Antique Work Boxes

A very early 19th century English work box with two very unusual inlay designs. Especially the heart where the keyhole is.

Chinese black lacquer box dating from the early 1800s to 1820s. This piece was originally an interior compartment from a larger work box, made for export during the period.

This fabulous little work box has a real charm to it. The timber used is highly figured and has retained a good colour.

Antique Victorian burr walnut Tunbridgeware inlaid work box, having a quality burr walnut Tunbridgeware inlaid box opening to reveal a fitted interior to the lid and a large compartm...

This remarkable Indian box dates to the early 19th century and was traditionally used as a work box or storage vessel for food, jewelry, fruit, and other treasured objects.

Circa 1870 "Trinity House" sewing work box, English. Walnut inlaid with exotic woods.

This is an antique ladies work box. An English, flame mahogany sewing or haberdashery table, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

The interior, measuring approximately 2.5 inches deep, has been relined in felt and would have originally served as a work box, likely used for sewing implements or alternatively as ...

Heading : Tunbridge ware work box by Edmund Nye c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with heavy use of green oak.

An anglo Indian workbox made of ebony. The tray lifts up from the box on the lid which is also inlaid in ivory and ebony and has a bone round disc that is signed New Bedford 1810. Th...

Anglo Indian straw work box with diamond pattern and painted borders.

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box having a quality antique Victorian work box with stunning mother of pearl inlay, with a lift up lid o...

An English, burr walnut and maple ladies work box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

This Chinese work box is very high-quality has a lot of its interior.

A beautiful 'as is' late 18th or early 19th century example of 'Marqueterie de Paille', or straw marquetry, work box. The top inlaid with a wonderful cityscape, with early architectu...

An English, estate made mahogany and brass butler's work box or country house cutlery tray, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

An English, mahogany newspaper rack or work box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

An English, oak two-division cutlery tray, garden trug or work box, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

This charming and character rich box features a finely inlaid central star, likely executed in fruitwood, set against a warm, timeworn surface. The interior retains its original fitt...

This round Chinese box in red and gold lacquered woven bamboo Was probably a wedding box, a work box, a storage box.

A Stunning Quality Late Regency Period, 19th Century, Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Work Box, Stationary Box, Or Jewellery Box, Having Exceptional Decoration Throughout With Hinged Lid E...

The 19th century Chinese black lacquer work box has most of the interior with handles on each side.

This is an antique teapoy, an English, William IV, rosewood work box dating to the early 19th century, circa 1835.

A few small missing elements on the body of the box. Work from the mid-18th century. Circa 1750-1760.      

Quality antique William IV rosewood work box having a quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a storage compartment, shaped frieze and raised on a shaped pedestal column stand...

This is an antique butler's carry. An English, walnut country house silver polishing box or cutlery tray, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Delightful estate made butler's ...

Antique William IV quality figured mahogany work box having a quality figured mahogany work box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of five original lid...

Elegant Victorian sewing table - or work box - in walnut Great patina to the wood Top opens out to reveal all the compartments and boxes On lyre ends support by finely craved cabriol...

Finely painted satinwood Edwardian lift up lid sewing/work box Circa 1910 Lovely painted details include floral sprays and a female portrait Lid lifts up to reveal all the compartmen...

This is an antique ladies country kitchen work box. An English, oak dual division tool carry or garden trug, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

**Work Box in Straw Marquetry, Early 19th Century, Antique-Style Decor M3681** This work box reveals various examples of straw marquetry craftsmanship inside.

An English, estate made fruitwood and oak butler's work box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

A very fine 19th Century kingwood side table or ladies work box. This fabulous piece is of exceptional quality, beautifully hand carved, fitted with finely cast ormolu mounts with s...

A mid 19th century Japanese export elm and calamander parquetry workbox with a divided interior and lift out tray. This charming box would work either as a jewllery or workbox, th...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored heavily carved Victorian walnut sewing table with ornately inlaid Tunbridge wear decorated top A very good looking ...

A 19th century Chinese chinoiserie gilt painted box. Lacquer work box of very high quality. Beautifully painted.  

An Edwardian Satin Walnut Sewing Work Table A beautiful and useful piece of Edwardian furniture, the Table or work Box has an inlaid lift up top which reveals deep internal storage ...

A George III penwork sarcophagus work box with hinged lid decorated with a chariot, the side with Neo-Classical devices.

This piece was originally the interior compartment of a larger work box, now long separated from its outer case.

Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned string inlay, the interior with fitted tray for use as a jewelry or work box and retaini...

A Stunning Persian Hand-Crafted Hexagonal Inlaid Wood Red Lined Khatam Box, Individual Segments With Separate Tops With An Attractive Geometric Floral Design. Displayed On A Hand Cra...

A large Chinese black lacquer work box dating from approximately 1800–1820. Shaped like a traditional scroll, it features a beautifully painted scene of an emperor with his maiden, r...

A richly decorated early 19th century Chinese export sewing or work box in black lacquer, detailed throughout with intricate gilt landscapes and figures.

Antique Chinoiserie Papier Mache Box, circa 1920, a rectangular jewelry or work box with hinged pagoda lid, decorated with an embossed phoenix and cherry blossom design, revealing a ...

K0123, stunning William IV goncalo alves work box / jewelry box, having quadrant beading and fine decorative inlays to the front and to the hinged top which opens to reveal newly rel...

Size :28.2cm x 20.2cm, 11cm height Condition : Very good – minor wear only Restoration : The tray is a replacement Weight : 1150 grams This work box was most likely made by eith...

This lacquer and eggshell box is a Vietnamese work from the late 20th century.

A fine early 19th century coromandel work box with moulded front design and fitted interior containing a super collection of sea shells.

Charming sliver open work box for hosts. The outer rim of the round lid features doves of peace.

This is an antique cheese carrying box. An English, oak garden produce tray or work box, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

An Italian straw work box decorated everywhere with extraordinary straw-work geometrical marquetry on a wooden structure, coated even inside and at the bottom.

An exquisite Indian Koftgari work box, or jewelry box, circa 1900, in oval shape.

Arts & Crafts Wine Cave with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1920s Box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in France A very special item with decorative metal work on top.

Arts & Crafts Wine Cave with Decorative Metal Work, circa 1920s Box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in France A very special item with decorative metal work on top.

19th Century Moorish Meticulous Workmanship Box Lid with Inlaid Work

A very fine and interesting late 17th century English work box or travelling case English Circa 1680 Of conventional form with slightly domed lid, this piece has acquired a magnifi...

An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has a secret compartment hidden in the top, this is accessed by sliding the top to the s...