Antique Containers

elements are almost always lost. The lime container remains structurally intact, with the original opening

An antique, organic and large farmers wooden bowl, vessel, basket or container. With highly

. Today, it is often appreciated as a decorative vessel or flower container. The vessel is not watertight

, holding a chalice that serves as a container for the ink. The base from which the whole emerges is a fine

container) or similar if you intend to use it as a vase. Weight: 6.65kg Mouth width: φ25.5cm Base width

, a decorative container, or as a sculptural accent within an interior setting. This fine jardinière

, created as part of burial furniture, a small container with a slightly domed flush fitting lid

part of burial furniture, a small container with slightly inverted mouthrim and flattened bottom. The

of 8 Hidden immortals and Bats design, meaning "Fu - Lucky". This decorative storage containers is

A small teak container or vessel, hand-carved off a single piece of teak wood. Indonesia, late 19th

beautifully cut crystal containers, this piece reflects the sophistication and craftsmanship associated with

A rustic vintage grain measuring vessel or pestle container crafted from solid wood with iron

, the bombe-form container is built of elm and walnut with a warm and rich patina, and rests on shaped

containers and a pair of cups and saucers. Each silver component of this unusual and rare picnic tea service

container, but today it equally stands out as a sculptural work imbued with the aesthetic of wabi-sabi

container, or a museum-quality example of Southeast Asian devotional art with both cultural and decorative

an incense container used in Japan as part of the tea ceremony. Made of glazed earthenware, lacquered

accessories, including multiple cut-glass bottles, lidded jars, grooming containers, and brush holders, each

containers with a hinged lid, which opens to reveal a pierced grill, also hinged, and underneath the grill

(bronze containers) displaying bonsai. Mineral pigments on very heavy gold leaf with black lacquer trim

Egyptian lotus flowers in bloom. Both likely served as containers for ointments. Taking on a similar shape

some very minor losses to the silver plating on the snuff container and on the mounts (see photos) and

designed to store tea powder, the container was considered the most important piece of the accoutrement for

. The bulbous container has a tightly fitted pull off cap and a screw on bottom. It is in overall good

Rustic and unusual, this provincial wooden container is shaped from a thin strip of tree bark, bent

metalworkers. Likely used as a grain storage container, lunch pail, or water vessel, this piece was designed

nestled in a custom-made hardwood case that is as beautiful as it is functional. It's not just a container

could be used as cups and containers for food or other liquids. It was, however, observed that the rim

, there is a monogram brass plate on the top, due to the size this would make accord container for wine

as an object that sparks creative momentum rather than a mere container, thus transcending its

plates and metal containers, and in the truly vivid colours of the characters' clothes. These are all

rustic, Mediterranean, or wabi-sabi style, it can also be used as a container or sculptural element on a

Description: Silver inkwell with three engraved containers, bell, pen stand and tray resting on

, accessory container and candleholder. Clean lines and no engravings, easy to use as a collection

grouping includes vases, censers, and containers filled with flowering branches and symbolic elements

. Although these handy containers are rarely seen today, match safes were extremely popular from 1850 to 1915

as a functional storage container, this lidded jar offers both historical charm and decorative

Michelangelo. Crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers. France, circa 1880. Dimensions: Height

Michelangelo, crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers. France, circa 1880. Dimensions: Heighth

Formed as a compact, barrel-bodied string container, this Continental example is turned from a warm

scent bottle container has a circular drop-shaped form. The surface of the body is embellished with

container, or a distinctive example of Southeast Asian religious art with historical and decorative appeal

curved base in red Verona marble, which also houses the brass ink container. Signed A. Puchegger (1878

container. A beautiful piece.

remains in place, a reminder of its function as a secure container for linens, valuables, or household

Description: Silver vanity case for lipstick, candle, matchbox, used match container, and gold

an array of vessels, censers, and containers adorned with floral sprays, fruiting branches, and

terracotta-red field. The scene features a grouping of vases, lidded containers, and ornamental stands, each

Description: Brushed silver toiletry box with gold bands and interior mirror with powder container

styles. A catchall container for firewood or magazines perhaps, or an interior or exterior planter? This

Hammered, riveted and soldered in 18th century Spain, this copper container was made for common

-like panels, and patterned containers create a layered visual rhythm, while small accent motifs cross

ritual-like containers, accompanied by floral sprays, fruits, and abstract implements. These elements are

back-painted and gilded glass. It has appeared in paintings, furniture, vases, clock faces, containers

A lovely pair of Victorian horn perfume travel containers descended through a prominent New England

, small objects, or as a novelty container- the piece now functions equally well as a decorative sculpture

) The body forming the tobacco container, with sculpted decoration (book, sheet music, clothing details