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Boxes For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872)
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Carved Netsuke Humanoid Dragon-Signed by Yamada Hojitsu (1825–1872), Ric.NA001 This item is 1.5" wide x 0.75" deep x 2" high in dimension, from the late 19th century, and h...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Rich Mahogany Regency Style Tea Caddie with Inlay and Brass Lion Rings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sumptuous Regency style mahogany tea caddie having boxwood string inlay on the sides and handsome brass lion rings as well as paw feet. Key included.
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back and end caps with green stained mulberry burl bottom and lid, the lid with a wood h...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

Art Deco Table Box Covered in Green Shagreen & Marked "London Made"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered trinket or cigarette box with hinged lid and of rectangular form, stained green with white corners and stamped "London Made" on the bottom.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Casket, c. 1905
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique American Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian Classical sterling silver tea caddy, ca 1910. Ovoid ginger-jar bowl with short neck and bellied cover. Three chased leafing-scroll frames of which 2 vacant and 1 e...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Folk Art Wood Black Painted Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Folk Art Wood Black Painted Box, Mid to late 19th Century. Charming handcrafted black painted box with unbeatable patina. The interior features off white paint and there is a bras...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Blue Enamel Napkin Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A French blue enamel napkin box with red Moroccan leather and carved steel silver mounts. The leather pushes in with a spring mounted red leather lid, very rare. Circa 1870.
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1870s French Antique Boxes

Materials

Steel, Enamel

French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Napoleon III Jewelry Casket In chiseled and silvered bronze, decorated with putti scenes in the style of Claude Michel dit Clodion (...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Large French Ormolu & Glass Hanging Wall Jewelry Casket Box, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning antique early 20th-Century French wall mounted gilt brass ormolu and beveled glass hanging jewelry casket box with hinged door. It's very rare to find one that hangs on th...
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

American Walnut Hinged Sugar Chest on Stand with Exposed Dovetails TN / KY 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American walnut hinged sugar chest with exposed exterior dovetails and resting on the original incised molded edge stand with pointed cone feet. Secondary wood consist of Tulip popl...
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1810s American American Colonial Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Poplar, Wood

Antique Japanese Carved Okimono Happy Buddha, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese Carved Okimono Mixed Material Figure "Happy Buddha on Stand", Meiji Period This item is 2" wide x1.5" deep x 5" high in dimension, the wood stand measures 3" W x 2...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

1913 Huntley & Palmers Japanese Screen Form Biscuit Tin Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1913 Huntley & Palmers Japanese screen form biscuit tin box. Aesthetic Movement design 4-panel screen complete with faux leather trim - each panel well decorated. Regd No. 611071. St...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Tin

Early Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded metal casket designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. It is early work by the Danish designer and a timeless piece for a beautiful home. * A metal casket / jewelry box with...
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1920s Danish Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Rosewood Vanity Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Rosewood Vanity Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay. Item features a felt lined interior with lift out compartment, very nice English box, unlocked, no k...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver "The Triumph Of Napoleon" Casket c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century German solid silver casket, decorated with scenes known as 'The Triumph of Napoleon'. This rectangular sarcophagus-shaped piece features intricate scenes o...
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Early 1900s German Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Bronze Animal Figure
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This little critter was made to hold things. Maybe pins, maybe pens.
Category

19th Century Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

1903 Huntley & Palmers Jewelry Casket Form Biscuit Tin Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1903 Huntley & Palmers jewelry casket form biscuit tin box. Stylized as a Viennese leather work jewelry box. Recessed handle & fine latch. Light wear on ridges. 6.5" x 6.5" x 2.75" ...
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Early 20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Tin

Green Opaline Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green opaline box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period green opaline box with brass mount. H: 11cm W: 14cm D: 9cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tin with Cranes, Asian Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tin with cranes Asian style. Antique tin with crane birds from the early 20th century. Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period. A stylish and elegant antique metal storage tin - hexagonal ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Tin

Antique French Art Deco Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco 950 silver box, ca 1920. Round and flat. Concentric engine turned ornament with engraved flowers on top center and patera on bottom center. Gilt interior. Sweet and p...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Silver

French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Box
Located in Newark, England
Boars Head Silver Mark From our collectables category, we are delighted to offer this French Guilloche Enamel Box. The Guilloche Enamel Box of circular slender form extensively dec...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Remond, Gide & Co c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k gold & enamel snuff box, rectangular form with gently angled corners, this exquisite piece features sides and underside adorned in a ...
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Early 1800s Swiss Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Shagreen Match Box
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen match box . Bone trimmed celadon galuchat match box with three strike voids and paper covered match cartridge; a chic little stingray matchbox. Eng...
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Early 20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers which ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

A late George III mahogany tea caddy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late George III mahogany tea caddy, of rectangular form the hinged top opening to reveal three compartments with sliding lids, with silver mounts including a foliate scroll handle,...
Category

19th Century English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Decanter Box, Coromandel With Brass Fittings, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CAMPAIGN DECANTER BOX Made from coromandel with brass strap work fittings and flush handles typical of campaign furniture of the time. A ...
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Carved Okimono Polychrome Decorated Group Mother & Son, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese Carved Okimono Polychrome Decorated Figure Group Mother & Son, Meiji Period This item is 2" wide x1 5/8" deep x 6" high in dimension, from the late 19th century, a...
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

1904 Huntley & Palmers Faux Boulle Biscuit Tin Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1904 Huntley & Palmers faux boulle biscuit tin box. Recessed handle & working latch. When open, note the original brilliant colors and "gilding". Example in the Reading Museum. Sligh...
Category

Early 20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Tin

Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Inlaid Hearts and Diamonds From our Tea Caddy collection we a pleased to offer this unusual Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of unusual form with two outer Tea...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Scottish Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy attributed to Smiths
Located in Northampton, GB
Scottish Mauchline Ware From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this rare Mauchline Ware Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form extensively decorated with a repeating pinstripe pattern throughout the entire exterior of the Tea Caddy upon a Sycamore carcass. The decoration features a striped effect with alternating classical scrollwork, linked chain and pin striped vertical line transfers in shades of gold, green and red. A shield-shaped escutcheon finishes the exterior of the Caddy. When opened the Tea Caddy reveals a single Caddy compartment with traces of the original foil lining and the Caddy the original full length wooden Cumnock Hinge. The Tea Caddy dates to the late Georgian Period during the reign of George IV Circa 1830. The Tea Caddy is a rare example of early Mauchline Ware especially because of the Type of decoration used and extremely good condition, a superb addition to any collection. We firmly attribute the Tea Caddy to renowned Scottish Mauchline Ware makers Smiths from the extremely close similarities between this Caddy and a previous one in our archives signed by Smiths. The Tea Caddy comes complete with working lock and tasselled key. Mauchline Ware was the production of Scottish white-wood products, it was mainly manufactured from the 1820s until 1939. The production of souvenir woodware for the tourist market began in the 1790s with the snuff box industry in Ayrshire. By 1820, Mauchline ware was well established, supplying souvenirs from wood grown ‘on the Field of Bannockburn’, ‘on the Abbey Craig’, ‘on the slopes of Stirling Castle’ and made into sewing requisites, egg cups, trinket boxes and many other kinds of souvenirs, transfer printed with a line drawing of the place. The firm Smith’s who regarded as the the leading and most renowned manufacturer of Mauchline War among a few lesser known and shorter lived companies. They ranged from the basic transfer as on small vases to boxes and smaller household accessories...
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Early 19th Century Scottish William IV Antique Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
Located in Northampton, GB
View of Bayham Abbey with Writing Implements From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this unusual and large-sized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope, in the manner ...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Unusual antique Victorian quality oak and brass mounted box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality oak and brass mounted box, having a quality oak and brass mounted lift up lid opening to reveal a storage compartment above a single drawer with the...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Oak

Musical snuff box
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Music box made in Switzerland 2nd quarter-19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a comb made of several small parts. (Until the mid-19th century, it was not yet possi...
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1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel

Russian Silver and Champleve Enamel Cigarette Case by Gustav Klingert 1889
Located in Gainesville, FL
Russian silver and champleve enamel cigarette case by Gustav Klingert, Moscow, 1889. The case has full set of hallmarks. Weight 102 g or 3.3 t.oz.
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1880s Russian Antique Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Carved Netsuke A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, A Goose Biting a Fish-Signed by Tomotada from the Meiji period. Ric.NA007 This item is 2" wide x 1" deep x 0.75" high in dimensio...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Pair of Huntley & Palmers Sculpture Pedestal Form Biscuit Tin Boxes, circa 1909
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Huntley & Palmers sculpture pedestal form biscuit tin boxes, circa 1909. A contrasting pair - each niche with a Classical female figure. Good ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Tin

Quality antique Victorian walnut tunbridge ware inlaid sewing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut tunbridge ware inlaid sewing box, having beautiful inlaid detail to the box with a lift up lid opening to reveal an interior tray above a storage com...
Category

19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Tea Caddy by "Parkins & Gotto"
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Tea Caddy Having Original Brass Mounted Decoration And Domed Lid Enclosing Two Removable Lidded Compartments And Glass Mixing Bowl. Mak...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy with Herstmonceux Caslte c1865
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware tea caddy featuring image of Herstmonceux Castle Date : c1865 Period : Victorian Origin : Tunbrige Wells, Kent Decoration : Central mosaic depicting Herstmo...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

1920's Art Glass Dresser Box Hand-Painted With Heart Design on Brass Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's Art Glass Dresser Box Hand-Painted With Heart Design on Brass Holder 5.5"D x 5H
Category

1920s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

George III Inlaid Tea Caddy, England, Circa:1800
Located in Alexandria, VA
Mahogany with satinwood, harewood, and ebony inlay - banded - shell and floral urn inlays - recessed brass handle on lid, fitted interior with two removable hinged lid wooden tea sto...
Category

Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Harewood

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed by Yoshitomo from the Meiji period. Ric.NA004 A truly hand-carved ivory figure, An old man holding a straw and soaki...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Mahogany Tea Chest, probably England, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Elegant mahogany tea chest featuring a decorative edge in light wood grain and a handle on the lid. The interior is meticulously lined with a light fabric, incorporating two hinged b...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Russian Niello Cigarette Case
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A 19th century Russian rectangular Niello box, Moscow, 1865 with rounded corners and gilt interior, decoration at the centre of belt shape with a monogram inside a cartouche: HS Maker's mark and standard Russian silver mark...
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1860s Russian Edwardian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured walnut sewing box having a brass handle to the lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior, drop down front opening to reveal a storage drawer ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figur, Signed by Matsuyoshi, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed by Matsuyoshi, from the Meiji period. Ric.NA003 A truly hand-carved mixed material figure, A Wise Man Holding a Rope,...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure Group by Tomoaki, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure Group, Signed by Tomoaki, Meiji period. Ric.NA005 A truly hand-carved ivory figure group, depicting a ghostbuster holding a sword...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese carved and gilt decorated inro with coral Ojime Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese Carved And Gilt Decorated Inro with Coral Ojime Late Meiji Era Presenting in Japanese carved and gilt decorated inro with coral Ojime depicting floral and beams and levy on...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Coral, Gold

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, by Shozan, Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Mixed Material Figure, A Wise Man Holding a Treasure-Signed by Shozan from the Meiji period. Ric.NA006 A truly hand-carved ivory figure, A Wise Man Hold...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Anglo Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
19th century Anglo Indian box with raised painted arches on front, fantastic with a lot of patina. Does not have a key has small button feet.
Category

1880s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

English 19th Century Mahogany Decanter Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large English decanter box made of mahogany. Classic brass handles and escutcheon plate are found on the exterior. The interior is fitted with a...
Category

19th Century English Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Gilt Heavy Bronze Repousse Rectangular Jewelry/Decorative Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a gilt bronze repousse rectangular jewelry/decorative box. It features in the top of the lid a scene of Don Quixote riding his horse at the sam...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Regency Trinket Box
Located in Tampa, FL
19th century English regency trinket box or jewelry box. The interior tray is covered in original pink velvet, the velvet is in great condition. Has no key.
Category

1890s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Japanese Carved Bone Pillbox Inro
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting an astonishing Japanese Antique Carved Bone Pillbox Inro, museum quality with the amazing carving skill depicting rats on the lid and body and the relief weaved basket pat...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Bone

Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
European, likely French, Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, the lid opening to reveal a gilt bronze stand with four bottle inserts, all upon four squat feet, circa nineteenth ce...
Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Burl Amboyne and Coromandel Ladies or Gents English early Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large propo...
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

English silver and Nickel snuff box, Birminhan 19th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
English silver and nickel snuff box, Birminhan, 19th century This beautiful English silver cigar box, from the Victorian era, decorated with aesthetic taste. The eastern influence ca...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes

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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