Unknown Boxes and Cases

Particularly popular from the mid 1600s to the mid 1800s, fashionable snuff boxes were considered a status elevating personal accessory. Snuff taking, enjoyed by many to acquire a nicotine lift in lieu of smoking, commonly consisted of dried ground tobacco flavored with oils, extracts or fermentations and was often carried in highly decorated snuff containers. Crafted in sterling silver and hand engraved with flora and botanical designs, this exceptional snuff box displays hallmarks including; George III duty mark, SP Samuel Pemberton as its maker's mark, the Lion and a date indicator of 1812 Birmingham. Measuring 101mm long x 64mm wide and 23mm deep, this unique antique snuff box...

A Rare Beautiful 19th Century Bacarrat Style Antique Hand Cut Hinged Lidded French Crystal Box Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box. The rectangular hinged lid and sides centering dee...

Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.50 carats. Circa 1950s 4 1/2 L x 5 3/4 W x 1 3/8 - 1/2 D inch Comes w...

Sterling silver gold wash interior Esrog Holder/Etrog Box with engraving. Engraving of Hebrew inscription, "Yonah Meir" A large and beautifully ornate hinged box to hold and protec...

A Fine and Exquisite Mughal Gem Set Rock Crystal and Gold Box, India, 18th Century. Finley set in 22k gold, mounted with rubies and pearls. The body carved...

A fine antique Austrian glass, silver, & enamel table or dresser box. By Georg Adam Scheid. With a cornucopia or vase form decoration enamel flowers in a guilloche cartouche. The r...

Vanity or Card box for your visit or bank cards. . The flower is truly eye-catching. Hand-engraved accents. British XX cent. hallmarks.Chester, 925 Silver, maker's. Made ca. 1960s -...

Delightful antique textured 18K yellow gold pillbox decorated with a profusion of Forget Me Not flowers in periwinkle blue and white enamel with black centers. Very fine quality, the...

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Magnificent European Sterling Silver Antique Handbag purse Possibly French. Beautifully done with Interlocked Sterling Silver Rings formi...

Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Solid Sterling Silver The Northern Goldsmiths Newcastle upon tyne 1927 engine turned cigarette cas...

A very rare church hourglasses from the 17th Century. These were fitted on the pulpit with a wrought iron basket. Visitors could see from the hourglass how much speaking time was lef...

An exquisite example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this 18 karat yellow gold vintage snuff box showcases a breathtaking display of ornate engr...

In good vintage condition, this has a loop so can be worn as a pendant. A lovely foliate pierced decorated panel opens up. A vinaigrette is a small filigree container used to hold a perfume-soaked sponge or piece of cotton. Vinaigrette jewellery...

A fine antique silver card case or snuff box. With engine turned engraved decoration throughout. Marked with an Austrian silver assay mark for 13 Loth, Vienna, and 1856, along with...

An original treasure from the famed Faberge workshop in St. Petersburg Russia. This piece was crafted by Master Goldsmith August Fredrik Hollming in 1...

A hand crafted cigarette case, circa 1940, from Cartier. It features 14k woven green and rose gold that form a lovely pattern. It opens to reveal a sculpted gold clasp to hold down y...

INDULGE IN A MUSEUM QUALITY PERFUME BOTTLE VINAIGRETTE DECORATED WITH HAND PAINTED NEOCLASSICAL ENAMEL IMAGES OF MERMEN, CENTAUR, GODDESS MAIDENS, AND FISH IN A BUCOLIC PASTORAL SCENE OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY. THE PERFUME IS SILVER GILT AND DATES TO CIRCA 1850-1900. The enamel images on the perfume are as fine and wonderful as we have ever seen. The classical subject matter is absolutely stunning. On one side is a goddess maiden rising out of the water on the back of a merman with another merman rising out of the water and holding her robes. There is a fish in the water and the background includes a cloud filled sky, with a tower and trees. On the other side, the goddess maiden is climbing onto the back of the magnificent centaur who kneels by the side of a stream with a temple in the background. The cap is further adorned with elegant geometric flower motif designs in enamel. The classic images from mythology are absolutely exquisite and the work of a master enamel artisan of the highest quality. The perfume bottle is silver gilt. The perfume bottle is most likely Swiss or Austrian. It dates the 19th Century. The perfume vinaigrette...

Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box An 18 karat gold snuff box accented with blue enamel set with a micro mosaic of dogs hunting a deer Circa 1850's Dimensi...

Incredible, rare antique cigarette presentation case made of solid 14 karat yellow gold. This stunning collectors piece features a textured ridged design embellished with diamond and...

Art Deco Original 14k Yellow Gold Mesh Makeup Purse with Mirror & Rouge Lipstick Holder. Item Details: Item Type: Makeup Purse with Lipstick Holder Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 82...

To make this collector's item now, with top-notch Italian craftsmanship, would cost about €11,000 This gold powder box embodies sophisticated elegance...

Large rectangular case in enameled gold. The panels of the case are embellished with translucent, royal blue enamel that reveals the intricate wave pattern in the gold underneath. Ea...

This little elegant travelling inkwell is made out of plated silver. The lid and the bottom of the box are set with slices of agate dyed blue.

Finds such as these are rare, as it’s a fascinating piece of the early XIX century history of England The vinaigrette is nearly 210 years old, yet it’s in beautiful original condit...

Ilias Lalaounis 925 Silver Medallion and Brass Jewelry cigarette box Silver in the middle has a labyrinth kind of image. Throughout the world there exists a symbol - a series of conc...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case...

Rectangular box with three tones of gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is embellished with a multicolored gold medallion in relief featuring a bouquet of roses and tulips, se...

Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 27.7 grams Dimensions: 1.75 inches x 1.25 inches x 0.5 inches This beautiful ornate pill box dates back to circa 1880's. It is crafted in 18k yello...

Rare and unusual Art Nouveau 14K two tone gold and enamel pill box. It features an enamel top with grape leaves motif around it; also features an intri...

An exceptional example of Victorian whimsy and craftsmanship, this antique silver vesta case is both a functional object and a collector’s delight. Designed in the form of a miniatur...

Enamelled gold handbag box in the shape of a shell. The finely chased gold is adorned with geometric guilloché and enhanced with translucent opalescent white and royal blue enamels, ...

Here we have a the most incredible antique multi ring/trinket box... With red velvet interiors, we've added a black felt inner that can accommodate up to six individual rings- If you...

This one-of-a-kind jewelry box is carved from a single block of Imperial Jasper, selected for its complex natural stratification and warm, earthy palette. The stone reveals flowing l...

An antique jewellery presentation box with a square form, finished in purple leather with gilt tooling to the lid and edges. The hinged lid opens to reveal a silk-lined interior lid ...

A fine signed Japanese silver jewelry box. In .950 sterling silver. With intricate engraved chrysanthemum decoration and a trefoil handle to the lid. The interior with a lacquered...

maker's mark A.A. , Moscow 1892 Realistically modelled, the back pierced with engraved floral motif,the flat-hinged cover,on four bracket feet, height 9,5cm weight 70,4gr.

A Natural Handmade Brown Golden Tiger Iron Interior Design Jewelry Box. The pattern looks like an artful painting of nature. It should be emphasize...

A charming antique vesta case (match safe) featuring a beautifully hand-painted enamel portrait of a long-haired dog adorned with a red bow against a soft blue background. Crafted ci...

An Italian brown leather box with gold embossing, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A small, rectangular Italian leather box with fleur-de-lis desig...

This charming and beautifully detailed vintage sterling silver and gold powder compact features intricate hand engraving to create a delightful and...

French tri-colored, red, green and yellow 18Kt gold pencil case decorated with applied classical lobes, swags and festoons of flowers. French rubbed mark, circa 1810 Width: 12 mm H...

A rare and delightful late 19th-century gilt-brass vesta case with hand-painted enamel scenes, in the tradition of playful Continental "novelty" smoking accessories. The exterior lid depicts a gentleman seated on a riverbank fishing, while a lady stands nearby. Below, a hand-painted French inscription reads: “Entagaînant le goujon jéveux”, which loosely translates as “Catching the gudgeon I desire.” In French slang of the period, “gudgeon” (goujon) was both a small fish and a playful metaphor for a naïve “catch,” giving the scene a humorous double meaning. Opening the case reveals a hidden risqué scene: the same couple, but with the lady having taken a tumble, her skirts up and legs in the air, much to the surprise of her companion. The interior enamel is inscribed in French “Les surprises de Suzon” (“Suzon’s surprises”), a humorous and cheeky detail typical of these whimsical 19th-century objets de vertu. The case is of gilt brass with a ribbed striking surface to the base and retains its original hinged construction. The enamel is beautifully executed in vivid colors and remains in very good condition for its age, with only minor wear consistent with use. Dimensions: Approx. Length 4.6 cm, Width 3,7 cm, Height 1.1 cm. Weight: 39 grams Origin: France, circa 1880–1900 Materials: Gilt brass, enamel Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear; enamels intact and vibrant. This piece would make a superb addition to any collection of antique smoking accessories...

This rare Art Nouveau notebook case, may be a souvenir, depicts the center square of Munich, Marienplatz with the town hall and the fountain with the sta...

Sakurai Japan Sterling Silver 950 Coin/Pill Box A small round box crafted in higher purity 950 sterling silver featuring ornate designs on both sides and Japanese characters around ...

This stunning vintage compact box, crafted from solid 18K yellow gold, remains in near-original splendor, virtually unused over time. Its timeless design radiates elegance, preserved with a brilliance that speaks to its immaculate care and craftsmanship. A collectible piece, it embodies both beauty and functionality. Gold: 18K yellow gold, total weight 105 grams Stamp: 750 Condition: Virtually unused, original splendor intact Perfect for collectors, this gold compact...

This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror underneath the flap is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, ...

A Gold and Enamel German Snuff Box An oval snuff box with pink, blue, and green enamel. The top of the box features an enamel plaque of a lady at an altar of love with baby Cupid. ...

Greek Sterling Silver Heart Pill Box With JN Monogram - This Greek heart shaped pill box in sterling silver has a JN Monogram etched on top. Gold wash inside the box. Size: 42.98 ...

A rare and sophisticated English 18 karat gold thermometer case designed to clip elegantly into a gentleman’s breast pocket in the manner of a fine writing instrument. Measuring appr...

A vintage 18 karat yellow gold lapis lazuli pill box, circa 1970 A sweet pill box of rectangular shape both the lid and base of the box are set with cabochon lapis lazuli gently fle...

A stunning vintage, Art Deco snuff box. Beautifully crafted from pretty panels of lustrous Mother of Pearl in an oval shape, it has an 18 karat yellow gold rim, marked and tested. The top is set with a gorgeous silver cobweb design setting which houses over 1.2ct of rose cut and round cut diamonds and a fine rich deep green octagonal cut emerald. The edge of the box has a small lip...

Antique Silver Card Case in form of purse, Birmingham 1910, Adie & Lovekin Ltd. The case of hinge and thumb piece design, richly engraved scro...

This spectacular heirloom piece has made its journey forward from the Victorian period. Made of .800 silver, the cigarette or snuff box is stamped with hallmarks, dated 1859 and sign...

A beautiful box made of fire gilt and damascened steel, completely original and in mint condition, with the original key, Italy or France, 16th century.

An original early 20th century ring presentation box by Dibdin & Co. Ltd., jewellers of 189 Sloane Street, London S.W.1. The box is of compact square form, finished in deep blue leat...

Georgian Silver Box Birmingham 1793 Joseph Taylor. Wonderful little box originally for patches but ideal today as a pill box with nice tight fitting cover. Pin pricked engraved folia...

A natural handmade malachite decorative Jewelry Box. The pattern of the malachite looks like eyes which is typical for malachite stalactite. The malachite comes from Kongo (Africa)....

A fine and highly decorative English sterling silver vesta case (match safe), hallmarked in London around the turn of the 20th century. This rectangular case combines utility with ar...

The influence of the Empire for objects in classical antique manner is still felt in this elegant silver spice box designed in the shape of an amphora on a pedestal with two handles....