Antique French Pink Enameled Ormolu Jewel Box, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an extraordinary box. It is a perfect example of the fine process of enameling and ormolu fitting that took place in 19th century France.
Ormolu
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu and Cloisonné Jewel Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III ormolu and cloisonné jewel box. Just a little charmer.
Ormolu
$3,355
H 3.75 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement period Bohemian enameled jewel casket attributed to luxury glassmaker Moser.
Metal, Ormolu
$4,400
H 3.5 in W 6.25 in D 5.5 in
Antique French Parisian Cut Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Jewel Box, circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Parisian cut crystal & ormolu mounted jewel box, circa 1890s.
Crystal, Bronze
Charles X jewels box in mother-of-pearl with miniature
Located in Paris, FR
A fine rectangular box in mother-of-pearl and gilt bronze mounts finely chiselled with interlacing, oves and flowers resting on four curved foliated feet. Friezes with gilt bronze ga...
Ormolu
Antique German Porcelain and Ormolu Jewel Box, Circa 1875-1885.
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique magnificent German "KPM" porcelain and ormolu jewel box, circa 1875-1885.
Ormolu
19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Limoges Enamel Jewel Casket Box
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Limoges ormolu-mounted enamel rectangular bombe' shaped table casket, circa 1870. The casket has yellow enamel panels that are decorated with po...
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Sevres Porcelain Jewel Box, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French ormolu mounted cobalt and multi-colored sevres porcelain jewel box, Circa 1890.
Porcelain
Antique Capo di Monte Jewel Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Late 19th century Capo di Monte jewel box (The Greek Gods On Mt Olympus)gilded bronze mounts.Mark on bottom with N and crown
Ormolu
19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewel Casket Box by Tahan
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French ormolu and carved cameo shell mounted jewelry casket, retailed by the renowned master cabinet maker, Tahan of Paris, and circa 1870 in date. Of re...
Ormolu
Antique Ormolu & Sevres Mounted Jewel Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Sèvres gilt bronze casket, chased and mounted with two small enamel plaques of putti flanking a large central enamel of birds in a tree, the hinged lid opening to reveal blu...
Bronze
Petite Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jewel Casket
Located in Forney, TX
A fine diminutive French Neoclassical ormolu gilded metal jewelry casket. Born around the turn of the 18th/19th century, the exceptionally executed petite masterpiece features a ...
Metal, Ormolu
Agate and Ormolu Jewel box French Made 20th Century
Located in Soquel, CA
Agate and ormolu French jewel box, the casket form in variegated red, black and pink stone, with hinged lid opening to a velvet lined interior, together with ruby studded key, 3.5"h ...
Agate, Gold Plate
Rare Palais Royal Ormolu + Mother of Pearl Music Box / Jewel Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and unusual Palais Royal gilded ormolu and Mother of Pearl music box, in the form of a cherub playing a harp, a velvet lined drawer for jewelery, a cherub seated on a stool wh...
Ormolu
19th Century Porcelain and Ormolu Jewel Casket Box by Tahan
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique porcelain and ormolu-mounted rectangular shaped jewel casket, by Tahan a Paris, circa 1870 in date.
Ormolu
Sold
H 1.625 in W 3 in D 1.625 in
Mid-19th Century French Banded Agate and Ormolu Jewel Casket, Miniature
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th Century French Banded Agate and Ormolu Jewel Casket A refined French banded agate and gilt bronze (ormolu) rectangular jewel casket, mid-19th century, of hinged form with c...
Agate, Ormolu
Sold
H 4.34 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
Ormolu Sevres Jewel Casket Exhibited at the Great Exhibition 1851, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly stunning and highly important antique ormolu and Sèvres porcelain jewel casket, which was exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 by the celebrated London retailer ...
Ormolu
FRENCH TORTOISHELL AND ORMOLU JEWEL CASKET
Located in Natchez, MS
19th c French Tortoishell and ormoulu jewel casket. wtih original lining
$663Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Jewelry Box Gilded Interior with Silk Satin Padding France, Paris, 1800
Located in Milano, IT
Jewelry box numbered below on the bottom. France Paris 1800, gilded metal. Interior with period silk satin padding. Precious and splendid antique jewelry box. The jewelry box is made...
Metal
$188,048
H 98.43 in W 21.26 in D 13 in
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a ...
Malachite, Ormolu
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century Empire style crystal box with classical gilt bronze mounts.
Ormolu
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$45,990Sale Price|30% Off
H 38 in W 52 in D 3 in
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
By Emanuel Oberhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...
Oil
$479,351
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Gorgeous 18th Century Baroque South American Floral Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Lovely 18th Century shrine in polychrome cedar. Rectangular box, topped by a cut pediment carved with flowers, flanked by a pair of tips – like simplified obelisks. Sides and pair of...
Cedar
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...
Bronze
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$1,850
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Wonderful French Faceted Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Casket Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French faceted cut crystal bronze ormolu-mounted eight sided casket jewelry box with fine detail bronze key hole. In the manner of Baccarat.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...
Gold
French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and pink porcelain jewellery box by Tahan. French, late 19th Century Measures: height 13cm, width 18cm, depth 13cm. This fine jewellery casket by the French m...
Ormolu
Unavailable|$3,291
H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
Antique Bohemian Moser Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Fine Moser Casket Jewelry Box with Hinged Bronze Mounts With Dore Bronze Swinging Handles Lid and Base are Both Framed in Bronze Generously Enameled all Around with Colorful Sprig...
Glass
$33,958
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
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.