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Material: Sterling Silver
Contemporary Rose Quartz Box with Sapphire Pavé Jewelled Insect
Located in Toronto, ON
A true piece of jewellery for the home, this handmade pink rose quartz box is finished with a precision fit lid and base, featuring a natural sapphire ...
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Table Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver table box with hinged lid, Fisher Silversmiths, Inc., New Jersey, Ca. 1935. Underside of lid is gilded; box is wood-lined...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique English 18K Gold Sterling Silver Coral Cigar Jewerly Keepsake Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Coral, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Biscuit Barrel by Liberty & Co Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver Arts and Crafts style biscuit barrel made by Liberty & Co Ltd; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form onto a plain circular spreading foot.
The body of the antique silver biscuit box has a subtly planished finish and is encompassed with two applied Arts and Crafts style borders.
The ornamentation to the barrel incorporates four applied circular designs, featuring further interlacing and bead designs, in addition to a central quatrefoil motif.
This antique box retains the original hallmarked push fit cover surmounted with a button style finial.
This exceptional antique silver biscuit barrel...
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual and rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver estate/housekeepers box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This e...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Rose Quartz Box with Sapphire Pavé Jewelled Insect
Located in Toronto, ON
A true piece of jewellery for the home, this handmade pink rose quartz box is finished with a precision fit lid and base, featuring a natural sapphire ...
Category
2010s Italian Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tall Silver & Guilloche Enamel Lidded Jar by Goldsmith's and Silversmith's Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning tall vanity / dressing table jar, probably used for either hatpins or a toothbrush, hence the little cork lining to the interior of the base.
The glass is channel cut...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Harman Bros. in Birmingham in 1982. Excellent condition. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Engine-turned wave ornament in plain frames...
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1980s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sharaby 999 Pure Silver Tzedakah Blessing Charity Box Bank Israel Judaica
Located in Dayton, OH
"Sharaby 999 pure silver artistain bank with hinged lid, rope twist border and coin slot featuring a repousse cityscape of Jerusalem; sold by Adir Gallery.
Tzedakah or ?edaqah is ...
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver ...
Category
20th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Boxes, Antique George IV '1823'
By John Reily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George IV English sterling silver boxes; an addition to our 19th century silverware collection.
These exceptional and rare antique George IV sterling silver boxes have a plain rectangular form.
The surface of each silver box is plain and unembellished, with applied thread decoration to the lower rim.
Each box is fitted with a plain hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with further applied thread decoration to the upper rim.
The upper plateaus of the covers are individually embellished with an impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest: one bears out of a ducal coronet a wyvern below the motto 'Avi Numerantur Avorum' - The forefathers of our forefathers are numbered and to the other an eagle regardant with wings extended grasping an escutcheon charged with a lion's head, below the 'Virtute et Robore' - By Virtue and Strength.
By virtue of its size these versatile 19th century boxes could be used for a multitude of functions.
Such original boxes of this period and size are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
These antique silver dressing table...
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco English Crystal and Sterling Silver / Guilloche Enamel Powder Bowl
Located in Bath, GB
An exquisite Art Deco powder bowl by one of the finest quality English silversmith's, Walker and Hall of Sheffield.
The base is made from fine quality crystal with beautiful hand-cutting and a star cut underside.
The lid is made form silver-gilt (gold on silver) and is hallmarked for Sheffield 1930. The top is covered with a wonderful blue guilloche enamel, with a good bright patina showcasing the Art Deco engine turned design below.
The bowl is lucky enough to have a vintage Swans Down...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig.
This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features.
The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface.
The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded.
Condition
This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location.
Dimensions
Length 7.6cm/3"
Width 2.8cm/1.1"
Height 4.6cm/1.8"
Weight
1.7 troy ounces/53.7g
Maker: Unknown
Date: 1901
Origin: Chester, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mappin Webb, Large Sterling Silver Cigarette Case/Box, Marked, Paris Angleterre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver cigarette case / box with wood lined marked and weights 356 g. We think this box was retailed for the European market.
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Atkin Brothers Antique 1920 Sterling Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver biscuit box has a plain oval form.
The body of the antique silver biscuit box...
Category
1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Box Book Shape
Located in VALENZA, IT
Book-shaped sterling silver solid box.
The box has been completely handmade, faithfully reproducing the shape of the book.
The two hinged and shaped pages are the lid of the box and ...
Category
1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Period Sterling Silver and Peach Enamel, Mounted Crystal Dresser Jar
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver and peach guilloche enamel - mounted dressing table jar, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895, Foster and Bailey - makers. Sterling silver lid is bord...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Pillbox
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this sterling silver English pillbox. The lid is made of sterling and has an enamel cameo design. Two hounds are seen next to each...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver.
All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...
Category
1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Super Stylish English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by Harman Bros in Birmingham in 1990. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Corner bracket supports. Engine-turned ornament in plain frames...
Category
1990s English Art Deco Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
George VI sterling silver box. Made by Robert Pringle & Sons in London in 1939. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged and tabbed; top has engine-turned wave ornament and rect...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920s Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and pink enamel compact; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and enamel compact has a circular form with a swept lower portion.
The anterior surface is embellished with a pink guilloche enamel panel which reflects a wavy concentric ring design, emanating from the centre of the cover.
The sides and underside of this impressive compact are plain and unembellished.
This antique compact opens to reveal the original gilding and integrated mirror.
Condition
This antique pink enamel...
Category
20th Century English Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Arts & Crafts-Style Sterling Silver Table Box with Hinged Lid by Adie Bros
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts-style, George VI period, sterling silver table box with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1949, Adie Bros. - makers. Lovely Celtic design on border o...
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1940s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silver ball and claw feet as well as the entirety of the box is framed with a sterling silver border.
History and craftsmanship for nearly four decades Maitland-Smith has been in the business of creating exquisite and unique decorative accessories, lighting and accent furniture and elegant mirrors from our La Barge Collection. Founded by a London antiques dealer with the eye of a connoisseur, Maitland-Smith has carried on the tradition of creating stunning accents for the home of the highest quality. From the beginning, our many workrooms have been artisan based and employ time-honored techniques developed before the machine age. Many of these skills date back to the world’s earliest civilizations, and are associated with Fine quality furniture and decorative arts. Maitland-Smith is well-known for many handcrafted specialties, including hand carved tropical mahogany, handcut and inlaid exotic wood veneers, lost wax cast metal mounts and decorative objects, as well as, traditional vegetable tanned and hand-tooled leather. Other areas of expertise include finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, and detailed hand painting. Maitland Smith draws inspiration from great works from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and in collaboration with design partners Tony Duquette Studios and its president, Hutton Wilkinson and also Celerie Kemble, Donald Bustraan...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
Cartier, English-Made Art Deco Sterling Silver Box, 1944
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and highly collectable box by the famous house of Cartier, this piece made in England, fully hallmarked for London 1944 together with the initials for Jacques Cartier. ...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Vintage Mid Century Sterling Silver Gilt Enameled Guilloche Card Case
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb example of a mid century heavy gauge Guilloche and enameled Sterling Silver Gilt hinged lidded Card Case of outstanding quality and condi...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond & Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick
A very good...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Box, 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A romantic example of an Edwardian heart shaped trinket box made from a heavy thick piece of crystal beautifully cut in the ever-popular hobnail design with a star cut to the base.
...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinoiserie Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set, James II Style, London, 1926
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1926 by D. & J. Wellby, this striking, sterling silver dressing table set, is presented in its original box,...
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1920s English Chinoiserie Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Turtle Sterling Silver Box
Located in Milan, IT
Elaborate workmanship imbues this ornate box shaped like a turtle with indelible character. Entirely handcrafted from sterling silver by Florentine artisan silversmith house Fratelli...
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2010s Italian Other Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor
By Ottaviani
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with Sterling silver lid with a shell decor, made by Ottaviani. The piece was made during the 1950s a...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Fox Boxes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique English sterling silver fox boxes; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection...
Category
1920s English Georgian Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century, Antique Victorian 1880 Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar.
This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features.
The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker.
The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail.
Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Oval Box with Handle
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive oval-shaped sterling silver box.
The shape is simple and smooth adaptable to all furnishings.
At the center of the lid there is a swinging handle also in solid silver to a...
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark
By Hans Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare decorative box designed by Hans Hansen. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Decorative Box
Located in VALENZA, IT
Completely handmade solid sterling silver decorative box of oblique shape.
The lower part of the body has fluted embossed and chiseled
The smooth, glossy lid is hinged in the center...
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1980s Italian Edwardian Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Sterling Silver and Enamel Dressing Table Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver and enamel dressing table box; an addition to our diverse range of antique silver boxes and cases.
This exceptional German sterling silver dressing table box has a cylindrical form with a domed cover.
The surface of the body is embellished with an impressive blue hot enamel panel incorporating scrolling leaf and floral decoration.
This antique box is fitted with the original hinged cover embellished with exceptional hot enamel ornamentation, all framed with a plain border.
The domed enamel panel to the cover depicts a female in draped layered clothing interacting with a male figure, examining harvested fruits.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding.
The hallmarks struck to the underside this exceptional box include:
Maker's marks: Horn icon(untraced)
Silver quality/purity mark: 935, sterling *
National mark/reichsmark: Crescent moon and crown (Halbmond und Krone)
Dutch Import Duty Mark: ZI (sterling, used from 1953)
Condition
This antique German box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The enamel panels are in perfect condition.
The original gilding details to the body of the box have natural wear in keeping with age.
The German hallmarks and Dutch import hallmark struck to the underside of the body are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of German silverware...
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1930s German Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1910, Adie and Lovekin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver card case, Birmingham 1910, Adie and Lovekin. The card case in the form of a purse with chain attached and ring finger loop. Ri...
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1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Shell and Dolphin Box
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. rectangular sterling silver cigarette box rests on four inverted cabriole feet. Top of the box features a seashell detail handle and is initialed "MBH." Interior of the...
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Round Box with Painted Porcelain
Located in VALENZA, IT
Smooth round 925 sterling silver box.
The lid was modeled to be able to apply a Limoges porcelain, subsequently hand painted in polychrome with a female figure picking flowers.
On ...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart antique English table vesta beautifully executed from white onyx inlaid with Lapis Lazuli.
The fittings are made from silver-gilt (gold on sterling silver) by the top...
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1910s English Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Large Sterling Silver Jewellery Casket
By Sydney & Co. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent antique jewellery casket in sterling silver has a rectangular form onto four bracket style feet.
The anterior surface of thi...
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1930s British Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver & Leather Miniature Knife Holder Styled Playing Card Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver and leather playing card box was made in London, England is 1885 by an unknown maker, in a period Victorian style. The box is styled as a miniature knife...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark
By Hans Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare decorative box designed by Hans Hansen. Produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Box George III° Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Handmade George III style oblong box in sterling silver.
On the body of the box typical lines with fluted. The lid has the same design but embossed. The han...
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1990s Italian George III Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique 1845 Sterling Silver Locking Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Swedish silver locking biscuit box; an addition to our silver teaware collection
This exceptional...
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1840s Swedish Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s German Silver and Enamel Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage German silver and enamel card case; part of our boxes and cases collection.
This fine German vintage card case has a rectangular book ...
Category
1940s German Other Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Crab Figure
By Ottaviani
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood box with sterling silver lid with ornamental crab figure, made by Ottaviani. The piece was made during the 1950s and is...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver and Enamel Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel box in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver box has a plain circular form.
The box is fitted with a subtly domed, hallmarked push fit cover, embellished with an exceptional hot enameled panel depicting a female character in the form of a water nymph, gazing through ripples and water lilies, all in the iconic Art Nouveau style; this is a highly desirable and collectable scene.
The sides and underside of this Art Nouveau box are plain and unembellished.
This impressive box was crafted by the London silversmiths Walter...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Jewelry Casket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry casket made in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional Edwardian sterling silver jewelry casket has a rectangular form onto four cushion feet.
The surface of this antique jewelry casket...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form.
The underside of this box is embellished with a bright cut engraved stemmed rose, floral and foliate design; this indicates the high quality of the piece, as typically the underside would remain unembellished.
The upper portion of this antique silver tobacco box...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Postage Stamp Box by Grey & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rare Edwardian triple postage stamp box made from solid English sterling silver fully hallmarked for London 1909 together with the makers mark for the top notch silver...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rosewood, Silver and Enamel Box by Silversmith Ottaviani
By Ottaviani
Located in Brussels, BE
Rosewood box decorated with a sterling silver and enamel plaque by the Italian silversmith Ottaviani, circa 1960s. Signed with the maker’s signature and “925”.
Notes: Ottaviani (194...
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1960s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 1900s Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case
By Joseph Walton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver and enamel flag vesta case; an addition to our maritime silverware collection.
This antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form.
The anterior surface is embellished with a central enamel design depicting British Navy Code of Signal flags: 'Blue Ball' - a white flag with a blue center, a red flag with a yellow St George's Cross and a blue field with a central horizontal white stripe.
These flags represent the individual letters 'S', 'R' and 'J'; their combined definition is untraced.
The posterior surface of this antique vesta case is plain and unembellished.
This fine silver flag...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise.
The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head.
The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker.
The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior.
The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear.
Dimensions
length 8.4cm/3.3"
width 5.5cm/2.2"
height 3.2cm/1.3"
Weight
2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover)
Maker: Thomas Johnson II
Date: 1882
Origin: London, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
By Heng Li
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our oriental silver collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form.
The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements.
The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane...
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1890s Chinese Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Megillah Case
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We don’t get excited too often by sterling silver Judaica but this piece is worth it. A Megillah is the scroll that tells the story of Esther and how she saved her people (Jews) from annihilation. The story is read on Purim and a scroll is used in the synagogue to read aloud. This sterling silver case is used to store the Megillah. Here we have a Megillah case...
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, Chester, 1901
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and rare example of an English playing card box by the silversmith's, Grey & Co.
Standing on the original four feet, all four panels retain the original bevelled glass protecting four original antique playing cards...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Vintage Style Wooden Box
Antique Italian Wood Box
Antique Round Wood Box
Persian Box
Antique Paint Decorated Box
Boxes Of Butterflies
Gilt Casket
Food Box
Large Tortoise Shell