Saint-Cloud snuff box in the form of a shepherd, circa 1735
By Saint-Cloud Porcelain
Located in Spencertown, NY
The silver hinged snuff box with the resting shepherd and dog at his feet, above hand painted floral sprays. The silver hinged mount with loose closure. Interior cover shows crack La...
Silver
Saint-Cloud - Kakiemon Silver-Mounted Snuff Box in the Form of a Cat, ca 1740
By Saint Cloud
Located in DELFT, NL
A Saint-Cloud Kakiemon Silver-Mounted Snuff Box and Cover in the Form of a Cat, Circa 1740 modeled in recumbent pose, painted with a chinoiserie style blossoming branch and insects...
Silver
$460Sale Price|20% Off
St. Cloud Style Hen and Chicken Snuff Box by Samson
By Saint Cloud, Samson & Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
St. Cloud style hen and chicken snuff box, by Samson. Large size, beautifully decorated.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 1.58 in W 2.96 in D 1.58 in
Saint Cloud Snuff Box, Buffalo and Chinoiserie Scene, circa 1740
By Saint Cloud
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Saint cloud snuff box, modelled as a reclining water buffalo, with details picked out in brown and black, having blue eyes and red mouth, the lid with colorful chinoiserie decoration...
Porcelain
Sold
H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
18th Century French Saint Cloud Porcelain Pots in the Form of Artichokes
By Saint Cloud
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A near pair of soft-paste porcelain pots de crème, made by the French porcelain factory Saint-Cloud circa 1730-1740. Saint-Cloud’s pure white porcelain valued the quality and beau...
Porcelain
Saint Cloud Silver-Mounted White Snuff Box Made circa 1745
By Saint Cloud
Located in Katonah, NY
A white porcelain snuff box molded with pagodas and flowering trees. The base decorated with a dragonfly and flowers (see image #5). The silver mounts of the snuff box with the decha...
Silver
Staffordshire Cat Figure, Circa 1970
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1970 vintage figure of a cat from the Staffordshire region of England. The cat is decorated in black and white, and has a gold bow around its neck. This is a nice model, as i...
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Jardinière with Hen & Rooster
Located in Austin, TX
A 19th century Majolica jardinière , in Country style painted with rooster ,hens and chick on straw , the back side is decorated with straw and bucket signed Aistis. Impressionist s...
Faience, Ceramic
$295
H 4.25 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Figure Circa 1930 Large 10"
By Kutani Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...
Porcelain
Rooster Ceramic Statuette France, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French ceramic representing a rooster chick, very realistic Small gap on the ridge. Shipping: 9 / 20.5 / 16 cm 0.8 kg.
Ceramic
$790
H 3.5 in W 3.18 in D 1.5 in
English Creamware Toy Cat, Whieldon-Type Manganese Sponged Figure, Circa 1770
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Toy Cat, Whieldon-Type Manganese Sponged Figure, English, probably Staffordshire, Circa 1760–1780 This small creamware figure of a seated cat belongs to the class ...
Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery
Petite Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
This petite vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain cat is a charming and elegant decorative piece that captures the serene beauty of a cat in repose. Crafted with meticulous attention to d...
Porcelain
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver and Rubies Cat Vanity Compact Magnificent antique German minaudière in solid silver adorned with a silver cat engraved in deep relief on the front of ...
Sterling Silver
$1,629
H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 2.17 in
Mennecy Porcelain Cat Snuff Box, Hand-Painted, Rococo Style, 1750
By Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory 1
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Mennecy Porcelain Cat Snuff Box, modelled as a cat with kittens and decorated in polychrome enamels, the hinged lid revealing a floral interior.
Porcelain
$1,841 / set
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Canton Style Porcelain "Cats" Sculptures, circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sculptures in Canton style porcelain representing two sitting cats. White background with an enameled tawny decor and flowers and vegetal motifs in green, pink and red tones,...
Porcelain
Antique Capodimonte Porcelain Table Snuff or Dresser Box
By Capodimonte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Capodimonte porcelain table snuff box in the Meissen style. With a polychrome enamel Bacchanalian scene on the lid, neoclassical devices on the side panels, and a ...
Porcelain
Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest Covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880 A charming antique Staffordshire painted hen on a nest-covered box or tureen, dating to circa 1880. This ...
Porcelain
Tiffany & Co. French Ceramic Pheasant Motif Tureen
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
Tiffany and Company French Ceramic Pheasant Motif Covered Tureen, polychrome hand-painted on a yellow ground, signed and marked "Hand Painted / in France / For Tiffany and Co. / H" t...
Ceramic
Sitting Tuxedo Cat Door Stop Painted Cast Iron, American Folk Art
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique cast iron door stop features a tuxedo cat form with polychrome painted decor. The realistically sculpted cat is depicted sitting with its head turned to a side and...
Metal, Iron
French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen Caugant
By Michel Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Majolica Brown Hen Tureen circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$5,097
H 6.5 in W 5.44 in D 5.44 in
Art Deco Porcelain Powder Jewelry Box With Lady by Kosso, Germany, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Art Deco porcelain box features a figurine of a seated woman in a bright yellow dress, gracefully posed atop a white cushion decorated with delicate gold motifs and corner shell...
Porcelain
Porcelain Box Italian Capodimonte XIXth Century.
By Capodimonte
Located in Bilzen, BE
A beautiful antique 19th century Capodimonte porcelain jewelery box in high relief and hand painted decoration with bronze gilt frame 10.5 x 7.5 cm, height 3.4 cm Perfect condition, ...
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.
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