Hermann Bauer Decorative Boxes

A silver-mounted agate box, probably English, circa 1870 rectangular, comprising two plaques of moss agate set as the base and lid of a hinged box with silver mounts, apparently unm...

Beautifully styled is this 1930s Art Deco French Bonbonniere. Part of the half doll, powder box, jar family. Typical Art Deco coloring which is as b...

A box in from the 1930's in Art Deco style made from wood and etched glass. The glass is possible to lift off to clean. The use is uncertain but we believe it is possibly made to hol...

A remarkable intricately designed, handcrafted silver box, circa 1880s. We were told that this box is sterling silver and that the makers mark "M" is that of "M. Mayer". Maurice MAYER was a very prestigious silversmith. Research shows that he was an "Orfèvre de l'Empereur", Napoleon Bonaparte, 1860-1870. The Minerva hallmarks are not visible, may have been rubbed off from use and cleaning. No documentation. This intricately carved box depicts the romantic poem of Le Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). Comes with the original lock and key. Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa 1230 and completed, in a different style, circa 1270-1280, by Jean de Meun, builds on the concept of courtly love found in the poetry of the troubadours. The authors create a complex allegory of the romance between the Lover and the Rose. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of the poem, written by de Lorris, the Lover recounts his dream, ending with the winning of a kiss from the Lady. In the dream, the Lover discovers a walled garden and gains entrance thanks to a beautiful young woman. He meets Diversion and dancers who represent courtly values such as Beauty and Generosity. A tour of the garden brings him to a beautiful bed of roses by the Fountain of Love...

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plated Footed Jewel Box, Circa 1890. Beautiful Chasing

This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is stunni...

ABOUT An original Art Deco silver plated cigarette box monogrammed "WCC" with a Sandalwood insert. Stamped "Napier". CREATOR The Napier Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940...

For your consideration is this superbly iconic looking Art Deco wooden box which we think was a tea caddy or for cigarettes originally. The exterior of the box is veneered in a beaut...

Art Deco, Ebony Macassar box, for decoration or jelwery. It has been made in France arond 1930, it is in a brown color.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of Chinese silverware. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a plain rectangular form. The surface of the body is encompassed with exceptional chased oriental Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, all on a matte background; each panel bears a plain and unembellished border. This antique silver box is fitted with a hinged silver cover, bearing a continuation of cloud ornamentation to the side panels. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with two further dragon designs accented with impressive emanating whiskers, incorporating a circular vacant cartouche to the centre. By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions. The box features a solid silver base which is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks; a solid silver base is a sign of quality. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese box...

Decorative wood box with a hinged lid. The top is decorated in a typical distinctive geometric Art Deco style, having a brown, black and orange finish. Can be used as a jewelry or ...

An exceptional Art Deco powder jar very desirable and would enhance any collection. The representation of a couple in love has been expertly hand painted, from the lightly blushed ch...