Antique Battersea Boxes
1880s English Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
1790s English Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
1770s English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper, Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper, Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper, Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper
1810s English George IV Antique Battersea Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Battersea Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
1760s English Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel, Ormolu
1780s English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper, Enamel
18th Century British George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel, Copper
Late 18th Century English Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper
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1870s Impressionist Antique Battersea Boxes
Paper, Watercolor
1910s British George V Antique Battersea Boxes
Gold
1910s English Antique Battersea Boxes
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Antique Battersea Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Battersea Boxes
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Modern Antique Battersea Boxes
Blown Glass
20th Century European Organic Modern Antique Battersea Boxes
Shell, Marine turtle
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Battersea Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Battersea Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Antique Battersea Boxes
Gold
20th Century English Victorian Antique Battersea Boxes
Metal, Gold
19th Century Antique Battersea Boxes
Agate
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Battersea Boxes
Rush, Maple
1950s French Rustic Antique Battersea Boxes
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Unknown Islamic Antique Battersea Boxes
Paper
19th Century Russian Antique Battersea Boxes
Silver
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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Battersea Boxes
18th Century and Earlier British Antique Battersea Boxes
1750s English Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
1780s English Rococo Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
1780s English Rococo Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Mid-18th Century British Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper
19th Century English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Ormolu, Enamel
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
Late 18th Century English Romantic Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
18th Century English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper
1770s English George II Antique Battersea Boxes
Oak, Pine
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
18th Century English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
18th Century English George III Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
1770s English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper
1750s English Neoclassical Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
18th Century British Antique Battersea Boxes
Copper, Enamel
Late 19th Century American Realist Antique Battersea Boxes
Etching, Aquatint
1780s English Rococo Antique Battersea Boxes
Enamel
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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.
- What is a Battersea box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Battersea box is part of the wider umbrella of Battersea enamelware, a kind of painted enamelware produced in England in the mid-18th century. Considered to be of incredibly high quality, pristine examples of this enamelware are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Battersea enamelware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.
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