Antique Containers

Such vessels were traditionally gifted to a bride to hold water or milk during wedding rituals, serving as symbolic containers for fertility and abundance. The vase is constructed e...

Sourced from an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany, this impressive vessel once served in a traditional kitchen setting and now finds new life as a decorative accent, most notably as ...

Thanks to its generous dimensions, this object is not merely a functional container but a true decorative element with a striking presence, capable of capturing light and enhancing a...

Aside from being a storage container for cigars, this very elegant and rare cigar cave could be repurposed for decorative purposes, used in crafting projects or to start a collection .

Both usable and sculptural. This tall container or mortar was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence.

This open brass box was originally the case of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, filled with small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid.

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries.

Minor signs of wear, nick to lid edge, overall fine condition. 3-3/8 in. high. 2.5 oz. All containers early 20th century.

Works equally well as a jewellery box, a small keepsake container or simply as an object placed on a shelf or table.

A stylish round container fashioned from pewter and inlaid with a red/brown material.

If used for flower arrangements, we recommend placing a container inside. Now that its practical role has ended, this jar has taken on a new life as an art piece.

This exquisite jewelry box combines refined metalwork, delicate guilloché enamel, and an elegant glass interior container, offering both beauty and practicality. The lid is its most ...

Exceptional in craftsmanship and ingenuity, with hidden function to surprise throughout A total of 22 hidden or secret storage compartments await to be discovered Displaying a desira...

A letter from Anton Seuffert to a customer in 1867 describes the need to seal these tops in solid zinc containers to ensure safe transport across the long sea voyage from New Zealand...

British Victorian period Sterling Silver Spirits Flask container, rectangular with shapes curved to fit the body's contour, designed to fit in a pocket.

The interior reveals honest wear and oxidation consistent with prolonged use, and a circular drainage opening is present at the base—an element that suggests its original purpose as ...

lovely 19th century brass birdcage Beautiful small, very refined model with two brass eating containers which are very well sculpted The uprights are twisted which is unusual and ve...

A Fine French Napoleon III Oil Lamp, now electrified. Opaline glass container decorated with Maidens in Classical robes.

The lower part is the ink container. The sword, with the blade of a small knife inserted inside, and the dagger.

The hinged lid opens to reveal a carefully fitted interior with two removable square tea caddies, each retaining its original fitted lid with oval burr wood panels. These interior co...

This dynamic figure adds narrative depth and elevates the box from a simple container to a true sculptural work of art. The interior reveals a beautifully preserved and highly funct...

Cylindrical stem with a thickening and a constriction that supports the oil container. Two handles, one of which is broken and glued as shown in the photo.

Just arrived in my last container this exceptional 19Th.Century French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel.

For this reason, when arranging flowers it is recommended to place water in a small glass container and set it inside the jar. It also works beautifully as a vessel for branches or d...

As a traditional kashiki, the piece serves as a container for Japanese sweets and embodies the spirit of hospitality, where presentation conveys care and sincerity.

A matching strap handle with grommets attach it to the container which can be used as a umbrella stand , walking cane collection holder or for wood kindling .

This exquisite German silver Havdalah spice container, crafted circa 1900, is a refined example of early 20th-century Judaica, blending delicate craftsmanship with elegant form.

Good conditions: as good as new. Image Container: 35 x 32 cm On the back of the artwork, news about different artists.

Adjacent to these is a small decorative container for holding ink, into which quills or pens could be dipped.

Both round inkwells have their original porcelain ink containers and are embellished with decorative caps and finials.

Therefore, when using it as a flower vase, we recommend placing another container with water inside the jar. With a height of approximately 45 cm, this jar is relatively large among...

An exquisite example of Burmese artistry, this palm-sized container dates to the late 19th century and was likely originally used as a betel box (kun-it).

Losses to velvet interior on lid, surface marks to interior containers, which have expected paint loss. Minor surface marks to woodwork.

An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial.

While rooted in tradition, the vessel feels remarkably contemporary today: its sculptural silhouette and warm wooden texture resonate as both a decorative object and a functional con...

Direct from southern England, a superb one-of-a-kind antique English decoupage container/cachepot. This vessel was restored and recently decoupaged with a gorgeous seashell motif on ...

The combination of a substantial opaline structure with a fitted ormolu frame gives the box a notable presence and balanced proportions suitable for its intended function as a small ...

Dimensions Height of stacked components 16.1cm/6.34' Diameter 5.3cm/2.09' Height of paten 2.4cm/0.94' Height of box 5.1cm/2.01' Height of glass container 10.8cm/4.25' Diameter of gla...

This vessel is a type of container called an “uruka tsubo.” Uruka is a traditional Japanese preserved delicacy made by salting the entrails or roe of sweetfish, and these small jars ...

The fourth Ballarat (1954-1968) was initially employed for the Australian wool trade and carried the first containers of Australian canned fruit to London in 1966.

This beautiful pair of 19th century French porcelain apothecary jars exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of early pharmacy containers. Each jar features a slightly domed lid w...

English Victorian cut crystal cruet set with 2 containers

Extremely Rare Antique Icelandic Askur Jar with Lid (ca. 1800–1850s) – Museum-Quality Collectible This exceptional Askur, a traditional Icelandic food storage container, is a rare a...

The second plate presents an arrangement of liturgical vessels and ceremonial objects, including chalice-like forms and sacred containers displayed in a formal composition reminiscen...

The box having a fitted interior with the original ivory/bone sewing accoutrements, inluding clamps, lidded containers, lace making tools, a single drawer below encloses an adjustabl...

The sculpture rises on a rectangular base and, as it rotates, reveals the white ceramic ink container. Stag horn beak. Signed A.Puchegger (1878 – 1917).

Opulent 18th century Baroque carved giltwood reliquary (a container for relics) monstrance with curled scroll design.

This ancient ceramic jar was once used as a storage container in Japanese homes and merchant houses. It is coated with a deep, lustrous black glaze, which has developed a subdued lus...

The Albarello is a type of ceramic container popular in Italy from the Renaissance period onward.

A refined antique English mahogany travel apothecary chest on later custom stand, and with interesting provenance. 19th century, England / Great Britain, Victorian era, featuring a ...

It consists of a central cabinet with a "temple"-style front and two cylindrical containers on the sides, adorned with beautiful, original bronze handles.

It is topped with a lidded silver-plated bronze container for storing snuff. The ram's head rests on a tiered wooden base, elegantly adorned with silver-plated bronze trim, and is s...

Today, these versatile pieces are highly sought after by collectors not only for their original purpose but as elegant containers for orchids or flowering plants. Provenance: West C...

Now, it is wonderful to use as a vase for some dried flowers, a decorative basket or - of course - as a container for wool. Wonderful design crafted out of solid wood stained in diff...

Located on the Chita Peninsula in present-day Aichi Prefecture, the region has long produced utilitarian ceramics such as water jars, storage vessels, and containers in large quantit...

The vessel likely served a funerary or ceremonial purpose, possibly as a container for offerings or human remains. Culture: Chancay, Peru Date: ca. 1000–1450 CE Material: Hand-mod...

A magnificent Antique George III Sterling Silver Cruet Stand with a set of 8 Silver & Cut Glass Condiment Containers. This Large Antique Silver Condiment Stand includes a pair of...

Functional and Decorative: Perfect for use as a decorative object, a jewelry box, a keepsake container, or a small personal storage piece.

The slightly domed cover terminates in a stylised pineapple finial and the front of the main body is engraved with a crest, a mermaid with a comb and a looking glass in her hand, (as...

A generous interior depth allows larger vessels and containers to fit neatly inside.