cameo by Tahan Paris 1800
By Tahan Paris
Located in Milano, MI
Beautiful jewelery box in bronze and different cameos, made by Tahan Paris in the 1800s. Each
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Rare Dugout Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Most unusual Georgian oak tea caddy fashioned from a single block of timber, hollowed out from the inside, retaining original gilt lacquer brass handle and iron lock, the whole with ...
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Antique 1780s English Folk Art Tea Caddies

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut Veneer, Ink painting, Austria circa 1820 Walnut and maple
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes

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Maple, Walnut, Paint

19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion
Located in Northampton, GB
remarkable piece. In summary, this Antique dome-top Jewellery Box is a rare and exceptional work of art
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Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass, Metal, Other, Metallic Thread

Antique English Brass Fern Mounted Walnut Jewellery Box c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rare large jewellery / Jewelry box, English in origin and dating to the late
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Very Rare George IV Pocket Snuff Box Made in London in 1825 by John Jones III
Located in London, GB
and an example, from his workshops, is shown in "Silver Boxes", by Eric Delieb, page 48. A very rare
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Antique 1820s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Swedish Grace, Pewter Jewelry / Decorative Box by Gab, Attr. Nils Fougstedt
By Nils Fougstedt, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare, decorative jewelry box with a figurine on top of the lid, made by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Framed Wall Decorations Featuring Rare, Red Antique Italian Intaglios
Located in Atlanta, GA
a pair of custom wood framed shadow boxes with gold accents. Each frame contains three mounted
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bellows Snuff Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare mahogany snuff box in the form of a pair of miniature bellows, having inlaid brass nail
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

310 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Polo Gamer Box, Art Deco, Rare APLC
Located in New York, NY
gold Polo Gamer box with diamonds Very unique and rare find . The top of the box has all the items
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare and Charming Diminutive Georgian Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
bone escutcheon, standing on turned ball feet constructed of segmented box and ebony, the whole with
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Boxwood, Burl, Ebony

Rare 18th Century English Quince Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare English tea caddy in the form of a quince, retaining original hinge, lock, escution, stem and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Caddies

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Extremely Rare Single Piece Veneer Tea Caddy From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to
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Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Gramophone Company Cigar Box
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional and rare English silver cigar box by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
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20th Century English Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

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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.
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