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Antique Indian Sterling Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian sterling silver cedar lined box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver box ...
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1890s Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Italian Modern Sterling Silver 4-Compartment Box
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Italian Modern sterling silver box, ca 1940. Straight sides partitioned with four square compartments, each with hinged cover. Marked. Heavy weight: 30.5 troy ounces.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Swedish Provincial Spice Box
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Charming 19th century Swedish provincial spice box in its original condition with two sliding doors and one drawer. The interior contains eight compartments intended for different dr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine

Fabergé Silver-Mounted Glass Covered Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful and rare, this superb silver-mounted cut glass box was crafted by the legendary Russian firm Fabergé. The rounded cut glass box features a diamond pattern, while the hinged...
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20th Century Russian Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique American Edwardian Regency Heart-Shaped Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver trinket box. Made by Mauser Mfg. Co. in New York, ca 1910. Heart-shaped. Sides straight with chased garland. Cover hinged and raised with vacant cen...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midnight Porphyry Column Box
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper Signed and dated by artist on underside A columnar box with flat top, wrapped in Engelhart's 'Midnight' porphyry-inspired, hand-painte...
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2010s American Neoclassical Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver and erotica enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and enamel cigarette case has a plain square form with rounded corners. The anterior and posterior covers of this antique silver case are plain and unembellished. This case is fitted with a plain rounded push fit catch, which when released reveals a concealed secondary cover. This hinged push fit cover is ornamented with an impressive erotica hot enamel scene depicting a female figure, partially undressed and bathing. This concealed cover opens to allow access to the hinged compartments. This impressive example of antique silverware retains the original gilt interior. Such concealed antique cases are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique cigarette...
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1910s British Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Turned Lignum Vitae Tobacco Jar
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th Century turned Lignum Vitae tobacco jar, the stepped lid with acorn finial, over cylindrical ring turned body, the whole with good rich color and striking contrast wi...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver and Jade Box, Farmer, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and jade box, Farmer, circa 1920. Marked: Edward Farmer.
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Early 20th Century American Boxes

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Regency Leather Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Regency leather covered sarcophagus shaped sewing box with gilt repoussé brass mounts and ribbed bolster ends over heavily molded top, the bombe body s...
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1810s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1940s Spanish Silver Fish Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large vintage Spanish silver sugar box realistically modelled in the form of a fish; an addition to our animal related silverware collection This...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Sovereign Case
By Alfred Wigley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English 9k yellow gold sovereign case; an addition to our diverse box and case collection. This...
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1890s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold

Jacques Adnet Leather Box, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant box in stitched leather, the body is wrapped and folded on a seam, the lid is equipped with a whimsical "hand" handle.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

17th Century William and Mary Floral Marquetry Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1685
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare 17th-century William and Mary olive oyster floral marquetry lace box, circa 1685. England The cross grain olive moulded and holly banded top is centred by an oval of...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Boxes

Materials

Bone, Boxwood, Ebony, Oak, Olive, Tulipwood, Holly

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...
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19th Century French Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Karl Springer Lidded Box with Artisan Lacquered Exterior 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely hand-lacquered lidded box with wood motif exterior and interior covered in beige suede by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This box is meticulously crafted. Springer had...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Suede, Wood, Lacquer

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with flat molded rim. Interior cedar lined and partit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne Britannia 'Vento and Vellis' 'Wind and Speed' Silver Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Queen Anne English Britannia silver tobacco box; an addition to our 18th century collection. This exceptional and rare antique Quee...
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Early 1700s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Table Box With Hinged LId
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver table box with hinged lid, Poole Silver Co., Taunton Mass., Ca. 1930's. Wood lined. Underside of gracefully curved lid is lightly gilded. Underside o...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 1890s Chinese Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes and Chinese silverware...
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1890s Chinese Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance, of oval form with a hinged lid opening to reveal two zinc lined compartments, decorated in fruitwood and boxwood marquetry with ...
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1790s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Unusual Spanish Crab Boxes in Solid Silver
Located in London, GB
Set of unusual Spanish crab boxes in solid silver Spanish, 20th Century Height 4cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm The delightful boxes in this set of four are cra...
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20th Century Spanish Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Vietnamese Silver Treasure Box with Guardian Dragons
Located in New York, NY
Vietnamese silver box, late 19th century. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Box sides have embossed blossoming branches, bamboo...
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Late 19th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique German Sterling Silver Sugar Box (1927)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver sugar box modelled in the form of a partridge; part of our collection of s...
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1920s German Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Trompe-l’Oeil Book-Form Box
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver trompe-l’oeil box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Book-form with curved and raised spine. Front board hinged. Butler-finished ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover has flat top and molded rim. Box interior cedar-lined and partitioned...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Pair of Yew Wood Stands
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of 19th century English polished yew wood and mahogany turned stands for hats, the slightly dished mahogany top over balustrade turned yew shafts and standing on ring turne...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Yew

A Fine and Rare George III Octagonal Figured Satinwood Box, C.1790
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine and Rare Late 18th Century George III Satinwood Octagonal Box, C.1790. The kingwood crossbanded sectional top with ebony and box stringing is finely laid around a central in...
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18th Century English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Karl Springer "Molding Box" in Multicolor Lacquers 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Hinged “Molding Box” with multi-colored lacquer design and dark green suede interior by Karl Springer, American 1970's. Springer’s superb lacquer work and attention to detail make t...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique sterling silver cockerel sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid 17th Century Dutch Engraved Silver Wedding Casket or knottekist, Circa 1660
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A museum-grade mid-17th century Dutch silver marriage casket or knottekistje, circa 1660. Raised on solid silver bun feet the miniature casket is profusely engraved to all faces depicting a courting couple and architecture entwined in scrolling foliage. The reverse of the casket depicts the last supper, however, if you look closely, you can see a boy stealing food or wine from underneath! Possibly, this is the courting gentleman showing that he had a sense of humour. The scratch lined moulded top is surmounted with an intricate handle (once gilt) and floral patera to the centre. There are two inscriptions each within a cartouche 'In Lÿfde Beltact het al' and 'Getrouw tot in den doot' which loosely translates to 'faithful until the death' and 'love is everything'. Wedding caskets...
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Don Shoemaker Midcentury Organic Jacaranda Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Rustic organic form jacaranda wood jewelry box with a bark exterior, and single drawer with wooden pull. (DON SHOEMAKER).
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique European Silver Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European silver sugar box modelled in the form of a stork; part of our collection of silver bird sugar boxes This exceptional, fine and impressive antique cast 800 standard silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a stork. The silver box is embellished with fine details reproducing the bird's plumage and anatomical features. The body of the bird is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicate the high quality of the piece. This exceptional and large antique silver stork sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover. Condition This antique stork...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Cartier Diamond Platinum and Bakelite Cheroot Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1930s 0.20 carat diamond, platinum and Bakelite cheroot holder made by Cartier; an addition to our smoking related collection. This exceptional antique cheroot holder has a plain tapering cylindrical form. The body of this antique Cartier cheroot holder is embellished with a platinum band pavé set with thirty-four Dutch cut diamonds. The Bakelite body can be separated into two components, screw fit together. The holder terminates with a bulbous ovoid shaped mouthpiece. This exceptional holder is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box with a velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. The interior of the antique box bears the retailer's mark 'Cartier, Paris 13 Ruede La Paix, London 175 New Bond St, New York 653 5th Avenue'. This impressive piece has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. Condition This impressive 1930s antique Cartier cheroot holder is exceptional quality, set with high color graded diamonds displaying a fine white color and brilliance. The holder is a very good gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition. Dimensions Length 8.6 cm / 3.39" Diameter of terminal 1...
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1930s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Platinum

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Punch and Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a book. The anterior surface of the antique vesta...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Rare Georg Jensen 18kt Gold Egg Bonbonnière
Located in Hellerup, DK
The rare 18kt gold Georg Jensen bonbonnière is an exquisite piece of hollowware/jewelry designed to adorn the home with elegance and charm. Th...
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1970s European Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1803. The iridescent mother-of-pearl lid...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette modelled in the form of a book; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has been realistically modelled in the form of a book. The body of this antique silver vinaigrette...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III silver tea caddy
Located in London, GB
Classic late 18th century silver tea caddy of oblong form, and featuring delicately hand engraved bands and swags around the sides, and ...
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18th Century British George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Chinoiserie Brass Mounted Penwork Jewellery Box, Signed E.F 1816
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An exemplary George III chinoiserie and floral design penwork jewellery box, dated 1816. This superb example in flawless condition is incredibly well decorated onto sycamore, depic...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

1920s Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and pink enamel compact; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and enamel compact has a circular form with a swept lower portion. The anterior surface is embellished with a pink guilloche enamel panel which reflects a wavy concentric ring design, emanating from the centre of the cover. The sides and underside of this impressive compact are plain and unembellished. This antique compact opens to reveal the original gilding and integrated mirror. Condition This antique pink enamel...
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20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This antique cigarette case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional hot enamel scene depicting two greyhound style canines in a rural setting. The posterior surface of the case is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'G.W.C.R' and the date '11th Feby 1886' The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This antique enamel cigarette case...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Karl Springer Unique Hinged Box in Polished Sodalite Stone 1980s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Stunning one-of-a-kind hinged box in polished blue sodalite stone by Karl Springer, American 1980's (shown with original showroom tag from the 1980’s). Blue sodalite is a rare minera...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Large Antique German Silver Perched Bird Spice Box
Located in New York, NY
Large turn-of-the-century German 800 silver figural spice box. A bird grips a gnarly branch with scaly talons. Sweet and downy with tucked-down wings. Head detachable. Marked. Weight...
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Table Snuff/Vesta/Trinket Barrel Box
By Frederick Edmonds & Edward J.W. Johnson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff/vesta/trinket box modelled in the form of a barrel; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a barrel. The surface of this unusual Victorian trinket box...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary American Modern Heart Shaped Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American Modern heart shaped jewelry box, with an applied seashell exterior and red velvet interior.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Boxes

Materials

Coral

Antique Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our enamal and silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular rounded form. The anterior surface is embellished with four desirable and impressive hot enamel panels depicting: a luxurious early-twentieth century car, three playing cards, a champagne bottle and a female portrait. The posterior surface of this antique vesta case is plain and unembellished. This unusual silver and enamel vesta case has a hinged hallmarked cover which incorporates a plain thumbpiece to the anterior edge and bears a ring loop attachment to the hinge. The underside of the case incorporates an integrated serrated panel/match striker. Condition This antique silver vesta...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Miniature Walnut Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th Century walnut commode, the inlaid top with cookie corners over turned and fluted legs flanking three inlaid drawers and standing on turned turnip feet, French or Italian ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine

Lidded Glass & Leather Box by Jacques Adnet, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Leather-lidded cast glass box with a bronze star accent.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Art Deco Sterling Silver & Purple Enamel Box, 1972
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver and enamel box. Made by Harman Brothers in Birmingham in 1972. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed; top gently curved with rectangle (va...
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1970s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cartier Gold and Sapphire Card Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
Formed entirely of 18K yellow gold polished to a high shine, this sleek case was created by the one and only Cartier. The exterior features a finel...
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20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Gold

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1836 by Edwin Jones, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features a cast and applied border to the lid, engine turn...
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1830s English William IV Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Swedish Marriage Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century Swedish painted oval pantry box made to celebrate a wedding, depicting a loving couple in their period finery, surrounded by border of fruits and flowers, the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Boxes

Materials

Beech, Paint

Small Pewter Box with Inlay of Swedish Porphyry
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small box with lid made of pewter. The lid has inlay of Swedish Porphyry. Made 1974 by the company STENLYA. Originally made as a cigarette box.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porphyry, Pewter

A mahogany strong box made for the Ovenden Female Society, Instituted May 1809
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany strong box made for the Ovenden Female Society, Instituted May 1809, of deep rectangular form with a hinged lid, three brass locks, brass carrying handles and an applied b...
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Early 1800s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Amboyna Burl Humidor by Callow of Mount Street
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 20th century humidor fashioned from solid amboyna burl with bone trim and lacquered brass carrying handles, by Callow of Mount Street, hav...
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1920s English Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bone, Amboyna

French Antique Leather Traveling Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
Traveling trunk, French, made with a patinated leather. This piece features three brass locks and beautiful detailing.
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

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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