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Antique Carved Mahogany Coal Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Carved Mahogany Coal Box, having the original brass ornate carrying handles to the sides. The quality carved mahogany door has an unusual ornate bra...
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Early 20th Century Boxes

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Brass

Unusual Early 20th Century Novelty Biscuit Box, circa 1920, Hat Box
Located in Bath, GB
A highly sought-after and collectable brass biscuit box in the form of a Hat Box with an integral handle to the top and belt and buckle detail to either side just like a leather hat ...
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English Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard Söhne, Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
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German Jugendstil Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a delicate mother of pearl sticks and Lace fan enclosed in a fan shaped gilt wood & glass display. The border of the box is adorned by golden beading....
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Unknown Victorian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Desk Tidy, English, Oak, Silver Plate, Decorative Box, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk tidy. An English, oak and silver plate decorative box, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Delightful contrast b...
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British Edwardian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

1901 Germany, Erhard Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors
Located in Morristown, NJ
Circa 1901, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, a Jugendstil/Art Nouveau brass and rosewood string box, decorated in the round with children playing tug-of-war. The lid is beautifully decorated...
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German Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots. The surprising interior has multiple components featuring a felt writing surface, n...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony

Antique Moroccan Berber Brass Flask 1920s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Discover a timeless treasure with this Antique Islamic Arabic Powder Flask—a true masterpiece from 1920s Morocco. Handcrafted with meticulous artistry, this exquisite piece combines ...
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Moroccan Islamic Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Moser Glass Dresser Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
An elegant and rare Art Nouveau Glass Dresser Box by Moser, Austria. Realized in the early years of 1900, with gold inlays. Very good condition.
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Austrian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Boxes

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Gold

Faux Tortoise Shell British Cigar or Trinket Box W/Ivory Framing Original Key
Located in Larkspur, CA
Faux tortoise shell British cigar or trinket box w/ivory framing & original key.
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Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver and erotica enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and enamel cigarette case has a plain square form with rounded corners. The anterior and posterior covers of this antique silver case are plain and unembellished. This case is fitted with a plain rounded push fit catch, which when released reveals a concealed secondary cover. This hinged push fit cover is ornamented with an impressive erotica hot enamel scene depicting a female figure, partially undressed and bathing. This concealed cover opens to allow access to the hinged compartments. This impressive example of antique silverware retains the original gilt interior. Such concealed antique cases are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique cigarette...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s Brass polished and laccquered Original wood inside
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Sleek Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Box by Cohen Charles, 1922
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1922 by Cohen Charles this sleek George V antique sterling silver cigarette box is of a plain, rectangular form with a hinged lid. The box, which is a ...
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English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bronze Jewelry Box Ancient Sarcophagus Reliefs Greek Roman Caesar Gladiator
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful heavy cast bronze, hinged/lidded box, lightly polished, and glowing. Depicting ancient relief scenes / characters of Ancient Roman or Greek...
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Italian Greek Revival Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bronze

20Thc Tin Coffee Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Coffee tin canister in original painted labels & original condition.
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American Adirondack Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Tin

20Thc Tin Coffee Canister
20Thc Tin Coffee Canister
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Majolica Barbotine Box Jar Pheasant on Basket by Sarreguemines
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A hand-painted majolica lidded jar / box or tureen in the shape of a pheasant hen sitting on a basket, made by Sarreguemines around 1900. This beau...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique French Pointed Cut Crystal Box with Bronze Mounts
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique pointed cut crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. An early 1900s French production, this piece transitions from modern to classic interiors seamlessly w...
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French Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century Anglo-Indian jewelry, trinket footed box, inlay with ebony, mosaic marquetry Sadeli work and a carved Hindu scene on top. The box case is made from sandalwood wi...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

René Lalique (1860-1945) « Boite Ronde Grande Muguet » Mint Green 1921
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1860-1945), Mint Opalescent Glass « Boite Ronde Grande Muguet » 1921 Mint green tinted molded-pressed opalescent glass box decorated with Lily of the Valley Extremel...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Irresistible Charm – Three Terriers in a Hand-Carved Wooden Treat Box
Located in Stockholm, SE
This adorable box, shaped like a woven basket, is crowned with three lively carved terriers, each with expressive features, shining glass eyes, and a lovingly detailed coat. The craf...
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Swiss Bohemian Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1925 Trompe L œil Malachite Enameled Box In .935 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco Trompe L'œil enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim. This is a beautiful decorative box, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This superb elegant box ...
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German Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Great for storage, European Early 1900's. 18" x 11" high.
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American Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Art Deco Compact – Lacquer and Brass – "The Fox and the Crow" Decor, 1930s
By Gaston Suisse
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Compact – Lacquer and Brass – "The Fox and the Crow" Decor, 1930s Rare compact powder case and travel vanity box, dating from the 1930s (French craftsmanship). The lid fea...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Antique Berber Case Flask Hand-carved
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand made early 20th century Moroccan antique Berber case flask, carved wood covered with brass and silvered metal filigree, delicately hand-hammered metal with animals decor for pow...
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Moroccan Moorish Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass, Tin

Vintage Wooden Trinket Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...
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North American Industrial Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Felt, Wood

Carved Miniature Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep III Throne Jewelry Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A carved miniature chair featuring a portrait of Amenhotep III who was also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent, the 9th Pharaoh of Egypt. His reign was a period of unprecedented pros...
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French Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Crystal and bronze chest
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Crystal and bronze chest Empire style chest Crystal and gilded bronze materials Origin France Circa 1920 Excellent condition The Empire style (in French: style Empire) is a dominant ...
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French Empire Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Located in Delft, NL
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope with a flap. The flap is with a spring. The box is marked with the Austrian Silve...
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Austrian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

Erhard Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in th...
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German Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Exceptional Continental Lidded Brass Casket with Maiden
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Continental, probably Austrian, Art Nouveau Brass lidded casket with a molded portrait of a maiden dating from around 1900. The heavily made casket is of rectangular f...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Wrench Set Box c.1918-1927
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique wrench set box used to store a socket set. Box is constructed with dovetail joints, steel brackets and has original brass label. S...
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Industrial Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup Mirror Compact
Located in Red Lion, PA
Beautiful Art Deco Circular Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact, Emerald Green and Black Enamel, c. 1920s This exquisite Art Deco Elgin American ladies makeup compact ...
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American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Sterling Silver and Enamel Art Deco "Naughty" Cigarette Case. Dated 1928
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered for sale is a risque Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, often referred to as a "naughty" because of it's bawdy subject matter; that being; of ...
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English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Sterling Silver

Art nouveau jewelry box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art nouveau jewelry box Art nouveau jewelry box Materials: bronze, double-celled glass, enamel and procelain palaca Origin France Circa 1920 Uphols...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage 1920’s intricate designed pressboard watch box is in excellent condition and is made with meticulous craftsmanship. Beautifully embossed top, reminiscent of tooled leath...
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Swiss Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional Description: This elegant Japanese lacquer box, crafted in the 20th century, is a beautiful example of refined traditional craftsmanship. Coated in deep black lacquer, the box is adorned with delicate gold-painted branch and bird motifs, evoking a sense of serenity and natural harmony. The fine, meticulous brushwork captures the lightness of the reeds and the poised elegance of the bird, offering a peaceful and contemplative decorative piece. The removable lid reveals an interior decorated with two gold medallions, each threaded with a golden ribbon, adding an extra touch of subtle luxury and detail. Key features include: Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: This box reflects traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques, emphasizing delicacy, patience, and respect for nature. Elegant Black and Gold Color Palette: The deep black base contrasts beautifully with the fine gold detailing, creating a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic. Nature-Inspired Motif: The scene of golden reeds and a resting bird embodies calmness, elegance, and a connection to the natural world, key themes in Japanese art. Decorative Interior: Inside, two gold medallions with threaded ribbons enhance the box’s refined, ceremonial feel, offering a hidden layer of beauty. Functional and Decorative: Perfect for use as a decorative object, a jewelry box, a keepsake container, or a small personal storage piece. Versatile Placement: Its understated luxury allows it to fit effortlessly into minimalist, traditional, wabi-sabi, or eclectic interiors. This 20th-century Japanese black lacquer box is more than a container—it’s a poetic celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and subtle beauty, offering both functional use and decorative sophistication. Keywords: Japanese black lacquer box, gold painted bird and reed motif, 20th-century Japanese decor, traditional lacquerware, serene Japanese art box, nature-themed lacquer container...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Novelty English Sterling Silver Jewelry / Ring Box by Joseph Richard Griffin
Located in Bath, GB
A really charming novelty sterling silver jewelry or ring box modelled in the form of a dressing table including a swing mirror to the back with it's original beveled mirror (minor s...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A well painted Chinese Canton enamel lobed round box and cover featuring the Eight Immortals, with a Qianlong mark to the underside, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China The deligh...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century Beautiful and useful 20th century. Chinese lacquer box of circular shape, the domed cover with flora...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Antique Queen Anne Style English Sterling Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver box made in the George I style, an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver box has a plain circular form in the George I style. The surface of the box is plain and encircled with applied molded decoration. This impressive George I style box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with a plain circular elevated panel to the center. The hinge is ornamented with a shaped undulating design in conjunction with the cover and the body. The box secures closed with a hallmarked hinged catch to the anterior edge, reflecting the same design to that of the posterior. This impressive example of antique silverware is an exceptional replica of an early Georgian...
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English George I Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver cigarette case, ca 1910. Curved and rectangular with push tab. On cover engraved tail-chasing dragon—all talons and horns and scaly serpentine body. Back plain....
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Boxes

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Silver

French Art Deco Modernist Wood Ribbed Circular Lidded Box circa 1925
Located in CA, CA
A very beautiful Modernist French Art Deco wood ribbed box with ebonized ball on the lid, circa 1925 Dimensions: Height 6.25” circumference 41/3”
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique decorative box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China, and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Chinese jewelry box made from hand carved jade with gilt metal mounts C1920
Located in Central England, GB
This very pleasing small early 20th century Chinese jewelry box is ideal for storing small pieces such as rings, etc. The box is made from panels of pale green jade set into a gilt ...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Jade

Art Nouveau Ormolu and Satin Glass Trinket Jewelry Box, France, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass trinket box with ormolu mounts. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little trinket box, which remains in very stabile and functioning condition, wea...
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French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Russian papier mâché box from Tsarina Alexandra, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
A black paper mache box with the portrait of Tsarina Alexandra, wife of Tsar Nicholas II , the last tsar of Russia this box is from the early 1900 10.5 x 6.2 cm, heigth 3 cm
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International Style Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Paper

c. 1910 English Edwardian Period Smoker s Cabinet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Edwardian period circa 1910 table-top smoker's cabinet. In fine overall condition. Oak with bevelled glass door panels. Fitted for four pipes, a tobacco jar, and two drawers ...
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English Edwardian Early 20th Century Boxes

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Oak

Antique Edwardian Period Tiffany Sterling Silver Repousse Covered Dresser Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique dresser box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse acanthus leaf, flower garlands, and scroll work decoratio...
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American Edwardian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collar Box in leather from early 20th Century. Provenance: Noble family
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant round Collar Box in leather from the early 20th Century. Provenance: Swedish Noble family von Heidenstam. Wear consistent with age and use
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European Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Leather

Eclectic French Jugend Vanity Trinket Jar in Green Glass Pewter Pharaoh Lid
Located in Esbjerg, DK
French eclectic jugend - art nouveau period trinket executed in green glass with gold-paint/enamel. What makes it eclectic is that it rocks an unusual pewter lid with an Egyptian Pha...
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French Jugendstil Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Scatola in Bronzo e Porcellana Blu Cobalto Francia Primi 900
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Scatola in porcellana e bronzo traforato con piedini e anse a volute fogliacee. Coperchio con riserve in oro a paesaggio lacustre e scena galante. Interno ornato con mazzetti di fior...
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French Other Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Deco Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Mosaic Enameled Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco period silver & enamel covered box. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Decorated throughout with enameled vines, flowers, and garlands in green, blue, and yellow...
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Unknown Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore Ebony Writing Box
Located in Solebury, PA
This exquisite late Victorian sycamore writing or stationery box exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship. Adorned with ebony banding and intricate brass corner mounts, the box is finis...
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English Victorian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Sycamore

Early 20th Century Wood Brass Tool Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box / Chest. Beautiful natural patina.
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American Primitive Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Leather and Sterling Silver Cigarette / Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite leather cigar case with sterling silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes. Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the re...
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British Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the Inaba Cloisonne Company, Meiji period, circa 1900, ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Metal

Antique Art Deco King Tut Egyptian Revival Silver Gilt Enamel Cloisonne Box 1925
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Egyptian Revival Art Deco enameled 800 grade silver gilt cloisonne enamel box, Italy, circa 1925. The hexagonal shaped lidded box having a hinged lid, decorated with a head o...
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Italian Egyptian Revival Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Compact or Necessaire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Edwardian/Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior with fittings for two different types of coins and a covered powder dispenser...
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Unknown Edwardian Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Burr Walnut Glove Box w/Slightly Domed Lid and Bone Edges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Burled Walnut glove box of rectangular form with bone edges and slightly domed top. Relined.
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...
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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver