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Period: Mid-19th Century
1840s European Document Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1840s wood European document box with iron ornamentation.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Russian Embossed Brass and Lead Lined Umbrella / Walking Stick Stand, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Russian embossed brass umbrella / walking stick stand with four serpentine studded panels decorated with eagle and shield motif, flanking lion head pulls, lead lined...
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Russian Baltic Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Lead

Mid 19th Century Chinese Octagonal Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass bound octagonal Chinese Box Made out of Jumu wood (Southern Elm) Interior covered in Chinese paper
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Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

William IV Sterling Silver Newstead Abbey Vinaigrette by Taylor Perry, 1835
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1835 by Taylor Perry this remarkable William IV sterling silver vinaigrette is of a rectangular form with a hinged lid. The 'castle top' lid is deco...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Brass, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Germany, circa 1840 Beautiful, simple Biedermeier casket box from Germany, circa 1840. Ice birch veneer on oak and softwood painted black on the inside....
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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III / Boulle Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French Napoleon III box with inlaid bronze decor, polished black color surface and red velour textile inside. Includes key. After the r...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Very Rare 1867 Asprey Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high quality collectable piece, the box is solid Coromandel wood with brass edges, it’s a lovely dark timber with a similar grain to Rosewood. The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther head for London and the date letter M for 1867 The box has Braham locks which were of such high quality Gillows of Lancaster an London used them on their finest furniture, at the back of the base section you have a hand engraved plaque which reads Asprey Maker 166 Bond Street London, in the middle of this plaque is a depression switch, if you press it a hidden drawer pops out of the bottom. The listing includes the original key The mirror pulls forward to reveal a hidden document folio...
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English Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Elm

Mid-19th Century English Turned Carved Treen Twine Holder Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century turned carved treen twine holder box, English. Made of lignum vitae. The container lid base separately turned screw together - the "jar" of a...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Jeweled Silver Gilt Casket with Cameos, 1846
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier silver gilt casket, 1846. Bellied, lobed, and rectangular. Hinged cover same and concave with raised center and swing-mounted scroll bracket cast handle with flowers. Hardstone mounts including porphyry and lapis lazuli as well as cabochon jewels. On front two turquoise cabochon...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Silver

A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene Cartouche and the Interior Decorated with Floral Designs. The box features an ormolu-mounted structure w...
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German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Antique French D Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III
Located in North Miami, FL
Antique French dore bronze 2nd Empire stamps box, Napoleon III Era, circa 1850s.
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Very Rare Tunbridge Ware Box with Dover Church and Pharos
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware box with image of Dover Church and Pharos Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Probably Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central mosaic of Dover Chu...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850 Commonly used by military officers in the f...
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English Campaign Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

American Leather Document Box, Circa 1830s, Samuel Francis Smith
Located in Hudson, NY
This historically important, American leather clad document box, was made in Boston in the early nineteenth century. The box belonged to, Samuel Francis Smith (October 21, 1808 – Nov...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Pine, Linen

Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the r...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Wooden box with briar veneer and mother of pearl inserts, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden box with lock and mirror inside. The external covering is in briar wood veneer, brass with mother of pearl inserts, the handles are in brass. Italy half 19th century.
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Boho 19th Century Jenny Lind Steamer Box - 795
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming 19th-century Jenny Lind steamer box is a testament to timeless craftsmanship and vintage allure. Made from sturdy wood and adorned with riveted black metal bands, this ...
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American Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Metal

19th Century Carved Oak Log Box
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century carved oak log box, profusely carved all over, the top having a coat of arms with dragons either side, the hinged top opening to reveal a large st...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand. Rustic made Scandinavian metal bound strong box on later stand. Useful addition of a base makes this an ideal sofa side storag...
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Swedish Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Red Biedermeier Lidded Box in Overlay Glass
Located in Hamburg, DE
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the Biedermeier era with this exquisite lidded box made of overlay glass. This piece stands out due to its masterful ...
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French Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case made by Nathaniel Mills; an addition to our range of collectable silverware This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form. The surface of this collectable card case is embellished with fine and impressive chased and embossed scrolling leaf and floral decoration on a matte background. The anterior surface of the case incorporates the Scott Monument depicted in relief. The decoration to the reverse of the case incorporates a shaped, scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initals 'MVFT'. The shaped sides of this piece are embellished with plain scrolling borders. This antique silver card case...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Blue Normandy Marriage Box
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 19th century hand painted Normandy Marriage Box, beautiful original paint and time worn patina, stunning colour. Width 48cm, Height 26cm, Depth 29.5cm Inner Depth (not i...
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French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paper

Antique Gilt Bronze and Malachite Casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and malachite casket by Monbro Fils Ainé French, mid 19th Century Measures: Height 68cm, width 92cm, depth 52cm This marriag...
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French Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Ormolu

Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted strong box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted strong box / chest circa 1850. Good quality example of a Scandinavian strong box, which offers many use's around the home today, such as storag...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Antique 1850 Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
By Cronin Wheeler
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver commemorative card case featuring The Crystal Palace; an addition to our range of collectable silverware...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver Vesta case...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860's. Stand: 13 1/4" H x 24 1/4" W x 14" D Box: (Closed) 8" H x 23 1/2" W x 13 1/4" D Box: (Open) 19 1/4" H...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

A mid 19th century Italian grand tour Sorrento marquetry box circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
A very fine Italian marquetry box dating to circa 1860 and made in the Sorrento region of Italy where local craftsmen were renowned for making ...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese White Brass Happiness Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of white brass in a rectangular form, complete with a hinged handle and an intricately pierced lid with a chrysanthemum pattern. The exterior is etched with a pattern of golden coins...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut stationery box, having a fine quality burr walnut box with a sloping shaped lid opening to reveal fitted interior with ten sections ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
On a cold winter’s night in China’s Northern provinces, the well-to-do held their hands over this coal-filled brazier to ward off the chill. Handmade of brass, the exquisitely crafte...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular box with lid opening to game boxes. conforming case. Very good condition for this kind of piece.
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Decorative traditional 19th century hand painted Swedish box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Decorative traditional 19th century hand painted Swedish box circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this strong box from our travels around Scandinavia. Hand painted with yellow flora...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Chinese Gourd-Form Presentation Box, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely lacquered box was once presented as a gift, filled with popular snacks like roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and cinnamon-toasted soy beans. The lightweight box is formed in the shape of a melon, a traditional symbol of perpetuity. Cloaked in layer upon layer of rich red lacquer, the box is intricately decorated with paintings of ruyi-framed lotus...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Five Blessings Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the cold hands of a wealthy woman on a winter night in northern China. The brazier is hand-wrough...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

English Victorian Silver Plate Tea Caddy, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver plate tea caddy, circa 1860 In shape of a beehive. Also can be used as a box.
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined with Italian marbleized paper and having a small lidded compartment within. Englan...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Edward Smith 1839
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique engraved sterling silver vinaigrette, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1839. The vinaigrette is finely engine turned to the hinged top and the undersaide, the lid is monogram...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare oversized Gothic Revival circa 1840 Victorian wine cooler or planter A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lio...
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English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th C. Indian Fitted Teak Workbox with Brass Tack and Applique Work
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Indian teak work or stationary box with brass tack and applique decoration on the top and sides and fitted with brass lift-handles. the interior fitted with lift out trays and open c...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tunbridge Ware Work Box by Edmund Nye c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware work box by Edmund Nye c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with heavy use of green oak...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Mid 19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top Origin: Central Europe Material: Mahogany, maple Date: 19th century Dimensions: H × W × D: 29 × 28 × 14 cm Description: Small-scale ches...
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany, Softwood

Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut, Ebony, Maple, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Jewelry or Make-up box from South Germany circa 1830. Inside with hinged mirror. A long drawer at the bottom front. Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
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Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Late 19th Century Victorian Coromandel Toilet Box
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A Victorian calamander toilet box with ten silver mounted jars, by William Neal, London, dated 1874. The box with fall front, two drawers and secret drawer,...
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British High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Bohemian Silver-Mounted Overlay and Enameled Box, Dated 1852
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian silver-mounted overlay and enameled box, dated 1852 with chinoiserie decorations and Viennese silver.
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Austrian Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Rare Octagonal Tunbridge Ware Games Box c1845
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Octagonal Tunbridge Ware games box c1845 Date : c1845 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Cover with perspective cubework with keylin...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Enamel Coffer with Mythological Scenes Signed Klein in Paris, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Small, rectangular, enamel coffer decorated with mythological scenes that are framed with spiraling lines of ormolu and attached with flowers at the corners. The Rape of Proserpina by the god Pluto adorns the lid. The front and back of the box are decorated with images of Diana being woken by her nymphs and the Rape of Europa. The sides have images of Mercury educating Cupid and a bath scene...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Three geometric stickware designs to cover with keyline border. Internal...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Early Victorian Deed Document Solictor Stackable Steel Boxes
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Collection of six sheet steel and hinged document boxes, with decorative squat Swiss style shields hand painted with dates and numbers. Dating from 1850 to 1860 with differing amo...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Steel

Mid-19th Century French Oval Pigskin Leather Hat Box with Original Top Hat
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite, antique pigskin box was crafted in Rouen France, circa 1870. This leather box features leather straps and handle embellished with decorativ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A decoupaged and lacquered metal match book holder, circa mid-late 19th Century, France. A charming hand-made piece, showing a paper grisalle image of four women in period dress, a...
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French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Tunbridge Ware Card Case Probably Burrows c1835
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware card case probably Burrows c1835 Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbrige Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cube design to one side, s...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Travelling Tunbridge ware writing slope Edmund Nye c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic within keyline...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Swing Handle c1850
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with swing handle c1850 Date : c1850 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Two compar...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Glass and ormolu-mounted rectangular casket. Made in France in the 1860s. Perfect original condition with a lovely patina.
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Ormolu

Pair of Delft Bird Boxes, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Pair of delft bird boxes, circa 1860.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Delft

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Swing Handle Wise Jr c1865
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with swing handle by George Wise Jr Date : c1865 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Two sloped compartments with stylised...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope by William Upton c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading :Tunbridge ware writing slope by William Upton c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Brighton, East Sussex Decoration : Central perspective cubework with foliate ...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Brass-Bound Rosewood Writing Slope, c.1850
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Brass-Bound Rosewood Writing Slope, c.1850 Nice quality mid-19th century English brass-bound writing slope in richly figured rosewood, dating to around 1850. The rectangula...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood