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Exceptional Christmas Ball Music Box Reuge Sainte Croix
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Christmas !
Rare and Gorgeous Christmas Ball Music Box !
Pull the hook, a string will come out and go into
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20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Lot of 25 Antique Regina Music Box Discs 15.5”, Various Titles, 19th Century
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A lot of 25 Regina Music Box Discs 15.5” Various Artists, 19th century.
Titles include:
Wiener
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19th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
20 Antique Symphonion Music Box 13.5" Discs 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
20 Antique Symphonion Music Box 13.5" Discs 19th C
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19th Century American Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Regency Mahogany And Inlaid Piano Form Music Box
Located in Essex, MA
Piano form with paper lined interior , turned ebonized legs.
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19th Century British Used Music Boxes
Antique Swiss Music Box with Eleven 4.5” Disks C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Swiss Music Box with Eleven 4.5” Disks C1890
Measures- 6.25"H x 10.75"W x 6.25"D
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Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Samuel Troll Fils Key Wind Cylinder Music Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in Switzerland in approximately 1850, this key wind brass cylinder music box is set in a
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Hermès Keychain by Reuge Sainte Croix Music Box
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Reuge Sainte Croix for Hermès Music box
With keychain
Turn the mechanical key (at
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20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Cylinder Music Box, Nicole Frères Manufacture, Genève, Switzerland, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cylinder music box is a decorative object realized by Nicole Frères at the second half of 19th
Category
19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Coin Operated Commercial Wall Mounted Music Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This coin operated commercial music box has no label or maker's mark on it, but it is presumed to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Christmas Ball Music Box Silent Night Reuge Sainte Croix
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Christmas
Rare and Gorgeous Christmas Ball Music Box !
Pull the hook, a string will come out and go into
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20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Hermes Keychain Key Ring Key Holder Music Box Collector Golden Metal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermes Keychain
It is also a music box !
Turn the mecanic key (at the back
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20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Exceptional Reuge Music Box Christmas Ornament Golden Bell Silent Night
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Rare Reuge Music Box
Christmas ornament, Bell shaped
Turn the key, pull the button and
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20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Hermes Keychain Key Ring Key Holder Music Box Collector Golden Metal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermes Keychain
It is also a music box !
Turn the mecanic key (at the back
Category
20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
LA ROC Music Box
By LA II (Angel Ortiz)
Located in New York, NY
New York City graffiti artist L.A. II (a.k.a. Angel Ortiz) is best known for his collaborations with Keith Haring. Ortiz’s career took off after Haring spotted his “Little Angel” tag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Spray Paint
Silver
Gold Cigarette Dispenser
Music Box for Desk, 1970s, Italy
Located in Vis, NL
Silver with gold details cigarette dispenser and for a stylish desk.
1970s, Made in Italy.
An amazing and seldom piece.
Measures: height 20 cms
Base depth 9 cms.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
LADY LIGHTNING Music Box Theater, Photograph, C-Type
By William Dey
Located in Yardley, PA
The historic Music Box Theater and it's iconic marquee at a special Mother's Day showing of "Mommie
Category
2010s Other Art Style Used Music Boxes
Materials
C Print
vintage Italian marquetry music-box side table, mid 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
hidden music-box. Made in Italy circa late 1950s, this piece recalls baroque and rococo sensibilities
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock
Located in Brea, CA
A reuge enameled music Box with Bird automaton and clock , The box with blue enamel exterior
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1850s Swiss Country Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Large English Martini or Cocktail Shaker with Music Box
Located in Austin, TX
A large English martini or cocktail shaker of fine plate silver from the Art Deco era with a music
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
pressed cotton and fitted with a papier-mâché drum, a wooden house and a music box in the shape of a
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Music Box Side Table, Chess Game Tabl
By Casa Di Sorrento
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Music Box Side table, Chess Game Table.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Used Music Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Eight-Melodies Cylinder Music Box in Good Working Condition
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful antique music box from France, circa 1860. The wooden box with inlay band crank music box
Category
Mid-19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Hermès by Reuge Sainte Croix Keychain Music Box Moulin Rouge
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Reuge Sainte Croix for HERMÈS Music box
With keychain
Turn the mechanical key (at
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20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Mid-Century Car Shaped Music Box with Decanter and Glasses, Licquor Set
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
This extraordinary music box in the shape of a royal vintage car is a small all-rounder. Regardless
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Hermès Keychain Key Ring Key Holder Reuge Sainte Croix Music Box
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Keychain
It is also a music box ! Please ask for a video if you want to hear
Category
20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Hermès Keychain Key Ring Key Holder Reuge Sainte Croix Music Box
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Keychain
It is also a music box ! Please ask for a video if you want to hear
Category
20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Antique German Singing Bird Music Box Marked Underside K.G Karl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique German singing bird music box marked underside K.G Karl. At the time of this listing the
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Mid-20th Century German American Classical Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Sterling and Cobalt Blue Enamel Egg Music Box, in the Style of Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling and cobalt blue enamel egg music box, in the style of Fabergé
Magnificent Austrian
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20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Used Music Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
rare ANYA HINDMARCH Marano Music Box metallic blue leather gold frame box clutch
By Anya Hindmarch
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ANYA HINDMARCH Marano Music Box metallic blue leather gold frame box clutch
Reference: TACW
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2010s Chinese Used Music Boxes
Exceptional Mobile Christmas Crib in Wood Reuge Sainte Croix Music Box
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
This is a rare opportunity to get a lovely Mobile Christmas Crib Music Box !
Made by Reuge Sainte
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20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Antique 6 Bell and Drum Music Box by Charles Lecoultre, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
A magnificent quality six bell and drum cylinder music box made by Charles Lecoultre of Geneva
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1870s Swiss Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Torah Judaica Ten Commandments Mechanical Music Box Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Torah Judaica Ten Commandments Mechanical Music Box Charm-
This stunning 3D
Category
20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Regina Music Box Stand, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Regina music box stand offers flame mahogany construction with top having
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Music Box Inlaid Handcrafted Jewelery Gloss Burl-Walnut
Romance
Swiss Made
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful musical inlaid handcrafted jewelery gloss burl walnut box "Romance"
Measures: Height
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Early 20th Century Swiss Baroque Used Music Boxes
Exceptional Reuge Sainte Croix Christmas Ball Ornament Music Box Silent Night
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Christmas Ball Music Box
Pull the hook, hang it safely in your Christmas tree
Category
20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Exceptional Reuge Sainte Croix Christmas Ball Ornament Music Box Silent Night
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Christmas Ball Music Box !
Pull the hook, hang it safely in your Christmas tree
Category
20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Exceptional Reuge Sainte Croix Christmas Ball Ornament Music Box Silent Night
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Christmas
Rare and Gorgeous Christmas Ball Music Box !
Pull the hook, a string will come out and go into
Category
20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Italian Side or End Table with Storage and Music Box in the Rococo Style
Located in New York, NY
compartment and music box, in the Rococo style, circa 20th century, Italy. This convenient side or end table
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
MidCentury Glass and Chrome Penguin Sculpture Decanter and Music Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly cool mid-century glass and chrome penguin liquor decanter with music box that plays "How
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Antique French 8 Song Music Box, Pap Leon Hecker
Cie, Paris. Late 19th Century
Located in Victoria, BC
An antique French music box. The music box itself is a work of art and a joy to watch when its
Category
19th Century French Late Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage West German Music Box, Brass Bird Cage with Animated Singing Birds
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage West German music box features brass bird cage with beaded and floral design, interior
Category
Mid-20th Century German Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique French Automaton Singing Bird in Brass Cage, Music Box, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French automaton music box offers singing bird seated on foliate branch in brass cage
Category
19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Swiss 12-Tune Cylinder Music Box, Inlaid and Ebonized Case, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Swiss cylinder music box plays 12 songs, housed in a double handle mahogany case, ebonized
Category
20th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French "Clock Painting" with Music Box in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
them. The original clock and the music box inside the frame are functional and in working condition
Category
Mid-19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Tôle
Musical Christmas Ball Christmas Tree Christmas Ornament Music Box Silent Night
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Christmas Ball Music Box
Pull the hook, a string will come out and go into the ball playing
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Used Music Boxes
19th Century Swiss Wood Inlaid and Ebonized Cylinder Music Box with Ten Songs
By Paillard Frères 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Columbia Graphaphone Music Box, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Columbia Graphaphone offers oak case with domed removable top, crank and gilt lettering as photographed, as found and not currently working, c1910
Measures: 11.5" H x 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy music box shows no maker's signature, but is presumed to have been made
Category
Early 20th Century German Bohemian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Metal
Large 19th Century Swiss Inlaid Walnut Cylinder Zither Music Box with 12 Songs
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-cranked works are enclosed in a glass case. This music box has a paper zither attachment and plays
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Used Music Boxes
Materials
Tulipwood
Swiss Music Box with Ten Airs Drums and Bells Finely Inlaid Marquetry circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Swiss 10 Air Music box, dating to circa 1880.
The mechanical mechanism is
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19th Century Swiss Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Steel
Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock
Located in Brea, CA
The box with brown enamel exterior and singing bird as shown in good working order. The top left
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20th Century Swiss Country Used Music Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Handcrafted Swiss Burl Wood Music Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage wooden jewelry box, Swiss burl wood music box.
Beautiful handcrafted jewelry box
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Georgian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Music Box Cigarette Carousel Onyx and Brass 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
, the music is wound underneath, playing Swan lake.
A truly unique design I am delighted to have in my
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Onyx
1970s Reuge Ste Croix Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box Music Love Story Italy
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Reuge wood music box Italian inlaid marquetry vintage jewelry box
Elegant footed music box
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Music Boxes
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
19th Century French Organina Thibouville Music Box with 15 Punched Cards
Located in Dallas, TX
free reeds made of brass, which reproduce music that is especially recorded on folding punched cards
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Music Boxes
Materials
Paper, Wood
Lourdes Souvenir Apparition De Lourdes Music Box, Vintage Religious, Catholic So
Located in New Orleans, LA
Apparition De Lourdes souvenir metal musical box. A lovely Art Deco example of religious
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Music Boxes
Materials
Spelter
Antique German Singing Bird in a Cage Music Box Automaton by Karl Griesbaum 1930
By Karl Griesbaum
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique singing bird in a cage automaton, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1930.
A feathered single bird sings its various bird song calls while moving its tail and opening it's beak in...
Category
1930s German Victorian Used Music Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Used Music Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of used music boxes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used music boxes — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Used music boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used music boxes bearing Victorian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Reuge Ste-Croix, Regina Music Box Co. and Aldo Tura each produced beautiful used music boxes that are worth considering.
How Much are Used Music Boxes?
Used music boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,995, while the lowest priced sells for $159 and the highest can go for as much as $128,500.
Questions About Used Music Boxes
- Are music boxes rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It 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.
- What is the best music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
- What is a Polyphon music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an old music box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
- What is a snuff box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
- What are octagon boxes used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a patch box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A patch box is a small decorative storage container made out of wood, porcelain, metal or another material. When first made during the 18th century, patch boxes held beauty patches used to cover acne breakouts and other skin imperfections. Today, people use them as small keepsake boxes and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of patch boxes.
- When were hat boxes used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, although whether or not a cigar box can be used as a humidor depends on its design. Only cigar boxes that seal well and are crafted entirely out of wood and lined with cedar should be used as humidors. You will also need to add a humidification device to the box to preserve the freshness of your cigars. On 1stDibs, find a collection of humidors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
- What color box does Cartier use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cartier typically uses red boxes. Older pieces came in dark burgundy boxes with gold trim and lettering. Today, Cartier boxes are a brighter deep red color, but still show the brand name in gold foil. Shop a variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Louis Vuitton stopped using brown boxes in 2016. At that time, the brand began packaging handbags and accessories in saffron yellow boxes with cobalt blue ribbons and handles. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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