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Chanel Limited Edition Gold Quilted Vanity Case Rare Home Decor Jewelry Case
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold
Category

2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece, carved in walnut and
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

"Sur le Pont D Avignon", Charming Art Deco Box Celebrating Traditional Song
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although it has endured many scuffs and indignities, this extremely rare Art Deco box still charms
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Emanuel josef Margold, a secessionist box for the Bahlsen cookie factory c. 1915
By Emanuel Josef Margold
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A rare rectangular shaped box with a hinge cover; tinplate, gilt and with beautiful colourful
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20th Century German Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Rare Labyrinth Cigarette Box by Lalaounis, Brass and Silver, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Ilias Lalaounis 925 Silver Medallion and Brass Jewelry cigarette box Silver in the middle has a
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Brass

Original Box Purse by Enid Collins hand-decorated Painted Signed 1970 s USA
By Enid Collins
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a stunning and rare vintage **Original Box Bag** by renowned American artist **Enid
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20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Tea Caddy with Secret Drawer
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of sarcophagus form with geometric brass stringing throughout, with embossed gilt-brass ring handles to the sides, the interior fitted with twin lidded lead-lined caddies separated b...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Boxes

Materials

Brass

18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important Queen Anne-George I japanned chinoiserie domed topped box depicting scenes of
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Rare baroque 18th Century Hatbox Lid: Authentic Wall Decoration for Rustic Homes
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step back in time with this exquisite find: the lid of a rare hatbox dating back to the early 18th
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Antique 1740s German Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Important Estate Hand Hammered STERLING Silver Frank M Whiting Dish Bowl
By Frank M. Whiting Company
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item is A Spectacular and Very Beautiful Hand Hammered and Etched Scrolled Sterling Silver Frank M Whiting Candy Dish. Beautifully done with Exquisite Sterling Silver ...
Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century cigar box / humidor with dog hand-carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A distinguished 19th-century Swiss cigar box, exquisitely hand-carved and finished on all sides
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood

Rare and Beautiful Miniature Chest of Drawers from the Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rather large and rare miniature chest of drawers in late baroque from the early 18th century. Made
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Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Danish Bog Oak Box with The Little Mermaid in Silver, by AS 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare and Beautiful handmade Box by Andersen and Søhoel. It is made of danish Bog Oak 400 to 1000
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

A Rare 18th Century Parquetry Baroque Writing Slope, South German Circa 1760
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The exterior surface decorated with striking geometric panels of contrasting light & dark fruitwood veneers with ebonized mouldings, the slant top opening on later iron hinges to a p...
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes
By François Boucher
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid and rare jewellery box completely covered in mother-of-pearl. On the top is an antique
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Erotical 19th Century Sculpture Box Of Woman Sitting On A Carved Basket In Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century erotical secret box. Extremely rare erotic sculpture from the 19th century, most
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Antique 1870s French High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera in Original Box and Case
By Walter Dorwin Teague, Eastman Kodak
Located in Red Lion, PA
inclusion of its original presentation case and rare outer cardboard gift box, making it a complete and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco WWI Tank shaped desk cigar box humidor. This is a fabulous and rare desk cigar box
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rare Val St Lambert Cranberry Acid Etched Cameo Crystal Powder Jar Sterling Top
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare Val St Lambert cranberry and green acid etched cameo crystal with gold over tones powder jar
Category

20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Rare Pod Sterling Silver Pill Box Pillbox
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
, keepsakes, or sentimental treasures. A rare accessory no longer widely produced, this pill box captures the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Rare and Historically Interesting George IV Period Snuff Box Made from Oak
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This fine box is one of a small number of souvenir pieces of this kind made from timbers salvaged
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Oak

18th C Pink Battersea-Bilston Mourning Box, Ex-Collection of h.r.h Princess Roya
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mourning box is a rare and pristine example of fine enamel craftsmanship. This oval-shaped box measures 2.5
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Finnigans 1932 London Art Deco Enamel Case Box With Racing Car In .925 Sterling
By Finnigans, London 1, Finnigans, London 1
Located in Miami, FL
box is rare and very popular. Has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver standard with gilded
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 18th Century Box of Georgian Keys Honble J A Ellis Kings Agent 1763-1776
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small box of 27 Georgian keys of great importance
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Rare silver Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, Potosí, c. 1775–90 great repoussé
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, possibly Potosí, c. 1775–90, cast, repoussé, and chased silver
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquered Wood Knife Boxes
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare pair of Japanese Nagasaki Export lacquered wood knife boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Knife Boxes

Materials

Wood

A German nautical prestation glass and bronze box made by W.M.F circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A rare early competitive sailing presentation box which is of nautical interest and made by W.M.F
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Teak Cork Brass Box by Carl Auböck Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern cigar or cigarette box by Carl Auböck, Vienna
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass

19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A BEAUTIFUL and RARE 19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box. Made in ‘Galle
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood

Rare Calvaire Powder Box in the Style of Suzanne Belperron
By Calvaire
Located in New York, NY
Calvaire, rare powder box of gilt metal and faux aquamarine faceted oval stones in the style of
Category

Vintage 1930s American Boxes and Cases

Rare Mid-Century Leather, Oak Wood and Aluminum Cigarette Box by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful vintage box, realized by renowned Austrian designer Carl Auböck, is a rare Mid
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Aluminum

Antique English Coromandel Tiered Jewellery Box George Betjemann
By George Betjemann Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
rare, unique Coromandel Tiered Jewellery Box by George Betjemann. The Jewellery Box of rectangular form
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951
By Walter Bosse
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
An extremely rare brass box or tin designed by Walter Bosse for storing cigarettes or tobacco in
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 1900s Cranberry Hand Cut Gorgeous Crystal Box from Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular and Rare Antique Hand Cut Hinged Lidded Crystal Box from Switzerland, Circa 1900. Box
Category

Early 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather Crocodile Mens Jewelry Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italy' A vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Men's Jewelry Box, a rare gem from the 1950s
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood

1970s Mid-Century Modern Lucite Fake Tortoise Italian Jewelry Box
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare lucite rectangular jewelry box designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, It's in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Rare George IV period gilt sterling silver topers snuff box made in London 1821
Located in London, London
Snuff Box, is gilt, and features a cast "Topers" scene on the lid of three gentlemen drinking and
Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Dressing Table Cheval Mirror and Jewelry Box
By William Comyns Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Fine Rare Sterling Silver Snuff Box Made For The Great Exhibition of 1851
By Foxall Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine and rare 19th century sterling silver snuff box made specifically for the Great Exhibition
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hoffmann and Schlevogt Art Nouveau Malachite Glass Trinket Box
By Curt Schlevogt
Located in Lucenec, SK
and the cover this exquisite jewelry box is a rare find!
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Miniature Salesman s Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite miniature French Louis XV inlaid jewelry box is a rare and charming example of a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Small Child s Antique Baseball Glove Custom Mounted Display.
By Mark Indursky
Located in Stamford, CT
A collection of 9 rare antique and vintage small child's baseball gloves. Each measuring aprox 6
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Shadow Boxes

Materials

Leather

Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box. In the rare figural form of a snail
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Jewellery Box, English, Coromandel, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This rare and unusual antique gentleman’s box would grace any dressing table, study, or showcase. A
Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Matthew Linwood Georgian English Sterling Silver Snail Form Vinaigrette Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine rare Georgian English sterling silver vinaigrette. In the rare figural vinaigrette
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box circa 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
exquisite Persian Khatam Kari trinket box is a rare example of masterful micro mosaic marquetry, handcrafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

Set of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare set of Exquisite Pewter Boxes designed by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. * Quartet of
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Jewelry Box by Cathrine Horsbøl — Denmark’s First Female Designer, circa 1900
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important jewelry box in solid mahogany with inlays of lighter woods and mother-of-pearl
Category

Antique Early 1900s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Jewelry Box by Cathrine Horsbøl — Denmark’s First Female Designer, circa 1900
Located in Valby, 84
. Measurements: 29 cm W × 21 cm D × 7 cm H. A rare and finely crafted jewelry box by Cathrine Horsbøl
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

WMF Box Jewelry Chest Antique Art Nouveau Silvered Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare WMF jewelry box Art Nouveau circa 1900 silvered chest with floral decors very high
Category

Antique Early 1900s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique German Silver Bear Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver bear sugar box; part of our
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950 s Seagram s Gin Advertising Electric Clock Old Stock New In Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare 1950's plastic box with aluminium face electric clock with illuminated martini cup , we
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes

Materials

Metal

A rare early 19th C Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II rosewood jewellery casket
Located in Reepham, GB
A rare early 19th Century Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah II rosewood & brass inlay travelling jewellery
Category

Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box with Chain - Made in Italy 1970 circa
Located in Bergamo, BG
This gold powder box embodies sophisticated elegance, a precious testament to Italian craftsmanship and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18Kt Gold Rare Compact Powder Box - Made in Italy 1970 circa - Geometric Pattern
Located in Bergamo, BG
This powder box is an embodiment of sheer elegance and sophistication, a vintage treasure capturing the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Size Great Quality Carved Jewelry, Treasure or Collecting Box / Casket
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautiful and top condition antique black forest jewelry box, carved on all sides. This rare and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Top Quality 19th Century Jewelry, Treasure Box, Cabinet w Drawers Mirror Doors
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautiful antique and all handcrafted jewelry box with a striking velvet lining. This rare and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.