Antique Work Boxes

A geometric frieze frames the composition. The body of the box is decorated with rinceau friezes on an intricately sculpted geometric background.

This very artful worked tobacco box can be opened by lifting the upper part - see picture #7.

Here we are offering one of our rare Johann Maresch items, an outstanding Majolica Cigar Box from the early 20th century. The unusual worked Cigar Box looks like a bunch of cigars wi...

Likely used as a case for an instrument or a pair of glasses, the humble box is a work of art in itself and a beautiful example of a traditional craft.

The hinged lid is decorated with a foliate finial of fruits and flowers. Beautiful scroll work design throughout the box. Each side is ornamented with a turned design pillar.

19th century Swedish work box, circa 1870. Painted strong box with original metal work, lid opens to reveal a separate tray fitted inside.

This early all original cream painted grater wall box. This early painted table top or wall-mounted kitchen work box is in great as found condition.

Founded by Andrew Smith circa on 1831 who began by making snuff boxes. These boxes had a secret hinge called 'The Cumnock Hinge', and this type of box work had 'Migrated' to Mauchlin...

Below the beautifully inlaid and banded top is a fitted drawer with compartments for playing pieces or embroidery, over a large sliding lined work box for additional pieces or embroi...

Both the base, cover, and underside of the grille are well marked and the box shows all of the quality of the work of this master box maker.

It must have been meant for use in conjunction with the slide out work box below. The playing surfaces are stunning and very colorful.

It must have been meant for use in conjunction with the slide out work box below. The playing surfaces are stunning and very colorful.

It has a single fitted drawer with useful compartments over a pull out work box for storing items such as wool, threads, cottons, etc The table sits on hand carved solid walnut cabr...

It has a single fitted drawer with useful compartments over a pull-out work box for storing items such as wool, threads, cottons, etc The table sits on hand-carved solid walnut cabr...

It has a single fitted drawer with useful compartments over a pull-out work box for storing items such as wool, threads, cottons, etc The table sits on hand-carved solid walnut ca...

Small work table-jewelry box in mahogany and mahogany veneer with rosette marquetry inlaid lift top.

Antique fine quality Victorian C1860 rosewood Gothic work side sewing table box. This is a lovely item, that is full of age, charm and character.

A superb burr walnut and birdseye maple marquetry work / sewing table, Circa 1860 in date The ornately floral marquetry inlaid octagonal hinged top with a central star motif within ...

A fine quality George III mahogany combination work box and lap desk, the elaborately inlaid top with satinwood, ebony and boxwood inlay including a central conch shell and Greek key...

Antique Victorian circa 1860 burr walnut work side sewing table box This is a lovely item, that is full of age, charm and character.

Antique French parquet worked cigars box, Napoleon III era, circa 1850s-1870s.

Beneath the top is a single drawer and a sliding work box for storage. Supported by elegant carved and turned solid walnut columns standing on cabriole legs with china castors.

Unusual Antique Victorian quality burr walnut inlaid games table having a quality burr walnut lift up top with a inlaid chess board lifting up to reveal an adjustable writing surface...

In 1842, he went into business with Thomas Charles Hannaford. They worked from Regent Street, London. They became Halstaff & Hannaford, famously making Ladies’ Work Boxes, Writing Bo...

The underside is fitted with a slide out work-box for sewing/embroidery, which is inlaid with satinwood stringing and paterae spandrels, raised on tapering legs with the original bra...

A Good Mid 19th Century English Oak Work Table or Sewing Box on Stand. The octagonal box with multiple internal divisions for storing needles, thread, bobbins and other accessories ...

Footnote: For a related specimen parquetry ‘work box of various woods made for Miss Giffard of Nerquis Hall’ in 1808, see Susan E.

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...

Some of the items which have survived include carved bone objects such as dominoes and playing cards, as well as more sophisticated pieces such as an intricate straw work box. Anoth...

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and highly decorated boxes. The surface of this cast brass box is covered in swirling abst...

This monumental Japanese lacquer-ware document box is a work of extraordinary artistry. Displaying an exquisite beauty thanks to its tranquil landscape scene, this luminous, Meiji-pe...

The round betel box in three parts, consisting of the lid, interior tray, and box, expertly worked with high and low relief repoussé work, also pierced, chased and parcel gilt.

18K Rose Gold with applied Decorations of Green and White Gold, Continental Snuff Box. Engine Turned work on top and bottom and other Hand Engraved Design Work.

The wire work extremely fine, and the roundel patterns match up between the cover and the box.

The hand-wrought iron work surrounding this Baroque oak box is truly exceptional.

A very fine antique Islamic lidded box or casket inlaid with silver and copper on a worked brass body.

A very large impressive diorama or shadow box work of art with detailed sailing vessel.

Known in Sri Lanka as a Killotaya the box is of flattened round form with an ornate scroll work hinged clasp.

Large Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box This is an unusual design, the Purdonium is carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with linen fold design on the front and the f...

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Swiss Lith Pilet & Cougnar’s, Geneve Ebonized Rosewood & Inlaid 8 Tune Music Box With 18” Com...

Signed to one side Komyo 光明 who worked for Uyeda, the box dates to the later half of the Meiji Period (1868-1912) Circa 1910.

The lock is framed by chiselled work. Please note: This sugar box / chest is gilded inside (look at pictures, please)!

This unique and captivating antique late 19th/early 20th century inlaid wood jewelry box with brass, mother-of-pearl, and metal escutcheon is a perfect addition to any collection of ...

Very rare vintage English army lamp, table / work light. Including original wooden box with description of use.

This theodolite with its patent number 11336, is on a tripod base and is a beautiful example of Stanley's work. The original wooden box has brass clasps and leather straps.

Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work. Lid opens to reveal a partially fitted interior consisting on a candle box.

Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work.  Lid opens to reveal a partially fitted interior consisting on a candle box.

Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work.  Lid opens to reveal a partially fitted interior consisting on a candle box.

Large North African carved and brass decorated coffer This is a lovely 19th century trunk, it is a very heavy piece carved on all sides and overlaid with decorative Brass work ...

Nice detailed gallery work, original presentation box from a London store.

Beautiful, realistic and refined work representing two boxes with two important place in the heart of Rome: San Giovanni Church and Minerva Medica Temple.

Very rare vintage English army lamp, machinist table / work light. Including original wooden box with description of use.

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

The shelf with an integral mirror rests over beautiful turned rosewood columns with criss-crossed and boxed brass work in the manner of John McLean. The vibrant rosewood veneers are ...

Following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the French Huguenots were banished from France, whereupon several countries welcomed them for the opportunity to learn their skills i...

Such large and fine kilims were favored by wealthy local patrons as summer carpets or rugs and were woven in villages where skilled tribal weavers could be contracted for such work. ...

Both cuffs are in excellent condition for their age and their original tongue and box clasps work well and are secure. Both feature a safety chain so that the cuffs can be worn witho...