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Decorative Antique Boxes

A collection of ornate wooden boxes featuring intricate decorations. Styles include satin wood with silver fittings and traditional Japanese maki-e art, showcasing craftsmanship and historical signifi

Trunk; around 1750 (1740-00-00-1760-00-00);
Trunk; around 1750 (1740-00-00-1760-00-00);
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Liquid Compass. Liquid compass with accessories in cardanus ring in wooden box; The liquid is lost, the glass is affected inside, the rose is completely covered with an opaque layer, the lid of the box is missing. At the bottom of the box a clamping device for blocking the boiler is applied. A small boiler is applied to the boiler for the liquid and the rose; The bottom of this indoor boiler is flexible, so that the liquid (alcohol) can turn off at an increase in temperature. The outdoor boiler has a round hole with slider at the bottom. A cleaner can be placed on the glass. The compass is also equipped with a nozzle, a small bottle where reserve alcohol has been in, and a small funnel for filling.. Elongated mirror cushion consisting of two equal halves, lined with green velvet and on the corners with large, with green silk wound acorns, lock of brass center front, inside wood with lids coated with printed leather. Model: The elongated cushion consists of two merged, equal halves that close mid-front by a small brass slot. (The key is missing) These halves are connected to each other by means of the one-loaded upholstery of green velvet that has been discarded along the edges and is attached to the wooden interior with large stitches of green silk. The red upholstery of the interior also consists of one whole. In this way the pillow can 'hinges'. The green outer coating is decorated along the edges with two narrow green silk passes. On the pointed corners, wound with green flossy, fucks of wood ending in silk cords with a scoop. (One jerk is missing) The cushion is filled with unspoined flax. There is a wooden interior in the lying and downhill half of the pillow, which is diviARQUETA PARA GUARDAR CORPORALES CUERO REPUJADO S17. Location: CONVENTO DE SAN CLEMENTE-MUSEO. Toledo. SPAIN.Double Cabinet, 1600s. China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Red lacquer on wood with pigment and gilding; overall: 152.4 x 89.5 x 41.9 cm (60 x 35 1/4 x 16 1/2 in.); pin: 10.5 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm (4 1/8 x 5/8 x 3/16 in.).Art painting on antique wooden box, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xSafatxAli/DinodiaxPhotoxInk, one of a set of 16, c. 1757, 2 11/16 x 1 1/2 x 7/16 in. (6.83 x 3.81 x 1.11 cm), Pine soot and animal adhesive, China, 18th centuryReliquary, anonymous, c. 1400 - c. 1425 Case of ivory, rectangular. The grooved tires of the silver frame end in lilies. The flat lid, on which a handle is applied, closes with a wrap. West-Europa silver (metal). ivory Case of ivory, rectangular. The grooved tires of the silver frame end in lilies. The flat lid, on which a handle is applied, closes with a wrap. West-Europa silver (metal). ivoryWooden roll film 'Brownie' camera by Eastman Kodak, Rochester, 6.4 x 10.8 cm, produced between 1907 and 1933 for amateur photography.Old closet locked retro vintage leather suitcase closeup isolated on white backgroundCarved Box Incised with Figures, Birds, and Textile Patterns. Chancay; Central coast, Peru. Date: 1000-1532. Dimensions: 7.3 × 18.7 × 8.3 cm (2 7/8 × 7 3/8 × 3 1/4 in.). Wood. Origin: Peru. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.. Silverware from the late Tang period is one of the most refined productions of Chinese applied art. The craftsmanship is unparalleled: every dot was individually punched into the surface. Here, flower sprays and animal motifs have been executed with minute attention to detail and elegantly distributed over the surface.Bookbinding of repeat foliate pattern possibly made between 1561 and 1613 Attributed to the weaving workshop funded by William Sheldon. Bookbinding of repeat foliate pattern. British, possibly Barcheston or Bordesley. possibly made between 1561 and 1613. Wool, silk, silver-metal-wrapped thread, containing a seventeenth-century printed book. Textiles-TapestriesBrass design fitting on wooden almira, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xSafatxAli/DinodiaxPhotoxPa. German Foot Warmer. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 26.1 x 32.5 cm (10 1/4 x 12 13/16 in.). Medium: graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Amelia Tuccio.bureau 3d rendering on white backgroundThomas Watts, Chest, 1935 1942 ChestIncense Box 19th century Japan. Incense Box 59854Incense Box with Scene from Noh Play Kokaji second half of the 19th century Koma School Japanese The cover and inside tray illustrate a famous Noh play based in the late tenth and early eleventh centuries. In the play, the emperor receives an oracle in a dream and the famous sword maker Kokaji forges a sword with the help of a Shinto deity. This deity appears as a fox; however, on the cover of the box, both figures are shown in human form. An inscription on the bottom of the box indicates that it was produced in the style of Koma Kansai II (1767-1835) by one of the many artists who worked in this tradition and often used the name of the original master.. Incense Box with Scene from Noh Play Kokaji. Koma School (Japanese). Japan. second half of the 19th century. Black lacquer with gold, silver, and red hiramaki-e and togidashimaki-e. Meiji period (1868-1912). LacquerBox and Cover 19th century Japan. Box and Cover 59638First World War (1914-1918). Binoculars with case that belonged to a Russian army officer. Used by scout units. Latvian War Museum. Riga. Latvia.wooden sign isolated on a white backgroundESCRITORIO PORTATIL DE CARLOS V ALEMAN - SIGLO XVI ACERO. Location: MONASTERIO-INTERIOR. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.Terracotta pyxis (cosmetic box). Culture: Greek, Boeotian. Dimensions: H.: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm). Date: 6th century B.C..The pattern on the box of the pyxis is reminiscent of an organic material such as rush, grass, possibly even wood. Small lidded containers were certainly made of perishable materials that have now entirely disappeared. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.150 plaster seal impressions, Wood, plaster, Miniature chest of drawers, rectangular, with chamfered corners, molding around bottom, top. One wire ring pull at center of each velvet-lined drawer. Containing 150 plaster impressions of seals, the majority depicting classical figures, edges wrapped in paper edged in gold. Leather-covered catalogue”., 1840-1860, containers, Decorative Arts, 150 plaster seal impressionsChest. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 26.2 x 34.9 cm (10 5/16 x 13 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 41 1/2" long; 19 1/2" wide; 16 1/2" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Edward L. Loper.Eighteenth century optical box with mirrors, Engelbrecht, Martin, 1684-1756, Wood, metal and glass, 18th century, The interior sides have colored cut-out engravings affixed to the mirrors. s attributed to Martin Engelbrecht.Little Girl Currency. Gal1963.61.4Kobako with tray 17th century Japan. Kobako with tray. Japan. 17th century. Gold maki-e on black lacquer. Momoyama (1573-1615) or Edo period (1615-1868). Lacquer'J. Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves & Safety Fire Boxes', Plated tin, Rectangular, snuff box style container, featuring raised decoration of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, their names inscribed above each respectively, royal coat-of-arms between them, inscribed above all 'J.Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves,' inscribed below '& Safety Fire Boxes, 5 & 7 Princes Sq. Wilson St., Finsbury London.' Lid hinged on back, long side. Striker on same side., ca. 1850, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, MatchsafeInk shipment lid. Cover of stoneware ink vessel.Chessboard in the form of a fold out box unknownDecanter with stopper, from a cordial set, c. 1870, 8 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (20.96 x 6.99 x 6.99 cm), Glass, England, 19th centuryThe old suitcase isolated on white backgroundA box for accessories for repairing bicycle inner tubes, used in the French army. unknown labelBox with hinged lid, tortoiseshell, bone, small rectangular box of bone, black with hinged lid and thin veneer of tortoise-shell on lid. Sides of box are curved from top to bottom (convex, concave, convex), 19th century, containers, Decorative Arts, Box with hinged lidReticule 1810-29 European. Reticule 116958Rustic wooden cutting board on rusty stone background. empty copy space for text, design elementRömische Truhe Roman chest, 1st-2nd century AD, rebuilt, Museum of Romanization, Calahorra, La Rioja, Spain, Europe Copyright: xZoonar.com/BartomeuxBalaguerxRotgerx 22945901Advertisement for "Fire King Gas Ranges" Matchsafe; Manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Company (United States); USA; plated metal, printed celluloid; 6.9 x 4 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in. )Truhe aus dem 9. Jahrhundert 9th century chest, monastery of Sant Pere de Roda, Alt Empordà, Girona art museum, Girona, Catalonia, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 22283069BoxStoof, anonymous, c. 1700 Stew on four bol legs and a handle. A square of ZIG-Zag lines is engraved in the top. Within this square there are holes with engraved lines around it. Three sides have an engraved circle in which holes. The fourth side has an open -open valve, which also made holes. The stove is not marked. Netherlands silver (metal) Stew on four bol legs and a handle. A square of ZIG-Zag lines is engraved in the top. Within this square there are holes with engraved lines around it. Three sides have an engraved circle in which holes. The fourth side has an open -open valve, which also made holes. The stove is not marked. Netherlands silver (metal)Photo album (empty), Anonymous, 1860 - 1900 Photo album with twenty pages with a rectangular or oval passe-partout on each page, with golden lines framed, for a carte-de-visiting. cardboard. paper. mother of pearl. lacquer (coating). leather. metalTraveling Hanukkah lamp, 20th century, 5/8 x 3-5/8 x 2-11/16 in. (1.6 x 9.2 x 6.8 cm), Silver, Israel (probably), 20th century"Feu" Matchsafe; France; ivory, pigment; 4.4 x 8 x .17 cm (1 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 1/16 in. )Well sealed boxtattered book isolated on white backgroundStone box and lid with holes, from Ur. Dated 21st Century BCWriting Box Writing Box, 19th century. Keyaki (zelkova wood) finished with clear lacquer, black iron fittings, 7 3/8 x 7 1/8 x 10 3/4 in. (18.7 x 18.1 x 27.3 cm). Asian Art 19th centuryToilet seket travel, young; Blaquiere, Pierre-Nöel (Fl. Ca 1800-Ca 1825), Demachs, T-M. (Fl. Ca 1809-Ca 1819); 2 W.XIXW (1825-00-00-1850-00-00);Potoccy from Krzeszowice, collectionPlaying Cards, Cornelius Saunders & Frank Shepherd, Silver, enamel, Oblong, with curved corners, snuff box type container featuring polychrome decoration of a fanned hand of playing cards: from left, first card is ace of spades in black and white enamel, followed by king of spades, queen of spades, jack of spades, all in red, blue, yellow, black, white enamel, ace of hearts in red and white enamel. Underside of box features elaborate monogram (AE). Lid hinged on back panel. Striker on right panel., 1885-86, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, MatchsafeTrays 1850-80 Japan. Trays 57586Snuffbox with scenes of Saxon castles and a view of Dresden. Meissener Porzellan ManufakturMeissen, c. 1750hard-paste porcelain, gold, diamonds, garnetsmetal worker: Gresnich, Rectangular black miniature tray with gold colored edges, tray miniature model toy relaxant iron tin paint, curved soldered tinplate 1868 Sibilla van Embden play kitchen serveClose-up of a money bag with euro signLetter bag in a flat, rectangular model, of dark red (art) Leather, on which an embroidery of stylized flowers and branches in gold and silver wire, anonymous, c. 1910 - c. 1915 Letter bag in a flat, rectangular model of dark red (art) Leather, on which the valve inside a diamond shape an embroidery of stylized flowers and branches in gold and silver wire. A pattern in relief in the leather was pressed around the window. Two dark red press studs on the front. The bag is lined with black leather and has one soufflé. In the cover sheet two flat surfaces, lined with suede, closed with a valve that runs in a point. At the back two copper rings, with leather dressed, so that a short leather handle with two press studs. At the bottom of these snaps is 'Made in France'. In the middle of the back a horizontal tire of leather. Maghreb (possibly) whole: Leather. Decoration: Silver thread. Lining: Suede. lining: Leather embroidering Letter bag in a flat, rectangular model of dark red (art) LeatheAlois E Ulrich, Shaker Wood Box, c 1937 Shaker Wood BoxStandard of the Dutch can, anonymous, c. 1810 B measure cup of one liter in a box. With climbing lion. Netherlands brass (alloy) NetherlandsBook cover of leather with pressed design of fish and butterflies, Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, in Or Before 1902 Book cover or writing folder of leather with pressed design consisting of fish in the middle and butterflies in the corners. Signed: SM (Monogram) 1902. Netherlands whole: Leather Book cover or writing folder of leather with pressed design consisting of fish in the middle and butterflies in the corners. Signed: SM (Monogram) 1902. Netherlands whole: Leather3D render of a Pirates treasure chestColt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 29705, with Case and Accessories ca. 1853-54 Samuel Colt American Gustave Young (1827-1895), a German-born craftsman, engraved firearms with intricate and elaborate ornament for Colt in Hartford, Connecticut, and Smith & Wesson in Springfield, Massachusetts. His posthumous fame among firearms collectors caused the decoration on many pieces to be misattributed to his hand. Therefore, as one of the few documented examples of Young's work, this pistol is of primary importance as a touchstone for understanding his style and technique.. Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 29705, with Case and Accessories 35690Knife (England), ca. 1720-40; brass, steel; L x W: 18 x 1.9 cm (7 1/16 x 3/4 in.); The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg; 1985-103-279-bHaving a mantle bag belonging to A. Rinkes, Anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1830 A mantle bag of blue sheet, with red '10' and ditto circle and five buckles. Coming from A. Rinkes in 1830-1832 Brigadier Volontaire at the 10th Lansiers Regiment. Netherlands iron (metal). leather. clothMexico, Mexican traditional ethnic arts: Laquered wood box and tray from Olinala', Guerrero.Writing Box with Design of Wild Pink by Fence late 18th century Japan. Writing Box with Design of Wild Pink by Fence 56526Ancient Roman fresco with fruit and glass vessels from Herculaneum, 1st CenturyChessboard German 19th centuryStew. Elongated octagonal wooden stove with copper handle and four copper feet. The woodwork is covered with red and yellow velor de Gênes. The stove contains inside an iron container with an ajour crafted lid.Ornate carriage clock box on a white backgroundSuitcase with money Isometric. Case with cash. Suitcase with dollars. Wad of currency. Financial illustration. Suitcase wealthBuilding block -Ribbon on roll, striped, blue with magenta, black, green and orange, gustav schnitzler, in or before 1926 Ribbon on roll, striped, blue with magenta, black, green and orange. NijmegenFrance (possibly) textile materials. cardboard. paper Ribbon on roll, striped, blue with magenta, black, green and orange. NijmegenFrance (possibly) textile materials. cardboard. paperJewelry packagingSea Chest. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 36.2 x 45.7 cm (14 1/4 x 18 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rolland Livingstone.Likembe late 19th century Bateke people Congo, Africa. Likembe 501099Closed wooden box with a metal key on top isolated on black background and copyspaceLATERAL DE LA ARQUETA DE MARFIL DE SANTO DOMINGO DE SILOS CON SANTO DOMINGO DE SILOS ENTRE DOS ANGELES - HISPANOARABE - 1026 - 34x21x20 cm. Author: MOHAMAD BEN ZEIYAN O IBN ZEYAN. Location: MUSEO DE BURGOS. BURGOS. SPAIN.Sewing Box Made 1801-1900 France. Wooden box, brass-colored fittings; mother-of-pearl tools .vintage wood letterpress printing blocks abstract with variety of letters, numbers, ligature (condensed gothic font) in old boxGift box with house inside. Jewelry box.Real estateWooden treasure chest wooden treasure chest with several coins isolated over white Copyright: xZoonar.com/IvonnexWierinkx 7182783Drawing set - Buck Rogers 25th century A.D. Dick Calkins (1894-1962) John F. Dille Co. John F. Dille Co.Souvenirs of Józef Czapski a casket with water paints RowneyCaseConceptual image of a wooden crate with text Made in Russia