American Victorian Woven Brass Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style (19/20th Century) small brass rectangular shaped woven design box
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
American Victorian Woven Brass Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style (19/20th Century) small brass rectangular shaped woven design box
Brass
English Victorian Style Woven Brass Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style (20th century) rectangular shaped brass woven design box with rope design
Brass
Victorian Stationary Box Cormandel Brass Letter Casket 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian casket form letter or stationary box The wood is Cormandel
Brass
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
A good antique English mahogany writing slope dating from the Victorian period, circa 1860. The
Mahogany
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass mounted glove box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass mounted glove box having a quality burr walnut
Brass
English Victorian Rattan Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian rattan and woven box with brass handle
Brass
$1,533
H 6.7 in W 5.71 in D 9.65 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners
Brass
Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880 A striking and finely crafted
Brass
Victorian Box, Polished Mahogany, Brass, England circa 1880
Located in Regensburg, DE
Mahogany solid wood, Shellac and-polished. Brass hinges and lock. Dimensions: H 60 cm x W 28.3 cm
Mahogany
$1,779
H 6.5 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
Antique Stationery Box, English, Brass, Tabletop Letter Case, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
display piece, or Victorian decorative box This antique brass stationery box is a statement piece
Brass
English Victorian Rosewood Box
Located in Queens, NY
"English Victorian rectangular rosewood box with rectangular brass inlaid plaque on slanted top lid
Brass
$2,400
H 9.5 in W 15 in D 8.75 in
Antique English Victorian Era Oak and Brass Letter Box, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Era Oak and Brass Letter Box, Circa 1890's.
Brass
$1,301
H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Magnificent quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass mounted stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Magnificent quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass mounted stationary box, having a quality
Brass
$1,157
H 0.99 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the
Brass
19th century Victorian pollard oak and brass dome top stationary box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century victorian pollard oak and brass dome top stationary box circa 1890. Beautiful quality
Brass
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.
Brass
$1,500
H 7 in W 16 in D 13.25 in
19th Century English Victorian Brass Black Lacquer Papier-mache Dressing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique English Victorian era brass-mounted papier-mache dressing box. 19th century
Brass
$1,430
H 4.93 in W 6.7 in D 3.75 in
Antique Dome Top Calling Card Box, English, Walnut, Brass, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome top calling card box. An English, walnut and brass bound desktop tidy
Brass
American Victorian Country style Brown Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Country style wooden box with four brass corners and a carved floral front
Brass
$850
H 4 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique English Victorian Brass Inlaid Rosewood Jewelry Box, Circa 1890-1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Inlaid Rosewood Jewelry Box, Circa 1890-1900.
Brass
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.
Brass
$763
H 8.5 in W 26.5 in D 11 in
Fantastic quality antique Victorian burr walnut and brass bound glove box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian burr walnut and brass bound glove box having a fantastic
Walnut
$927
H 3.55 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Outstanding antique Victorian burr walnut and brass mounted jewellery box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut and brass mounted jewellery box, having a quality
Brass, Copper
19th Century, Rosewood & Brass Scent Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
box, with attractive brass bound decoration and hinged lid, enclosing three original glass bottles (2
Brass
Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co
Located in Northampton, GB
Dome Topped Stationary Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian
Brass
$1,560
H 6.5 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in
Antique Domed Top Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Brass, Keepsake Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique domed top caddy. An English, burr walnut and brass keepsake box or dressing
Walnut
Late 19th Century Brass and Copper Strapped Box
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century brass box from England. The box is in the form of a travel trunk with a domed
Brass, Copper
Possibly Brass Victorian style Footed Velbert Lined Jewelry Box
Located in Seattle, WA
This Jewelry box is possibly antique but not confirmed. It is thought to be brass in material. This
Metal
$700Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Perfume Bottle Apothecary Caddy Box Casket
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century burl walnut wooden box with decorative brass plaque on the lid, containing two
Crystal, Brass
$1,487
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
brass keepsake box is both a statement decorative item and a practical storage solution, ideal for
Brass
Antique Figured Coromandel Brass Box / Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique brass bound coromandel Victorian Gothic Revival casket by Parkins and
Brass
$315Sale Price|65% Off
H 6 in W 13 in D 7 in
Victorian Era Tramp Art Chip Carved Trunk/ Box with Additional Glove Box
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Box / Crimson Velvet with Brass Hardware With intricate and elaborate decoration, this antique tramp
Brass
$4,478
H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Victorian Campaign Military Artist Watercolour Box By Reeves Sons War Department
Located in Norwich, GB
A scarce Victorian campaign military artist's watercolour box by the famous Reeves & Sons of 113
Brass, Tin
19th Century Box with Brass Plaque
Located in Toronto, CA
Rectangular 19th century box with an oval brass plaque without engraving. The exterior has been re
Mahogany
Pressed Embossed Brass Firewood Coal Kindling Box Fireside Tavern Scene
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a sweet small sized embossed brass box with a Victorian style tavern inside and outside
Brass
Antique Jewellery Box in Burr Walnut Victorian Period
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Antique burr walnut jewellery box dating to the early Victorian period
Brass
Brass Embossed Double Eagle & Shield Lidded Box, 19th Century
Located in Ross, CA
Handcrafted Polish brass lidded box embossed with a double eagle under a crown as well as a shield
Brass
$5,861
H 9.06 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
are pleased to offer this Victorian Coromandel Writing Box by Radcliffe of Halifax. The Writing Box of
Brass
$1,629
H 12.6 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak tantalus and games box, having a quality oak tantalus
Silver, Brass
$2,264
H 5.71 in W 12.01 in D 8.86 in
Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic revival sewing case. A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the
Brass
19th Century Brass Bound and Inlaid Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 19th century English rosewood box with rounded brass edges, the top and front inlaid with brass
Brass
$4,100
H 10.24 in W 22.25 in D 13 in
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound Colonial
Brass
19th Century and later oak and brass storage box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century and later oak and brass storage box circa 1896. Good quality storage box by Goodyers
Brass
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
By James Vickery, Henry Lewis
Located in Northampton, GB
collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box from the Glyn Cywarch
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass
$1,738 / set
H 6.3 in W 9.26 in D 4.53 in
Antique Coromandel and Brass Mounted Scent Bottle Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Victorian Coromandel scent bottle box of domed form with elaborate decorative
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
Brass
$5,125Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 12.25 in D 9 in
Outstanding Games Box in Burl Walnut, Brass and Malachite, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning English Victorian Games / playing card box made from Burl Walnut mounted with impressive
Malachite, Brass
$12,500
H 7.75 in W 14.25 in D 10.25 in
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite antique travelling case or victorian nécessaire de voyage A work of extraordinary
Brass
19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
English walnut and brass dome-top box with Mother-of-Pearl, ca. 1860. With 6 sewing tools, 4 have
Brass
Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box Antique Jewelry box crafted in
Porcelain
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut vanity box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut vanity box, having a outstanding quality antique
Silver Plate, Brass
$1,931
H 13.98 in W 24.41 in D 11.23 in
Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique workman's tool chest. An English, teak and brass capped craftsman's trunk
Teak
$2,249Sale Price|25% Off
H 5.71 in W 8.86 in D 7.68 in
An Early Victorian Burr Walnut Velvet Cushion Lined Ladies Vanity Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Early Victorian Burr Walnut Velvet Cushion Lined Ladies Dressing Box Box features an elegant
Brass
$1,300
H 7.5 in W 14.56 in D 11.2 in
British Antique Brass Marquetry Toilette Box with History and Many Drawers
Located in Sweden, SE
condition, needs re-upholstery of internal compartments, if you pay attention to the appearance of the box
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique coal scuttle was created in England, circa 1880. Built of copper with a brass and
Brass, Copper
Set of 3 Victorian Snuff or Trinket Boxes Brass with Agate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
3 beautiful antique Victorian snuff or trinket boxes with gilt metal or brass sides and banded or
Agate, Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Mounted Coromandel Tea Caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Brass Mounted Coromandel Tea Caddy with a fitted interior and working key.
Brass
Victorian Figured Walnut Stationary Box with Brass Strapping
Located in London, Greenwich
Superb quality Victorian dome topped stationary box in the Gothic revival taste. Hand made from
Walnut
Unavailable
H 7.75 in W 10.75 in D 8.25 in
English Victorian Brass Mounted Jewelry Box / Strong Box, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine and very decorative Victorian era (late 19th century) jewelry box of quarter sawn oak
Brass
Attractive Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3577 Attractive Victorian dressing box, having hinged lid enclosing original red plush interior
Brass
Unavailable
H 9.4 in W 7.5 in D 5.9 in
Fine Victorian Coromandel Brass Bound Pietra Dura Stationary Box, by C.G. Hope
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian Coromandel stationary box, the sloping hinged cover inset with a pietra dura panel
Marble
Unavailable
H 4.73 in W 8.86 in D 5.91 in
Victorian 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Collectors Box with Original Features
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Victorian 19th century Tunbridge ware collectors box with original features. Tunbridge ware is a
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 20.08 in D 14.97 in
Victorian Brass Bound Walnut Travelling Chest on Folding Legs
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
folded away) 24.5 cm 9 3/4 in Period Early Victorian Wood Walnut Condition Good
Walnut
Unavailable
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 13 in
Stunning Victorian English Leather Gentleman's Triple Top Hat Box, circa 1890
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in London, GB
A stunning and exceptional all leather gentleman's triple hat box. With space inside for two
Brass
Burr Walnut Brass Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique jewelry box veneered in burr walnut, bound in brass edging for added strength. Opening
Brass
19th Century Victorian Cast Brass Jewelry Casket with Key
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A delightful Victorian English cast brass jewelry casket with original key and functioning lock
Brass
Unavailable
H 4.53 in Dm 3.35 in
FINAL SALE Coconut Box Decorated with Gold Brass Cagework in Original Case
By H.C. Cielissen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
'Fabricant Bijoutier Orfevre'. It is decorated with a beautiful gold brass cagework which surrounds the box
Brass
Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox
Located in New York, NY
Brahma brass lock (original key included). Mail boxes of this type were fixtures in the entrance halls of
Brass
Antique Burr Yew Jewelry Box Silk Lined Brass Edge, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Burr Yew jewelry box with bold brass edging and inlay. The interior is lined with white silk and
Brass
Victorian Betjemann's Patent Writing Slope
By George Bentjemann
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Victorian Betjemann's patent writing slope A fine Victorian walnut and gilt brass-mounted
Brass
Despatch Box
Located in London, GB
An important 19th century Victorian brass and inlaid Coromandel despatch box engraved: Duke of
Brass
English Brass Honor Box, circa 1850
Located in Ambler, PA
English brass Honor Box, circa 1850. Used in pubs. "A halfpenny dropped into the till, up
Brass
English Brass “Honor” Tobacco Box, circa 1850
Located in Ambler, PA
Fine English Brass “Honor” Tobacco Box Circa 1850 “A halfpenny dropped into the till, Up
Brass
Antique Amboyna Silver Gilt Dressing Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Amboynas silver gilt vanity box with brass edging, escutcheons and stringing by Joseph Rodgers
Brass
Cylinder Musical Box by Nicole Freres (Geneva)
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Early Fad Cylinder music box made in Geneva by Nicole Freres. This is a good example of those
Brass, Steel, Iron
English Brass Bank, circa 1880
Located in Ambler, PA
English Brass Bank Circa 1880 Width 7 1/4″, Height 8 1/2″
Brass
Coromandel Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Jewelry box veneered in exotic figured Coromandel with brass quadrant edging and triple stringing
Brass
Unavailable
H 3.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
English Winsor and Newton Paint Box with Drawer, Paint and Pallettes circa 1865
Located in Wells, ME
English Winsor and Newton mahogany with ebony stringing paint box with drawer. This paint box
Brass
Coromandel Jewelry Box by Fisher, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique brass bound Coromandel Jewelry Box with brass escutcheon and engraved initial plate
Brass
English Brass Bank, circa 1880
Located in Ambler, PA
English brass bank, circa 1880.
Unavailable
H 8.75 in W 14 in D 11 in
Coromandel Sterling Silver Vanity Box by James Vickery 19th Century
By Vickery
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Sterling silver vanity box veneered in stunning Coromandel, bound and double strung in brass with
Sterling Silver, Brass
Unavailable
H 8 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Antique Coromandel Silver Vanity Dressing Box Mappin & Webb, 19th Century
By James Vickery, Mappin & Webb
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique vanity box or dressing box with its original leather carry case. The silver vanity box
Silver, Brass
Unavailable
H 4.73 in W 8.27 in D 4.93 in
Victorian 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy with Original Features
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
An original Victorian 19th century Tunbridge ware tea caddy with 2 inner compartments and working
Brass
English Burl Walnut Tea Caddy With Decorative Brass Mounts
Located in Free Union, VA
A handsome Victorian era burl wood tea caddy retaining much of its interior silvering. The exterior
Brass
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Cigar Rack
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Beautiful Victorian mahogany cigar rack, with brass interior, represented by the face of a Middle
Brass
Antique Jewelry Cabinet by Betjemann & Son, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Coromandel. Finished with applied ornate gilded brass mounts, carry-handles and Bramah lock. The doors
Brass
Victorian Period Heraldic Brass Coal Box
Located in Darwen, GB
A Victorian period Heraldic brass coal box. The hinged lid compartment having an embossed crown
Brass
19th Century Victorian Brass Railway Signal Box Plaque
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An English Victorian brass railway signal box plaque. The history relayed to us was that it was
Brass
Unavailable
H 3.75 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Victorian 1850 Agate and Brass Bound Alabaster Stationary Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A Victorian 1850 agate and brass bound alabaster stationary box, it’s in lovely condition, it comes
Alabaster
Brass Oblong Dutch Tobacco Box, 19th Century
Located in Werkendam, NL
In our collection "Tabacology." A brass blong Dutch tobacco box, 19th century All our copper
Brass
Dutch Brass Repousse Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
Dutch, brass repousse biscuit box with lid, Dutch scene on the lid, gallery around the body, lovely
Brass
Betjemann Feathered Walnut and Brass Games Box
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
fabulous antique games box is fully fitted with natural bone and red stained chequers, counters and score
Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 14 in D 6 in
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial
Brass
Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial
Brass
19th Century Oak Country House Post Box
Located in London, GB
and unusual Victorian oak and brass country house postbox, Victorian, circa 1884. The postbox is lined
Brass
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique brass bound mahogany writing box with double brass stringing, flush carry handles and
Brass
Unavailable
H 5.5 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century
By W.C. Fuller
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
, abalone and brass with three exotic warriors on horseback with shields and spears to the top, the front of
Brass
American Victorian Woven Brass Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style (19/20th Century) small brass rectangular shaped woven design box.
Brass
Antique Victorian quality walnut and brass storage box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality walnut and brass storage box having a quality walnut dome top opening to
Brass
Victorian Walnut Brass Mounted Jewellery Box
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Walnut Brass Mounted Jewellery Box with carrying handle to either side and blue silk
Brass
Victorian Brass Bound Burl Walnut Box On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
The box originally a traveling desk with green leather desk section and fitted compartments. Burl
Brass
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box having a quality antique Victorian
Brass
Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
brass banding to each corner with two flush mounted handles, one to each side. The lid of the box
Brass
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured walnut brass bound writing box having brass bound corners and
Brass
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box with brass bound corners and straps opening to
Brass
Antique Victorian Coromandel and Brass Banded Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian Coromandel and brass banded box, circa 1870 in date. It has
Brass
19th Century Victorian Brass-Mounted Burr Walnut Decanter Box
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique Victorian brass-mounted burr walnut decanter box, circa 1860 in date
Brass
19th Century Victorian English Brass Mounted Satinwood Casket / Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique (19th century) English casket (box) crafted from satinwood with brass mounts
Brass
Sold
H 6.3 in W 7.68 in D 4.34 in
Stunning quality antique Victorian coromandel and brass mounted stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian coromandel and brass mounted stationary box, having a quality
Brass
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass mounted glove box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass mounted glove box having a quality burr walnut
Brass
Sold
H 11.62 in W 13 in D 8.08 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Mounted Stationery Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass mounted stationery box having a quality burr
Brass
Sold
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box - Leather Interior
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an Antique Victorian (1837-1901) Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box. The box
Brass
Antique Victorian Satinwood and Cut Brass Glove Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian satinwood glove box, circa 1850 in date. This high-quality
Brass
Sold
H 6.7 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in
Large antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box, Quality burr walnut
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.