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Decorative Boxes and Chests

Intricately designed boxes from different cultures and eras, including caskets and chests made from wood, metal, and glass, featuring ornate detailing.

Chest of stone decorated with edges, stripes and columns of ebony, anonymous Chest of stone, rectangular, decorated with edges, stripes and columns of ebony and with lock plate, hinges and handle of silver (). ebony (wood). silver (metal) Chest of stone, rectangular, decorated with edges, stripes and columns of ebony and with lock plate, hinges and handle of silver (). ebony (wood). silver (metal)
Chest of stone decorated with edges, stripes and columns of ebony, anonymous Chest of stone, rectangular, decorated with edges, stripes and columns of ebony and with lock plate, hinges and handle of silver (). ebony (wood). silver (metal) Chest of stone, rectangular, decorated with edges, stripes and columns of ebony and with lock plate, hinges and handle of silver (). ebony (wood). silver (metal)
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Skyscraper' still bank (large), c. 1901-1906, A.C. Williams Company, American, Ravenna, Ohio, est. 1886, 5 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (14.29 x 6.67 x 6.67 cm) (approximate), Iron, pigment, 19th-20th centuryBooks and Scholars Accoutrements (Chaekkori)Organ Bank, Miniature' mechanical bank, c. 1881, Kyser & Rex Company, Philadelphia, c. 1879-1898, 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (9.21 x 8.26 x 5.72 cm), Iron, pigment, 19th centuryTin Oblong Box. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 34.1 x 38.3 cm (13 7/16 x 15 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10" long; 5 1/2" wide; 8" high. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: George File.Skull with case, Albert Jansz Vinckenbrinck, c. 1650 - c. 1664 The skull is faithfully displayed. The case, exaggerated with segrin leather, is covered with green velvet on the inside. The rest on four gilded copper griffins and is closed with three copper brackets. Amsterdam boxwood. copper (metal). gilding (material). shagreen (leather) gilding The skull is faithfully displayed. The case, exaggerated with segrin leather, is covered with green velvet on the inside. The rest on four gilded copper griffins and is closed with three copper brackets. Amsterdam boxwood. copper (metal). gilding (material). shagreen (leather) gildingLewis Pantin II, Tea Canister, 1774/75, silver.. Men often had a set of matching buttons: large ones for a coat, small ones for a waistcoat. In the early 19th century Europe was gripped by the Napoleonic wars. Citizens had to hand over their gold and silver - jewellery included - to finance them. Out of necessity, steel became a popular material for jewels and buttons. It could be polished to a high shine.Necessaire (Possibly Dutch or Scandinavian); laquered paint over shagreen; vernis martainOld closet locked retro vintage leather suitcase closeup isolated on white backgroundSmall Square Trunk. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 20 1/2" long; 14" wide; 14" high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Regina Henderer.Homage to the Romantic Ballet. Joseph Cornell; American, 1903-1972. Date: 1942. Dimensions: Closed: 4 1/2 × 9 15/16 × 6 5/8 in.; Open: 9 × 9 ×15/16 × 10 in. Box construction with blue glass. Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.Gilded wooden shrine with depictions of Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun. From the tomb of King Tutankhamun. 1326 BCToilet set, c. 1795 Rectangular box belonging to the Mirror Standard AK-RAK-2003-8-1. Covered with black lacquer with gold decorations. On the lid a monogram ECVB surrounded by a narrow b and with leaf motifs and four small flowers. Around the central medallion a flower band and outside this tire the surface is filled with geometric motifs. Loose flower branches on the sides. Canton whole: Wood (plant material). whole: Lacquer (coating). Looking Glasses lacquering Rectangular box belonging to the Mirror Standard AK-RAK-2003-8-1. Covered with black lacquer with gold decorations. On the lid a monogram ECVB surrounded by a narrow b and with leaf motifs and four small flowers. Around the central medallion a flower band and outside this tire the surface is filled with geometric motifs. Loose flower branches on the sides. Canton whole: Wood (plant material). whole: Lacquer (coating). Looking Glasses lacqueringgreen box on white backgroundFork (England), ca. 1720-40; brass, steel; L x W: 14.1 x 1.8 cm (5 9/16 x 11/16 in.); The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg; 1985-103-279-lVarious CPC brand cosmetics, 1927. Flacon and flaconette of Narcissus perfume, flacon and flaconette of Daphne perfume, and box of Daphne face powder. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1927.18th century French Porcelain China 2013Music Cabinet with a relic of St Cecilia. Designed by Pierre Joseph Hubert Cuypers (1827-1921). Dated 1859Cover for double album set, 1723, Fang Shishu, Chinese, 1692 - 1751, 6 9/16 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/16 in. (16.67 x 11.43 x 5.24 cm) (closed), Wood, China, 18th centuryDuisburg, Museum KüppersmühleSet of six Spoons in Original Box, c. 1895-1910. Liberty and Company (British), attributed to Archibald Knox (British, 1864-1933). Silver, enamel decoration and leather box;Model of a 22-Gun Frigate, anonymous, 1793 - 1807 ship model. fully rigged model. show model Polychromed, witnessed small decorative block model. Two and twenty pieces are set up in one layer (two lack). Four levels: lower deck (portholes), intermediate deck, closed baking deck and semi -deck with bars, upper campain. The Schegbeeld is a woman with hat and lance. Gewloned mirror, Hol Wulf with two gates, overhanging two -storey fence with westergang and gilded cutting of draperies and corner figures; Two -floor side galleries with draperies and fish tail. Straight with square stirring king, steering wheel on the half cover. The Zeeg runs slightly to both ends, two barkhouts and one reehout. Peaked around, freely sharp in front and back. The model has a three -mast that without sailing with a very long bowsprit and tuber wood, possession rod and very long boom. model maker: Netherlandsafter design by: United States of America wood (plant material). brass (alloy). ropeTreasure Chest decorated jewelry ornament set