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Boxes For Sale
Recognized Seller Listings
Antique Sterling Silver Elephant Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique cast sterling silver elephant sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection
...
Category
Early 20th Century German Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Atkin Brothers Antique 1920 Sterling Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver biscuit box has a plain oval form.
The body of the antique silver biscuit box...
Category
1920s English Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pilkington's Lustre Pill Box Decorated with Stylised Flowers, 1907
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5169 Pilkington's Lustre pill box decorated with stylised flowers by Jessie Jones
Chip to the lid (not visible when in situ)
Dated 1907
Dimensions: 5.5cm wide
Complimentary...
Category
20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Agate and Micromosaic Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Intricate and flawless, the highly detailed micromosaic medallion on the lid of this agate box is an incredible example of this diminutive art form. The elaborate micromosaic depicts...
Category
19th Century European Other Antique Boxes
Materials
Agate
Continental Silver Filigree Decorative Flower Box
Located in London, GB
A continental silver filigree decorative flower box
Continental, Early 20th Century
10cm high x 11cm wide x 7cm deep.
This delicate and charming piece,...
Category
20th Century European Modern Boxes
Materials
Silver
Continental Miniature Silver Filigree Decorative Box
Located in London, GB
Crafted with superb skill in silver filigree, this beautiful and delicate box is most likely continental-made, dating from the early 20th century. Its exact origin is unclear, and it...
Category
20th Century European Modern Boxes
Materials
Silver
Tramp Art Lift-Top Box with Notched and Layered Geometrical Design, ca. 1920
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Tramp Art lift-top box with notched and layered Geometrical Design, the interior with original fabric lining, American, ca. 1920.
For similar examples and techniques, see:
Clifford A. Wallach, A LEGACY IN TRAMP ART. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2012, pp. 184-185.
Laura M...
Category
Early 20th Century American Boxes
Materials
Softwood
Austrian Classical Medallion Box with Sweet & Sentimental Finial
Located in New York, NY
Antique Austrian Classical gilt-washed 800 silver box, ca 1875. Ovoid and bellied on plain inset foot. Cover hinged and domed with cast figural finial: A little girl sits cross-legged and barefoot and rests her hand on the back of a hungry animal while spooning sustenance into its mouth. Engraved ornament: Leafing rondels inset with heads alternating with same shaped frames (vacant) on engine-turned border. Shoulder has leaf-and-dart border and cover top leaf-and-patera border. Fully marked including Diana head...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Bill Long Large Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great organic shaped Box
Integrated carved interior tray
Beautiful wood selection
A large organic example of American Craft
Category
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Modern Silver Box on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Modern silver box on stand, ca 1930. Rectangular with curved corners. Box has straight sides and cover top is gently raised and has applied gilt medallion with dramatic dragon in low relief...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Boxes
Materials
Silver
Bill Long Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully crafted box, signature below.
Category
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Chapman / Mastercraft Lacquered Walnut and Brass Strong Box Chest
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century strong box / chest with a painted and lacquered walnut hinge top case with wire wrapped brass handles, resting on a four-legged brass base. (CHAPMAN / MASTERCRAFT).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine Carved Wood Box with Morning Glories
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This box is a real treasure! Completely had carved from walnut the detail in the flowers and leaves is quite remarkable. This box required a real master craftsman to achieve the outs...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Bill Long Decorative Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Dark Rosewoo box with an integrated hand carved Tray.
Great wood grain and Organic Form.
Category
1970s American Vintage Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
George III Sterling Silver Gilt Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt tobacco box; an addition to our 18th century collection
This exceptional English antique George III sterling silver gilt tobacco box has an oval form.
The surface of this antique box is plain and retains the original gilding.
This antique tobacco box retains the original push fit cover embellished with an impressive shield shaped cartouche displaying the crest of a bull below the engraved name 'F Daw'.
The surface of the cover is further ornamented with impressive bright cut engraved floral festoon and ribbon bow designs.
The rim of the cover is encompassed with a thread decorated border.
This impressive example of Georgian silverware was crafted by the renowned and collectable female silversmith Hester Bateman; such examples crafted by this lady silversmith...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Fusée Singing Bird Box by Charles Bruguier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare, early Swiss fusée singing bird box by the renowned Charles Bruguier combines exquisite artistry with outstanding mechanical cra...
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
A& J Zimmerman Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver tobacco box, an addition to our smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.
The subtly convex anterior and reverse surfaces of the box are plain and unembellished.
This antique box retains the original hinged hallmarked cover with a plain thumbpiece to the anterior surface.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding.
Condition
This antique silver tobacco box...
Category
1920s English Vintage Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
American Victorian Crystal Powder Box
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian crystal powder box with gold etched cover.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Mappin & Webb Ltd Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigarette box in the Art Deco style; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exc...
Category
1960s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Elkington Silver Tea Caddy
Located in New Orleans, LA
Uniquely designed in the form of a gift box tied with ribbon, this engaging silver tea caddy was created by the prominent silversmith Frederick Elking...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Vesta Case
By B&S, Birmingham 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and erotica enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has a plain rectangular form.
The body of the case is ornamented with a fine and impressive rectangular enamel panel depicting a nude female character amidst her scattered clothing on the bank of a river, lined with trees and foliage.
The case is fitted with a plain hallmarked hinged cover with incorporated thumb piece.
This impressive silver vesta case has a serrated panel/match striker to the underside.
The posterior surface of this impressive vesta is plain and unembellished.
Condition
This antique vesta case...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Murano Glass Centerpiece by Michael Red for Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Michael Red, Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Large glass box by Michael Red for Vistosi.
Two pieces that can also be used separately.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Golf Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case with golfing interest; an addition to our sports related silverware colle...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver-Mounted Glass Casket by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting green glass and silver casket from renowned French art glass company Daum evokes the verdant lushness of a summer garden. Finely detailed silver clovers and vines enc...
Category
20th Century French Boxes
Materials
Silver
Stylish Sterling Silver Mounted Glass Table Box with Hinged Lid, Made in 1911
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1911 by John Grinsell & Sons this handsome Antique, sterling silver and glass box is very stylish in design.
The box is very usable, and would be equall...
Category
1910s English Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paw Jar with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Paw Jar is a delightful object from the Forest collection. It has intricate brass and resin inlay in blue and pink, with an endearing leafy lid.
For his debut creations, Marcanton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Rosewood Travel Box with Brass Inlay, Complete with All Interior Items
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Antique rosewood travel box, with inlaid brass, the fitted interior complete with all items, including brushes, bottles, sewing items, etc., English, circ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Scenic Design Carved Hinge Top Box
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware. (Stamped HUNG HOP CHEST CO. HONG...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Sterling Silver Combination Vesta and Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver combination vesta and tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.
The upper portion of this antique silver...
Category
1910s English Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster chest.
From the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1688-1702), England.
The...
Category
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Boxes
Materials
Olive
Art Deco Sterling Silver Table Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver table box with hinged lid, Fisher Silversmiths, Inc., New Jersey, Ca. 1935. Underside of lid is gilded; box is wood-lined...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1815 Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 12 karat yellow gold box with pearl and turquoise; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique 12 karat yellow gold box has a cylindrical form.
The sides of this antique box are plain and unembellished.
This exceptional gold box is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cover embellished with impressive foliate decoration accented with five clusters of individually set turquoise to the floral motifs.
The surface to the underside is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration in a concentric ring design.
The upper and lower rims of the box is encompassed with eighty-five claw set seed pearls.
This exceptional antique gold pill box...
Category
1810s Antique Boxes
Materials
Gold
Vintage Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Biscuit Box
By Central School of Arts & Crafts
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver biscuit box in the Arts and Crafts style; an addition to our silver teaware collection
This exceptional vintage George VI sterling silver biscuit box has an oval form, in the iconic Arts and Crafts style.
The surface of this vintage silver biscuit box has a subtle planished finish and is encircled with shallow concave fluted designs.
The upper rim of the box features aprotruding paralleling incurved rim, reflecting the aforementioned fluted decoration.
The box is fitted with a hallmarked push fit cover surmounted with the original, impressive iconic Arts and Crafts style carved wood and silver finial...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Unusual Swansea Prattware Pearlware Pottery Covered Botanical Tea Caddy Box
Located in Downingtown, PA
Pearlware Prattware pottery covered Botanical tea caddy box,
Cambrian Pottery, Swansea
Circa 1800-20
The rectangular-shaped pearlware pottery covered footed Tea Caddy is painted...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned string inlay, the interior with fitted tray for use as a jewelry or work box and retaini...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Wood
Vintage Art Deco Ling Silver Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver biscuit box in the Art Deco style; an addition to our...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A William and Mary Kingwood / Princes Oyster Strongbox or Coffre Fort of Diminutive Proportions, Circa 1680-1700, England.
Adorned with highly decorative gilt brass strapwork and decorated entirely in knife cut oysters of kingwood, this box is fit for the most discerning of collectors. The large gilt brass shield-shaped clasp opens on a push-spring release to reveal a box interior lined in rosewood with one drawer and securing bolts.
Once the lid is opened you can reach inside to slide the original gilt brass bolt lock to open the fall. Once the fall is open you will find a drawer lined in oak and simulated kingwood.
The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal. It has a strong lock to the centre and two bolts concealed in the sides, so that it could be screwed down into floorboards if necessary or that of a horse-drawn carriage. Strong boxes veneered in oysters of Princewood such as this were luxury objects.
The cabinet-makers who would have constructed and veneered the carcase apparently sold them, often using tropical hardwood veneers, and mounted it with sets of mounts, handles and locks bought in from brass founders. The elaborate veneering and conspicuous gilded brass mounts show that the appearance of these objects was important.
Thomas Pistor, of Ludgate Hill, London worked with the renowned cabinetmaker Gerrit Jensen...
Category
17th Century British William and Mary Antique Boxes
Materials
Kingwood
English Leather and Tin Tobacco Caddy
By Frederic Hewitt
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century tobacco caddy of tin covered in stitched shagreen, of oblong hexagonal form with a lid surmounted by a silver whippet, retaining ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Nathalie Du Pasquier Gravieux Accueil Box from Objects for the Electronic Age
Located in Chicago, IL
Memphis Milano designer, Nathalie du Pasquier, Gravieux Accueil Box for Arc 74, 1983. Signed with decal studio label to lid: [Objects for the Electonic Age Mi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig.
This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features.
The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface.
The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded.
Condition
This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location.
Dimensions
Length 7.6cm/3"
Width 2.8cm/1.1"
Height 4.6cm/1.8"
Weight
1.7 troy ounces/53.7g
Maker: Unknown
Date: 1901
Origin: Chester, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Scenic Design Carved Hinge Top Box
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware. (Stamped HUNG HOP CHEST CO. HONG...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box by William M Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form.
The underside of this box has a subtly concave form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The surface of this antique silver tobacco box is plain and unembellished.
This silver tobacco tin or box retains the original sprung flush hinged hallmarked subtly convex cover, which opens by applying gentle pressure to each side.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding.
This antique Edwardian piece is an exceptional example for its type.
Condition
This antique tobacco box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear.
Dimensions
Diameter 8.7cm/3.4"
Height 2.4cm/0.9"
Weight
3 troy ounces/92.7g
Maker: William M Hayes...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Stunning Rococo Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies, London, 1768
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1768 by Henry Bailey, this stunning pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies, feature Rococo chasing throughout, vacant cartouches, and ...
Category
1760s English Rococo Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual and rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver estate/housekeepers box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This e...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Belle Époque Burl Walnut Box with Brass, Ebony Inlay, French, circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Belle Époque burl walnut box with intricately inlaid brass, ebony, and exotic woods, French, circa 1880. The highly figured burl walnut top chosen to r...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
By Zee Wo
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cigarette / card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection.
This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) cigarette/card case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The anterior cover is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, on a matte background, incorporating a shield shaped vacant cartouche.
The posterior cover is ornamented with traditional embossed and chased plum blossom foliate and floral decoration, also on a matte background.
The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Ladies Traveling Necessaire Ensemble, American, circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
Art Deco ladies traveling necessaire ensemble consisting of 13 implements for grooming, contained in a hard cardboard green branch decorated traveling case. The grooming implements a...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Bakelite, Resin
Castle Top Card Case, Scott Memorial, Sterling Silver, Nathaniel Mills 1844
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1844 by Nathaniel Mills, this fine quality, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Castle Top Card Case, features a high relief chased scene of The Scott...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Victorian Style Wood Inlaid Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian-style rectangular light wood box with star and diamond shape inlays, with 3 compartments.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood
French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and pink porcelain jewellery box by Tahan.
French, late 19th Century
Measures: height 13cm, width 18cm, depth 13cm.
This fine jewellery casket by the French m...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Set of Four Boxes by Gianfranco Frattini for Progetti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four boxes by Gianfranco Frattini for Progetti.
Versatile elements composed by melamine base and rubber lids.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
James Bearden Containment Box #2
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural "Containment" box, a vessel in blackened steel, dyed bronze, and red glass enamel by American artist James Bearden. Number 2 in a series. Top lifts off revealing an abstra...
Category
2010s American Modern Boxes
Materials
Steel, Bronze, Enamel
William IV Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy, English, ca. 1835
Located in Banner Elk, NC
William IV rosewood tea caddy, of sarcophagus form with finely inlaid mother-of-pearl medallions with stylized acanthus leaves, the escutcheon plate with further similar decoration, ...
Category
19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Box with Lid Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wooden box with lid by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Pine
Burl Walnut and Brass Embellished Money Box, English, ca. 1860
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Burl walnut Money Collection box with tacked brass plates and escutcheon plate, with slotted top, with orginal lock and key.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Walnut
9k Yellow Gold Horace Woodward & Co Antique Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9-carat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptiona...
Category
1910s British George V Vintage Boxes
Materials
Gold
Harman Brothers 1970's Sterling Silver Cigarette Jewelry Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigarette/jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II silver box has a plain rectangular form.
The surface of this impressive antique cigarette box...
Category
1970s English Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pewter Jar by Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely pewter jar by Estrid Ericson, in a cylinder form. Brass rims around the edges, adorned with an elevated, green agate stone in a knob form.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Pewter
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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