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Period: Early 20th Century
German Modern Classical Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Modern Classical sterling silver box. Made by Ferdinand Richard Wilm in Berlin, ca 1930. Rectangular with wraparound reeded sides; cover flat and hinged with paneled top. Fully marke...
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German Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Tin Girl with Bow, Fred Spurgin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco tin with a Girl with large Bow and large Eyes - Fred Spurgin. A large round storage tin with an awesome design on: Naughty girl with large eyes ( googly eyes ), red lips, ...
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European Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Spanish Colonial Gilt Wood Vargueno With Red and Black Paint
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish Colonial style painted and gilt wood table top vargueno, a chest with eight drawers and four doors with iron drop pulls. A sweet little chest with a lot of personality, decor...
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Baroque Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

American Red Painted Fireman's Toolbox
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming painted chest is a wooden toolbox originally used to store spare nozzles and various tools on a turn-of-the-century American fire hose reel...
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American Rustic Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Paul Jean Millet Sèvres Ceramic Box Polychrome Blue Green Glaze
Located in Munich, DE
This fine Sèvres ceramic box is marked PM Sèvres for Paul Jean Milet. It has been glazed in the most marvellous colours reminiscent of a Monet's water lillies.
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French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container
Located in Chonburi, TH
The wood antique Kotak Taji cockfighting spur container is a captivating relic that immerses us in the rich heritage of this ancient sport. Crafted ...
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Balinese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...
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Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin, Copper, Brass

Shagreen Match Box
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen match box . Bone trimmed celadon galuchat match box with three strike voids and paper covered match cartridge; a chic little stingray matchbox. Eng...
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English Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau 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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Alpaca Matchstick Case, Vintage Austria, Monogram J.P.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau matchstick holder case by an Austrian manufacturer. Silver plated alpaca. with makers mark, year around 1910s or older. With J.P. monogram. Some minor dings and...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Domed Crystal Bonze with Bronze Mount
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique French domed crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. An early 1900s production, this piece transitions from modern to Classic interiors seamlessly with it...
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French Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A biscuit tin celebrating The British Commonwealth, both natural & architectural. The 1930s Canadian Rockies train is wonderful! Also featuring Windsor, Parliament House of New Zeala...
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English Empire Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Pigskin Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese export pigskin box now on custom made stand as a side table. Early 20th century. Foo dogs, birds, flower & auspicious symbols. 15 1/2" w., 9 1/2" d., 20 1/2" h.
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Animal Skin

Anglo Raj Hand Painted Jewellery Wood Box 1920s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Hand Painted East Indian Decorative Box. An antique Rajasthani Indian hand painted wood box, early 20th century. The box is handcrafted of wood and feature a hinged lid that can be opened and closed to access the contents inside. Hand painted colorful Indian box with lid depicting human figures and flowers. Style: Anglo Raj, Paint, Wood, Hand-Crafted Place of Origin: India. Anglo Raj Vintage Wooden Box Hand Painted Indian Chest Trinket 1920s. Large Trinket Box Folk Art Hand Painted Colorful Asian Jewellery Chest...
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Indian Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Glove Box, Late 19th/Early 20th Century -1Y01
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Black Forest Glove Box Step back in time with this exquisite antique black forest glove box from the late 19th/early 20th century. This handcrafted piece showcases the intricate carving and molding techniques typical of Black Forest craftsmanship. Features: Handcrafted wooden construction: Made from high-quality wood, this glove box exudes a timeless elegance. Intricate Black Forest design: Featuring elaborate carvings and moldings, this box embodies the artistry of the Black Forest region. Spacious interior: The box provides ample storage for your gloves, keeping them neatly organized and protected. Plush red velvet lining: The interior is lined with luxurious red velvet, adding a touch of luxury and sophistication. Antiques charm: This piece carries the charm of history, adding a touch of vintage character to your décor. Dimensions: Length: 28.5 cm Depth: 10 cm Height: 7.5 cm Weight: 0.59 kg Condition: This antique glove box...
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French Empire Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tiffany Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1909. Oval with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed; top overhanging with chased patera; center (vaca...
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American Regency Revival Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian British colonial lidded box handcrafted in a rectangular form featuring a top with a micro marquetry medallion, co...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Silver Trinket Box, Thai, circa 1925
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Silver trinket box, Thai, circa 1925. Decorated with monkey god & human consort; Khemer tradition. From the collection of the famous ichthyologist Dr. H...
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Thai Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1900's gloves boxe showing a trunk
Located in New York, NY
1900 one of a kind gloves boxe showing a nice trunk Great condition France
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Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pearwood

Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage deed box. An English, Art Deco iron document or deposit chest, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Displays a desirable age...
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Persian brass jewelry box - Moorish neo-Mamluk style - 1920's Syria
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty 1920s Persian brass jewelry box in neo-Mamluk Moorish style. This lovely box is an antique Mamluke Damascene style Islamic brass jewelry box from the Middle East, circa 1...
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Syrian Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1924 René Lalique, Box Jar Chantilly Frosted Glass with Pinky Sepia Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Chantilly" made in frosted glass with pinky sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1924. Molded signature on base. Perfect condition. height : 4,5 cm diameter : 7,5 cm Félix Mar...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Fall Front Deed Box, English, Steel, Keepsake Case, Storage, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front deed box. An English, steel keepsake case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Fascinating fall-front example with personalised detail Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Steel plate presents a lightly time worn black paint finish Cream colour interior provides appealing contrast Inset lock to the fall front — in working order, key present Fitted interior arranged as two compartments over one Features the title of Sir H. Ross Skinner, a mining specialist knighted in 1917 Of portable weight at 7.9kg (17.41 lb) with carry handles to sides for ease of carriage This is an appealing antique deed...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Antique Metal Hinged Wood Box Distressed Transport Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Covered Box Hinged Latched Distressed Keyhole Lock transport chest 6.5 h x 10 d x 28.75 Original unrestored condition. No key included. Refer to images.
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Rustic Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

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

Austria 1922 Art Deco Polychrome And Blue Enamel Round Box .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco guilloche enamel box made in Austria. Beautiful enamel round box, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1922. This beautiful antique piece wa...
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Austrian Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Shagreen Box
By Clement Rousseau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the manner of Clément Rousseau Lidded box c. 1925 Shagreen over wood 1¾ h × 5⅞ w × 4½ d in (4 × 15 × 11 cm)
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Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Antique Book Safe, Continental, Cedar, Disguise Volume Storage Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book safe. A Continental, cedar disguise volume storage box, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Pleasingly book form, with a us...
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European Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cedar

Weighted Club Chess Set Kings Staunton Pattern No. 5 Boxed, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, high quality vintage English handmade, boxwood "weighted" chess set club game of 32 pieces, Staunton Pattern No. 5 all in its original box and retailed by The British Chess...
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British Victorian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

1919 René Lalique Box Amour Assis Glass with Sepia Patina Cherub Putti
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Amour Assis" (Cherub, Putti) made in clear and frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very rare model. Height : 14,5 cm...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Lidded Box By Orfevrerie Jacob (Henri Jacob) - Geneva / Switzerland
By Henri Jacob
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Manufactured by Orfevrerie Jacob (Henri Jacob) - Geneva / Switzerland lidded box with relief enamel flowers on a textured ground. The interior with a fabric lined lid. Stamped on ver...
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Swiss Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Wood Vanity Jewelry Rectangular Boxes – Set of 3
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to present a charming set of three antique boxes, each meticulously crafted from different wood species. This selection of woods provides a stunning contrast in ...
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American American Classical Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique German Hanau Rococo Silver Snuffbox
Located in New York, NY
German Rococo 800 silver snuffbox, ca 1910. Oval with hinged cover; on top is chased scene depicting a large bird confronting two cherubs with soft chubby bodies and ethereal wings. ...
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German Rococo Revival Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Card Case, 1906
By Clark & Sewell 1
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver card case. Made by Clark & Sewell in Birmingham in 1906. Rectangular with hinged cover and plain back. On front is one maiden with faraway look,...
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British Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tin with Cranes, Asian Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tin with cranes Asian style. Antique tin with crane birds from the early 20th century. Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period. A stylish and elegant antique metal storage tin - hexagonal ...
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European Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Chinese Qing 'Pillow' Leather box
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique Qing dynasty wooden 'pillow box' covered with leather and a burgundy lacquer finish. Features a curved top and a patinated brass lock plate. Originally used as a headrest...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer & Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox
By Hammacher Schlemmer
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

19th Century Hand Painted Kashmiri Vessel
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Painted Kashmiri Vessel A stylish late 19th Century hand painted Kashmiri vessel. Covered in intricate painted flowers a...
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Indian Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

English Art Deco Pink Shagreen Box on Ball Feet and Marked Mappin and Webb
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco pink shagreen covered box on ball feet and with an inset label to the bottom marked "Mappin & Webb / London Paris & Buenos Aires / Made in England". Mappin & Webb is known f...
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Small Black Amethyst Glass Vanity Box Attributed to Moser
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine black amethyst glass lidded vanity box. Attributed to Moser, the piece features gilt bronze mounts and is in lovely condition. The box dates to the Turn of the Century, circa ...
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Czech Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Early 20th Century Boxwood Italian Pharmacy Bottles
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of early 20th century boxwood containers (21 cm) that allowed the discreet storage of medicines destined to treatments of pathologies to be kept hidden. A unique set that w...
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Italian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

Edwardian Sterling Silver Card Case - George Unite - 1905
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1905 by George Unite, this very attractive, Edwardian, Antique, Sterling Silver Card Case, is presented in its original bo...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bohemian Black Amethyst Glass Box Attributed to Moser
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A black amethyst glass lidded vessel with ormolu mounts made in Bohemia (Modern Day Czech Republic), circa 1900. Although made 120 years ago, the piece's minimal design is timeless w...
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Czech Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Novelty English Sterling Silver Money Box / Bank, Miniature Cash Box
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly sought-after sterling silver money box or bank, the like of which I have never seen before. The box is made from English sterling...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Small Antique Lady's Stamp Box, English, Faux Tortoiseshell Case, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique lady's stamp box. An English, faux tortoiseshell case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Charming and petite, offering...
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British Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Antique Chinese Lunch Box with Carved Handle
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Chinese lunch box from the early 20th century, with a carved handle. Crafted in China during the early years of the 20th century...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1904 Huntley & Palmers Faux Boulle Biscuit Tin Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1904 Huntley & Palmers faux boulle biscuit tin box. Recessed handle & working latch. When open, note the original brilliant colors and "gilding". Example in the Reading Museum. Sligh...
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English Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Antique Decorative Bronze Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice antique bronze box, with beautiful Renaissance style scenes. The box is in good condition. Beautiful color and old patina. Estimated age and origin: Belgium, circa 1910. Dimen...
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Belgian Renaissance Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Lacquer Box, Japanese. Late Meiji period
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century lacquer box, Japanese. Late Meiji period. Eggshell ground with lustrous gilded chrysanthemums. Softly rounded corners. Accompanied by a note "Very easily damaged. ...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Brass Decorative Box - Gothic Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice antique brass box, with beautiful Gothic style scenes. The box is in good condition. Beautiful color and old patina. Estimated age and origin:...
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Belgian Gothic Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1920 Huntley & Palmers Chinoserie Jar on Stand Form Biscuit Tin Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1920 Huntley & Palmers Chinoserie jar on stand form biscuit tin box. The sides are richly decorated with birds & flowers, bamboo, etc. Extensive bottom stamp lists the grand prize of...
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful decorative brass box. Beautiful ornaments in gothic style. Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910. Dimensions: 10,5 x 6,5 cm and 6 cm tall. The box is in good c...
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French Gothic Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Lacquer Inro with Netsuke Okame Mask, brown lacquer with 3 sections and 2 compartments, and carved ivory polychrome Okame mask and a rope hair. This item is from the Meiji P...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Ivory

1920 René Lalique Box Coquilles Glass with Green Patina, Shells
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Coquilles" (Shell) made in clear and frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1920. Engraved signature. Perfect condition.  diameter: 7.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René L...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

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