$4,603
H 6.3 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, Maker - likely George Austin of Dublin, a 19th century writing slope specialist Opens to reveal a
Brass
Set of Four Coromandel Cased Cologne Bottles
Located in Cheshire, GB
lids with etched motifs above cut-glass square bottles. The box marked Austin of Dublin. Retaining its
Glass
$5,936
H 9.06 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
completed by Austin of Dublin and possibly retailed by Radcliffe given the various key indicators in the
Brass
19C Irish Coromandel Wood Campaign Decanter Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Decanter box from circa 1860-1880. Made in Dublin, makers brass label on the interior, for ‘T.K. Austin
Crystal, Silver, Brass
$1,500
H 7.5 in W 13.75 in D 6.5 in
19C British Coromandel, Brass with Large Jasperware Medallions Book Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
made for the Irish market and retailed by a fine retailer like ‘T.K. Austin’ of Dublin. COROMANDEL
Brass
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H 4 in W 14 in D 10 in
Coromandel Writing Slope Box Casket Poss Irish Austins Dublin Mid-19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
slope is in our opinion (based on previously sold examples) by renowned Cabinet makers Austins
Ormolu
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H 3.5 in W 12 in L 3.5 in
Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin. Third-quarter of the 19th century. The entire outer
Ormolu
Antique Irish Coromandel Jewellery Box by Austin of Dublin
Located in Northampton, GB
Signed Thomas and George Austin Manufactures Dublin From our Jewellery Box collection, we are
Brass
Antique Coromandel Irish Dublin Writing Set, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
makers label for Austin of Dublin, circa 1860 in date. The suite compromises a dome topped stationery
Irish Mahogany Inlaid Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin. Third quarter of the 19th century. The entire outer
Ormolu
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H 5 in W 16.25 in D 10.75 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Writing Slope of good size proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin. Third quarter of the
Bog Wood
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H 3.75 in W 15 in D 10 in
Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
compact proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin, third quarter of the 19th century. The
Mahogany
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H 4.73 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Antique Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin
Located in Northampton, GB
Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope by Austin of Dublin. The Writing Box of slim rectangular form with
Brass
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H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
hinges. Engraved “George A C Long”. Paper label Austins 39 Westmorland Street Dublin Measures: Height
Brass
Antique Coromandel Austin of Dublin Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Fabulous Coromandel Jewelry box attributed to George Austin of Dublin with intricate mother of
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Macassar
Austin of Dublin Ebony Mother of Pearl Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
A fabulous sewing box attributed to Austin of Dublin with intricate mother-of-pearl and abalone and
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
Antique Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Brass bound Jewelry Box by Austin of Dublin, veneered in exquisite Coromandel with fine inlaid and
Pair of Early 20th Irish Red Velvet Mirrors
Located in Tadcaster, GB
high and do not come up very often. Both are stamped on the back with the makers mark Austin and Co ltd
Sold|$233,150
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$100,474
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Ha...
Steel
$1,795Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.6 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveling Vanity Dressing Box, circa 1870
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th century English coromandel and rosewood fitted travel vanity or dressing box, circa 1870. This fine box contains the original contents including silverplate lid...
Silver Plate
$3,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 49.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical trunk - a royal traveling companion functioning as a portable wardrobe. Slick desi...
Brass
$274,998
H 6.3 in W 9.69 in D 6.34 in
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...
Silver
Continental Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Enamel Box Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental Baroque style gilt bronze mounted enamel box, Late 19th century The square hinged top decorated overall with mythical figures. Measures: Height 3.5 in., 11.4cm (4 1/2"...
Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Coffee of Chocolate Set with Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Date marked 1962/63, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., England. Modern and Art Deco collide in this very sleek coffee or chocolate set. Brilliant as a decorative accessory or perfect ...
Sterling Silver
$4,279
H 9.65 in W 17.92 in D 11.62 in
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and bone inlaid colonial writing case with fitted interior, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. ...
Teak
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$11,733
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
$32,876Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.6 in W 15.7 in D 9.8 in
18th Century Sterling Silver Soup Tureen Hammered Italian Venice Rococo
By Charles Nicolas Odiot
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Impressive Antique Georgian Italian Sterling Silver soup tureen Style & period Rococo, Georgian, Antique, Italian, Venice Design: Italian The fine hand crafted hammered body stan...
Sterling Silver
$17,393
H 8.08 in W 13.59 in D 11.03 in
Victorian Mappin & Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box
By James Vickery, Mappin & Webb
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Vanity Box / Dressing Box with its original leather carry case. The silver vanity box itself is veneered in exotic coromandel with brass edging and double stringing on the...
Brass
$109,834
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
$62,500
H 44.38 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Style m12031 Custom with a wait time of up to two years. We are pleased to offer one of two large and impressi...
Brass
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.