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Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores
This tin would have been found on the counter or shelves of general and country stores. This food can will be a standout in...
Category
American Rustic Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Large German Silver Box Architectural-Form Box, circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
Depicting the 'Darmstadter Und Nationalbank' (title over the doorway). Marked 'Posen'. With personal inscription on inner gilt cover.
Category
German Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Arts and Crafts Bleached Oak Purdonium, Coal Box This is an attractive design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Bleached Oak Purdonium, Coal Box
This is an attractive design, the Purdonium has a Rose and Thistle carved panel on the front and the top and inside there is a fitte...
Category
Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930
Stunning sharp lines and bold Art Deco forms, featuring a brass knob.
The entire box is masterfully lathe-worked in steel, with substan...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Ceramic and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, Art Deco Period, circa 1920, Signed G.A.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Ceramic and silver plate biscuit box. Art Deco period, circa 1920. Probably German, signed in the silver plate G.A.
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Coal Keeper, English, Copper, Oak, Fireside, Store, Log Bin, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coal keeper. An English, copper and oak fireside store or log bin, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Countryside appeal for the fireside, with hand be...
Category
Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Bonbonniere by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A bonbonniere made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A timeless piece for a beautiful home.
* A metal bonbonniere / jewelry box
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: D30 (stamped 'Just D...
Category
Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Large Metal Coffee Tin by J.C. Dorlas, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of nostalgia into your interior with this beautiful, original metal coffee tin by J.C. Dorlas. The bright red tin with gold lettering and a beautiful weathered patina e...
Category
Dutch Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique Book Safe, Continental, Cedar, Disguise Volume Storage Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book safe. A Continental, cedar disguise volume storage box, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Pleasingly book form, with a us...
Category
European Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cedar
Hand Beaten Brass Fireside Slipper Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand beaten brass fireside slipper box
A super little piece and so useful, this box would have been kept by the fireside not only does it keep you...
Category
Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Toso a millefiori murrine vase from Murano, ca. 1910
Located in Aachen, DE
A millefiori murrine vase by the Toso brothers, made on the island of Murano around 1910. The lovely colored and decorated Murrine were cut from glass canes, arranged on a plate, fus...
Category
Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
$779 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern resting on ball feet. This decorative box was most likely a cigarette box or trinket bo...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Viennese Secession Ceramic Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Viennese seseion ceramic box
Ceramic Origin Austria circa 1900
Very good condition and no restorations
Sealed at its base
Some chips on the lid ring due to wear and tear.
Pink, black and yellow color
with orientalist character on its cover.
We are Saint John, a company dedicated to the trade...
Category
Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
AUSTRIAN 1915 Strawberry Shaped Enameled Pill Box In .900 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled strawberry shaped pill box made in Austria
This is a gorgeous and amazing pill box created during the art-nouveau period in Austria between the 1910 and 1915. This box h...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,038 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian Florentine Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A Florentine box from Italy from the turn of the century. Nice patina and a wonderful large box.
Category
Italian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1921 - René Lalique - “Cléones” box
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
René Lalique: “Cléones” box in opalescent glass René Lalique
Model created in 1921.
Original base made of cardboard covered with light blue silk satin.
Signature molded on the lid...
Category
French Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass
Edwardian Sterling Silver Oval Trinket Box Raphael Angel Heads, Birmingham, 1912
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edwardian Sterling Silver Oval Trinket Box with Raphael Angel Heads, Birmingham 1912, 66 grams with velvet and leather interior
Maker: Thomas Sidney Buckler (T.S.B.)
Assay Office: ...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
A good quality Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak needlework box
Located in London, GB
A good quality Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak needlework box with upper drawer and sliding storage below on four tapering legs united by twin cross s...
Category
Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
1925 enameled bronze boxe signed by Primavera
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1925 's bronze and enamel boxe signed by Primavera
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Fabulous Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Fabulous Indian box made of bone and pierced brass with a wood bottom.A very nice design. Turn of the century, India.
Category
Indian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box.
The box measures 1.5 inches H x 10.5 inches W x 2 inches D.
Category
English Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$4,600 / set
Kiwi Boot Polish Advertising Shoe Shine Box with Shoe Rest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Kiwi Boot Polish Advertising Shoe Shine Box with Shoe Rest
A handy and attractive little piece, the handle of the polish box doubles up as a rest to put the foot on to polish the sh...
Category
Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Small Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Round Box, circa 1910, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan.
The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...
Category
Japanese Meiji Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Danish Art Deco Hammered Brass Boxes, circa 1920
Located in Valby, 84
Rare pair of Danish Art Deco lidded boxes, executed in hand-hammered brass with elegant fluted (cannelé) decoration. Each box presents a unique sculptural variation — one with a broa...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of Pewter Bonbonnieres by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Exquisite Pewter Bonbonniere designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s.
* Set (2) of round pewter boxes with lids with top spheres
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Manufacturer...
Category
Danish Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
WMF Art Nouveau Germany Silver Plate Jewelery Box, 1900s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Jewelery box, WMF - Germany, early 20th century
Rectangular shape with scroll decorations, surmounted by a crown, internal fabric compartments, four curled feet, brand under the bas...
Category
German Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Shagreen (Ray Skin) Veneer Covered Wood Box of Light Grey Color
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered rectangular wooden box in pale grey, veneered on all exterior surfaces including the bottom.
Category
English Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Shagreen Stingray
Antique English Silver / Sterling
Amethyst Pill Box - 1913
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful little pill box made from solid English / Sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1913.
The lid fits well and the hinge is in full working order, once opened, ...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Small Square Brass Box With Angel Insignia, America Early 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Square Brass Box With Angel Insignia, America Early 20th Century. This Empire style box makes a wonderful addition to a collection of these classic brass boxes. This box is ve...
Category
American Empire Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Round French Crystal Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A circa 1900 French crystal cylinder box with a star at the bottom and brass trim. In beautiful condition.
Category
French Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Roberts
Belk, 1904
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by Roberts & Belk, this stylish, Edwardian, antique sterling silver biscuit box, is cylindrical in shape, plain in style, standing on ball feet and fe...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Capo di Monte Oval Casket
Located in Montreal, QC
This box is an unusually large and decorative example of the work of this factory. Both highly ornamental and functional, it is ideal for dressing table or more formal settings. The ...
Category
German Rococo Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...
Category
Chinese Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Double Height Carved Indian Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Double height carved Indian box
An unusual piece with 2 levels, the top of the box in the octagonal shape has an opening lid. The lower is recta...
Category
Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
Agate and Silver Covered Container, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The Agate bowl is 18th century. This Chinese agate bowl was converted into a container with silver mounts and cover and a carnellion owl finial, circa 1900.
Although unmarked, we attribute the work as American based Upon the gauge, quality and color of the silver. Possibly attributed to the firm Black, Starr and Frost, circa 1900 who specialized in combining Chinese hardstone objects...
Category
Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Silver
Coco De Mer Tea Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual coco de mer tea caddy crafted with a double lobe nut found on the Seychelles Islands, it is said to have mystical properties. Featuring malachite f...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Coconut
$9,900
Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha
Located in Pomona, CA
Ghau is a prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This large Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Bronze
$799 Sale Price
46% Off
American Bronze and Enameled Box/Humidor by E.F. Caldwell, New York, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
An American Gothic Revival bronze and enamelled box/humidor.
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Inc., New York, first quarter of 1900s.
The rectangul...
Category
American Gothic Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box or Lidded Candy Dish
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges porcelain hand crafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or lidded candy dish, circa 1930.
Marked, see photos.
...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$295 Sale Price
26% Off
Antique French Pate De Verre Box by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau C.1920
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Pate De Verre Box by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau C.1920
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
French Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Florentine Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn-of-the-century gold gilt wood Florentine box from Italy. The interior is a pinky red or an Italian red has a great surface which is pretty typical of this kind of box and age.
Category
Italian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Red Flambé Glaze Lidded Box by Paul Millet for Sevres France
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning flambé glaze ceramic lidded box by Paul Millet for Sevres, originally retailed by Ovington Brothers, New York.
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Indonesian Brass Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....
Category
Indonesian Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Majolica Cottage Money Bank Box, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica cottage Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
Category
French French Provincial Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Antique Islamic- Mughal Engraved
Gilt Enamel Domed Box, #145
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Antique Islamic-Mughal Engraved & Gilt Enamel Domed Box, #145 with import label, Persia/IIndia, 20th century
This exquisite antique Mughal domed box is a stunning example of Indo-Islamic artistry from the 20th century, originating from Persia or India. Crafted from patinated cast and forged bronze, this work weighs nearly 10 pounds, emphasizing its substantial and durable construction. Standing 15 inches high with a diameter of 12.5 inches, the circular architectural design is both imposing and elegant.
The box features an elaborate front latch hinge, complemented by a matching rear hinge, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in both form and function. Profusely decorated with intricate, exotic fine engravings and gilt enamel work, the surface is adorned with elaborate patterns that reflect the rich artistic heritage of the Mughal era. The patinated finish adds depth and character, enhancing the visual appeal of the engraved and gilded elements.
Numbered 145 and accompanied by an import label, this piece holds not only aesthetic beauty but historic significance. The numbering suggests it may be part of a limited series or collection, adding to its uniqueness and value. Its impressive workmanship and historical roots make it a remarkable find for collectors or an addition to any interior.
Ready to place in any setting, this domed box serves as both a functional storage piece and a captivating decorative object. Its substantial size and weight make it a standout addition to any room, whether displayed on a mantle, side table, or within a curated collection. This Mughal bronze...
Category
Asian Islamic Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Afghani Carved Wood and Iron Storage Box
Located in Wainscott, NY
An early 20th century carved hardwood storage chest from Afghanistan, retains its original iron fittings and hardware. The rectangular form is defined by a deeply patinated surface a...
Category
Afghan Primitive Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$690 Sale Price
25% Off
English
Country House
Private Post Box, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A fantastic painted wooden English 'country house' private red post box likely to have been made for the lobby of a hotel, business, club or a country house. It would have been empti...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Italian, Fortuny Upholstered Book Box, early 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
crafted in the shape of a book and having a hinged top opening to reveal an inner upholstered storage area, the top lacking a (presumably) brass nameplate
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric
Quality antique carved oak table top cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique carved oak tabletop cabinet, having a quality carved oak tabletop cabinet with a arched shaped top above a pair of carved oak doors, opening to reveal four fitted dra...
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Chinese Rosewood Strongbox with Jade and Brass, Circa 1920s
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming early 20th century Chinese strongbox, crafted in rich rosewood and accented with intricate brass straps and decorative motifs. The top features a beautifully inlaid jade m...
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Jade, Brass
Chinese Rosewood Box with Jade and Brass
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming Chinese strongbox dating to the 1920s, crafted from rich rosewood and accented with brass straps. The top features an inset piece of jade, adding a subtle but elegant foca...
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Jade, Brass
Round Lidded Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded Pewter Box made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A lovely piece for a beautiful spot.
* A round lidded box in hammered pewter with inner box in wood. The lid has ornaments an...
Category
Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Arts and Crafts Box Iron Chest, circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is an iron chest or casket suitable for arts and crafts or as a decorative object. It might have been made in Germany, England or Scottland. The box has been hand cr...
Category
European Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Box with Floral Shape
Located in Norton, MA
Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box depicting a Dragon, Clouds, and waves, and all areas of carved patterns throughout.
small lacquer colors were lost at the corner and botto...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Liberty
Co Ltd Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Arts
Crafts Box
By Liberty
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel box made by Liberty
Co Ltd in the Arts
Crafts style; an addition to our diverse range of antique silver boxes and cases.
This exceptional Edwardian sterling silver and enamel box has a plain rectangular form.
The body of this antique enameled box is plain and unembellished.
This antique silver box is fitted with the original domed hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with an exceptional and impressive hand painted enamel panel depicting a river bank scene incorporating a plain beam bridge with a simple handrail.
The enamel panel is encompassed with a paralleling scalloped border accented with rope twist ornamentation.
The chamfered portion of the cover is further ornamented with an iconic Arts
Crafts style applied lobed border.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding; this box can be refitted with a bespoke velvet jewelry box fitment upon request.
This impressive antique silver box was crafted by the collectable silversmith Liberty
Co Ltd.
Large Arts
Crafts style boxes with an enamel panel are uncommon and becoming increasingly rare to the market.
Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior; it is a sign of quality when boxes have gilded, unlined interiors in addition to a solid silver cover.
Condition
This antique silver and enamel box...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Beautiful Lithographed Candy Cookie Tin Box Advertising Vintage Sweden, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large antique Swedish Cookie advertising tin. Beautiful decoration piece, nice addition to your kitchen or just to display in every room. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden...
Category
Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
Antique Postage Stamp Box, American, Sterling Silver, Pocket Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique postage stamp box. An American, silver pocket case with monogram, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Delightfull...
Category
Central American Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Anglo-Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anglo-Indian inlaid box with elephant motif (circa 1920s).
Dimensions:
14"H x 19.5"W x 13"D.
Category
Indian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Petite Indonesian Brass Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....
Category
Indonesian Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
