Antique Work Boxes

Among other restoration work: Gluing at the base box, optimization of the running function of the drawer, veneer additions, veneer gluing, surface cleaning, small putties, retouching...

Authentic antique ring - French work of the 1920s. Original box and invoice of origin of the French Servan Jewelry - Bordeaux - Biarritz, still opened.

The set is accompanied by six spoons in silvered metal engraved and presented in its original box. Indochinese work realized in the 1920's.

The smallest foreshortening, representing the ancient Roman arches, is realized on a different sheet and then has been applied on a decorated box. The work has been realized by the ...

In 1905, he realized his dream of living in Estes Park, where he built a home and studio called “The Sketch Box.” Adams’ work remains highly regarded for its detailed, atmospheric la...

However, in my opinion, I believe it’s best displayed as a work of art in a box frame on a wall, and you will see in one of the pictures I’ve shown how this might look in a shadow bo...

One of his big works in this period was a large desk cigarette box in filigree work set with a landscape picture of the Niles, scorched on silver.

A Victorian Ashford Marble inlaid stone bracelet, set with pietra dura Ashford Marble plaques, from Derbyshire, with flowers on a black background, mounted in fire gilded gold with E...

This duo comprises two Chinese work boxes: one, of lacquered and parcel giltwood, was produced circa 1850, while the second, of painted wood inlaid with ersatz mother of pearl, dates...

An early 19th century black lacquer, Chinese export work box, beautifully decorated in gold. The decoration is a court seen in gold gilt with two brass handles on the sides and paw f...

This is a large Anglo-Indian Regency bone veneered work box with delicate ebony ornamentation.

Heading : Regency Tunbridge ware work box with cubework Date : c1820 Period : Regency Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cubework with s...

A large late Regency burr elm and boxwood strung work box, the sarcophagus shaped lift-off lid enclosing a void with removable borders, the drawer with a compartmentalized interior.

A stunning early 19th century Irish Killarney ware arbutus wood work box, the hinged cover typically inlaid with a scene of Glena Cottage (Killarney) and meandering shamrocks, Inscri...

A beautiful late 18th or early 19th century example of 'Marqueterie de Paille', or straw marquetry, work box. The top inlaid with a vase and flowers, the interior retaining the vibra...

Fine Trinity House Inlaid Burlwood Ship-decorated Sewing or Work Box, Circa 1850-80 The inlaid wood box has a polychrome marine scene and the inscription, "E.

A Large Three Drawer Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Chest and Work Box, c1925 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Large Three Drawer Jewellery Chest and Work Box with Addi...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime original Victorian papier mâché sewing box work table A stunning early Victorian Papier Mache sewing table in the style of...

An unusually large stag horn veneered sandal wood sewing box from Vizagapatam, India. This large, fitted box in the Regency taste has tapered sides and a two-tiered sloped lid, all c...

Chinese Export Style black-lacquer and gilt-chinoiserie decorated workbox with cinnabar highlights, of canted rectangular form with hinged lid enclosing fitted interior, with a fitte...

French Art Deco Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box Made in Golden Oak and very stylish So much storage in such a small space, this great little piece opens out to 4 times i...

A beautiful antique mahogany Austrian Biedermeier work box circa 1820 in date. The work table features boxwood stringing on the lift up top, the interior is fitted with various co...

We are delighted to this lovely hand made Victorian Chess table sewing or work box in Burr Walnut A very good looking and well made piece, the octagonal top is feature, usually thes...

This is a beautiful antique French occasional table which can double as a bedside cabinet, circa 1900 in date, which will grace any room in your house. It has been masterfully cra...

Antique quality Victorian Aesthetic, circa 1890 burr walnut/amboyna work side sewing writing table box This is a lovely item, that is full of age, charm and character.

A late Regency period rosewood brass inlaid work box containing a gilt-tooled leather fold out letter file, the interior now lined in blue paper, circa 1835.

Probably used as a tea caddy or cricket trinket box. Exquisite conversation Museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina Museum quality pierced jali work box.

We are delighted to this lovely original Victorian Flamed Mahogany work table or sewing box sold in an antiques store in Harrods London in 1981 and complete with all original paperwo...

Rustic tine pine work box of large proportions circa 1850. Shaped and metal bound edges and hinges. 

Having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a tea caddy, jewelry casket, trinket or accessories case, sewing work box, decorative table box an...

Copper patches and splashes of solder, cork liner, sold with original Evans Card

Arts & Crafts box, Austria, circa 1920 About Box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in France A very special item with decorative metal work on top.

This fine Regency period quill work, bone, ivory & sandalwood sewing box with intact interior w sewing implements.

A superb antique 19th-Century French oak and boulle work box with fitted interior, a removable inner jewelry tray, and the original fully working lock and key, circa 1880.

Antique French carved walnut "Petrin" dough box, Circa 1890.

Noble Art Deco box with fine inlay work coming from Austria, circa 1925.

Antique American Primitive wood and iron carpenters cobblers tool box work caddy on wheels. Item features remarkable authentic patina, cast iron rolling wheels, multiple compartments...

Mid-19th century decorative round paper mache box with lid from a private collector who traveled the world buying beautiful pieces.

Late 19th century wooden box ebonized inlay work and mirror Austria, circa 1890.

See A.Clarke and J. O’Kelly, Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society 1700-1880, pp.117-118.  

Clarke & J. O’Kelly, Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society 1700-1880, pp.117-118.

This naturalistic artistry wood work box is carved on all sides so you can also put it in the centre of a dining table or on a large desk.

Lacquer work on covered wood box. China, Qing Dynasty.

A finely carved pedestal form notched box with a large drawer. Original art work from cigar box remains.

Both of the hinges are original and work properly, however, the box does not lock and does not come with a key.

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...

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.

A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked decorative boxes. Unlike typical Burmese betel boxes, which are cylindrical in shape, this...

The small domed box is a work of art, with intricate detailing that showcases the craftsmanship of the era.

The decoration to the box reflects the work of folk artists, portraying a merry wedding procession of rats or mice; with the creature at the end of the procession being a cat.

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

Fantastic Quarti work! fantastic box. The conditions are shown on the pictures.

Though unmarked, the piece exhibits the quality and detail characteristic of Holdcroft's work. This whimsical Majolica box is not only a functional storage piece but also a beautiful...

This exquisite, versatile and well sized box has a hinged cover decorated with a cube work panel within a geometric mosaic border on an ebony ground.

Decorative wooden box. Beautiful traditional marquetry wood work, the box is inlaid with different types of wood in a cubist pattern.

This is a very good, well made, Georgian, English Box which could be used as a work or storage box, useful for documents, treasures or valuables alike.

The craftsmanship displays a remarkable level of detail, with hundreds of tiny tessellated elements forming starbursts, diamond motifs, and border work. The box rests on a matching ...