Very Decorative Vizagapatam Box INDIA 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
VERY DECORATIVE VIZAGAPATAM BOX Vizagapatam, India, 19th Century. Rustic workmanship will only
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Bone
Very Decorative Vizagapatam Box INDIA 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
VERY DECORATIVE VIZAGAPATAM BOX Vizagapatam, India, 19th Century. Rustic workmanship will only
Bone
Antique Vizagapatam India Table Box Ebonized Wood & Bone Carvings
Located in Forney, TX
Vizagapatam box, India, 19th century. This highly decorative and unusual Anglo-Indian table box
Bone, Wood
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. It sits on it’s four original brass turned ball feet. Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam box. Circa 1880-1890
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Carved ebony Box, Anglo-indian Box From Vizagapatam
Located in Bilzen, BE
An extraordinary Anglo-Indian box from Vizagapatam in fully carved solid ebony, late 19th century
Ebony
Vizagapatam Anglo-Indian Rectangular Box with Bone Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous Anglo-Indian decorative box inlaid. Made in Vizagapatam, situated on the south east coast
Sandalwood
19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box – ‘Alice’s Box
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
$2,650
H 2.75 in W 8.88 in D 3.88 in
Veneered Footed Sandalwood Glove Box with Penwork Decoration, Vizagapatam, India
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Anglo-Indian penwork decorated veneered sandalwood glove box on turned ball feet the sides and top
Metal
$695
H 2 in W 10 in D 3 in
Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative Mughal Raj Vizagapatam Carved Veneered Bone Jewelry Rectangular shape Box. Vintage Asian
Bone, Wood
$1,650
H 6.5 in W 9.75 in D 8 in
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
plaques with arabesque carving. Vizagapatam, late 19th century. History of the Anglo-Indian Boxes
Wood
$412
H 5.32 in W 11.03 in D 8.08 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Carved Sandalwood Box Micro Mosaic Inlays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sandalwood and inlaid box Mid-19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam carved sandalwood box with micro
Wood
$1,043
H 40 in W 10 in D 5 in
Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sandalwood Box Jewelery Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Horn Casket Box of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Made in Vizagapatam, India, during the
Antler, Horn
19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
quality Anglo-Indian boxes in the 18th and 19th centuries were made in Vizagapatam, India, renowned for
Silver
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
and tortoiseshell and lac decoration. These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes’. (2) The Bombay
Ebony, Wood
19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
boxes in the 18th and 19th Centuries were made in Vizagapatam, India, renowned for its exquisite
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
decoration. These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes’. (2) The Bombay area became famous in the 19th
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
$1,250
H 5.5 in W 12.8 in D 9.15 in
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Bombay and Vizagapatam. These type of boxes were much more affordable back in 1880 (and indeed today) and
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
$520
H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 8.75 in
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam. These type of boxes were much
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
$41,753
H 4.26 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in
18th century Dutch-Colonial ‘Vizagapatam’ pen-engraved bone inlaid ebony box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indian Colonial ‘Vizagapatam’ pen-engraved bone inlaid ebony box Masulipatnam or
Bone, Ebony
Vizagapatam Box
Located in London, GB
example of Vizagapatam work.
Rosewood, Ivory
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Box
Located in Fossano, IT
A fine Anglo-Indian box. Sandalwood veneered with horn and engraved bone plaques with an intricate
Bone, Horn, Sandalwood
Very nice Anglo Indian Vizagapatam box.
Located in Brussels, BE
Very nice Anglo Indian Vizagapatam tortoiseshell box overlaid with ivory fretwork with paintings
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Sandalwood
19th Century Indian Vizagapatam Writing Slope
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An early 19th century Indian Vizagapatam writing slope. The box is made from sandal wood and is
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Horn Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Bombe shaped Anglo Indian Buffalo Horn Tea Chest. Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Buffalo Horn Tea
Horn, Glass, Wood
Anglo-Indian Horn Work Box, 19th C
Located in London, GB
Vizagapatam wooden work box clad with elk horn the top open to reveal compartments with detachable
Large Inlaid Bone India Vizagapatam Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Lovely inlaid pattern of natural cream and black bone jewelry/trinket box. Bone tiles are hand laid
Bone, Wood
Anglo-Indian Carved Bone and Tortoise Jewelry Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam box crafted with carved floral bone panels decorated with flowers
Bone
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Sewing Box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam sewing box, the hinged lid and sides decorated with geometric trellis and
Large Decorative Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Footed Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice and unusual decorative box adorned with hand carved horn. Anglo-Indian footed domed box with
Bone
Anglo-Indian Hand Carved Vizagapatam Mughal Style Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Indian box finely hand carved with a lion. A Nice Indian Mughal style pen box finely hand
Sandalwood
Sold
H 2.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.38 in
Veneered Sandalwood Dresser Box with Penwork Decoration, Vizagapatam, India
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rectangular penwork decorated veneer on sandalwood box. The top with a double border centering a
Metal
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Antler Veneered Sewing / Work Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine Vizagapatam made antler veneered sewing / work box having tapered sides and a double tiered
Antler, Wood
Rare Vizagapatam Writing Slope
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare late 18th century Vizagapatam writing slope with engraved and pen-worked bone trim, fully
Anglo-Indian Stag Horn Veneered Sewing / Work Box From Vizagapatam
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Anglo-Indian stag horn veneered sandalwood sewing or work box with a sloped two-tier lid having a
Bone, Antler, Wood
Sold
H 3.75 in W 11.25 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century domed glove box from circa 1870. Made in Vizagapatam, India in British
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning mid-19th century example of a Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam ring box of real quality. From
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Sandalwood
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning mid-19th century example of a Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam ring box of real quality. From
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Sold
H 3.25 in W 6.75 in D 5.25 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Colored Bone Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Anglo-Indian trinket box from circa 1880. The box is constructed of
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 4.75 in W 12.5 in D 5.75 in
Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sandalwood Document Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very impressive example of an Anglo-Indian stag antler horn gentleman’s document box of
Antler, Horn
18 Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous and rare late 18th century, circa 1780, Anglo-Indian lidded casket. Made in Vizagapatam
Bone, Sandalwood
Sold
H 4.75 in W 10.75 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Ladies Jewelry Casket or Necessaire
Located in Dallas, TX
Vizagapatam, India. Made of Sandalwood with bone/faux ivory and ebony banding. The banding is hand-painted in
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
Sold
H 1.97 in W 18.9 in D 17.92 in
Indian Vizagapatam Sandalwood and Horn Chess, Draughts and Backgammon Set
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century sandalwood and horn chess and backgammon set with hand turned ebonised sandalwood pieces and palmwood backgammon pieces. This exceptional set is a rare survival o...
Hexagonal Shape Large Moorish Mughal Raj Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Decorative Mughal Raj Vizagapatam Jewelry hexagonal shape Box. Vintage Asian lidded box
Wood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Octagonal Shell and Bone Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous 19th century Anglo-Indian octagonal shell and bone jewelry box
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Bone Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam T/Shell and Bone Trinket Box. Made in
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Sold
H 2 in W 3.6 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning early 19th century example of a Vizagapatam box. 19th century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Mughal Style Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vizagapatam box. Circa 1910-1920. History of the Anglo-Indian Boxes Beginning in the early part of the 18th
Wood
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Antler Box
Located in New York, NY
The sandalwood box veneered with antler (note that back is ebonized); opening to a green velvet
Sandalwood
Decorative Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Footed Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice and unusual small decorative box, filigree and carved horn. Anglo-Indian footed domed box
Bone, Horn
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Octagonal Sunburst Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Anglo-Indian octagonal shaped trinket box in sunburst pattern. Made in Vizagapatam, India
Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood
Vizagapatam Carved Sandalwood Bone and Sadeli Mosiac Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Vizagapatam carved sandalwood Bone and Sadeli Mosaic Box First half of 20th century
Antler
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Sunburst Pattern Rectangular Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Anglo-Indian rectangular shaped trinket box in sunburst pattern. Made in Vizagapatam
Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood
Regency Anglo Indian Quill Work Vizagapatam Sandalwood Sewing Box
Located in Huntington, NY
This fine Regency period quill work, bone, ivory & sandalwood sewing box with intact interior w
Bone, Ivory, Sandalwood
18th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Faux Ivory and Sandalwood Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Vizagapatam faux ivory and sandalwood box. This one is truly one of the best we have ever seen. From the
Bone, Sandalwood
Pair of Rare 19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Trinket Boxes
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century Anglo-Indian ……. matching trinket boxes. Made in Vizagapatam
Silver
Sold
H 6.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.25 in
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Domed Sandalwood and Faux Ivory Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
LOVELY piece of Anglo-Indian history from circa 1860.Made in Vizagapatam, India, famous for its
Bone, Sandalwood
Sold
H 4.25 in W 7.38 in D 5.38 in
Veneered Footed Sandalwood Sewing Box w/Penwork Decoration, Vizagapatam, India
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Anglo-Indian penwork decorated veneered sandalwood box in the Regency taste, the two-tier sloped
Metal
Sold
H 4.63 in W 11.13 in D 7.75 in
Anglo-Indian Stag Antler Veneered Sandalwood Sewing Box, Vizagapatam, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful circa 1840 Anglo-Indian sewing box or caddy of Vizagapatam manufacture, the rectangular
Bone, Antler, Horn, Sandalwood
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
Exceptional Anglo-Indian Stag Horn Veneered Sewing / Work Box From Vizagapatam
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An unusually large stag horn veneered sandal wood sewing box from Vizagapatam, India. This large
Antler, Sandalwood
Sold
H 9 in W 14.5 in D 11.25 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Sewing Box, Exceptional
Located in Dallas, TX
Sewing Box made in Vizagapatam, India circa 1860. The Box is made of sandalwood but covered in sections
Bone, Horn, Ebony, Sandalwood
Sold
H 6.3 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn and Sandalwood Hinged Box
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very heavy and decorative mid-19th century Anglo-Indian sewing box made in Vizagapatam, India
Sandalwood
Sold
H 9.45 in W 10.44 in D 9.65 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn and Sandalwood Sewing Box
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very heavy and decorative mid-19th century Anglo-Indian sewing box made in Vizagapatam, India
Antler, Horn, Sandalwood, Bone
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Bone Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A BEAUTIFUL 19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Bone Trinket Box from circa
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Sold
H 2.25 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Sunburst Pattern Octagonal Document Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Anglo-Indian octagonal shaped document box in sunburst pattern. Made in Vizagapatam
Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood
Sold
H 9.5 in W 14 in D 10.25 in
Anglo-Indian Horn Veneered Sewing Box from Vizagapatam w/Fitted Interior/Drawer
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Anglo-Indian sewing box with hinged lid opening to a fitted interior and interior compartment
Horn, Sandalwood
Sold
H 2.1 in W 3.9 in D 2.6 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Bone Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
ring box of exceptional quality. From circa 1820-1840. Made in Vizagapatam, India, this box is
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Vizagapatam Anglo-Indian Chest Tea Caddy
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous Anglo-Indian decorative chest inlaid with bone. Made in Vizagapatam, situated on the
Bone
Anglo-Indian Ribbed Horn Box with Sandalwood Interior
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Anglo-Indian glove or trinket box from Vizagapatam of rectangular form with sloped top. Made from
Horn, Wood
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Box
Located in Fossano, IT
Anglo-Indian sandalwood, bone veneered box, with engraved and inked decoration, Vizagapatam, early
Bone, Sandalwood
Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Box 1815
Located in Montecito, CA
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam tea caddy of sarcophagus form, sandal wood veneered with buffalo horn and
Anglo-Indian Buffalo Horn Vizagapatam Box
Located in Natchez, MS
Anglo-Indian Buffalo Horn Vizagapatam work box made for the English Regency market.
19th Century Anglo Indian Elk Horn Box
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful mid-19th century (circa 1850) Elk Horn and sandalwood Vizagapatam box, made of
Antler
Vizagapatam Quill Work Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Large Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Ivory, Horn & Porcupine Quill work Box Very eye-catching sewing
Horn
Indian Vizagapatam Horn Tea Box
Located in Natchez, MS
Indian Vizagapatam Horn box with two covered tea compartments inside all-over sandalwood base box.
1880's Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Tortoise Shell Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning red tortoise shell and bone hand made jewelry box with working lock and key. Exquisitely
Tortoise Shell, Bone
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Horn Box with Glass Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam horn box with glass bowl.
Horn
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85. Gorgeously detailed and hand-crafted ‘sadeli mosaic’ inlay, from th...
Silver
Granada Moorish Spain Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Music Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950s Moorish Spain Music Box: This exquisite handcrafted box, made in Granada, Spain, showcases the intricate art of Islamic Moorish marquetry. The Spanish inlaid Marquetry music bo...
Fruitwood
$2,950
H 11 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique handcrafted Moroccan jewelry wooden box with camel bone inlay trunk. A large early 20th century decorative Moroccan camel bone casket with brass carrying handles on bun feet....
Metal
$274,380
H 6.3 in W 9.69 in D 6.34 in
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...
Silver
$2,650
H 18 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak (possibly walnut) Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, copper and brass decorative mount...
Brass
$343,883
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$3,996
H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This incredibly rare two-tier Swiss Black Forest jewelry box is fully hand-carved from a single block of wood, making it a true masterpiece. What sets this box apart is its unique de...
Velvet, Wood
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
GERMANY 1870 Black Forest Oversized Cigar Humidor Box In Solid Carved Oak Wood
By Black Forest
Located in Miami, FL
A German cigar humidor box carved in oak wood. This is a fabulous oversized black forest humidor box created in northern Europe, most probably in Germany or Switzerland, back in the...
Bronze
$62,033Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality Late Regency Period, 19th Century, Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Work Box, Stationary Box, Or Jewellery Box, Having Exceptional Decoration Throughout With Hinged Lid E...
Rosewood
$4,271
H 5.91 in W 10.83 in D 9.06 in
Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies travelling box. An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Exquisite craf...
Wood
$18,490
H 111.42 in W 22.84 in D 11.82 in
18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clock, Calendar and Moonphases, Amsterdam 1760-70
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Amsterdam grandfather clock with alarm, calendar and moon phase Amsterdam Walnut root and others circa 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D: 283 x 58 x 30 cm - without figures the he...
Walnut
Venetian Renaissance Jewelry Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Venetian 16th century Italian traveling jewelry chest profusely decorated in Arabesque black and gilt decoration featuring rare specimen stone drawer fronts in a Palladian archi...
Wood
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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.