Antique Lacquer Boxes

Materials: .950 Silver, color lacquers, eggshell lacquer and 24kt gilt. Weight: 141.60 Grams, (90.80 Dwt).

Such boxes were used to store cosmetics, jewelry, documents, and other accessories.

A rare and exceptional early 19th century yellow Japanned, chinoisery decorated workbox, the hinged top beatifully decorated with an oriental 'Tuhau' or dignitary seated at a temple ...

This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay.

The box is finely constructed with a woven bamboo exterior in a rich warm tone, lined in a black lacquer trim.

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...

Originally part of a farmer's box, this piece now stands as a charming decorative accent, perfect for adding a touch of historical elegance to any home.

Rare and precious Venetian domed case made of richly lacquered and gilded wood, early 17th century, depicting "The Conquests of Venice." Caskets like this one are more unique than ...

Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Regency japanned chinoiserie sewing cabinet dates to the early nineteenth century, circa 1815. The cabinet is of rectangular form and decorated through...

An elegantly detailed, late 18th century Louis XV period wooden display case, golden yellow lacquer with silver leaf accents. As a reliquary or tabernacolo, the box may have been use...

Japanese antique mid size Tansu (chest of drawers), product of circa 1870s - 1900s, late Edo to Meiji era, estimate from the style & conditions. Remaining original paint gives a ...

This lacquered bronze “Volcano” humidor by Tiffany Studios New York features a dramatic design of a submarine volcano surrounded by sea urchins, created by Munich artist Ludwig Viert...

This late 19th century spectacle case has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers and is bord...

Jugendstil sugar bowl brass and glass conbination around 1908. Brass polished and stove enameled. Original glass.

Art deco sugar bowl with original glass and brass parts vienna around 1920s The top is automaticly moving by pushing. Polished and stove enameled.

This exquisitely inlaid and gold leafed Papier Mâché Dust Pan circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral design and riparia...

Hand carved. Early 1900s. Enameled.

Ebonised Papier Mache Cricket Snuff Box. An early Victorian black lacquered rectangle Papier-mâché snuff box with rounded corners and with a hinged lid with hand painted cricket scen...

This rare Chinese Art Deco box is made from copper alloy. The top is decorated with hand carved black cinnabar and highlighted with a finely carved bone figure and flowers. All four ...

19th Century Japanese inro with 5 lacquered wooden compartments, 93 x 50 x 30 mm in size. Weight 59.2 g. Additional information: Material: Lacquered wood.  

The imagery follows the imaginative chinoiserie taste pioneered in the mid-18th century, recalling motifs after Jean-Baptiste Pillement and the lacquer traditions applied to English ...

Mother-of-pearl and rosewood 19th century tea caddy lacquer box in very good condition.

Early 19th Century Papier-Mâché Snuff Box with Silver Inlay, c.1820 A small and decorative early 19th-century snuff box in lacquered papier-mâché, the shaped lid finely inlaid with ...

Travel Toiletry set is an original decorative object realized in the 20th century. Lacquered mahogany box with golden brass finish with lock (key missing).

On 27 February 1750, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy became apprentice to François-Joachim Aubert, a goldsmith who had specialised in mounting tortoiseshell and lacquer snuff boxes. Aubert als...

This China Trade Tea box features intricately painted Chinese scenes, and retains its original hand chased metal liner.

French lacquered case with the crest of the Zorrilla Family.

Pair Of Japanned Chinoiserie Tea Caddies With Sifter Drawers, Anglo-Indian Or English, Circa 1800–1830 Form and construction, these read as a scarce, matched pair of japanned tea ca...

Hand-carved wood lacquered box in the shape of a stylized toad with eyes and legs and lift-off top.

The sleeves, thigh protection and skin guards are lined with silk brocade lacquered throughout with red brown lacquer. Stored in a black lacquered box.

This antique green lacquered betelnut box hails from Burma (Myanmar), a country rich in history and tradition.

6-legged armor box made of red lacquer with crest design in gold, and bronze mounted feet.

The sleeves, thigh protection and skin guards are lined with silk brocade lacquered throughout with dark brown lacquer. Stored in a black lacquered box.

Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box, simple wood box with a brass edgings and front lock plate, wood section covered in a dark lacquer, hinged top lid, front with large rectangular ...

This small treasure box from the late 19th century exemplifies the lavish splendor of the Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) decorative arts, finished with intricate surface embellishment and ...

Japanese Meiji period lacquer, silver and wood box. Beautiful inlay of silver flying storks with lacquer carved background of a temple.

Beautiful lacquered paper mache box decorated with imaginary animals (that look like cats) and plant motifs.

Each box is fronted on two sides with recessed carved panels that are lacquered and gilded.

Made over a lightweight bamboo structure and covered with multiple layers of lacquer, the box is richly decorated using the traditional yun technique, in which finely incised designs...

The fan is preserved with its original black lacquered case or box, decorated with gold motifs on the exterior and floral decorations on the interior,called chinoiseries .The box is ...

This exquisite antique green lacquered betelnut box, hailing from Burma (Myanmar) and dating back to the 19th century, exemplifies the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of the...

A black lacquered wood wedding box known as Ham in Korea with a conforming stand.

From our recent Japan acquisitions An important black lacquer treasure dated 1852 with its original box tomobako Superb antique Ohibachi (over sized hibachi) from late Edo era use...

Alms box Decorative wall-mounted element, in lacquered poplar with faux marble finish, with carved cartouche concealing a drawer for 'alms.

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Leather Hat Box Lid, Bird-and-Peony Decoration on Red Ground A cover from a Chinese "official's hat box" (guan mao xiang).

A 19th century Chinese box. Black lacquered rectangular double handled box with gilt decoration throughout 7" x 25" x 21".

Set of three rare, antique late 19th century original offering vessel lacquered ornate gilded betel boxes in the shape of a sacred goose, Hintha bird from Mandalay, Myanmar bird "Ham...

For your consideration, an antique Japanese lacquer cigarette box set featuring an intricate ajiro (bamboo strip) woven basketry exterior and silver fan-shaped top inlays.

Well crafted antique Chinese cinnabar lidded box with blue enamel interior. Intricately carved throughout with cranes, trees, foliate and floral pattern.

big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful hand paint , See more pictures, measures: 18.25" L x 10" W x 6.75'' H.

From Japan, a hand-painted, lacquered papier-mache boxed card set, holding two complete decks of cards, circa 1920s.

A pair of large Japanese golden black lacquer cover boxes, very big beautiful pieces. possibly 19th century, each 14 inch diameter x 10 inch high, one cover loss small rim, one cover...

Large Chinese red lacquered wood wedding box, most likely dating from the first quarter of the 20th century, circa 1920, during the Chinese Republic period.

The article represented on the plate is the lid of a black lacquer box. Detailed information about this print available on request.

A 19th century camphor wood lacquered Chinese scholar cabinet from the Qing Dynasty. It features original fittings which include side and drawer handles. This cabinet once belonged t...

Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and abalone shell inlaid folding games box, backgammon, chess and checkers game.

19th century large lift-lid gilt-decorated golden black lacquer Chinese table book box, crazing to lacquer overall, general marks nicks scratches, rubbing and wear overall.

19th century lift-lid gilt-decorated golden black lacquer Chinese jewelry box with dragon feet and key.

Early 20th century Art Déco french polished black lacquer and silver plated cigarrette box/case By: unknown Material: lacquer, metal, silver, silver plate Technique: cast, molded, m...