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Collection boxes: Types of collection boxes for collectors
When people look old boxes, they remember different things. There are people who associate the adventure and hidden treasure, other people think of precious jewels, others get a feeling of nostalgia, romance and some ladies can not help but think of the rings when they see a small box richly detailed antique. Petit, century old boxes with original artwork are sought after by many collectors worldwide.
The collection of these old containers is an infinite field of the pursuit and enjoyment of the variety that more and more scarce every year and if we find an old box, it is more likely that very good imitation of an original.
Collectors can collect by type of material: wood, silver, gold, ivory, etc., or by type of Transmission: pill, nutmeg grater, snuff, salad dressings, safety match, etc. or by decorating and style miniature paintings, embossed prints, enamels, etc.
As collectibles, these items range in price. Collectors can get them for a few dollars to several thousand, and price depends on the condition and construction materials as well as age, illustrations and the manufacturer of the box. Boxes designed from 18th century are those that are currently available and collectors there a century ago is really hard to find because they are mostly destroyed or are in private collections and museums.
The types of boxes available for antique collectors these days:
- Gratings of nutmeg - people in the early 19th century using those boxes to carry around with them nutmeg grid when they needed in their drinks. The prices are based on the material with a simple box of a chore than $ 100 USD and that money as much as $ 1500 U.S..
- Snuff - These are the most sought after collectibles and are common during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were generally made from tortoise shell, animal horns, wood, enameled copper, tin, silver, gold and papier-mache.
- Dressings - These are really tiny collectibles and usually have a hinged lid and a hinged grill that holds within a sponge impregnated with scented liquid. It is often conducted by the ladies and gentlemen around and smelled a foul odor when suddenly invaded the air. Collectors get this grill based on the decorations which are usually floral in nature. Other decoration themes like animals and people are very rare.
- Match safe - they have been used in ancient times to keep the self-ignition is lighting up. These boxes are decorated with antiques and many just figurative designs.
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