Antique Work Boxes

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...

A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box having a hinged lid that is sumptuously decorated with a gilded design of Imperial...

Regency period Tunbridge ware work or sewing box having calamander sides with light wood edges, the top with exotic woods inlaid in a tumbling block pattern within a Vandyke frieze b...

The inside of the box consists of several smaller boxes, also depicting pastoral scenes in lacquer work.

An exceptional late 19th-century mechanical musical automaton table in premium burr walnut. Features a fully functional, flawless cylinder movement accompanied by six brass bells. Co...

A rare French marqueterie de paille (colored straw marquetry) sewing work box. Delicately hand-crafted in Provincial Burgundy, France, late 18th / early 19th century.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original, stunning condition teal coloured machinist work tool box in all steel with period lock and lo...

Indian "Bombay" dresser/jewelry box with a mirror in the lid and raised on a "tray" base with silvered feet.

The hinged rectangular top with three oval Signed Wedgwood plaques depicting putti at various pursuits within oval paterae mounted swagged and beaded borders, opening to a morocco le...

A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Rectangular box with three tones of gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is embellished with a multicolored gold medallion in relief featuring a bouquet of roses and tulips, se...

Large bronze and silver chest, 19th century Orientalist work. Large 19th century Orientalist bronze and silver box, Napoleon III period.

While an exact date has not been confirmed, the craftsmanship and materials are consistent with Zavalo’s early work. The box is cast in bronze and finished with a rich, varied patina...

The underside of the lid features a contrasting floral composition of chrysanthemum blossoms rendered in soft, varied tones, showcasing the versatility and precision of the enameling...

Heading : Tunbridge ware work box Date : c1850 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent .

Indian teak work or stationary box with brass tack and applique decoration on the top and sides and fitted with brass lift-handles. the interior fitted with lift out trays and open c...

French 18th century painted box. This work comes from Normandy France.

A set of hair-work articles and award lithograph associated with the Flower Show of Savannah, Georgia, 1888. Not removed for inspection, but likely sterling and gold. Presented in ...

A very beautiful piece, a work of art. Box measures: 1.75" height x 12.13" diameter.

Rectangular box with three tones of gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is embellished with a multicolored gold medallion in relief featuring a bouquet of roses and tulips, se...

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box is painted with concentric circles of red, black...

The technique of inlay, therefore, is very complicated-only the most skilled Master cabinetmakers were able to do such difficult work. Another characteristic of the box is the type o...

A Regency leather jewelry, work and writing casket, the hinged lid enclosing a partitioned compartment, the moulded doors enclosing four drawers with faux book spine fronts, the low...

19th century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box A true work of art, this mid-19th century Kashmiri handcrafted trinket box is covered in beautiful detail.

- Charming and characterful nautical design - Depicting a fleet of five galleons or warships at anchor in a bay with three men in a dingy rowing ashore on the top - The front with ...

Gilding on the extremities of the spiral shape box. Work realized under Napoleon III (1852-1870).   

A distinguished example of Victorian papier-mâché decorative work, this glove box combines functional purpose with elegant, hand-executed decorative artistry.

Perfect for storing your most treasured jewelry or other keepsakes, this crystal box is a work of art that will be cherished for generations to come.

Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Box with Marquetry Detail, English Circa 1820. An exquisite example of English craftsmanship, this Georgian period handmade box is executed in a ri...

The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to delight a regal perfume connoisseur.

Bayon” on the lid, the box reflects the work of a regional artisan and carries both decorative and collectible appeal.

A Meiji period moriage cloisonné box and cover with two carp, the rectangular box worked in coloured enamels in standard, moriage (raised) and musen (wireless) cloisonné with one gre...

This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of art inside and out. Crafted of rich wood, this chest is adorned with doré bronze details, including lion's paw feet.

The warm tones and natural grain of the walnut complement the meticulous inlay work, giving the box a distinguished presence. A graceful arched handle rises from the top—bringing th...

Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century A rare and charming Swedish baroque box dating from the first half of the 18th century, crafted in elm and fruitwood wi...

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It has the classic Regency look, beautifully decorated with brass nail heads, handles and feet and a lovely fret-work grill. A great box for the intended use, for kindling or as a wo...

A Meiji period cloisonné box and cover with sparrows, prunus and bamboo, the rectangular box worked in gold and silver wire and coloured enamels with birds amongst a blossoming tree ...

Size : 25.7 W x 18.0 D x 10.3 H cm Condition : Very good; little or no damage other than the missing dividers as above; the base is split - but stable - right across its width; there...

The decoration and work of this box make it a vestige of French history.

Folk Art from the 1890s, it features an inlaid star motif on the lid and diamond patterns on the sides (marquetry work). The box is secured with metal hooks and exhibits dovetail j...

Lace boxes work very well placed on a piece of furniture or on top of a coffee table/ottoman.

Openwork wooden box, worked with a decoration of flowers and animals; the lid is enhanced with a bone net; iron fasteners Work in the style of the workshops of Abramtsevo and Elen...

This type of sewing box, from the Bombay area would normally have intricate ‘sadeli mosaic’ work all over, but this one did/does not.

The hinged-lid top lifting open to reveal a visually striking blue interior fitted with a removable compartmentalized tray over open compartment, rising on bracket feet. circa 1875 ...

Sevres boxes, such as this one, are very unusual because of their large size, shape, and fine detail work.

The box is marked with a gilt "2" on the inside cover.

Hand-hammered and engraved, this beautifully incised brass box Islamic Metal work was probably made in Syria by craftsman and features finely wrought calligraphic and geometric engra...

Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, Circa 1820 Measures: 2.25" W x 1.5" D x 0.75" H / 62 Grams A finely worked small silver box crafted in 13 l...

Simply a wonderfully worked box with a fascinating historical connection!

This piece is a wonderful example of Spanish artisan work. Perfect as a jewelry box, cigarette box, keepsake case, or tabletop decorative object, it brings old-world elegance and co...

Pair of Charles X ring holders (baguiers) with ormolu mounts embellished with small flowers. A high backing of mother-of-pearl joins a small, ormolu bowl featuring openwork interlaci...

Some minor damage to the top (repair is obvious in pics) and ivorine replacements to some edging, but it still a BEAUTIFUL BOX and of real QUALITY! The mosaic work is FABULOUS!

No matter where you decide to use it for or wherever you decide to have it on display, this antique box will never fail to impress. Mind you, our sharp price for this hand-crafted,...

Pastoral box. Carved antler, wood, metal. Spanish school, 1861.

Lutuan tell an interesting story of the spread of Islam and Islamic crafts. The silver inlay work shown on this box originated in Syria. The function originated in India.

Rectangular, enameled gold vinaigrette. The hinged lid is decorated with enamel on gold and displays a view of an Alpine lake in front of a mountain range. The sides of the vinaigret...