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Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rectangular box features a black lacquered surface adorned with vibrant inlaid mother-of-pearl floral motifs and detailed landscape scenes.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand
Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand

Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand

Located in Northampton, GB

Fully Fitted Sewing Box From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this exceptional Mother of Pearl Sewing Box with painted panel by Balthasar Wigand.

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that holds an assortment of exquisitely decorated mother-of-pearl and gilt sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissor...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie's
Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie's

Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie's

Located in Morristown, NJ

Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The top tray is filled with carved mother-of-pearl sewing accoutrements which can be lifted out to access further storage below the tray.

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box
19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box

19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

English walnut and brass dome-top box with Mother-of-Pearl, ca. 1860. With 6 sewing tools, 4 have mother of pearl handles, 7 pieces of circular fabric samples that were in the box.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

Located in Westport, CT

Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and mother-of-pearl compartments, hidden area in center.

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box
Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box

Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box

By William Dobson

Located in Northampton, GB

The Sewing Box of rectangular shape veneered in Amboyna with a circular mother of pearl escutcheon.

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Amboyna

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this William IV Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box.

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box having a quality antique Victorian work box with stunning mother of pearl inlay, with a lift up lid o...

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket

Located in New Orleans, LA

This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized wood, this chest is adorned wi...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top removable tray features a complete sewing set with thick mother of pearl lids and reels, a glass bottle and a central removable tool pad with scissors, a pencil, a pick, a ne...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top inlaid with brass and mother of pearl.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The stepped top has scalloped edges and a detailed border of inlaid mother of pearl done with a floral motif. The central portion of the box's top is done with large pieces of mother...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box
Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box

Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally rare French Palais Royal musical sewing box of magnificent diamond sarcophagus form, crafted in finely chased gilt bronze and mounted with exquisitely engraved mothe...

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Antique 1830s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Blue & Gold Porcelain-Mounted Rosewood Table Cabinet
19th Century Blue & Gold Porcelain-Mounted Rosewood Table Cabinet

19th Century Blue & Gold Porcelain-Mounted Rosewood Table Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A Fine Table Cabinet Rising from scrolling foliate bracket feet, the rectangular cabinet constructed in rosewood and surmounted with a hinged cavetto moulded lid set with a Sèvres-s...

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form of a daisy and opens in three parts revealing accessories. The lower part is remova...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Gilt Inlay
19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Gilt Inlay

19th Century English Victorian Papier-Mâché Sewing Table with Gilt Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

The hinged rectangular top features a raised and contoured surface decorated with intricate gilt embellishments, floral motifs, and iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay throughout. The b...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood, Paper

Antique Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Pyramid Jewelry Cabinet Box with Drawers
Antique Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Pyramid Jewelry Cabinet Box with Drawers

Antique Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlaid Pyramid Jewelry Cabinet Box with Drawers

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A beautifully handcrafted antique Anglo-Indian pyramid-form jewelry cabinet featuring exceptional Sadeli-style geometric inlay throughout. Constructed from richly toned hardwood with...

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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Cupboards

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

By Jean-Pierre Tahan, Tahan Paris, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Forney, TX

Executed in timeless Louis XV style, ebonized fruitwood featuring sophisticated Boule style Queen marquetry with inlays of mother of pearl and brass, adorned with ornate patinated br...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Port Chester, NY

A Victorian ladies sewing box with geometric mother of pearl inlay around the top and a mother of pearl inlay medallion at the center.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Fine Victorian Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Sewing/jewelr
Fine Victorian Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Sewing/jewelr

Fine Victorian Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Sewing/jewelr

Located in New York, NY

FINE VICTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID PAPIER MACHE SEWING/JEWELRY BOX

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Antique 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century
Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century

Papier Mâché Sewing Box Velvet Lined Mother-of-Pearl, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior of this papier mâché sewing box is lined in green velvet and patterned paper and is fully fitted with various mother of pearl sewing tools and cotton reel winders.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box
19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

Unavailable

H 5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Figured Mahogany Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior of this exquisitely simple but high quality sewing box is lined in red silk with ruched silk top and features various mother-of-pearl sewing tools.

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Antique 19th Century British William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box
Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box

Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 12.75 in D 9 in

Charles X Satinwood Ladies Sewing Box

Located in Midlothian, VA

Finished Interior with Steel and Mother of Pearl Period Sewing Tools, Cut Crystal and Silver Cosmetic Jars, Crystal Parfume Bottle and Silver Eye Wash Dish.

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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century
Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Palais Royal sewing box with mahogany and maple striped design.

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Antique 19th Century French William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Sycamore Palais Royal Sewing Box, French, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Palais Royal sewing box veneered in mahogany and sycamore with boxwood stringing and floral inlays, standing on four small ball feet. Opening the palais royal box reveals...

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Antique 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Sycamore

Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Laquered Mother of Pearl Standing Box
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Laquered Mother of Pearl Standing Box

Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Laquered Mother of Pearl Standing Box

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Beautifully decorated with mother-of-pearl. Exclusive and very decorative storage or sewing box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
19th Century Georgian Sewing Box

19th Century Georgian Sewing Box

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Georgian Sewing Box

Located in Pymble, NSW

A good shaped sewing box of tooled leather with finely cast brass fittings.

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Antique 1810s British George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Original Sewing Items
Victorian 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Original Sewing Items

Victorian 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box with Original Sewing Items

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Has a ruched red silk lining and mother of pearl handles. A perfect gift for any sewing enthusiast.

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Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box
Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box

Antique Victorian Papier Mache Painted Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Sewing box interior is equally as stunning as the exterior, contains red silk lined removable tray with nine mother-of-pearl spools, six winders and sewing tools.

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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

French 19th century sewing casket and music box
French 19th century sewing casket and music box

French 19th century sewing casket and music box

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

French 19th century sewing casket and music box

Located in Paris, FR

A mahogany sewing casket simulating a piano, with a hidden music box.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Coromandel Floral Painted Glazed Onyx Sewing Box, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Floral Painted Glazed Onyx Sewing Box, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Floral Painted Glazed Onyx Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Opening this fabulous antique sewing box reveals its original blue silk interior with the lid having space for needle cases and pins and the base containing six mother of pearl cotto...

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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Macassar

Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Shape Sewing Box with Contents, Musical Works, 1825
Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Shape Sewing Box with Contents, Musical Works, 1825

Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Shape Sewing Box with Contents, Musical Works, 1825

Located in Geelong, Victoria

William IV rosewood sarcophagus form sewing box, the domed lid with inlaid panels in mother of pearl including swans, the interior with original crimson silk compartments containing ...

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Antique 1830s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Charles X Box with Carillon

Charles X Box with Carillon

Unavailable

H 3.43 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in

Charles X Box with Carillon

Located in Genova, IT

Charles X box in gilded bronze and mother-of-pearl with carillon.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case

Located in San Marcos, CA

, you'll find it filled with all of the original late Georgian to earliest Victorian sewing implements, including that beautiful mother of pearl seam ripping knife and a fabulous lit...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet
Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet

Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet

Located in London, GB

At the top of the cabinet lies a fitted sewing box, complete with its original silk lining.

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gilt Metal

Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century
Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century

Palais Royal Leather Case Necessaire, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Palais Royal leather cased Necessaire with gold tooling decoration and brass push button clasp. With a mirror backed lid, the interior houses various mother of pearl sewing tools and...

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Antique 19th Century French William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl

Elegant Early Victorian Jewelry Box with Tray
Elegant Early Victorian Jewelry Box with Tray

Elegant Early Victorian Jewelry Box with Tray

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

Elegant Early Victorian Jewelry Box with Tray

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K080 An elegant antique early Victorian rosewood sewing box or jewellery box with beautiful mother of pearl inlaid front and hinged top enclosing new relined interior with lift up tr...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Ladies table compendium and jewelry box

Ladies table compendium and jewelry box

Unavailable

H 13.75 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in

Ladies table compendium and jewelry box

Located in East Geelong, VIC

Under the hinged lid is a sewing box with compartments for all her sewing tools with a pleated, fold out compartment for paper patterns.

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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

English black papier mache’  hinged lid box
English black papier mache’  hinged lid box

English black papier mache’ hinged lid box

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The interior is fitted with ivory and mother of pearl sewing tools. England, circa 1840

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Antique 19th Century Decorated Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique 19th Century Decorated Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique 19th Century Decorated Work Side Sewing Table Box

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H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 15.36 in

Antique 19th Century Decorated Work Side Sewing Table Box

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique 19th century mother-of-pearl decorated work side sewing table box.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

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H 2 in W 6.5 in L 2 in

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pair of scissors, bodkin, thimble, awl, needle case, perfume bottle and two spoked bobbins are all fitted within a velvet-lined tray contained within the box. The box itself is cra...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Jewelry Box, English, Rosewood, Mother of Pearl, Sewing, Victorian
Antique Jewelry Box, English, Rosewood, Mother of Pearl, Sewing, Victorian

Antique Jewelry Box, English, Rosewood, Mother of Pearl, Sewing, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique jewellery box. An English, rosewood and mother of pearl sewing or haberdashery box, dating to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood & Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery/Sewing Box
Victorian Rosewood & Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery/Sewing Box

Victorian Rosewood & Mother-of-Pearl Jewellery/Sewing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Victorian rosewood and mother-of-pearl jewellery/sewing box having pretty pewter and mother-of-pearl inlay to the top and side, mother-of-pearl lock escutcheon, original pink interio...

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box
Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box

Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique papier mâché sewing box features black lacquer finish with hand-painted polychrome and gilt hand scroll and foliate decoration with mother-of-pearl inlay floral design; lift ...

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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

Mother of Pearl and Ormolu From our Sewing collection, we are delighted to offer this Palais Royal Necessaire Etui.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box

Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box

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H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box

Located in Paris, FR

Inside the box is a set of beautiful mother-of-pearl sewing instruments fitted into red velvet.

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

English Rosewood Sewing Box
English Rosewood Sewing Box

English Rosewood Sewing Box

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

English Rosewood Sewing Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful rosewood sewing box with mother of pearl inlaid, circa 1820, has blue silk interior and looped handles on both sides.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Wood, Silk

19th Century Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Toiletry Box
19th Century Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Toiletry Box

19th Century Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Toiletry Box

Located in Paris, FR

Inside, a complete set of toiletry items in mother-of-pearl and gilt bronze rests on a velvet tray that hides the double bottom of the case.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes

Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes

Located in Northampton, GB

Rosewood and Mother of Pearl From our Sewing Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this pair of Georgian Rosewood Sewing Boxes.

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box
Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box

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H 5.32 in W 8.86 in D 7.29 in

Antique Brass inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The interior is lined in green silk with a removable sewing tray which contains five mother of pearl thread spools, a mother of pearl tape measure, thimble, needlebook and looped rib...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Jewel decorative box or sewing box, in Boulle style Marquetry in Ebony, Copper, Brass, Mother of Pearl and precious reddish Amaranthus wood.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870
Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

Decorative Sewing Jewel Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France 1870

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Jewel decorative box or sewing box, in Boulle style Marquetry in Ebony, Copper, Brass, Mother of Pearl and precious reddish Amaranthus wood.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box

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H 2.76 in W 6.3 in D 4.53 in

Antique French Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

The interior of the Sewing Box contains an internal mirror, silk cushion and a removable tool pad with seven mother of pearl tools, four with gold pansies enamel decoration and a sce...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Cut Steel

Antique French Enamel Ormolu and Mother of Pearl Jewelry Casket, 19th Century
Antique French Enamel Ormolu and Mother of Pearl Jewelry Casket, 19th Century

Antique French Enamel Ormolu and Mother of Pearl Jewelry Casket, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent antique French enamel, ormolu and mother of pearl casket fitted with a beautiful hand painted Sèvres Porcelain plaque of Cupid, later converted to a charming se...

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Antique 1850s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

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H 5.32 in W 11.62 in D 8.67 in

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The Sewing Box is lined in green silk and contains a drop down document storage to the inside of the lid with a mother of pearl latch.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

c.1880 French Napoleon III Lady's Sewing Box
c.1880 French Napoleon III Lady's Sewing Box

c.1880 French Napoleon III Lady's Sewing Box

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H 30.5 in W 20 in D 14.5 in

c.1880 French Napoleon III Lady's Sewing Box

Located in Highwood, IL

Magnificent antique silk-lined lady's sewing box with mother-of-pearl inlay and intricate hand-gilded details.

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Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

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H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Fitted With Silver & Mother of Pearl  From our Vanity Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Burr Walnut Vanity Box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Gilt and Mother of Pearl Inkwell
Silver Gilt and Mother of Pearl Inkwell

Silver Gilt and Mother of Pearl Inkwell

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H 2.75 in W 7 in D 5 in

Silver Gilt and Mother of Pearl Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Essentially a traveling kit for royalty and usually crafted of luxurious mother of pearl, these boxes contained a variety of tools, from sewing and toiletry necessities to writing an...

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Early 20th Century English Other Inkwells

Materials

Silver

English Coromandel Nécessaire
English Coromandel Nécessaire

English Coromandel Nécessaire

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H 8.75 in W 14.25 in D 11.5 in

English Coromandel Nécessaire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Often constructed of luxurious materials such as silver, gold, mother-of-pearl, crystal, Fine woods and leathers, these containers carried everything from toiletries and jewelry to s...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Georgian Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Smiths
Georgian Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Smiths

Georgian Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy Smiths

Located in Northampton, GB

The decoration features a panelling effect with square classical scrollwork transfers in gold with green and red striped borders. A shield shaped Mother of Pearl escutcheon finishes ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Georgian Tea Caddies

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Sycamore

Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit
Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit

Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit

Located in New Orleans, LA

The bronze doré hinged box contains a removable tray, lined with velvet, holding an assortment of gilded sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissors, a thimble, a needle and ne...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Antique Burr Walnut Work Box Property of Lord Kitchener, 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Work Box Property of Lord Kitchener, 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Work Box Property of Lord Kitchener, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb burr walnut, marquetry and ebonised sewing table, Circa 1860 in date The ornately floral marquetry inlaid lid with ormolu border enclosing a fitted interior with drawers an...

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Antique 1860s Tables

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Walnut

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

By Maison Giroux

Located in Dublin, IE

Moving towards cabinetmaking around 1830, the store continues to provide, among other things, beautiful objects that can be offered to children and ladies: toys, sewing kits, sewing ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Shelves

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Work Table, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Work Table, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Work Table, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

The table is decorative yet discreet and is perfect for storing small items or for it's original use as a work box for sewing accessories. Add a little bit of character to your inter...

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Antique 19th Century English Industrial and Work Tables

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case with geometric mother of pearl & abalone decoration, the case has an inset silver t...

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes

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Silver, Steel

19th Century Sewing Box
19th Century Sewing Box

19th Century Sewing Box

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H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in

19th Century Sewing Box

Located in Paris, FR

The lid opens to reveal an array of sewing instruments : - a silver-gilt needle case, - a crystal salt flask with its silver-gilt cork, - silver-gilt sewing shears, - a gold th...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Gold, Silver

19th Century Charles X Sewing Box
19th Century Charles X Sewing Box

19th Century Charles X Sewing Box

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H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in

19th Century Charles X Sewing Box

Located in Paris, FR

Varnished, wooden sewing box, decorated with hammered nails. The box contains a mirror and sewing utensils made of mother-of-pearl, crystal, and silver.

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Silver

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Northampton, GB

Extensive Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London.

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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

Located in Fayetteville, AR

An inlaid central floral and leaf motif decorates the top. Used as a traveling sewing kit, this box includes all of its original contents, silver scissors and thimble, mother of pear...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit

French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit

Located in Paris, FR

Rosewood case containing utensils for writing and sewing, porcelain flasks and inkwells. The box also has several interior compartments and the exterior is decorated with brass and i...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Rosewood

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The stepped top has scalloped edges and a detailed border of inlaid mother of pearl done with a floral motif. The central portion of the box's top is done with large pieces of mother...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Antique Inlaid Rosewood English Jewelry Sewing Casket Silk Lined Interior 19th C
Antique Inlaid Rosewood English Jewelry Sewing Casket Silk Lined Interior 19th C

Antique Inlaid Rosewood English Jewelry Sewing Casket Silk Lined Interior 19th C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s or Gentleman’s English Victorian Period polished Mother of Pearl strung inlaid well figured Rosewood Jewlery or Sewing Casket or Tab...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box
19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box

19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box

Located in London, GB

A mid-19th century Victorian Period black japanned sewing box, of architectural form, decorated throughout with mother of pearl floral veneers and gilded scrollwork, having two doors...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century
Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century

Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

A fabulous sewing box attributed to Austin of Dublin with intricate mother-of-pearl and abalone and brass wire inlays of flowering branches, exotic birds and jardinières.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

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Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in Houston, TX

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Located in Marbella, ES

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$42,000

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Meiji Period Cloisonne Bulbous Cabinet Vase

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mother of pearl sewing box for your home. Frequently made of mother-of-pearl, shell and wood, every mother of pearl sewing box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mother of pearl sewing box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mother of pearl sewing box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mother of pearl sewing box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Palais Royal are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mother Of Pearl Sewing Box?

The average selling price for a mother of pearl sewing box at 1stDibs is $2,300, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $18,850 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.