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Art Nouveau Circular Repoussé Box with Scorpion Fish by Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, 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...
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Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Brass

A Rene Lalique opalescent Art Deco Glass Mermaid Boxe .
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The collection of boxes by René Lalique designed in the 1920tys is outstanding as for the quality as for the inventiveness of the subjects. The bo...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Antique Tiffany Edwardian Rococo Gilt Sterling Silver Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Rococo gilt sterling silver keepsake box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1903. Upward tapering with reeded mouth rim and curved bottom; foot ring. Applied rose garla...
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American Rococo Revival Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arts Crafts Wine Box with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1920s
Located in Verviers, BE
Arts & Crafts Wine Cave with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1920s Box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in France A very special item with decorative metal work on top. Definitely o...
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French Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sheet Metal

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...
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French Empire Revival Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Cedar Lined Amboyna Burl Cigarette Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rectangular Art Deco bone trimmed amboyna burl cigarette box, Trimmed in bone on all edges as well as the surfaces of the opening the amboyna extends to all sides including the botto...
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Amboyna

Art Deco Modernist Spritzdekor Metal Tin Box Container Marianne Brandt Bauhaus
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Extraordinary Modernist piece of early 20th Century design! This box or container with a hinged lid is lacquered with a fabulous typically constructivist "Spritzdekor" airbrush patt...
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German Bauhaus Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual jewelry trinket in light bronze set floral perforations. Its interior is linned with blue velvet. It was made in the late 10s or early 20...
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Scandinavian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Solid Tiger Oak Card Catalog Box with Brass Handle Dovetail Art Deco
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome antique solid tiger oak catalog drawer, This solid oak cabinet is constructed with gorgeous dovetail joints and a solid brass handle.
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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Cherrywood Pull-out Sewing Box
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The sewing box dates from around 1930 and was made of solid cherry wood. The box can be extended in width on both sides, as can be seen in the photos. A very nice decorative object w...
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German Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cherry, Spruce

Battersea Enamels Selected Described With an Intro. By Egan Mew, Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Battersea Enamels Selected and Described with a Signed Introduction By Egan Mew. Published by The Medici Society, London, 1926. Rare Signed 1st Ed hardc...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th century English Document Storage Box, Monogrammed L.B. Elliott
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming antique 19th century British pine document box with iron handles, monogrammed L.B. Elliott on a brass plaque on the top. Handcrafted with solid dovetail construction and a...
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British British Colonial Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

George V Sterling Silver Biscuit Box – London 1912 by Horace Woodward Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1912 by Horace Woodward Co., this antique, George V, sterling silver biscuit box is of oval form, decorated with applied rope borders, and features cast...
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English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Lacquered Painted Box with Russian Tzar Scene on Lid - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small painted and lacquered box with a lid in black. This piece was created in the 1920s in the USSR. It is lacquered in a glossy black, with a hand-painted scene of a tzar on the ...
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Russian Agra Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Helmet Form Covered Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Helmet Form Covered Box. The helmet design is reminiscent of the type worn by the French Legionnaire in the 19th century. The bronze mounts...
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French Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t III III Pop
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
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French French Provincial Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Round Marble Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming marble box with gilt brass, marked Made in Italy. The lidded box is perfect for jewelry, trinkets, small collectibles. The box is a beautiful addition to a vanity or as a de...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Box, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique Arts & Crafts period bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Birmingham 1912 Sterling Silver, Agate Cabochon Ruby? Pill Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a beautiful little Birhimham Sterling Silver Pill box with an agate top. The The has a different color slice underneath on the interior. The outside is decorated with what I believe ...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Ladies Compact ceramic with bevel gilded mirror, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, circular Ladies Compact made in France, Circa 1920 The compact is very well made with a circular body having a hinged lid ...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Edwardian Oak stationery cabinet Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare antique Edwardian oak stationery cabinet of rectangular outline, the swing top with fall front enclosing fitted compartments, Circa 1900 in date. The cabinet features ormolu ...
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Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Auguste Leroy Cie (1912-1935) and Baccarat Silver and Enamel Box circa 1920
Located in CA, CA
Auguste Leroy Paris & Cie (1912-1935) Art Deco Baccarat box, sterling silver with black enamel lid and jadeite Chinoiseries chimera shaped handle. Hallmarked
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1920s Anglo-Raj Hand-Painted Rajasthani Dowry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1920s Anglo-Raj Hand-Painted Rajasthani Dowry Box A striking early 20th-century Anglo-Raj decorative wooden box, hand-painted and richly detailed with romantic and courtly scenes. Or...
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Indian Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Green Glass Box and Perfume Vanity Bottle
Located in New York, NY
A green glass and gold gilt round jewelry box and perfume vanity bottle, circa early to mid-20th century. This is a unique piece; a box and perfume bottle in one. A great piece for a...
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American Bohemian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Italian Embossed Bronzed Metal Rectangular Trinket/ Jewelry Music Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian bronzed metal square hinged lidded music box. It depicts a lid decorated in the center with a 19th century hand painted portrait of Madame Recamier adorned with a ...
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Italian Belle Époque Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Folk Art "American Eagle" Silhouette Decorative Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk art decorative box with eagle motif in attractive red paint (ca. 1910-1920, USA). The hinged top opens to reveal a divided storage compartment, per...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Tibetan Bronze Filigree and Agate Ceremonial Wedding Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Tibetan bronze filigree and inlaid agate trinket box or ceremonial wedding box China, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 3.75"H. Good original vintage...
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Chinese Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Antique Persian Silver Box Carved Repose with Birds, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Persian/Iranian solid silver box carved/engraved repoussé with birds and flowers. Very intricate details throughout this special piece. Distinct byzantine r...
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Asian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Italian Oval Marble Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming marble box with gilt brass, marked Made in Italy. The lidded box is perfect for jewelry, trinkets, small collectibles. The box is a beautiful addition to a vanity or as a de...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Anna Petrus, Pewter Box, Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1928
Located in Stockholm, SE
Box in brass and pewter with decor of a womans face. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Marked B8 = 1928.   
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Italian Round Red Opaline Glass Hinged Trinket Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small round red Italian opaline trinket box. In a rich deep ruby red, this vintage box will be glamourous on a dresser, nightstand, or coffee table. Large enough to hold bobby pins...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Large Chinese Gilt Lacquered Box with Porcelain Medallion
Located in Norton, MA
A large Chinese gilt lacquered box with porcelain medallion in the center top depicting floral pattern and bird.  
Category

Chinese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Porcelain

Japanese Modern Silver Box with Gilt Chrysanthemum
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Modern silver box, ca 1920. Rectangular with curved corners; corner bracket supports. Cover top has centrally applied gilt chrysanthemum flowerhead and engraved corner cloud...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1920s Tiffany Studios Zodiac Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Marked” Tiffany Studios on underside. Solid bronze box with Zodiac motifs and Greco-Roman grid motif. Classic art deco shapes and forms. 
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Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

A. J. SEWARD - Arts Crafts Brass Box - Cedar Lined - U.K. - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ARTHUR JOHN SEWARD (Attributed) - Antique Arts & Crafts brass box with riveted construction and hinged lid - the lid extends beyond the edges of the box (typical of Seward's work) - ...
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British Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass box around 1920s Polished and stove enamelled Wood inside.
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1920s Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Rectangular Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Company. The box is decorated with dancing Nymphs Fairies Nudes holding musically instruments.
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American Neoclassical Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sheet Metal

Japanese gourd form Maki-e red lacquered box
Located in Kenilworth, IL
A hand carved wood & cinnabar red lacquered gourd shaped covered box. The exterior of the box is incised with gilt outlined dark green leafy vines, gilt gourds, flowers, and butterfl...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Box Fake Double Book Box Secret Box Cardboard Gold Impressed
Located in Munich, DE
This box was handcrafted out of cardboard. The box is designed as two books in a folder with luxury binding. The box can be opened to reveal a secret compartment. The spines of the b...
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French Belle Époque Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Pair of Large Danish 1900 s Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Charming Blue and White Painted Cylindric Kitchen Tins, Denmark circa 1910. The pair is painted in the style of Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted ...
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Danish French Provincial Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone straps, carved and painted floral panels, and paw feet. The inside has a mirror and bon...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Silver Business Card Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
Silver Business Card Holder. More of a decorative piece now as it is smaller than a regular business card
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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Chinese ceramic Green Glazed Shiwan Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typ...
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Chinese Other Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, 19th/20th century, one red-lacquered with an inner compartment; one black-lacquered with an inner compartment.
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Japanese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

French Faience Pate Tureen with Rabbits, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience pate tureen with rabbits Circa 1920.
Category

French Rustic Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Arts Crafts Wine Box with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1920s
Located in Verviers, BE
Arts & Crafts Wine Cave with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1920s Box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in France A very special item with decorative metal work on top. Definitely o...
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French Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sheet Metal

Secessionist Clock by Karl Klaus for Serapis Wahliss
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Secessionist Clock...
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Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Lacquered Box
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th century French lacquered box is a refined decorative piece showcasing elegant craftsmanship and subtle ornamentation. The exterior is finished in a rich, dark lacquer...
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Collector s Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique collector's box. A Chinese, Rosewood decorative specimen or marriage case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Orient...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Solid Oak Wood Hinged Toolbox Carry Handle Brass label. Hammacher Schlemmer NY patina present unrestored original vintage condition 7 h x 15 w x 9 d See all images provided.
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American Rustic Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique Office Storage Pot, English, Leather, Desktop Stationery Tin, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique office storage pot. An English, Moroccan leather dressed desktop stationery tin, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Tactile leather craft...
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British Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Oval Opaline Box with Gilt Decoration
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Oval Opaline Box with Gilt Fitting and applied gold decoration.
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Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box from 1911 by D. J. Wellby
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by D. & J. Wellby, this exceptional, Antique, sterling silver table snuff box, is rectangular in shape, and features a cast border, gilt interior, and en...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Large Crystal Box or Casket with Footed Bronze Mounting
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique large crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. A very contemporary design for the early 1900s production, this piece transitions from modern to Classic int...
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Box, Birmingham, 1931
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent large box made from a hefty piece of English crystal with a variety of intricate cutting creating an impressive and truly glamorous piece. The hinged rims are made f...
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Stingray Leather Cassette or Jewelry box, French 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian or French Art Deco period wood box, overed with stingray skin. Excellent, skillfully executed craftmanship. The geometric skin is framed is made by ebonised rosewood and sm...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Sycamore, Shagreen Stingray

Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Brass

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Box with Mother of Pearl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Wooden box with Handpainted inserts. Mother of Pearl decorative buttons. Double sides doors with compartments for small sculptures. Great piece.
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian carved mahogany cat with ebonized stripes and a curious expression, featuring a secret compartment on the bottom.
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Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany