$1,498
H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs
Located in NICE, FR
eternity. It recalls medieval reliquaries, such as 9th-century ivory caskets, where the Apostles were
Bronze, Nickel
Fireback Adorned with an Egyptian-Inspired Low-Relief
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
inspired by an Egyptian low-relief decorating the lid of an ivory casket found when Tutankhamun’s tomb was
Iron
$3,995
H 17 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
bone ivory marquetry tabletop cabinet casket. Of exceptionally fine quality, lavishly decorated, large
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
$21,656
H 37.6 in W 30.52 in D 2.76 in
Rare Jacobean Portrait on Panel Lady Elizabeth Wheeler née Cole 1623 Historical
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
permitted to send her remaining jewels in an ivory casket. Later, at Hurst Castle, he requested her
Oil, Panel
Ivory Inlaid Jewelry Casket on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine ivory inlaid Anglo-Indian jewelry casket on stand.
A Spanish Ivory Inlaid Walnut Casket
Located in Stamford, CT
A SPANISH IVORY INLAID WALNUT CASKET, IN THE MUDÉJAR STYLE 16TH/17TH CENTURY This rare marquetry
Walnut, Ivory
A Rare Large Bone and Ivory Anglo Indian Casket or Sewing Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An ivory overlaid on bone casket or sewing box, with a wonderful ivory and satinwood interior. Rare
Bone, Ivory
Sold
H 21 in W 75 in D 11 in
M. Zuccarelli, Via Lauren 24 Roma An Italian Ivory and Ebonized Wood Casket
Located in Madrid, ES
An Italian Ivory and Ebonized Wood Casket 19th Measures: 75 x 21 x 11 cm In the manner of
Ivory, Wood
Antique Decorative Ivory and Ormolu Mounted Casket, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful ivory and ormolu mounted casket, the hinged lid with oval three dimensional
18th Century Antwerp Casket
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell and rosewood casket, Flemish, probably Antwerp, circa 1740, the
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Ebony, Rosewood
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H 15 in W 11 in D 5 in
J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4
Located in Atlanta, GA
, ivory and enameled caskets, buttons, seals, chalices, cups, vases and clocks” (from Christies) George C
Leather, Paper
Antique English Ebony and Ivory Jewelry Box
Located in Stamford, CT
. Antique 1859-1860 Ebony/Ivory Glove/Jewelry Casket Style Lining Box with parquet style lid. It has
Ebony
Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Marine Ivory Casket, circa 1815
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A rare Napoleonic prisoner of war, marine ivory casket. Finest fretwork over gold foil, scribed pen
Quill and Ivory Casket
Located in New York, NY
A Vizagapatarn porcupine quill, ivory and tortoise shell casket with buffalo horn edging and
Horn
Leather Ivory Turquoise Jewelry Casket
Located in Charleston, SC
Leather Ivory Turquoise Jewelry Casket.
Leather, Wood, Ivory
Indian Vizagapatam Ivory Inlaid Teak Casket
Located in London, GB
Indian Vizagapatam Ivory Inlaid Teak Casket with Finely Worked Relief Carved Foliate Inlay to Top
Teak
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Domed Casket Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Portuguese domed casket in rosewood with elaborate ivory inlay.
Rosewood
$26,241Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 33 in D 1 in
Fine 19th Century French Symbolist Oil Painting Portrait of Mythological Queen
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Queen by Diogène Ulysse Napoléon Maillart (French, 1840 – 1926) *see notes below oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 42 x 30 inches framed: 45 x 33 inches condition: overall v...
Canvas, Oil
Antique Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 3 3/4in W: 9 3/4in D: 5in This Antique Turn of the Century Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket is truly remarkable and is made of the highest quality! If you t...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
Enamel, Ormolu
$1,249
H 9.06 in W 15.36 in D 11.42 in
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France
Located in NICE, FR
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is de...
Iron
$11,637Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.92 in W 55.91 in
Leda Swan Mythological Paint oil on canvas French Painter 18th Century
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
French painter of the late 18th-early 19th century Leda and the Swan (Literary source: Metamorphoses by Ovid, Book VI) Oil on canvas 95 x 126 cm Framed 109 x 142 cm This c...
Oil
$1,257Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 1.19 in
Spanish Colonial South American Painting Virgin folk art 18th C
Located in London, GB
A Spanish colonial South American folk art style painting of the Virgin and child South American Peru or Bolivia school 18th century or earlier Oil on canvas, framed size 40 x ...
Paint
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids. Excellent condition, circa 1860.
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
$8,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 31 in W 27 in
!8th century Irish or English portrait of a woman with Ermin, blue dressing lace
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful 18th century Irish or English portrait, attributed to the Irish painter Nathaniel Hone. Nathaniel Hone was born in Dublin but by 1748 had settled in London. Originally a m...
Oil
$22,023
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
18th century French Old Master Portrait of a woman in oriental costume
Located in Aartselaar, BE
French 18th century old master portrait of a majestic lady dressed "à la Turque" The sitter at the viewer with a kind and enigmatic smile and twinkling eyes. She looks elegant and ...
Canvas, Oil
$6,900Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 22 in
17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
17th century English/Dutch School, from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens A very interesting and well-painted 17th-century oil on canvas of two men seated on horseback in a landsc...
Canvas, Oil
An Early Louis XV Carved And Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis XIV carved and giltwood wall bracket. The serpentine top with a gadrooned border, the pierced acanthus and c-scroll apron centred by a laughing satyr mask. Medium size will fi...
Wood
$6,062Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in
Portrait Young Girl Mengs Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Woman Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Anton Raphael Mengs (Aussig, 1728 - Rome, 1779) Workshop Portrait of a young girl with a book Oil on canvas 64 x 49 cm - Framed 77 x 63 cm , Unsigned The work, depicting a cha...
Oil
Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Kyoto School
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Japanese cloisonne enameled brass vases. They feature a narrow neck, rounded body, and are decorated with an intricate pattern of floral designs in various colors, and gilt...
Brass, Enamel
French School 18th century, Portrait of a gentleman, oil
Located in Paris, FR
French School 18th Century Portrait of a gentleman holding his hat Oil on paper transferred on wood panel 34 x 27 cm Not signed which is normal for this type of artwork In a beautifu...
Oil
$1,370
H 6 in W 8.25 in D 5.125 in
19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved 19th-century Black Forest walnut jewelry casket, attributed to the Brienz region of Switzerland, distinguished by its lavishly naturalistic ornamentation and sculptur...
Walnut
Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Black Forest wood box, circa 1900. 11.8 by 7.3 inches , H / 5.3 inches. Music instruments Jewel box.
Wood
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.