Victorian Campaign Military Artist Watercolour Box By Reeves Sons War Department
Located in Norwich, England
A scarce Victorian campaign military artist's watercolour box by the famous Reeves & Sons of 113 Cheapside, London.
Brass, Tin
Unavailable
H 15.25 in W 14.5 in D 6.5 in
English Victorian Oak Deskbox with Original Watercolor Portraits by R. Simkin
Located in Wells, ME
English Victorian oak deskbox with two doors that open to reveal a letter rack file, with fitted drawer for pens and inks below. There is a universal paper calendar in its holder abo...
Oak, Paper
Unavailable
H 1.125 in W 2.375 in D 1.875 in
Gilt Sterling Silver Filigree Jewelery Miniature Watercolors, 19th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Gilt sterling silver filigree jewelery miniature watercolors, 19th century 19th century Silver filigree Trinket Box with miniature hand painted watercolor scenes - an octagonal bo...
Sterling Silver
Antique English Winsor and Newton Artist's Watercolour / Paint Box, c.1885
By Windsor & Newton
Located in Bath, GB
A delightful late Victorian watercolour / Artist's paint box made from Mahogany with a flush brass campaign handle to the drawer and a shaped inlaid escutcheon above which houses the...
Mahogany
Sold
H 3.35 in W 9.45 in D 7.29 in
19th Century Victorian G Rowney & Co Artists Colormen Watercolour Box c.1860
By G. Rowney and Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare 19th Century watercolour paint box crafted by G Rowney & Co. This exquisite piece features a single drawer housing a painting palette, while the top compartment showcases an o...
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
Magnificent Large Reeves & Sons Artist / Watercolor Box, circa 1860
By Reeves & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous Victorian artist / paint / watercolor box dating to circa 1860 by the famous Reeves & Sons of 113 Cheapside, London.
Brass
Sold
H 3.25 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique English Winsor and Newton Artist's Watercolor / Paint Box, circa 1885
By Windsor & Newton
Located in Bath, GB
A delightful late Victorian watercolor / Artist's paint box made from mahogany with a flush brass campaign handle to the drawer and a shaped inlaid escutcheon above which houses the ...
Mahogany
Set of 6 Antique Fern Studies by Mary Sterner c.1861
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a wonderful set of Fern studies by Mary Sterner. She wrote in her lovely handwriting the botanical names and a country: India, English, Switzerland, Mexico, and New Zealand....
Bamboo, Paint, Watercolor, Ink
19th Century Oak Sentry Letter Box
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
Incorporating a 'trompe-l'oeil' watercolour of a Seaforth Highlander, painted by Richard Simkin (1840–1926), set inside a sentry box.
Oak, Watercolor
$1,795Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.6 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveling Vanity Dressing Box, circa 1870
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th century English coromandel and rosewood fitted travel vanity or dressing box, circa 1870. This fine box contains the original contents including silverplate lid...
Silver Plate
$2,450
H 6.69 in W 17.91 in D 10.63 in
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Impressive Victorian writing slope or travel desk - attributed to the famous company of Thompson - from the period around 1800 - 1815 in the United Kingdom. This fantastic Captain’s ...
Brass
$289
H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Victorian Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color.
Metal
Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope circa 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine mahogany travelling writing box with brass-bound corners and decorative brass cartouches Classic campaign box and circa 1850 The hinged case opens to reveal a green leather writ...
Mahogany
Rare Victorian Howard and Co Key Presentation Box, 19th Century
Located in Braintree, GB
A rare Victorian key presentation box by Howard and Co, dating to the 19th century. An unusual fitted presentation box designed to hold a key, of strong appeal to collectors of antiq...
$3,242Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 22.25 in D 13 in
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound Colonial traveller's writing case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Captivati...
Brass
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 15.5 in D 11 in
19th Century English Gentleman's Mahogany and Brass Campaign Jewelry Box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
High quality English mahogany and brass fine jewelry box that was likely used for stationary as well. Attention to detail, originality and surviving key, circa 1870s.
Brass
19th Century Rosewood Toiletry Box
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Very fine rosewood gentleman's toiletry box, English, ca. 1880
Wood
$3,353Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 10.83 in D 9.06 in
Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies travelling box. An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Exquisite craf...
Wood
19th-Century English Artist's Watercolour Mahogany Box R. Ackermann
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 19th-century English artist's watercolour box, likely made of mahogany, featuring the manufacturer's label "R. ACKERMANN" on the interior lid. The box is b...
Brass
$24,256
H 14.97 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
An outstanding exhibition quality and very rare full orchestral antique music box made by George Baker & Co in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890. This is a magnificent and very scarce ma...
Brass, Steel
Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England
Located in Kastrup, DK
Campaign travel writing box from the Regency period, England, circa 1820. Made for a military officer. Crafted from high-quality rosewood, the box features protective brass edges on ...
Brass
$1,524Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 3.55 in W 11.93 in D 9.26 in
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Beautiful Inlay Throughout
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Rosewood Writing Slope Decorated With Stylish Inlay Throughout. The slope features a well executed fitted interior sadly no hidden compartment. Interior when folded out,...
Brass
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box, France, 1900. A wonderful set of drawing instruments / calipers / compasses to draw and draft different shapes. Great quality and exe...
Metal
Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co
Located in Northampton, GB
Dome Topped Stationary Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box by Howell James & Co. The Stationary Box is veneered to t...
Brass
19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign tambour table top desk made in camphor wood. Many features to this brass bound desk....
Brass
Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
By J Aitkin & Son
Located in London, GB
A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and ...
Silver
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.