19th Century Porcelain and Ormolu Jewel Casket Box by Tahan
Located in London, GB
A French porcelain and gilt metal mounted casket, Tahan à Paris, the porcelain panels painted flowers on a turquoise ground, beaded borders, 17cm wide.
Ormolu
Grand Tour Bronze Casket Athena Greek Processional Friezes, Attrib. Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Archaeological Revival Bronze Casket with Athena and Greek Processional Friezes, Attributed to Henri Picard, Paris, circa 1865–1885 A finely cast gilt and patinated bronz...
Bronze
Fabulous Brass and Red Copper Gothic Revival Jewelry Casket
By Eugène Emmanuel Viollet Le Duc
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorated all-over with Gothic arches and tracery, cutout of superposed sheets of red copper and brass, nailed and screwed on to the wooden case, the inside lined with yellow silk. T...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Rare Highly Cut Baccarat Jewelry Casket / Box, circa 1860
By Baccarat
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous shaped Baccarat box with doré bronze mounts. This is a rare example, the shape deeply and intricately cut incorporating four cut lion's paw feet. Dating to around 1860,...
Crystal
Antique Wooden Box Casket with Carved Historical Scenery, 1910
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Arts & Crafts antique wooden box from historicism from 1900 to 1910. The wooden box shows a scene of two riders with shield and sword and a carrier pigeon in front and floral ornamen...
Wood
Beautiful Doré Bronze Beveled Crystal Glass Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
Doré Bronze highlights the beautiful beveled crystal box with key. Measures: 8.5" L x 4" W x 3.5" H.
Glass
Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Jewel Casket by Tahan, Paris
By Alphonse Tahan 1
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This hand chased gilt bronze box features four oval inlay stone floral reserves that include forget-me-nots, and carnations. It is signed by renowned maker Tahan of Paris.
Stone, Bronze
Ornate Vermeil Gilt Silvered Bronze Cherub Footed Casket Jewelry Box Velvet
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very ornate rectangular casket with rich cherub ormolu corner mounts with scroll feet, floral bouquets and a winged cherub mask escutcheon on top the hinged cover. Silver medallion...
Bronze
Large Antique Jewelry Casket or Box with Chased Vignettes and Lined Interior
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and antique jewelry casket is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Renaissance Revival style.
Metal
19th Century Baccarat Cut Crystal Box or Casket with Gilt Bronze Mounts
By Baccarat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Baccarat Cut Crystal Box or Casket with Gilt Bronze Mounts. Beautiful cut crystal box in a faceted design. Box is mounted in a gilt bronze frame with paw feet.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box or Casket with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique gilt bronze decorative or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and dates to approximately 1900 and done in a Renaissance Revival style. T...
Bronze
Rare Large Antique Hand Painted Crystal Bronze Baccarat Jewelry Glove Box Casket
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A very rare large antique hand painted on crystal with bronze ormolu mounts jewelry / glove box / casket in the manner of Baccarat.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Baccarat style cut crystal glass, ormolu casket box, clasp in shape of flower.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cut crystal glass, ormolu casket box, clasp in shape of flower. ormulo footed box baccarat style crystal. In Baccarat style, mid/late 1800s. In beautiful condition, nice patina. Nor...
Crystal, Metal
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Dog Motif Velvet Lined Casket with Key
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This 19th century Black Forest carved wood lockable casket has an oval shape and is topped with hinged lid featuring a fully dimensional carved spaniel with glass eyes. The dog has b...
Wood
Functional and Stylish Burl / Burr Wood Foldable Jewelry Casket with Round Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Clever and perfect condition 'pair' of antique jewelry boxes. The burl or burr walnut that was used to create these two stunning boxes has delivered the most amazing details and pat...
Brass
French Opaline Turquoise Scalloped Box, 1890s
Located in South Salem, NY
An 1890s antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking Robin's Egg Blue color.
Opaline Glass
Antique French Blue Round Opaline Glass Box
Located in Winnetka, IL
An antique French blue round opaline glass casket or box having a hinged doré bronze banding.
Bronze
French Ormolu Bronze and Enameled Box, 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French ormolu and enameled casket. Panels arabesque decoration.
Metal, Bronze, 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
Antique French Cut Crystal Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous antique French cut crystal jewelry casket or box circled by ornate gilt bronze mounts.
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century French Repousse Silver Plated on Copper Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III copper box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1880, the ornate casket is rectangular in sha...
Silver Plate, Copper
Art Nouveau French Bronze Gilled Gold Deposé Jewelry Case Floral 1880
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
French antique casket jewelry box ornate flowers antique bronze collection jewelry case floral 1880´s antique jewelry box made of gilled gold spender metal mark on bottom deposé 22...
Diamond, Bronze, Gilt Metal
19th Century French Silver Plated on Copper Jewelry Box with Repoussé Hunt Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III copper box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the petite casket sits on four small f...
Silver Plate, Copper
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Paris la Tour Eiffel, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels.
Crystal, Ormolu
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Paris Arc de Triomphe circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels.
Crystal, Ormolu
Sold|$8,969
Consolidated Listing for Benjamin
Located in London, GB
Includes free shipping and the following four listings at the following, best prices: Antique Rare French Silver Plated Duck Press, 19th Century (Reference # 08892) - £5,000 19th ...
Silver Plate, Nickel
19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Casket Box
Located in Larkspur, CA
Third Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Walnut and Inlaid Brass Table Cashet Box, the Shaped Top with Central Medallion and Oval Frame with Inset Repeated Clovers on Project...
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Glass Casket / Box French Antique
Located in London, GB
A superb example of a French casket. This fine box is decorated with high quality ormolu mounts.
Glass
Zas, a French Napoleon III Period Sewing Casket, circa 1860
By Zas, France
Located in Paris, FR
A very fine Napoleon III period sewing casket. Signed Zas. France, circa 1860. Measures: Height: 18 cm (7 in.); Width: 33 cm (13 in.); Depth: 24 cm (9 1/2 in.)
Burl, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Sold|$2,700
A French Malachite Casket
Located in London, GB
An Elegant Bronze Mounted Malachite Casket, French c.1900
Malachite, Bronze
Sold|$175
French Gilt Bronze Jewelery Casket
Located in Cambridgeshire, GB
19th century French gilt bronze jewelery casket, the sawtooth housing encasing bevelled glass panels, each with engraved floral patterns, the interior with dark gold silk cushion, th...
Sold|$195
19th Century French Jewellery Casket
Located in Cambridgeshire, GB
19th century French ormolu jewellery casket, the sawtooth panels housing bevelled glass, the inside with original yellow silk cushion, all terminating on outswept feet.
Ormolu
Sold|$3,600
FRENCH TORTOISHELL AND ORMOLU JEWEL CASKET
Located in Natchez, MS
19th c French Tortoishell and ormoulu jewel casket. wtih original lining
Antique French Silver Sugar Box / Casket Ornate
Located in London, GB
Ornate antique French sterling silver sugar casket, lidded sugar box, A high quality piece with double fish finial, engraved decoration, ornate feet with a coat of arms at the fron...
Sterling Silver
French Tortoishell and Bronze Jewel Casket
Located in Natchez, MS
French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoishell Jewel Casket with hinged lid Original stamped velvet interior
French Gothic Revival Cigar Box Casket 19C.
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautifully decorated cigar box in 13th century French gothic decoration. Circa late 19th century, stamped "France" underneath. Silver plated bronze with lots of oxidizati...
Bronze
Sold|$4,150
Large Crystal Casket
Located in London, GB
Large Diamond cut Crystal casket, French c1930
Antique French Kingwood Jewelry Casket, 5 Sevres Plaques
Located in South Coast, CA
A masterpiece of ebeniste's craft, fine venners are steamed and molded to the rounded form of this casket's design. Made opulently outstanding by the appliques and trim of dore bronz...
Wood
Sold|$3,500
Gilt Bronze Casket
Located in London, GB
French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Casket with Enamel Straps & Handles c.1880
Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Fauteuil Form Casket Box
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
French, second half 19th century. Gilt bronze trinket casket or jewelry box modeled as a fauteuil with oval back and ribbon cresting, the hinged lid located at the seat opening to a ...
Bronze
Antique French Opaline Palais Royal Jewelry Casket, Goat Cart
Located in San Marcos, CA
Antique French Opaline Palais Royal Jewelry Casket, Goat Pulls Carriage w Eglomise of Tuileries, Patch Box The scene is a tiny painting of the Jardin de Tuilieries, stretching from ...
Sold|$450
Bronze Mounted Opaline Casket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous bronze mounted opaline casket. Opaline is white with some irridesence. Has a leaf base and leaf finial.
Bronze
16th Century, Gothic Iron Bound Casket, French, Circa 1500-1540
Located in Leominster, GB
16th century, Late Gothic, iron bound casket, French, Circa 1500-1540 Rectangular casket with round-arched lid, with a twisted wrought iron handle on the lid, and a hasp and lock.
Iron
French Bronze and Glass Pineapple Shaped Casket, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
French glass and bronze casket in the form of a pineapple, second half of 20th century.
Sold|$2,200
Blue Opaline Glass Casket
Located in London, GB
Circular pale blue opaline box and cover with gilt bronze mounts, French c1900
Large Maison Siraudin Red Overlay Glass Casket, France, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Large French domed top cut crystal and red overlay, and star cut rectangular casket with bronze bun feet and mounts and oversized ring handles on each size, original lock and key mec...
Large French Blue Banded Palais Royale Agate Casket circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and large Palais Royale blue banded agate casket, with finely cast and chased ormolu mounts, terminating in delightful agate bun feet c.1850.
Agate, Ormolu
Antique French Jewelry Casket, Box, Bronze Mount w Sevres Plaque
Located in South Coast, CA
A stunning jewelry or desk box in kingwood veneers, bronze mounts and cabriole legs, escutcheon. The cartouche is trimmed out in bronze, as well, which frames a fine Sevres porcelai...
Bronze
Sold|$5,750
Unusually Large Blue Opaline Casket
Located in London, GB
Unusually Large blue opaline casket, with ormolu mounts, French c1900
Antique French Opaline Green 'Egg' Casket, Palais Royal of Paris
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nested and with braided raised branches that form an arch over the beautiful old opaline 'egg', this one is a much sought after form and color, green being one of the most rare of al...
Sold|$2,500
Square hobnail cut glass casket
Located in London, GB
Square hobnail cut glass casket with ormolu floral knob and mounts, c1900.
Glass
French Palais Royale Agate Inlaid Casket with Ormolu Mounts c.1850
Located in London, GB
A fine French Palais Royale casket with agate bun feet and ormolu mounts.
Agate, Ormolu
Sold|$1,167
19th Century Bronze Casket
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
French bronze domed top Casket, the background decoration of very finely formed vines, garlands and neo-classical beads to the four sides.
Bronze
Shagreen and Silver-Gilt Casket, Louis XVI Period, French or Russian
Located in London, GB
The casket lid formed entirely of thirty-eight shagreen radiating, rounded panels, emanating from beneath a central silver star-burst oval mount, the front, sides and back of the cas...
Sold|$2,000
Oval Agate and Ormolu Casket
Located in London, GB
Unusual Oval banded agate and ormolu mounted Palais Royal casket, c1860
Agate, Bronze
French Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonne Enamel Casket Possibly by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Pasadena, CA
A French Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonne Enamel Casket Possibly by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Late 19th Century.
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Sold|$3,100
Large Cut Crystal Casket by Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Large French Cut Crystal Casket by Baccarat (traces of stamp on base) c.1900 With later inscription on bronze mount for the 1955 premiere of Visconti’s production of ‘Zio Vania’ wi...
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.
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