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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Italian Baroque Hand Painted Wild Flowers on Burl Wood Tea Caddy
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty 18th Century decorative shaped box, it used to be a tea caddy and is made in wood with burl wood veneer and hand painted decoration. Back from the days when tea was worth...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl, Paint, Paper

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Cross Banded Inlay Marquetry Knife Box
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine late 18th century, George III period mahogany knife box or cutlery canteen with fitted interior. Figured sloping lid over a serpentine front with a marquetry inlaid pater...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Cross Banded Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine late 18th century, George III period mahogany knife box or cutlery canteen with fitted interior. Figured sloping lid over a serpentine front with satinwood crossbanding a...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Satinwood Domed Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Late 18th Century Satinwood tea caddy, Having Attractive Conch Shell Inlaid Decoration To Front And Domed Top, Enclosing Double Lidded Interior. This attractive satin...
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English Sheraton Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A late 18th century, Georgian, Mahogany tea caddy having extremely attractive inlaid conch shells, banded and strung decoration, with hinged lid enclosing lidded interior retaining partial paper foil lining. This particular caddy is relatively plain and simple in design, but the attractive inlaid decoration lifts it significantly. The condition remains relatively good and clearly it has been well loved throughout its life. Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands. This 18th century tea caddy...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Wall Hanging Boxes
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely rare and delightful pair of late 18th century mahogany wall Hanging boxes, the larger for storage of candles and the smaller for salt, Havin...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Yellow Gold Toothpick Case / Holder with Mirror
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English 22k yellow gold toothpick case / holder with mirror - boxed; an addition to our ornamental ...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Gold

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fash...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Iron

English George III Period Early 18th Century Walnut Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georges III period walnut box from the early 18th century with slanted lid and brass hardware. This exquisite English George III period walnut box from the early 18th cent...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tea Caddy George II Brass Padouk English circa 1760
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Fine example of a George II brass metal mounted padouk tea caddy with finely etched and wrought hardware and vivid grain, color and patina.
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Welsh Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scarce Welsh small coffer or "coffer bach" having hinged lid over two arch panels over two drawers, the whole constructed of dense Welsh oak and having a lovely rich color and patina...
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Welsh Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Oak

Exceptional Large Swedish Limestone Tobacco Box ca 1700-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Large Swedish Limestone Tobacco Box ca 1700-1830 This incredible stone box is crafted by a master carver and vividly showcases the subtle tones of the stones with its in...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Limestone

17th century leather studded travellers Chest
Located in London, by appointment only
A large French 16th Century Beech wood & leather chest, with iron flowerhead and domed stud work to front top and sides. Original hasp and lockplate, the interior of the box with lat...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Leather

17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket
Located in Soquel, CA
Ornately painted cash box with iron hardware and key, on the original stand. Interior of box measures 8"W x 4"H x 3.75"D Exceptional, small, late-renaissance, table-top, Nuremberg, iron, 'Wedding Box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare and small example of these characterful, early models of transportable safes. The much larger traditional chest...
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German Jacobean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe drop handle to hinged lid enclosing cavity with attractive inlaid decoration througho...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Hand Box Kobako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early Japanese lacquer Maki-e decorated kobako (small storage box) circa 18th century (Edo period). Based on its form and size, this kobako was possibly used as a Chabako to store...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

George III Miniature Japanned Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare 18th century George III period miniature japanned collector’s cabinet depicting Oriental scenes, exotic birds, pagodas, butterflies etc. England, circa 1795. Origi...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Brass

RARE OFFICE ARK Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century (early)
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE OFFICE ARK Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century (early) in ebony. Rectangular box with drawer. Opens with a lid secured by 2 hinges. The decoration limited by ivo.. fillet...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Miniature Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good 18th century Swedish miniature Baroque jewellery box / commode in it's original finish with good patination. ca 1750 Sweden.
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century European Painted Bentwood Box
Located in Newark, GB
A lovely piece of Continental European folk art, this oval bentwood box has been painted with a landscape scene showing a huntsman with a rifle aiming at a stag or deer from behind a...
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European Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Rare baroque 18th Century Hatbox Lid: Authentic Wall Decoration for Rustic Homes
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step back in time with this exquisite find: the lid of a rare hatbox dating back to the early 18th century, circa 1740. Crafted from solid wood and adorned with an original, meticulo...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese 18th Century Tsukinami-e 6 Panel Floor Screen, Edo Period
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese 18th Century Tsukinami-e 6 Panel Floor Screen depicts the Activities of the Twelve Months of the Year, mineral pigments on gold leaf, mounted on wood panels with 6 frames...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century The craftsmanship is truly amazing, made by a master carver in pine wood. Was originally painted in black color but with time and use the ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Pine

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
Located in Marbella, ES
Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century. In polychrome wood. Slight paint losses on the lid. Measurements: 7 x 16 x 6.5 cm. Wooden chest from the vicerega...
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Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Hester Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Tea Caddy 1782
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver tea caddy. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1782. Straight oval bowl; cover domed with cast vasiform finial. Engraved garland and swag and ornamental bo...
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British Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

White-glazed Circular Box and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
White glazed box from the Qing dynasty Vung Tau cargo. An identical piece is included on page 459 of the Vung Tau catalog titled 'Christies Amsterdam 19...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Sheraton Style Inlaid 3 Compartment Tea Caddy. English C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful tropical hardwood tea caddy. Very good quality inlay Good condition. No missing pieces of inlay 3 compartments with lids Original patina. Not re-polished Free UK sh...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare 17th Century English Coffre Fort or Strong Box, circa 1690
Located in Milford, NH
A rare English coffre fort or strong box of princeswood (later known as kingwood) with brass strapping and side handles. The front opens to reveal one hidden drawer. The lock and key...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Swedish Stone Box, ca 1790-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Large Swedish Stone Box, ca 1790-1830 The patina is remarkable, and you can see fossils in the stone. The craftsmanship is also incredible, considering that it was made withou...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Limestone

Georgian Treen Dog Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
George III (1760-1820) From our collectables, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Treen Dog Snuff Box. The Treen Snuff Box beautifully formed in ...
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European George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Table Snuff Box, 18th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea enamel table snuff box. With a pink ground and white enamel latticework decoration thro...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Georgian Silver Mounted Satinwood Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Tea Chest with Rosewood Cross Banding From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form veneered...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Silver

Georgian Yew Wood Parrot Snuff Box
Located in Newark, England
18th Century George III Period From our collectables, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Yew Wood Parrot Snuff Box. The snuff box made from Yew wood is beautifully formed in the shape of a parrot with big round beak, simulated feathers and feet tucked under the base of the snuff box. The box with visible patination and wear from years of handling leaving it in a beautiful golden brown colour. The sniff box...
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European George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood, Yew

Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XIV Kingwood Strongbox on later Brass stand ( Coffre Forte)
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XIV kingwood oyster veneered strongbox of Coffre Forte
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European Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century, French Oak Coffer or Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old and beautiful weathered oak box . Several old repairs that only add to the charm. Rare find. France, circa 1600-1700 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:14,5cm ...
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Iron

Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
With Tuscan Columns & Fan Inlay. From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of octagonal shape with a Harewood veneer ext...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Harewood

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Attractive Late 18th Century, George III Period Rectangular Mahogany Tea Caddy Having Well Figured Veneers To Top, Front And Sides With Attractive Banded Decoratio...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and highly decorative foliate marquetry to the front and top. The top has a handsome cast ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely elongated decagon shaped tented topped tea caddy is made from ivory with ten panels separated by tortoiseshell stringing as well as tortoise outlining the bottom. Silver...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Famille Rose Cosmetic Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period
Located in seoul, KR
Circular form with flattened doomed covers, the covers with a medallion of flower with full bloom, the bowls with two round borders. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi-Yongzheng Period P...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Beijing enamel snuff box
Located in Maidstone, GB
An 18th Century Chinese Beijing enamel snuff box finely painted to the lid and sides with typical Chinese scenes, the base painted with a leafy gourd. The lid is mounted in gilt bron...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Small 18th Century Georgian Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality And Unusually Small Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy Having Original Brasswear And Hinged Lid Enclosing Two Divisions, Raised On Original Bracket Feet. ...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Danish 18th Century Baroque Strongbox Safe Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Charming and decorative Danish baroque oak chest, featuring original gray-metalized iron bands, fittings, lock, and key. Conically shaped sides: Top: 42 cm / Bottom: 31 cm. Denmar...
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Danish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Iron

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood/Princes oyster strongbox or Coffre Fort, circa 1680-1700, England. Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated in knife-cut oysters ...
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English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Antique Collection of Four Different Brass Tobacco Boxes, Holland, 18th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Holland, 18th Century A collection of brass tobacco boxes. Various sizes. H 11 x W 7 x D 3 cm
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
With Two Tea Caddies From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Harewood Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form veneered in Harewood with inlaid Boxw...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Harewood

Italian Lacca Povera Box, Venetian, c1750
Located in valatie, NY
This small Venetian gem has lacca povera decoration which is the Italians version of decoupage. It is hand-painted and lacquered with cut-outs of various ...
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with Twin Conch Shells From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this beautiful antique Georgian Burr Yew wood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form wit...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Yew

Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Tea Caddy circa 1800
Located in Forney, TX
A charming period English George III (1760-1820) mahogany inlaid tea caddy. Tea was of exceptional value prior to the mid-19th century, plus the type of tea you could afford and th...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Octagonal Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Very Unusual Late 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Octagonal Tea Caddy, Having Rare Attractive Inlaid Decoration Of Fans And Pillars, With Hinged Lid Enclosing Lidded Compa...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

18thc European Pantry Box With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18thc European Pantry Box With Lid in great condition.This is like a oversized pantry box or storage box with the original lid.
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American Adirondack Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine late 17th-century olive oyster 'Lace Box' of small proportions, circa 1680-1690, England. The cross-grain moulded and holly banded top is finely veneered in hand-cut veneers ...
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English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Olive

18th Century Cromwellian Bible Box
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century oak carved bible box. Intricate design, original hardware and still in good condition considering its age.
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English Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a spacious wooden interior, offering a large amount of storage. Outside features polychrome painted dragons and Asian...
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Tibetan Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Wood

Colonial box in ebony wood
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Dutch colonial box from Batavia in the former Dutch East Indies. Hand-carved with floral motives in ebony, used for jewelry or letters, ca. 1800. Origi...
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Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Ebony

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