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Antique Scent Casket w 2 Cut Crystal Perfume Bottles

$295 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Scent Casket w 2 Cut Crystal Perfume Bottles

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies:Scent Caskets
A lovely Victorian beveled glass box containing the original two cut bottles. Both bottles have hinged brass lids & one retains the original tiny stopper. The floor of the interior still has the original green fabric around inserts for the perfumes. This casket opens as butterfly by depressing the ball atop & the mechanism works well. The condition is good with only a chip to the top left corner on one side. This is not at first noticeable due to the brass filigree pronging that surrounds each ...
Carved Black Forest Jewel Box Bird & Eggs Swing Out Drawers

$795 USD Offers ConsideredCarved Black Forest Jewel Box Bird & Eggs Swing Out Drawers

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies:Carved Black Forest
A precious swing-out compartments Black Forest jewel casket, the top with a fine carving of a spread wing bird protecting her 3 eggs in the nest. Each panel is finely carved with florals, only one tail & one wing tip chip on the bird, her face & beak are perfect. The beautiful teal blue tufted silk lining is in superb condition. The lock is working & a key is included. 7.5" wide x 4.5" deep x 8.25" tall
Fine Large Satinwood Inlay Box w Lock & Key

$395 USD Offers ConsideredFine Large Satinwood Inlay Box w Lock & Key

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies
BOX IS NOT AS RED AS IN PHOTOS This large box from the Edwardian period ( 1901-1910 ) made with the most outstanding satinwood, just beautiful. This is a very large box with the original green floral fabric lining and a working lock with key & tassel. At some point in time someone made small marks while probably trying to open the lock, this is very minor and a photo is shown. The patina is deep & rich, there are only light age related scratches and it is very solid. Note the diamond shape ...
Baccarat Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Casket Box w Lock

$495 USD Offers ConsideredBaccarat Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Casket Box w Lock

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies:Baccarat & Other Crystal
A lovely little Baccarat sharply cut crystal box from the late 1800s. Mounted in hinged gilt brass with front lock ( no key ). There is one chip on the bottom back corner which is mostly on the underside so not easily noticed. There is no other damage. 3" square x 3.75" tall
French Napoleon III Boulle Style Brass Inlay Box

$495 USD Offers ConsideredFrench Napoleon III Boulle Style Brass Inlay Box

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies
A very nice c 1860s Napoleon III period French box with original silk lining with gold metallic twisted rope trim & original red paper lined lower. The burled wood is very well figured on all sides, inlaid with 3 bands of brass on top & front. The top with a good boulle style cartouche with MOP, engraved brass, fine kingwood and edge bound with bronze as well as ebonized framing. In very good condition with only very slight expected age marks. Working lock & key. 9" x 6.25" x 4.25" tall
Napoleon III Burl Wood MOP & Ormolu Box

$595 USD Offers ConsideredNapoleon III Burl Wood MOP & Ormolu Box

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies
A very nice quality and large size French table or jewelry box from the Napoleon III period in France ( c1860s ). The figured walnut is inlaid with dots of mother of pearl on the slightly domed top, there is brass dot banding, canted corners of darker wood, 4 original bronze feet and only a few surface marks denoting the age. The interior was originally lined either with paper or with silk fabric, but ready for your to add your favorite fabric. This is a really good one to add to your table top ...
Antique Rosewood Jewel Casket Box Brass Applique

$395 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Rosewood Jewel Casket Box Brass Applique

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies:Jewel Boxes
A lovely antique rosewood jewel box, probably French due to the elaborate engraved brass cartouche and strapping with button tacks. This is a form usually found in Black Forest boxes with the swing-out compartments and locking panel. It is in very good condition only lacking some of the original brass on the top and the moire fabric in the bottom of the interior right compartment. The serpentine shape, canted corners strapped in brass & 4 turned feet makes this a truly elegant box. 9" x 4.5" x 4 ...
SOLD Rosewood Writing Slope Ivory & Brass Appliques

SOLDSOLD Rosewood Writing Slope Ivory & Brass Appliques

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies:Writing Boxes
A stunning writers desk box of fine rosewood. Most likely French, but could be English. Fabulous mounts of silver-tone metal with over-mounts of engraved brass & mother of pearl tacks. The domed top unlocks & opens to reveal the interior divided compartments and retains the original glass inkwell & sander with floral engraved lids. The inkwell lid needs inside cleaning. There is one MOP tack lacking on the right center mount which should be easy to replace & one brass tack is a replacement. ...
SOLD French Papier Mache Table Top Wine Caddy Cart

SOLDSOLD French Papier Mache Table Top Wine Caddy Cart

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies
A rare c. 1860s French papier mache 2 decanter serving cart to properly serve your most important guests at a formal table. All the bronze mounts are original, including the wheels, front castor & handles. The decanters pictured are later and shown for example only, so you can use your very best cut crystal decanters to make it even more impressive. Antique papier mache always shows crazing as does this caddy, but there are only very minor nips. I find the condition very fine ! at widest points ...
SALE PENDING French Napoleon III Ebonized Sewing Box w Gilt Implements

$895 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING French Napoleon III Ebonized Sewing Box w Gilt Implements

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies:Sewing Boxes
This beautiful French box, circa 1860s, is in remarkable condition. The interior is all original & elaborately done with padded aqua satin & velvet against textured dark blue & white paper. It retains all the original pleated ivory fabric skirting & braided trimmings. It the interior lid is the original mirror which shows age. Best of all, you see all the original gilded sewing tools other than 2 hooks. This is the original matched set & in near mint condition ! The implements are 4 hooks, ...
SOLD Antique Locking Tantalus w 2 Cut Decanters

SOLDSOLD Antique Locking Tantalus w 2 Cut Decanters

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies
A nice antique tantalus , dome top with handle & silvered mounts. The matched pair of decanters are fine cut crystal with large faceted stoppers and I can find no damage, even the stopper portion is each is perfect. The tantalus works perfectly, the decanters can not be removed until the front panel is unlocked and lowered. The interior of the case still retains the old green fabric. A tasseled key is included. 14" to top of handle x 10.75" wide
SOLD Carved Black Forest 3 Tier Jewel Box w 2 Birds

SOLDSOLD Carved Black Forest 3 Tier Jewel Box w 2 Birds

Antiques:Boxes & Caddies:Carved Black Forest
A nice antique Black Forest 3 tier jewelry box with large carving of 2 birds atop. The fine edleweiss flower applied carvings are moulding framed on each of the compartment both front and sides, only one side panel on the left is lacking the flowers. The original teal silk with tiny piping is still in place, but shows age. Each of the birds have beautifully carved wings & tails, some nips to their beaks. The box closes and locks well and a key is included. Please view the close-up photos for the ...
 
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