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
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
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
four faces of the box. A small circular medallion with a miniature depicting a landscape in an ormolu
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
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
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
Ormolu
Antique Ormolu & Sevres Mounted Jewel Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
interior, Circa 1870 in date. This wonderful ormolu jewel casket is rectangular in shape and is superbly
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
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
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
Ormolu
19th Century Porcelain and Ormolu Jewel Casket Box by Tahan
Located in London, GB
ormolu-mounted rectangular shaped jewel casket, by Tahan a Paris, circa 1870 in date. The porcelain
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
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
Ormolu
FRENCH TORTOISHELL AND ORMOLU JEWEL CASKET
Located in Natchez, MS
19th c French Tortoishell and ormoulu jewel casket. wtih original lining
$2,680
H 1.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...
Lacquer
$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
$10,250
H 5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist. Of cartouche form with bombay shaped...
Porcelain
$670Sale 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
$275,214
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
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
On Hold|$2,855
H 4.73 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This French Empire 19th century rectangular porcelain dresser box or jewlery decorative casket has a wonderfully patinated powder blue/cerulean light blue background color and featur...
Bronze, Ormolu
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
$4,800
H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.75 in
Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Large 19th century French dore bronze mounted hand-cut prismic crystal box. The mount is hand-chased and hand-chiseled with the finest detail. The entire mount is des...
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Bohemian Moser Enameled Amber Art Glass Jewel Casket
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Bohemian enameled art glass hinged lid jewelry casket - table box by renowned luxury glass maker Moser. Exquisitely hand-made in Bohemia (present day Czech Repu...
Brass
19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century onyx, ormolu mounted jewellery casket, having Pietra dura floral plaques to each corner, set into classically shaped gilded ormolu mounts. Ba...
Onyx, Ormolu
$3,350
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
$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
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Sévres Porcelain box.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and elaborately decorated French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Sévres Porcelain box. This charming oblong oval shaped lidded box is raised by four toupie shaped fe...
Ormolu
$61,876Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket
Located in Norwood, NJ
French 19th century large gilt and silvered bronze table box. Finely cast Renaissance Revival gilt and silvered bronze jewelry box with tufted velvet interior lining. Four corners wi...
Bronze
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.