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Period: 19th Century
Early 19th Century French Boite À Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid oak. Hinged lid with tacked leather tabs. A simple handcrafted box with nice proportio...
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French Country Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Iron

19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine old English box made circa 1850-1860 is made from burled walnut with dramatic figuring. The box is then mounted with gilded bronze and engrav...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Walnut

Antique 1890s Chinese Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes and Chinese silverware...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Elm

Ancient Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Erotic Scene, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese erotic ivory snuff bottle, most likely realized during the late !ing Dinasty (late 19th Century). Both main faces are finely engraved with Shunga-style erotic scenes, showin...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Ivory

Ancient Japanese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Erotic Scene, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese ivory Snuff Bottle crafted from voy and decorated with Shunga-style erotic scenes, probably made for export during the Meiji period. Very good condition.
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Ivory

Historicism Box, Floral Ash Veneer, Rosewood, Austria circa 1880
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful restored Historicism Box or small Chest, Floral Ash Veneer from Austria, Vienna Late 19th Century, circa 1880 Flower ash veneered on softwood with rosewood inlays. Ebonized...
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Austrian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Brass

French Early 19th Century Tea caddy Featuring marquetry Inlay of Figures Dancing
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Early 19th Century Tea caddy Featuring marquetry Inlay of Figures Dancing
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French Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Exclusive Bonboniere / Sugar Lidded box claw ball feet 800 Silver Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Bonboniere / Sugar box / Lidded box Half moon & crown - Germany - 800 Silver stand on 4 claw ball feet Weight: 246 grams The condition can be seen in the pictures.
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German Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Silver

Very Early 19th Century Engine Turned Silver Gilt Musical Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
A very early 19th century and fine engine turned silver gilt musical snuffbox. The case stamped F.M. and with early 19th century Swiss export marks and European import marks. Comb bar stamped C.Z bedplate C6. Serial number 147. The cylinder movement with three train weighted escape, 23 part sectional comb with all teeth in pairs, comb bar and fitting screws blued, engraved in script in bedplate verso- 'Jn. Pre. Desire, A Geneva, fecit, an 1813'. Playing a complex single air, in the small superbly engine tooled case...
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Swiss Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Silk

Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Tantalus
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French bronze & glass tantalus set with (4) gold decorated glass decanters with (14) cordials glasses in fitted bronze insert set...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Bronze

1800s Snuff Box of Ram s Horn and Wood
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
c.1800s snuff box, ram's horn with wood inset bottom. Base edge faults in the horn-top edge also. With a tag: "You God Father Eckhadt (?) snuff box" and description. 2 3/8" x 1 3/8 x...
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English Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique German Silver Dog Sugar Box Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a dog; part of our collection of silver animal sugar boxes. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a dog*. The silver box is embellished with fine details reproducing the dog's coat and anatomical features. This exceptional and large antique silver dog...
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German Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Silver

Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional and large Dutch silver tea caddy has a chamfered rectangular shaped form onto four cushion feet. The surface of this silver caddy is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting figures drinking, conversing and supporting each other in a tavern setting; this ornamentation was influenced by Flemish/Dutch genre...
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Silver

English 19th Century Victorian Period Paper Hat Box with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period paper hat box from the 19th century, with floral motifs and book pages. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, this hat box features a flo...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Paper

Rare 19th Century Decanter Box Depicting A Medieval Castle
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare and almost certainly unique 19th century castle decanter. Possibly Scottish. Circa 1870. The outer is made from plaster of Paris, with detailed texture, having wooden hand-painted lancet arched windows and front door, and featuring a central clock face and medieval crenulations. The exterior is in remarkably good condition, left untouched. The interior boasts leather dividers enclosing four square decanters with cut glass stoppers. The inner edging is veneered in Coromandel wood, with the rest of the interior covered in blue velvet. Opening the castle reveals a family crest plaque...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Velvet, Cut Glass, Plaster, Oak, Ebony

Indian 19th Century Black Box with Iron Nailheads, Braces and Rustic Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique black box from the 19th century with iron nailheads and braces, carved wooden base and rustic patina. Created in India during the 19th century, this box features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a black patina accented with iron nailheads. The lid opens fully to reveal a reddish brown lacquered interior with nicely weathered appearance. Raised on a carved wooden base with iron details, this antique Indian box...
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Indian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Iron

Shepherd s box or snuff box. Carved antler or horn. Spain, 1861.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pastoral box. Carved antler, wood, metal. Spanish school, 1861. Submit registrations. Oval box made of antler carved in its color, with wood on the lid to reinforce it, decorated o...
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Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Other

1880s Dutch Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine Dutch silver tea caddy has a navette shaped oval form. The surface of this antique silver tea caddy...
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique French Black Cut Crystal and Bronze Jewelry Box with Enamel Decorations
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 4 1/4 in W: 4 1/2 in D: 3 in This Antique French 19th Century Black Cut Crystal and Bronze Jewelry Box showcases the remarkable craf...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Rich Mahogany Regency Style Tea Caddie with Inlay and Brass Lion Rings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sumptuous Regency style mahogany tea caddie having boxwood string inlay on the sides and handsome brass lion rings as well as paw feet. Key included.
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Indian 19th Century Merchant s Chest with Pierced Geometric Decor and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian merchant's chest from the 19th century, with pierced brass geometric decor and weathered patina. Charming us with its clean lines and subtle decor, this 19th-century antique Indian merchant's chest features a rectangular lid that lifts up in the front to reveal a convenient storage space. Adorned with pierced brass geometric motifs, the chest boasts a beautifully weathered patina, adding to its rustic allure. The craftsmanship is evident in the intricate geometric patterns, which add a layer of visual interest and texture to the piece. Raised on petite bracket feet, the chest exudes stability and elegance, making it a versatile decorative item for various settings. Its compact size allows it to be displayed on a side table, shelf, or chest-of-drawers, where it can effortlessly become a focal point. The weathered patina speaks of its rich history and the many stories it could tell, enhancing its exotic presence in any room. This merchant's chest not only serves as a beautiful decorative piece but also offers practical storage solutions, perfect for keeping small items organized and out of sight. Its unique aesthetic and cultural significance make it a delightful addition to any home, bringing a touch of Indian heritage and artistry. Whether placed in a living room, bedroom, or study, this antique Indian chest...
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Indian Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan. The delicate lacquer box, known as a kogo in Japanese, ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Brass Trinket Box
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Chinese cloisonné enamel brass trinket box.
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Georgian Quarter Sawn Oak Candle Box with Burr Walnut Inlay
Located in Nantucket, MA
Quarter sawn oak slide lid candle box of rectangular form with the back board extending above and pierced for hanging. The nicely figured lid with reeded edges inlaid with a burr wal...
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English Georgian Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Rustic Indian Antique Food Box with Pierced Star Motifs and Bracketed Plinth
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique open food box with pierced star motifs and bracketed plinth. Crafted in India, this antique open food box captures the eye with its rustic charm and nicely weathered appearance. The linear silhouette of the box is rhythmically accented with pierced star motifs, creating a delightful visual contrast against the aged wood. The first half of the lid opens up, revealing a convenient storage space within, perfect for keeping small items or adding a touch of history to your decor. The box is elevated on a bracketed plinth, which adds to its sturdy presence while enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal. The pierced star motifs not only serve a decorative purpose but also allow for ventilation, a practical feature for its original use as a food box. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in the careful construction and design, reflecting the skill and artistry of its Indian origins. This antique Indian food box will bring a touch of rustic authenticity to any setting. In a kitchen, it can be used to store utensils or as a charming display piece on a countertop or shelf. In a living room, it can serve as a unique coffee table centerpiece or a storage solution for remote controls and other small items. In a bedroom, it can be placed on a dresser or nightstand to hold jewelry or personal keepsakes. With its rich history and distinctive design, this antique food box...
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Indian Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Barrel Shaped Wall Mounted Salt Box
Located in Delft, NL
19th century English barrel shaped wall mounted salt box A 19th century English curved wood wall mounted salt box/ jar in light colored wood and mahogany strips 1830-1850 The b...
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English Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Maison TAHAN - Large Carved Wooden Box And Bronze Garlands
Located in Beaune, FR
Large oak box carved on all sides richly decorated with garlands of flowers and bronze foliage. 4 bronze puttis adorn the 4 corners of this box. Signed on the lock "TAHAN in Paris". ...
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French Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Nathaniel Mills Vinaigrette England, circa 1832
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Exquisite! Vintage Georgian Heirloom Sterling Silver vinaigrette by Nathaniel Mills shaped rectangular form, the lid and base finely en...
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British Georgian Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

1890s German Silver Spice Tower
By H. Meyen Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive German silver spice tower, an addition to our silver Judaica collection. This exceptional antique German silv...
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German Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Aristocratic Processions Scene Box, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Chinese export solid silver box, of rectangular form, decorated in repousse' high relief, on very finely tooled matted ground, depicting various figures in a landscape, including dignitaries, attendants amongst palaces, pavilions and a aristocratic processions along the sides. The box is particularly heavy and very well crafted, richly gilt inside, made by one of the most outstanding silversmiths at the time. The base is hallmarked with Chinese export marks (acid tested shows 900+ standard), Artisan mark of Xian Long (Shanghai), Retailers mark WS (Woshing) Woshing was an important manufacturing and retailing silversmith in Shanghai and Canton. Common mistakes in the transliteration of Chinese silver marks in English caused several names for Woshing, such as Wo Shing, Woo Shing...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Silver

Chinese Copper Coin Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of antique coins and copper and pro...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Copper

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Box
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art wooden box with sliding lid and a customizable interior. Ca 1800 Sweden.
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Swedish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Pine

French Majolica Trinket Box with Cherubs
Located in Tampa, FL
A stunning French majolica trinket box dating to the 1890s, featuring two beautifully modeled cherub heads at the top in an ornate Baroque style. Glazed in a rich turquoise hue, thi...
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French Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Majolica

Antique American Enameled Glass Ladies Footed Dresser Jar or Jewelry Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pressed glass jewelry casket or jar is unsigned but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the period Vict...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Anglo-Indian sandal wood box, Sadeli mosaic box fitted with various compartments finely hand-carved with the Taj Mahal. Of sarcophagus form ...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Sandalwood

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Geometric Stickware c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with geometric stickware Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Probably Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central diamond pane...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Victorian 1870s Tea Caddy with Faux Painted Tortoise Finish and Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian tea caddy from the late 19th century, with faux painted tortoise finish and patinated brass accents. Born during the third qua...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Great Britain Silver 3 Pill Box "Victoria" 1838 - 1887
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Great Britain Silver 3 Pill Box "Victoria" 1838 - 1887 Measures 5'5 x 3'5 x 2'5 cm / 2,16 x 1,37 x 0,98 inches Weight 48 gr Pradera is a second generation of a family ru...
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Spanish Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

English Square Burl Tea Caddy Brass Stringing and Interior Lid, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English Square Burl Tea Caddy with Brass Stringing and Interior Lid, 19th Century
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English Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Burl

White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-w...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay
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English George III Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Wood

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the perio...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Paper

Qing Dynasty Decorative Wooden Cover with Unusual Shape and Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
Born during the 19th century Qing Dynasty, this exquisite decorative wooden cover captivates with its unique conic shape and rich dark patina. Originally part of a farmer's box, this...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Refitted Georgian satinwood four footed sewing wood box with working lock and key, circa 1825.
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Georgian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Satinwood

Vintage Box with Portrait, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage box with portrait is a vintage object realized by an artist of the late 19th Century.  Wooden container and ceramic portrait.  d 7,5 cm. Hand ...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Ceramic, Wood

19th Century French Exotic Wood Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inlaid with several different exotic woods including walnut. Medallion inlay.
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French Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Large Japanese Cloisonné Box and Cover, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare Japanese bark tree large cloisonné box on metal from the Meiji period. Usually bark tree cloisonné was on porcelain (totai Shippo) A very attracti...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Metal

19th Century, 1897, Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection This fine antique Victorian English s...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Wooden Box with Inlaid Decoration
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century wooden box with hinged top. Inlay in various woods throughout with patterns including hearts and diamonds. Illegible graphite inscription on interior.
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North American Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Wood

Embossed Leather Traveling Desk Box With Mother of Pearl Studs
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare North American embossed leather traveling desk/document box dating to 1825. This finely crafted piece features richly tooled leather panels and decorative mother-of-pearl stud...
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American Antique 19th Century Boxes

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Leather, Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Carved Root Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
The circular box and conforming cover carved in realistic detail, with grainy texture and undulating bark-like sides, overall glazed or stained in a dark molasses color, the interior...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Regency Amboyna Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1830
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Regency Amboyna & Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1830 A fine early 19th-century writing slope, veneered in richly figured amboyna burr and decorated with inlay of a...
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British Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Amboyna

French Burl Walnut and Decorative Inlay Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French burl walnut and inlay jewelry box, 19th century. Decorative inlay with a bird and flowers design.
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French Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Burl

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 19th Century Boxes

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Wood

Collectors Chest of Drawers from a Dentist Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Collectors Chest of Drawers from a Dentist Cabinet This Charming little cabinet has galleried top, at one side it has 4 drawers and at the other a larger drawer A lovely and very r...
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Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Walnut

German Casket 1800 Herringbone Veneered
Located in MILL, NL
Beautiful spacious chest from ca. 1800. Most probably from Germany. The box is veneered. Herringbone motif on the front and sides. Beboned mouldings. Contains a secret drawer. Key ...
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Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Domed Casket, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
The bronze finely chased with foliage and flower heads, the escutcheon with chased cornucopia terminating in bird heads, the crystal box upheld by gilt bronze scrolls terminating in ...
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French Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket/Table Snuff Banana Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver trinket/table snuff box modelled in the form of a banana; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a banana. The surface of this silver snuff/trinket box has a satin finish and bears features reflecting the curvilinear nature of the banana's peel. This antique sterling silver banana...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a horseshoe. The surface of the body is embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the details of the horseshoe accented with bands of bright cut engraved undulating decoration. This fine Vesta case is fitted with a functional revolving rowel enhanced spur wheel striker to one side. The plain shaped hallmarked hinged cover features a subtly curved thumbpiece which secures to the opposing hinge of the hallmarked serrated panel/match striker. Condition This antique horseshoe...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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