Antique String Boxes
Traditionally used from the 18th to early 20th century, antique string boxes were designed to store and dispense string, essential for household and commercial use. Typically made from treenware, Lignum vitae, brass, and mauchline ware. String boxes often feature intricate designs and craftsmanship. Found in kitchens, offices, and shops. functional yet decorative historical items.
Found 42 For Sale and Sold ( 9 for sale 33 sold )
![19th Century Lignum Vitae String Box W307](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/prichardantiques/19th_Century_Lignum_Vitae_String_Box_W307_as209a1065s.jpg)
![Edwardian Novelty Silver Globe Gimbal String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/thefancyfox/Edwardian_Novelty_Silver_Globe_as788a1384s.jpg)
![Treen Lignum Vitae String Box With Cutter](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/shaunkingantiques/Treen_Lignum_Vitae_String_Box__as848a811s.jpg)
![Art Nouveau Brass & Rosewood String Pot By Erhard](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/pumaandbear/Art_Nouveau_Brass__Rosewood_St_as950a108s-3.jpg)
![Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Box - 1899](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/puckeringsantiques/Glass__Sterling_Silver_String__as584a3750s.jpg)
![19th Century Treen String Barrel, Yew And Brass](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/elmgarden/19th_Century_Treen_String_Barr_as284a7970s.jpg)
![Ornate Victorian Brass String Box On Bracket Feet](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/studiort/Ornate_Victorian_Brass_String__as237a1895s-5.jpg)
![Antique English Tortoiseshell & Silver String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/puckeringsantiques/Antique_English_Tortoiseshell__as584a1068s.jpg)
![A Vicorian Lignum Vitae String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/opusantiques/A_Vicorian_lignum_vitae_string_as405a123s.jpg)
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![Carl Deffner Jugendstil Brass Box Glasgow Roses](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/levelsantiques/Carl_Deffner_Jugendstil_Brass_Box_Glasgow_Roses_as289a1422s.jpg)
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![Carl Deffner Copper Brass String Box Glasgow Roses](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/levelsantiques/Carl_Deffner_Copper_Brass_String_Box_Glasgow_Roses_as289a1358s.jpg)
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![19th Century Treen Syacamore String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/osbourneantiques/19th_Century_Treen_Syacamore_String_Box_as824a2274s.jpg)
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![Large 19th Century Treen String Holder W199](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/prichardantiques/Large_19th_Century_Treen_Strin_as209a1011s-7.jpg)
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![19thC Folk Art Thatched Cottage Treen String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/harringtonantiques/19thC_Folk_Art_Thatched_Cottag_as1132a216s.jpg)
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![Antique Mauchline Ware Tartan String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/hobsonmaycollection/Antique_Mauchline_Ware_Tartan__as710a775s.jpg)
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![Georgian Rosewood String Dispenser Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/osbourneantiques/Georgian_Rosewood_String_Dispe_as824a1366s.jpg)
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![Art Nouveau Cylindrical Brass String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/levelsantiques/Art_Nouveau_Cylindrical_Brass__as289a1038s.jpg)
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![Antique Treen Lignum Vitae String Barrel / Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/torrantiques/Antique_treen_lignum_vitae_str_as1016a184s-10.jpg)
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![Georgian Turned Lignum String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/carseantiques/Georgian_Turned_Lignum_String__as273a1808s.jpg)
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![Victorian Mauchline Ware String Box Eastbourne](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/boutique37antiques/Victorian_Mauchline_String_Box_as1010a017s.jpg)
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![String Box / Dispenser - Football / Soccer Ball](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/puckeringsantiques/String_Box__Dispenser__Footbal_as584a2706s.jpg)
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![Silver String Box Chester 1895](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/penroseantiques/Silver_String_Box__Scissors_Ch_as470a688s.jpg)
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![Acorn String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/newsumantiques/Acorn_String_Box_as351a234s.jpg)
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![19th Century Treen Boxwood String Holder. U767](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/prichardantiques/19th_Century_Treen_Boxwood_Str_as209a786s.jpg)
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![Unusual Antique Treen String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/graverantiques/Unusual_Antique_Treen_String_B_as765a976s.jpg)
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![English Beehive String Box / Dispenser C.1880](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/puckeringsantiques/English_Beehive_String_Box__Di_as584a1798s.jpg)
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![Hand Carved Fruitwood String Box / Dispenser C1880](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/puckeringsantiques/Hand_Carved_Fruitwood_String_B_as584a1573s.jpg)
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![Unusual Treen Cottage String Box](http://images.antiquesatlas.com/dealer-stock-images/johnhowkinsantiques/Unusual_Treen_Cottage_String_B_as243a1592s.jpg)