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Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Renaissance Medical Box. Spanish Or Italian Workshop, Around 1550 Renaissance Medical Casket with stepped lid and vaulted flanked dome. Polychro...
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16th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

Elegant Malachite Box from the 50s, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Malachite Box Elegant malachite box from the 50s. It is in perfect condition. Measurements: 21x11x8 cm.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Unknown Boxes

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Malachite

19th Century Russian silver and nickel plated tobacco box "sultan on horseback"
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Russian silver and nickel plated tobacco box "sultan on horseback" Measures: Height: 1.5 centimeters Length: 10.5 centimeters Depth: 7 centimeters
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19th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Unknown Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Wood Box Mid Century Modern, 1950s Desk Organizer
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage Scandinavian teak pen / desk box from the 1950s, crafted in the refined Mid Century Modern style. The rectangular form highlights the warm, natural grain of the teak wood, ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Wood, Teak

Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Clever designs and perfect condition pair of antique jewelry boxes with curved tops + photo frame with curved front. The burl or burr nutwood that was used to create these two stunn...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Unknown Boxes

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Brass, Metal

Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s wooden and cardboard apothecary pharmacy storage jar or box for Valerian Root. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an estate sale...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Boxes

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Plywood, Paper

19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Table top spice box with square nail construction and in fine condition.These early spice boxes are hard to find in such good condition.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet
19thc Spice Wall Box/ Cabinet
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass top trinket box made of ormolu and metal. The hinged top featuring a view of the castle of Nuremberg in Germany. No restoration has been carried out on this charming...
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Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Unknown Boxes

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Ormolu

A Handmade Silver Scent Box or Match Case, Sweden, 1920 s Decorative Silver Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful scent box or match case handmade crafted in Silver. Marked Sweden, 1920's Art Deco Decorative Box
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Silver

Sunchos Paper Bin by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunchos paper bin by Pauline Deltour Materials: 100% recycled Polypropylene Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 30 cm Available in colors: salmon/ lilac/ turquoise, black/ white, orange/...
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2010s German Modern Unknown Boxes

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Plastic

Unique Portuguese Pharmacy Scale with Doubt 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Unique Portuguese pharmacy scale with doubt 19th century. Box in different woods with carvings and two drawers. Signs of use, small defects. Good general conditions. Dim: 70x32x60 cm.
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

Unique, Ostrich Egg Container on Amethyst Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, hand decorated ostrich egg container featuring a gilded interior. The whole mounted on a sterling silver pedestal with a multifaceted, amethyst cr...
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2010s Italian Unknown Boxes

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19Thc Shaker pantry boxes in fine condition and all matching stack.This matching stack of four boxes are in great condition and all have copper nail construction.Sold as a coll...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

Colorful Semi Precious Stone Rectangular Jewelry or Trinket Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful colorful decorative box with lid created from Carrara marble and inlaid with a variety of semi-precious stones. The sides are inlaid with a variety of stones in abstract ...
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Unknown Boxes

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Stone

Horn Mosaic Decorative Jewelry Cigarette Box Art Deco Modernist Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant decorative box showcases a striking geometric mosaic design crafted from natural horn, creating a sophisticated Art Deco meets Modernist aesthetic. The box features a se...
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2010s Unknown Modern Unknown Boxes

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Horn

Silver-Mounted Agate Box, Probably English, circa 1870
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver-mounted agate box, probably English, circa 1870 rectangular, comprising two plaques of moss agate set as the base and lid of a hinged box with silver mounts, apparently unm...
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19th Century Antique Unknown Boxes

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Silver

Vintage Italian Silver Plate and Burgundy Crocodile Buckle Hinged Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and gorgeous Italian vintage hinged silver plate buckle box has a burgundy crocodile leather buckle part. It was professionally polished and t...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Silver Plate

Russian Lacquer Fedoskino Box, Prince Ivan The Princess Frog
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-painted lacquer papier-mâché box depicting Prince Ivan and the Frog Princess, USSR Era Russia, circa 1990-2000. The small round box shows an original, traditional Rus...
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Late 20th Century Baltic Baltic Unknown Boxes

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Lacquer

19th Century Swedish Wabi-Sabi Oak Lidded Box with Hand-Carved Patina
Located in Stockholm, SE
A soulful 19th-century lidded box handcrafted in Sweden from solid oak, showcasing the quiet beauty of the wabi-sabi aesthetic. This simple, round form reveals a deep, weathered pati...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Unknown Boxes

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Oak

Art Deco Amber Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful colored Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addition also to...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Art Glass

Lovely Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box w. Stylized Kingfisher Bird Motive
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite hand-carved wooden jewelry box features a beautifully stylized depiction of a kingfisher bird. The octagonal box showcases intricate craftsmanship, with the bird motif...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre" French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox Titled "Le Patre" Walnut wooden box with a scene of a landscape Beautiful detailed cut scenery o...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Unknown Boxes

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Walnut

Swedish Timplåda Wooden Box, dated 1824
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish 'Timplåda' Wooden Box, dated 1824 A 'timplåda' is a traditional Swedish wooden box, handcrafted with care. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, these boxes were used ...
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1820s Swedish Folk Art Antique Unknown Boxes

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Birch

Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted Mini -Dome Top Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Blue painted table top dome top document box.The hardware is original and square nail construction.The condition is good with minor scratches.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian style mahogany tea caddy. Of bombé form with fruit wood inlay, gilt brass mounts & handle, and bracket feet. Simply a wonderful, rare form! Date: L...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Unknown Boxes

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Brass

1970s Keepsake Box Octagonal Oak Wood Marquetry
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Octagonal Lidded Oak Box Wood marquetry Hinged 3.13 x 10.25 d Preowned vintage Refer to images
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Wood, Oak

Art Deco Crystal Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful clear crystal glass Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addi...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Art Glass

19thc Oval Oversized Pantry Box.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Oval oversized pantry box. Original paint. Large size wooden pantry found in New England. Spacious old and primitive.
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

19thc Oval Oversized Pantry Box.
19thc Oval Oversized Pantry Box.
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Bill Long Large Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great organic shaped Box Integrated carved interior tray Beautiful wood selection A large organic example of American Craft
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1980s American Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Walnut

1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Schibensky Bunge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s German modernist teak wood jewelry box with abstract enamel metal plate. Attributed to Schibensky Bunge. Unmarked. Dimensions: 4" W x 1.5" H x 3.5" D...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Metal, Enamel

1950 s Burl-wood Chinese Jewelry Boxes With Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1950's burl-wood and brass Chinese jewelry boxes with mirrors, lightly restored with with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Brass

Art Nouveau Silver Metal Jewelry Box
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Nouveau Silver Metal Jewelry Box Beautifully ornate jewelry box featuring embossed designs including floral patterns and symmetrical leaf-shaped...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Unknown Boxes

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Metal

Cigarette or Cigar Box, Art Krupp Berndorf, Circa 1900
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant box made of silver-plated alpaca, marked "ART KRUPP BERNDORF" - this mark was used for high-quality silver-plated alpaca items by the Berndorfer Metallwaarenfabrik Arthur Kr...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Boxes

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Silver

19Thc Paint Decorated Pa. Dutch Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc early pantry box was used in the kitchen for feeds and grains. This was paint decorated later in the early 20thc.Looks like a Peter Hunt painted or decorated style. The co...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood, Paint

19Thc Paint Decorated Pa. Dutch Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc early pantry box was used in the kitchen for feeds and grains. This was paint decorated later in the early 20thc.Looks like a Peter Hunt painted or decorated style.The con...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

Beautiful Pincushion Elephant Figure 19th C. 1890s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This listing is for a beautiful Austrian figural pincushion, circa 1890s. A beautiful collector's item and sure to be a lovely addition to any room or collection. Purchased for you a...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Unknown Boxes

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Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Ceramic Box by Carl Sigmund Luber for Johann von Schwarz
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique Art Nouveau ceramic box, designed by Carl Sigmund Luber for Johann von Schwarz, showcases a charming pastoral scene on its li...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Boxes

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Ceramic

Antique Wood Studio Box Safe Keep Jewelry Handmade
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a wooden box, likely a keepsake box, jewelry box, or a decorative storage box. The box appears to be handmade and features a simple, rectangular design with ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Wood

19Thc Original Blue/Grey Large Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original blue painted pantry box in very good condition.This blue /grey painted pantry box.Great size.
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1860s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Pine

20th Century Handmade Silver Vase by Asian Artisans, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage handmade silver Vase. Sorry we don't know anything about it, but its beautiful. It is marked with a sign of the silversmith. I am unsure of the age of this object an...
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20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

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Silver

Vintage Heavy Bronze Box with Saint George and Dragon Relief, Cast Frieze Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This extraordinary vintage bronze box is one of the heaviest examples of its kind, boasting intricate craftsmanship and a stunning relief design. The lid features a detailed depictio...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Bronze

Antique German Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver and erotica enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware This exceptional antique German 800 standard silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The anterior cover is embellished with an impressive enamel panel depicting a nude woman with long curling brown hair, grasping a stemmed rose and lounging against a sheer flowing fabric wrap. The posterior cover and rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This case is fitted with a plain rounded thumbpiece and push fit catch, which when released reveals two hinged compartments. This impressive example of antique silverware retains the original gilt interior. The hallmarks struck to the interior of this antique German silver cigarette case include: Maker's mark: LR (untraced) National mark/reichsmark: Crescent moon and crown (Halbmond und Krone) Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800/1000) Antique cigarette cases such as this are highly desirable. Condition This antique German silver cigarette case is an exceptional gauge of silver for its type, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition in keeping with age. The enamel is in perfect condition. There are some signs of wear and discolouration to the orignal gilding, as to be expected in keeping with age and use. The hallmarks struck to the interior of theis German cigarette case...
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Early 1900s German Antique Unknown Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Midcentury Jewelry Box, 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, fabric Good original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Jewelry Box, 1960s.
Midcentury Jewelry Box, 1960s.
$265 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 White Ash Nun Vases by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 white ash nun vases by Matthias Scherzinger. Limited edition of 30 pieces, each colour each size. Engraved brass-label with number. Dimensions: Small: L 14.5 x W 14.5 x 4...
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2010s German Modern Unknown Boxes

Materials

Ash

Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional informat...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Boxes

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Ceramic

Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Box with White Mosaic Marquetry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Unknown Boxes

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Fruitwood, Shell

Decorative Wood Carved Tramp Art Keepsake Box or Sailors Valentine with Heart
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A superb Folk Art sailors valentine Tramp Art keepsake box. Wide in form, this beautiful Primitive wood carved box features the letters S and M with a heart between on both sides. Tw...
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Unknown Boxes

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Metal

19thc original painted Fruit Floral Decoration Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted Fruit & Floral Decoration Box. Dovetailed construction and walnut wood. Wonderful age consistent of use.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

19Thc Original Paint Decorated Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated red over blue swing handled pantry box from New England.This amazing over painted pantry box has wonderful 19thc decoration and is in good condition.
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1870s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Original Painted Dovetailed Document Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original taupe painted dovetailed document box from New England. The original brass handled.
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19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

Antique Japanese Silver Incense Box Signed, 19th-20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely fine quality antique heavy gauge Japanese silver incense box, the cover inset with a copper and inlaid metal panel depicting a seated figure drinking from a large bowl a...
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20th Century Japanese Unknown Boxes

Materials

Silver

19thc Wall Hanging Spice Box With Porcelain Knobs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wall hanging spice box with porcelain knobs. crown molding on the top portion of the box. Wonderful hand made box with great patina and age. Original porcelain knobs.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Wood Marquetry Teacaddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique French tea caddy from the end of Napoleon III. The box is beautifully inlaid with different types of wood and brass, outside around ...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

2000s Mosaic Marquetry Exotic Wood Box signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mosaic marquetry mixed wood decorative box. Inlaid marquetry with hardwoods. Handmade piece symmetrical center star design. Signed J G White 04 Dimensions...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Unknown Boxes

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Wood

Antique Metal Hinged Wood Box Distressed Transport Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Covered Box Hinged Latched Distressed Keyhole Lock transport chest 6.5 h x 10 d x 28.75 Original unrestored condition. No key included. Refer to images.
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Early 20th Century Rustic Unknown Boxes

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Metal

19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely handmade 19th century walnut cutlery box is in fine condition and retains a nice mellow patina. Great for so many different uses. Super cool for outgoing mail or bills! N...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
19th Century Walnut Cutlery Box
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Round Antique Brass Pill Box with Hand Painted Mughal Design and Hidden Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small brass snuff box or pill box with a hand-painted Rubaiyat scene. This small box will be great in a purse or even on a side table or coffee table. It is petite and round and fe...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Moorish Unknown Boxes

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Metal

Vintage Italian Swirled Alabaster Lidded Box 60 s Brown, Tan, Champagne, Black
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous vintage Italian alabaster round lidded column box is from the 60's. Swirls of different abstractions of forms lay with multi colors of tan, champagne, off white, beige,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Boxes

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Alabaster

Vintage Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional vintage sterling silver jewelry box...
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1990s British Unknown Boxes

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Sterling Silver

18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century French walnut wooden snuffbox French walnut wooden snuffbox Beautiful detailed cut scenery, celebrating people The text will be probably "rejouissance mamand" (festiv...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Unknown Boxes

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Walnut

Unknown boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown boxes, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 302 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 145 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original boxes by Unknown were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $55 and can go as high as $40,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $838.
Questions About Unknown Boxes
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