1890-1900 Tunbridge Ware Glove Box with Its Original Interior
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A 1890-1900 tunbridge ware glove box with its original interior and a working lock and key, it’s nearly identical to item number 3616 the hanky chief box except its a glove box.
Wood
Sold|$1,687
Tunbridge Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
The Tunbridge Ware sewing box stands on four turned Stick Ware feet.
Wood, Silk
Sold|$1,282
Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tunbridge ware tea caddy by George Wise senior. The tunbridge tea caddy is veneered in rosewood with a rare topographical view on the top of St. Helena cottage, Tunbridge Wells, Kent...
Rosewood
Sold|$2,692
Tunbridge Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tunbridge Ware sewing box veneered in rosewood with a topographical view of a house.
Sold|$1,046
Tunbridge Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tunbridge Ware sewing box by Henry Hollamby with a view of Glena Cottage on the lid.
Wood, Velvet
Victorian 1870 Inlaid Burr Walnut with Tunbridge Ware Banding Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Victorian 1870 inlaid burr walnut with Tunbridge ware banding box with a mother of pearl top and key escutcheon, unfortunately the key doesn’t work the lock, it has a relined inter...
Walnut
Tunbridge Ware Victorian Sewing Box with a Beautiful Tumbling Block Panelled Top
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A beautiful Victorian circa 1850 sewing box by Thomas Barton, it has its original makers to the underneath of the box, the sewing box is Rosewood, it has an inlaid tumbling block Tun...
Rosewood
Early Victorian Tunbridge Ware, Octagonal Double Tea Caddy
Located in Cambridge, GB
Early Victorian Tunbridge Ware octagonal double tea-caddy; the lid inlaid with a spray of roses; the internal lids fitted with ivory handles. Circa 1840
Sold|$2,700
19th Century Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
Wood
Painted Folk Art Sycamore Tunbridge Cottage Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Painted Tunbridge ware cottage sewing box made of solid sycamore.
Sycamore
Victorian 1870 Walnut Inlaid Tulipwood Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
This is a Victorian 1870 walnut inlaid tulipwood Tunbridge ware twin lidded tea caddy. It has a mahogany interior and to the exterior a mother of pearl top and key escutcheon. It is ...
Walnut
Sold|$1,147
Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Early antique tunbridge sewing basket decorated with floral patterns with bold lines of black and green. The top is decorated with an image of the Greek Queen of the Gods, Hera. The ...
Mahogany Victorian Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tunbridge ware stationery box veneered in Mahogany with a print / photo view of Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight on the top, surrounded by floral borders and having tiny Vandyke pat...
Mahogany
Sold|$371
Victorian Walnut Jewellery Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian walnut jewellery box. This beautiful jewellery box dates back to circa 1880, it’s inlaid with Tunbridge ware banding that parallel to the top and front of the box.
Walnut
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian inlaid walnut Tunbridge ware writing slope. A striking writing slope dating back to c.1860.
Walnut
Tunbridge Ware Antique Writing Slope Tonbridge Castle, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Tunbridge ware writing box with waisted sides, veneered in beautiful figured mahogany with a view of Tonbridge Castle.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold|$1,376
Tunbridge Ware Parquetry Glove Box
Located in London, GB
19th century Tunbridge ware glove box with three inlaid roundels to the lid and vandykes to the sides veneered in specimen woods.
Rosewood
Tunbridge Ware Antique Glove Box with Floral Band, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Tunbridge ware glove box with floral band. The interior is lined with yellow paper.
Wood
Victorian Tunbridge Ware Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tunbridge ware tea caddy with a view of Eridge castle on the top, veneered in Walnut. The interior of this Tunbridge ware tea caddy features two lidded compartments with traces of ...
Walnut
Victorian Walnut and Inlaid Box with Tray
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0479 Very attractive Victorian figured walnut jewelry box, having Tunbridge ware inlaid to the front and hinged lid which opens to reveal newly lined interior with lift up tray.
Walnut
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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