Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular box with lid opening to game boxes. conforming case. Very good condition for this kind
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Game Box
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular box with lid opening to game boxes. conforming case. Very good condition for this kind
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique wooden game box from the French Napoleon III period. The wood is inlaid with a
Brass
Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Game Box
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese lacquer game box from the 19th century, likely from the Qing Dynasty. It is made of
Wood, Lacquer
Antique English Rare Coromandel Wood Cribbage Game Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Just a lovely cribbage game box! If you don't know how to play, perhaps this will entice you to
Brass
$1,084
H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of various types of
Copper
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of book veneer
Brass
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer gaming box from the Qing Dynasty. Black and golden drawing by hand
Lacquer
Late 19th Century English Game Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely antique game box, made of mahogany. The box contains several games, with many bits and
Wood
$1,995
H 2.5 in W 12.25 in D 9.25 in
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a tortoise shell
Brass
Antique 18th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 18th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black
Lacquer
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged shaped top enclosing small trays. Conforming case with gilded feet.
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters Chinese, late 19th century Height 9.5cm, width 32cm
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
$6,880
H 4 in W 11 in D 14.25 in
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black
Lacquer
Lacquer and Stenciled Game Box with Cards, European 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lacquer and stenciled game box, having four fitted boxes inside with gaming pieces and two decks of
Wood
Jewelry box, game box - lacquered wood - China - 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Jewelry box, also serving as a game box, made of lacquered wood. It opens on the front with two
Wood
Wood and leather game box - Italy, 19th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Wood and leather game box for chess, Nine men’s morris and Backgammon Italy, 19th century 33 x 33,3
Leather, Wood
$9,000
H 7.37 in W 13.39 in D 8.67 in
Antique Coromandel Game Box, Hand Carved Chess, Backgammon, Checkers, Horse Race
Located in New York, NY
One of the finest game boxes we've had the pleasure of offering, classic Regency Style, the case
$4,339
H 2.37 in W 10.67 in D 8.75 in
“L’Oiseau Bleu” Game Box, 19th Century, Lithographed Cardboard Oracle Set
Located in NANTES, FR
**“L’Oiseau Bleu” Game Box, 19th Century, Lithographed Cardboard Oracle Set – Here is a finely
Wood
$1,400
H 4 in W 20.75 in D 14.25 in
19th Century French Walnut and Inlaid Backgammon & Checkers Game Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain guests or elevate a study or game room with this elegant antique game box. Crafted in
Felt, Walnut
$684
H 5.91 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Early 20Th Century English Maritime Sailors Gambling Game Box ‘Crown & Anchor'
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early 20th century sailors ditty box, with painted ‘Crown & Anchor’ lid and original dice. C & A
Pine
19th Century Games Box In Walnut And Boxwood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely 19th century walnut and boxwood game box. Very beautiful, unusual box with light wood inlays
Walnut
A Pair of Large Japanese Lacquer Kaioke Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, late Edo, two big octagonal covered shell game boxes resting on footed stands, with makie-e
Lacquer
$2,800
H 28.75 in W 24.25 in D 24.25 in
A 19th Century English Marquetry Game Table, Gaming Set and Treen Box.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Victorian Marquetry Game Table, Gaming Set and Treen Box 19th Century Height 28 3/4 x diameter 24
Wood
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Folding Chess And Backgammon Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An elegant and intricately detailed Chinese export folding game box, crafted from lacquered wood
Wood, Lacquer
A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with
Lacquer
19thc Leather Top Game Boards Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 2 measurements to provide open and closed.This most unusual leather bound game board box
Wood
$35,000
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 16.25 in
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Constantine Action Ball & Claw Game Table C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
playing surface, flanking outset corners, interior sliding game storage box, carved shells with bell
Brass
19thc Leather Top Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Fantastic leather covered & painted on wood frame game board box / false book.This fine
Leather, Wood
$3,253Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 10 in D 3.75 in
Smart Antique Shagreen Gaming Counter / Poker Chip Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful antique English gaming counter box dating to the 1920's / 1930's. The box has a
Shagreen
$1,237
H 3.15 in W 32.09 in D 9.65 in
Antique Country House Parlour Game Case, English, Oak, Organiser Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique country house parlour game case. An English, oak organiser box, dating to the
Oak
Silver Repousse Box
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted 19th century Victorian silver repousse desk box with swirl, flower and lattice
Silver
$3,400
Sugar Box Russia
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous box made of blue glass beautifully decorated with white details. Frame of brass
Brass
Sevres Painted Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century cartouche shaped painted and parcel gilt Sevres box signed Lauque bearing the
Porcelain
$1,205
H 9.06 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Early 20th Century Large Wooden Inlaid Squared Italian Chessboard Box, 1900s
Located in Roma, IT
Exquisite large wooden inlaid squared chessboard box. This fantastic item was designed in Italy
Wood, Oak, Pine
French Art Nouveau Silver Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau silver round shaped box with cranberry glass liner and floral design.
Silver
Continental German Neo-Classic Silver Box
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (19/20th Century) rectangular sterling silver box with Neo-classic figures in
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The largest variation of this box in a nice gold doré finish.
Bronze
A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
The square box with slant top fitted with pin cushion surrounded in parquetry of stained walnut, on
Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Original key included . Possibly
Steel, Wrought Iron, Iron
Italian Renaissance Style Lacquered Box
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) large black lacquered box with semi precious stones and
Bronze
$15,500
H 9 in W 18 in D 14 in
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI Gilt-Tooled Leather Box
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a domed cover, the interior with red silk lining, the whole with gilt iron mounts and lock box.
Leather
Italian Lacca Povera Box, Venetian, c1750
Located in valatie, NY
is hand-painted and lacquered with cut-outs of various saints. A beautiful aged box that would be
Wood, Paper
A Fine French Charles X Oval Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Leather box with two decanters inside
19th c large bronze dore table box
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c French bronze dore large table box with mirrored plaques . Lined interior
Bronze
American Inlaid Mahogany Candle Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century inlaid mahogany candle box.
Mahogany
Fantastic Oversized 19th Century Walnut Wall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful handmade walnut wall box has a hinged lift top and is in great condition. This
Walnut
$7,238
H 1.97 in W 7.17 in D 5.4 in
Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shaped box has a hinged cover
Mother-of-Pearl
VIctorian Era Sterling Silver Humidor Box
Located in Miami, FL
cards or game pieces. The box has a push-button latch mechanism in working condition and measures
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with
Wood
19th Century French Provencal Decorative Box or Fariniere
Located in Winter Park, FL
fariniere is a decorative sliding paneled box used for storing flour. Circa 1780-1800. Dimensions: 17.5"H x
Walnut
Signed Sara Sax Rookwood Pottery Lidded Rectangular Box
By Sara Sax, Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This gorgeous ceramic lidded rectangular box was made by Rookwood Pottery of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Ceramic
$700Sale Price|30% Off
H 8.27 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Silver card holder for Bridge game w/ three wooden dividers & 4 claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver card holder for Bridge with three wooden dividers and four claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 146.11 grams. Dimensions: ...
Silver
Pair of Chinese bone game pieces, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Chinese carved and pierced round bone game pieces. Made in China for the Western trade
Bone
19th Century English Veneered in Tumbridge Pattern Box
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English veneered with Tumbridge pattern box.
Chinese Export Game Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Escape to the Orient with this exquisite Chinese game box. Crafted for British tourists, this box
Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Game Box on Later Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese black lacquer game box on later stand.
Lacquer
English Papier Mâché Card Game Box
Located in Millerton, NY
English chinoiserie papier mâché card game box with seven chip trays and associated card boxes in
Lacquer
Antique Penwork Gaming Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Wonderful shaped penwork gaming box decorated with chinoiserie scenes on all sides, standing on
Brass
Jappanese Lacquered Game Box
Located in New York, NY
retains all interior boxes and trays
Wood
Large Philippine Moro Chess Set & Game Box
Located in Seattle, WA
A fine Moro chess set and game box from Mindanao, Philippines. Finely crafted of inlaid wood, the
Wood
Chinese Game Box
Located in New York, NY
Scalloped edge, Laquer designs
of birds and flowers against
a cinnabar colored background
Wood
Unavailable
Rare German Walnut Folding Game Box
Located in New York, NY
One side with an elaborately inlaid chess board, the other side inlaid for 'Muehle' (Nine Mens Morris); opening to an inlaid backgammon surface; exotic woods throughout. w 18.75 d 1...
Antique Folk Art Aggravation Wooden Box Peg Board Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Folk Art Aggravation Wooden Box Peg Board Game
Wood
Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Sterling silver and tortoiseshell jewellery box. Circular shape and hinged cover inset with
Document Box
Located in Toronto, ON
Fully lined birds eye maple document box.
Vanity Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English Calamander Wood Dressing box , With Fitted Interior And Ten Silver Plate Mounted Jars And
Marquetry Box
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century English Marquetry Box. Removable compartmentalized tray.
Banker's Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Chinese Lacquered Wood Banker's Box with Metal Studs " Boxes such as this one always
Wood
Decoupage Box
Located in Summerland, CA
Metal box with sheet music decoupage...marvelous!
Metal
Penwork Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very charming 19th century English satinwood penwork sewing box with landscape scenes
Brass
Despatch Box
Located in London, GB
An important 19th century Victorian brass and inlaid Coromandel despatch box engraved: Duke of
Brass
Log Box
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
A Georgian log box
Mahogany
Unavailable
Bible Box
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Carved front bible box.
Campaign Box
Located in Roswell, GA
British Army 'Campaign' mahogany box. Brass cladding and original handles on both sides
Brass
19th Century Antique Games Box / Playing Card Box
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique games box / games box with brass edging, top plaque and heart shape escutcheon. The
Mahogany travel box
Located in Seattle, WA
Mahogany travel box, with brass fittings and silver plate inserts. OFFERED AT THIS 50% OFF PRICE
European Wood Box
Located in Seattle, WA
European Lidded Wood Box " This travel box is unusual for it's tapered shape and lovely
Pine
Korean Storage Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Korean soft wood, possibly so namu pine wood, box of unusual design. The box with four larger
Wood
Green Pantry Box
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th c. oval bentwood pantry box with single fingered lid in original green paint. Constructed from
Wood
Coramandel Jewelry Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century coramandel Jewelry Box edged in brass with a presentation plaque inscribed as
Brass
Dutch Postal Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century carved Dutch postal box consisting of three shelves, 10 postal doors with
Tramp Art Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved tramp art lidded box or tea caddy, with traces of white paint over all.
Wood
Unavailable
Carved Church Box
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Interesting church box with lifting lid and ironwork.
Unavailable
Carved Small Box
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Very well carved and dated sewing box
Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese lacquer covered box with a central raised gilt decorative insignia.
Lacquer
Gorgeous Jewelry Box
Located in Carrocera, Spain
Gorgeous jewelry box of the late seventeenth century probably in northern Italy, covered whole
Oriental Travelling Box
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Oriental travelling box covered with vellum, from China or Japan
Wood, Leather
Chinese lacquer box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Antique Chinese black and red lacquer box with a sliding lid. Possibly used to house a
Wood, Lacquer
Oak Bible Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful early Bible Box with lovely color. It's in oak and features simple and elegant
Steel
Dome Top Lacquered Box
Located in New York, NY
Dome top lacquered box.
Chinese Export Lacquered Box
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export lacquered box with gold decoration.
Antique Japanese Sewing Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Japanese sewing box. This box is made of zelkova wood and is in excellent original
Octagonal Handcarved box, 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Lovely handcarved box.
French Paper Mache Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
French 19th Century hand blocked wallpaper paper mache domed box in grissille. France.
Antique Indian Document Box
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking box with metal straps and tooled surface decoration.
Tahan, French Jewelry Box
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A French enamel and bronze mounts jewelry box, by Tahan. Stamped on the lockplate "Tahan à Paris
English Mahogany Knife Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This simple but elegant knife box is mid 19th century and has a very pretty figured mahogany
Mahogany
Large French Crystal Box
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Extra large19th C French crystal box
Antique Trick Box, 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Hand made English trick box. Circa 1880.
Round Painted Cheese Box
Located in New York, NY
Round Cheese Box in original yellow paint
Biedermeier Small Jewelry Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original small Biedermeier jewelry box with working key and original paint.
English Hinged Inlaid Box
Located in Washington, DC
English Inlaid Mahogany, Zebrawood, Pecanwood, Rosewood Boxwood, hinged necessary box.
Wood
Italian Pietra Dura Box.
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A late 19th century Italian sarcophagus shaped box. The box is made from ebony and is fitted
Marble
LARGE BLACK FOREST BOX
Located in Natchez, MS
Mid 19th c Black Forrest box with morning glory motif on log frame surmounted with a trutle
Wood
English leather & brass box
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th century English brass & leather box on later brass stand. * GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE
Leather
Metal Box from India
Located in Richmond, CA
Metal box from India with nice patina and inside compartments
French Ormolu Jewelry Box
Located in Charleston, SC
French Jewelry Box, C. 1880
Ormolu
Unavailable
19th Century Marquetry Box
Located in Toronto, ON
19th Century Marquetry box with individually placed cut out veneer in a star pattern. Working
18th Century Chinoiserie Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Footed Chinoiserie box with a compartmental inside. One of a kind.
18th Century Chinese Box
Located in Morristown, NJ
18th Century Chinese Hidden Drawer Box. Once the box is open you can then pullup the front plate
Elm
Antique Alabaster & Brass Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant antique alabaster box with brass decoration.
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Photo Album or Book with Brass Stand Up Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique standing photo album is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The album is compo...
Brass
$345
H 26.78 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Child's Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated child's walking stick, circa 1890 in date The striking stick features an ornate silver crutch handle having a profusely embossed ...
Silver Plate
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport in burr walnut Such a lovely look to this elegant desk, the patina to the walnut is gorgeous Drawer opens out to reveal writing slope a...
Walnut
$3,595
H 7.09 in W 12.01 in D 9.26 in
Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, coromandel jewellery box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking example with a suite of wonderful storage...
Glass, Wood
French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket
Located in London, GB
The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the scene on top depicts cupid stood beside two lovers (possibly) Daphne and Apollo. The ...
Silver Plate
Sold|$57,862
H 100.01 in W 155.52 in D 132.68 in
Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good late 18th century Italian neoclassical library room panneling. This room consists of one central bookcase with a tympan centerpiece. At both sides angle cabinets with hand blo...
Walnut
$16,273
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
Sold|$78,000
H 12 in W 32 in D 23 in
Monumental Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Casket Box
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Monumental Louis XIV style French gilt-bronze mounted wood boulle marquetry casket box, circa 1895 Known in French as a carré de toilette, this casket has canted corners with lavi...
Bronze, Brass
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
$484,028
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
Silver
A Wonderful Ormolu Ritual Dagger
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A mid 19th century French ritual dagger with a superb figure of skeletal father death, the blade engraved and the scabbard also mounted in ormolu and made to look as if it's much old...
Ormolu
$20,052
H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
By Bontems
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with sterling silver, with silver and enamel lid.
Silver
$34,958
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
$5,801
H 7.09 in W 13 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Victorian Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, C.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boards fo...
Walnut
$260,000
H 6.75 in W 17.5 in D 12.25 in
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...
Gold, Steel
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.
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