Antique Work Boxes

Dimensions: (approx) 5" High, 8" Wide, 5.5" Deep, 0.75lbs A wonderful example of functional art, this rare, one-of-a-kind folk art painted decorative work box is the perfect acc...

a dough box of walnut with a single board top, one drawer with cut work abstract flower form behind pulls and crossed arrows in center with YITA carved at top

A large English tea caddy/work box with decoupage scenes, inlaid boxwood and curly sycamore.

Decorated Victorian Pine Blanket Box with Stud-work Design This is a very attractive pine box, it has been decorated with a tulip design in brass stud work The pine has darkened w...

1930s Oak sewing box table by Morco This is a good sturdy side table, with a good colour, just open the top to find a pleated yellow lining and a pin cushion in the lid with and a...

Fantastic nutwood box with marquetry work from the Art Nouveau period in Austria around 1910.

Decorative wooden Art Deco box with wonderful inlay work out of Austria, around 1920.

A fine and large-scaled French Louis Philippe boulle-work dressing box; stamped Maison VERVELLE a Paris"; the shaped rectangular lid with canted corners above a conforming body with ...

This is an antique keepsake box. A Scottish, sycamore work or jewellery case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Charming Art Deco wooden walnut box out of Austria from circa 1920. The decorative box from the early 20th century can be used in many ways: for example as jewelry box or as a humidor.

Remarkable wooden Art Deco jewelry box from the era in Austria around 1920. An extraordinary shaped piece veneered in fine flame birch, showing a decorative "star" inlay work on the ...

A shapely French Napoleon III bombe-form boulle-work letter box with brass, pewter and ivory inlay; the gently domed rectangular top above a shaped body raised on spheroid feet; the ...

Solid oak Arts & Crafts box, Austria, circa 1890. About A solid oak box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in Austria. A very special item with decorative metalwork on top. De...

This wonderful worked box looks like a wooden barrel with a cute dachshund sitting in it, which also forms the detachable cover at the same time.

Precious wooden Art Deco box in fine bird's-eye maple with inlay work out of Austria, circa 1920.

Their core of business was through boxes designed as Work Boxes and Jewellery Boxes/Dressing Cases, they also manufactured desks and were perfumers local to the Glasgow area West Sco...

Small Indian lidded casket made of sandalwood. The chest is covered in leather and decorated with silver fittings with handles on the sides. The interior is lined in red velvet. Key ...

Antique Victorian wool-work-wreath features floral display housed in deep walnut shadow box, 19th century Measures - fr: 21.5" H x 18.5" W x 4" D, los: 18" x 15&...

A superb large late 18th century french straw work ladies sewing box with an unusal mirrored theatre inside the lid and a life out section , these boxes show the sun representing Lou...

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. Crafted in early 20th century Burma, this round betel box is decorate...

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round betel box by the Karen people of the Thai/Burma border is ...

This beautiful inlaid brass and shell Boulle-work lidded box is in very good condition. It retains its original velvet lining and key.

Most people don't realize that many pieces were not signed, but their work is unmistakable. This large box was supposed to be used for handkerchiefs; however, over the years the ones...

Crossman, Page 281, The author writes: "On rare occasions, a tea caddy, work or stationery box was made of red lacquer with painted gold designs.

Antique Larkin & Son Welch's grape juice advertisement wooden work toolbox caddy. Item features remarkable patina, Welch's grape juice advertisement to sides, wooden handle, solid wo...

A striking English mahogany Campaign decanter box with four bottles. Fine brass work is applied to the box, giving the Campaign style look.

A very fine and elegant wooden box. Intricate parquetry work depicting Rose of Winds on top.

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. These round betel boxes are painted with concentric circles of red an...

Used for general storage of small items, the humble box is a work of art in itself and a beautiful example of a traditional craft.

Used for general storage of small items, the humble box is a work of art in itself and a beautiful example of a traditional craft.

Tramp art emerged in the late 19th century as a folk carving tradition, typically worked from recycled cigar boxes and packing crates.

A fine Austrian art nouveau boulle-work miniature cabinet with brass, pewter and bone inlay; the serpentine top above a body fitted with 2 doors opeing to reveal 3 diminutive drawers...

On top you will find an ebonized inlay work. Inside this beautiful box you have three compartments - one with a little surprise!

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 and bl...

The design is in the "chinoiserie" style; on the lid, we can see elements reminiscent of Chinese landscapes, but a typical church from the French countryside was also included! The b...

1903 Huntley & Palmers jewelry casket form biscuit tin box. Stylized as a Viennese leather work jewelry box.

Here are three rare antique Anglo Indian boxes crafted with traditional materials each with a tortoise shell background than overlaid intricate, engraved bone work.

Circa 1840-60 Chinese lacquer on wood work or letter box. Cartouche shaped. The entire exterior is decorated with each curved & shaped panel decorated with a gilt scene within a cart...

The sides, the legs, the top are all beautiful detailed in Victorian style work. The box is gilded metal. It is marked déposé on the underside which translates to copyright or patent...

A well-crafted German Erhard & Sohne burlwood covered box with brass intarsia design work; the round box raised on 3 legs; adorned with fine brass inlay decoration

We have more boxes available, see image 3 to view two other boxes that would work well as a part of a set (items LU863915598752 and LU863915598722).

I am not certain of the boxes exact purpose but they would work very well as jewellery boxes, games boxes or purely for decoration on a mantelpiece, pair of console tables, dressing ...

A rosewood veneered Tunbridge ware box by T Barton, the slightly domed top inlaid with a display of roses depicted in micro mosaic, framed by bandings of contrasting light and dark w...

An exquisite example of the work of Tahan, this box is sure to be the focal point in any collection.

This rectangular silver box displays skilled craftsmanship in chasing and relief work impressive techniques and depth of design with floral and avian relief designs on the lid and co...

The company specialised in the production of snuff-boxes, snuff-boxes with watches, singing bird-boxes, form watches and musical boxes.

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...

A fine and well-preserved Chinoiserie Tea Caddy, the designs applied in pen-work over a ebonized background. Dating from the Regency period, English in origin.

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18th century sailor work hand carved coconut lidded jar from England. The coconut has been hand carved decorated and forms the lid and jar of the piece, following down to a nicely ha...

A wonderful 18th century George III quill work (scrollwork) tea caddy of elongated hexagon form. English circa 1790 Decorated with floral panels and a painting roundel of a yo...

This fully hallmarked silver gilt pill box features intricately worked turquoise guilloche enamel detailing around the outside.

This petite chest would work well as a jewelry box or or for cufflinks or other small accessories storage.

This antique silver and gilt bronze box was created in France, circa 1850. The trunk-shaped box features intricate work on all four sides, a bombe top with handle.

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts pewter and hand enameled jewelry or cigar box. The enamel work is attributed to Fleetwood Varley.

19th Century dome-top tea caddy, with elaborate and intricate brass work, with lids present and with original key, English, ca. 1860.

Russian Cigarette case, in silver with filigree work. Approx. 1900. Indistinctly marked. In excellent condition. Fits cigarettes with a length of 7.5 cm. Dimensions: L 7.9 x D 5...

The decoration is subtle and refined. It would work well as jewelry box too. This box was made in the closing years of the British Empire for export, although Thailand was never a co...