Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian ste...
Sterling Silver
Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
Complete with a working lock and key, this box is in superb condition. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2".
Wood
19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Good antique condition. No key. The box is not locked. Simply lift the lid to reveal the interior.
Mahogany
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Dutch Oak Cartouche Shaped Box with Key
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very nice cartouche shaped 18th century oak plateau box with working lock and key. Placed on 5 wooden feet.
Oak
Early 20th Century Leather Faux Book Box, United Kingdom
Located in Napa, CA
Large leather book box with lock and key. Book is bound with leather and stamped G.T.H.
Metal
Vintage Hindu Indian Punjab Inlaid Marquetry Rosewood & Bone Jewelry Box
Located in Portland, OR
The borders and the base of the box are inlaid with elliptical and floral bone inlaid devices, the box having a locking brass hasp to receive a small padlock, the interior having a b...
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
Located in Stamford, CT
Dutch Colonial ebony box with silver mounts, large silver hinges and the original steel lock and key.
Silver, Steel
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt
Located in Toronto, CA
When unlocked the lid does not close flush with the box. When locked however, it closes perfectly. Please see photos.
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
$673Sale Price|25% Off
FLORON Chicago 1930 Art Deco Geometric Desk Box In Steel & Carved Cedarwood
Located in Miami, FL
The trinket box is fitted with two curved compartments in the interior and a hinge lid with a concealed pressure lock.
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
$956Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century most rare and unusual original painted miniature bible box with original painted surface and gilding. This early gem has original iron hinges and key lock.
Iron
GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
It is fitted with two sets of hinges and a security lock. The box is extremely well made and fitted in the interior with the original red velvet lining.
Silver, Bronze
ROBERT MITCHELL 1824 Birmingham Georgian Snuff Box In Gilt Sterling Silver
By Robert J. Mitchell 1
Located in Miami, FL
The box is fitted with double lids, a concealed five barrels hinge and a push snap lock.
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century George III Period Cross Banded Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
The interior is fitted with its original cutlery dividers. Comprising a silver lock escutcheon, with key and working lock. This beautiful inlaid knife box dates from circa 1790.
Mahogany
Large Decorative Box in Draped Leather and Brass, Adnet Style, Italy 1960s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roma, IT
The front is adorned with four refined brass accents and retains its original working key, allowing the box to be locked. The interior is lined in deep red velvet.
Brass
Original 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1680-1700
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Unusually, the cross-grain moulded frieze is also veneered in oysters of olive and remarkably retains the original gilt brass escutcheon and lock. The box is in superb condition an...
Olive, Holly
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Box / Chest with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
Decorated with handwrought iron around the box and over the lid. Original lock & Key. The box was used to store valuables during travels.
Pine
VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
The lid show a three-dimensional hunting dog running to the right and looking back. The oval box is mounted in four elaborated curved sabots and is fitted with a hinge and a lock (no...
Wood
Early 20th Century George III Mahogany Deed Box Brass Handle Shelf Stoic Decor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple and elegant refined form of the end of an era. Nice usable straight box, without locking mechanism. 12 inches wide.
Mahogany
Fine Document Box of Walnut Inlaid and banded with satinwood, mid 19thC Ca 1840
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
There is no lock key with this box. This box has developed a beautiful lustrous mellow color and patination to all its external surfaces, due to use, polishing and natural ageing ov...
Brass
Wooden box with briar veneer and mother of pearl inserts, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden box with lock and mirror inside. The external covering is in briar wood veneer, brass with mother of pearl inserts, the handles are in brass.
Brass
Agresti Il Cofanetto Jewelry Box
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Lockable jewelry box with removable tray, lined for earrings, rings, necklaces.
Wood
Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820
Located in Bath, GB
Complete with a working lock and key, this box is in superb condition. Measures: 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2".
Vintage Chinese Woven Rattan and Wood Circular Hat Box with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
Divided into two independent sections, which are connected by a patinated metal lock, this hat box captures the essence of traditional Chinese craftsmanship while appealing to contem...
Metal
A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
The pine box is raised onto plain square block feet. It is fitted with the original good strong brass hinges and a working Victorian brass lock and key.
Shell
$105Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Stirrer Tea Steepers Secure Pull Locking
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stainless Steel Tea Infuser Stirrer Tea Steepers Secure Pull Locking. Measures 7" Long
Stainless Steel
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art small Travel box /chest with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Dated 1858 Decorated with handwrought iron around the box and over the lid. Working lock and key. The box was used to store valuables during travels.
Iron
Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680
Located in Portland, OR
The front of the box having a carved foliate twin lunette design with a hand cut steel lock & hasp above, the box is robust & solid & for it's 350 or so years it is in very good cond...
Iron
Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
Fitted with a strong hinge and a push boxed lock with the interiors perfectly refurbished with navy blue velvet.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Octagonal Jewelry Box Star Inlaid Wood Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique jewelry box wood star inlaid. The casket was high quality processed Octagonal body with inlaid lid with mirror Box is lockable, key is available Black ebonized ...
Oak
Cartier Jewelry Storage Watch Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gold tone hardware. Push lock closures. Empty presentation box no watch. Dimensions: Cartier box : 6" W x 5 L x 3.5" H.
Leather
Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The box has several small compartments inside with two small pull out boxes.
Paper
19th Century Brass Dome-Topped Casket
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 19th century brass dome-topped casket box with lock.
Brass
Rosewood and Stumpwork Table Cabinet
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
The presence of the mirror seems to indicate this would have been used as a jewelry box or possibly a cosmetics box. The lock and brass loop handles on the sides are replacements.
Textile, Rosewood
$4,042Sale Price / set|20% Off
Le Maire of Paris Humidor Cigar Box with Burrwood Veneer With Chrome Fittings
By Le Maire Paris
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Le Maire of Paris Sumptuous Table Top Lockable Cigar Humidor Box. Executed in Burr Walnut Veneer With A French Polish Finished.
Chrome
Erhard & Sohne Gothic Revival Bronze Gold & Silver Plate Casket, Germany, c 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in London, GB
In most cases the key for these delightful antique boxes has been lost or if it is present the box does not lock, but in this instance not only is the key still present, but it works...
Bronze, Steel
Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
The box can be locked and the key is included.
Wood
Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Hindu brass decorative box. This is an antique Mughal style brass Indian ornate locking trinket box container.
Brass
Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
The inner lining was mostly made of tin foil and that was there so that the natural tea flavour would not 'blend' with the organic wood of the box. This fine antique comes with the o...
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.
