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Boxes For Sale
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Large Sterling Silver Jewellery Casket
By Sydney & Co. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent antique jewellery casket in sterling silver has a rectangular form onto four bracket style feet.
The anterior surface of thi...
Category
1930s British Vintage Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The unique 17th-century William and Mary rosewood coffre forte, circa 1690, raised on George I walnut stand, circa 1720.
The rosewood veneered exterior...
Category
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box by Wang Hing
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver dragon box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases
This fine antique C...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
English Porcelain Patch Box with Irish References, ""Forget Not Erin" Motto
Located in Downingtown, PA
English porcelain gold-ground botanical patch box with Irish references,
"Forget Not Erin" Motto,
Attributed to Coalport,
Circa 1820
This spectacular English porcelain box is of cir...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Edwardian Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, Pretty Engraving
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by William Comyns, this very attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, features Neoclassical style decoration throughout, and is line...
Category
Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewelry Box and Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box and watch modeled in the form of a coal scuttle; an addition to our silver timepiece collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver jewelry box and clock has been modeled in the form of a coal scuttle, with a plain trapezoid form and rounded lower edge all supported by four bun feet.
The surface of this impressive antique silver jewelry box is plain and unembellished.
This impressive antique clock...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Karl Springer Hinged Box in Brown and Black Cobra, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Hinged box covered in brown and black cobra with interior covered in moiré silk by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Korean Traveling Vanity Box With Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Asian Korean (19th Century) Campaign style rosewood box with brass trim and interior cabinet with a mirror top and drawers with folding side sections.
Category
19th Century Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique George V Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver cigarette or cigar box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver cigarette box has a plain rectangular form.
The sides of this impressive antique cigarette...
Category
1910s Hungarian Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Besamim Spice Box for Havdalah
Located in London, GB
This beautifully decorated besamim, a decorative spice box used in the weekly Jewish ceremony of Havdalah, marking the conclusion of Shabbat (the Sabbath) - is a fine piece of antiqu...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique German Rococo Silver Keepsake Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century German Rococo 800 silver box. Rectilinear with tapering sides and chamfered corners with scroll supports. Cover hinged, raised, and ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Decorative Table Snuff Box 1861 Horse Racing
By George Unite
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Victorian solid Silver Table Snuff Box with an ornate chased border and an engraved horse racing scene on the lid. The rectangular Box has a decorative shaped b...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Gilt-Decorated Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular box with canted corners, opening to a lacquered interior; decorated overall with floral and foliate motifs and cartouches of floral sprays and temples; on gilt claw f...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Suitcase Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a suitcase; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection
This e...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tunbridge Box Still Bank, circa 1870s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This Tunbridge box still bank is indigenous to the Tunbridge ware cottage industries of the town of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England in the 18th and 19th c...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood
Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by bl...
Category
19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Materials
Metal
Fornasetti Wooden and Metal Box Champagne Black/White Hand Painted
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti accessories, the boxes turn an everyday action into an aesthetic experience. The Fornasetti boxes are a whimsical place to keep your most precious items.
This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal
Gold and Agate Snuff Box Belonging to Anne, First Duchess of Buccleuch
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This oval gold snuff box is inscribed with a crest of ‘a stag trippant’ within mantling of upright ostrich plumes tied with a bow, all below a ducal coronet and above a cypher of the entwined initials ‘B.A.B.’ for Anne of Buccleuch. English, circa 1670.
Provenance: Anne, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch
Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch (1651-1732) was a wealthy Scottish peeress. After her father died when she was a few months old, and her sisters by the time she was 10, she inherited the family’s titles. She was married, at 12 years old, to James, 1st Duke of Monmouth, the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II, then 14. Following the king’s death in February 1685, James spearheaded an anti-Catholic revolt to depose the new king, James II, and claim the throne from his uncle. The brief Monmouth Rebellion ended in defeat and James, by then Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch, was executed for treason. The Duchess had six children by Monmouth, and a further three by her second husband, Charles, 3rd Baron Cornwallis, whom she married in 1688. She died in 1732 and was succeeded by her grandson, Francis, Earl of Dalkeith.
The style of chasing used on this box is very reminiscent of a signed piece in the Gilbert...
Category
1670s English Antique Boxes
Materials
Agate, Gold
Antique Japanese Dramatically Carved and Lacquered Stack Box on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese dramatically carved and lacquered stack box on stand. Meiji period (1868 - 1912) lacquer stacking box, traditionally used for bringing mochi (rice cake) to celebrati...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Yapp & Woodward, 1845
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1845 by Yapp & Woodward, this attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver snuff box, features cast flo...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
George Unite Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
By George Unite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case; an addition to our range of collectable silverware.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form.
The surface of this antique card case...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Biscuit Barrel by Liberty & Co Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver Arts and Crafts style biscuit barrel made by Liberty & Co Ltd; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form onto a plain circular spreading foot.
The body of the antique silver biscuit box has a subtly planished finish and is encompassed with two applied Arts and Crafts style borders.
The ornamentation to the barrel incorporates four applied circular designs, featuring further interlacing and bead designs, in addition to a central quatrefoil motif.
This antique box retains the original hallmarked push fit cover surmounted with a button style finial.
This exceptional antique silver biscuit barrel...
Category
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
J. Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Box & Cover, Signed, English, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme square shaped box and cover, glazed in cobalt blue, with relief molded flying cranes, flowering prunus branches, and squirrels, the cover bordered...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Majolica
Antique German Silver Bear Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver bear sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional and rare antique German silver sugar box have been realistically modelled in form of a bear.
The box has been embellished with fine embossed decoration reproducing the details of the bear's fur and anatomical features.
This exceptional antique silver box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover.
Condition
This antique silver bear box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The German Hanau hallmarks to the underside of one foot are very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this German silverware...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1964 Yellow Gold and Ruby Compact by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 9 karat yellow gold and 0.86 carat ruby compact made by Boucheron - boxed; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection.
This exceptional vintage 9 karat yellow gold case has a rectangular form, with a convex base and cover.
The surface of the box is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration.
This exceptional gold compact is fitted with an impressive flush hinged cover; the flush hinge indicates the high quality of the piece.
The anterior edge of the cover features a push fit catch ornamented with an impressive collet set 0.86ct cabochon cut ruby.
This impressive compact opens to reveal the original integrated bevelled mirror and powder compartment; this compact can be used without the original inset, detachable gold powder holder.
The interior rim of the case bears the renowned maker's/retailer's mark 'Boucheron', in addition to full London hallmarks to the base.
This exceptional Boucheron compact...
Category
1960s British Vintage Boxes
Materials
Gold
1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection
The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background.
The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche.
The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background.
The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Edwardian English Sterling Silver Castle Top Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver castle top card case depicting Royal Windsor, an addition to our range ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Regency Rosewood Letter Box
Located in New York, NY
English Regency rosewood letter box in casket form on brass feet with ring handles and a brass plaque engraved with name "lydia" and leather gold embossed pocket interior.
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes
Materials
Gold, Brass
French Victorian Enamel Box
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze and blue enamel square shaped box.
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique German Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Otto Bortenreuter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware.
This exceptional antique 800 standard silver German cigarette case...
Category
1920s German Other Vintage Boxes
Materials
Silver
Victorian English 1886 Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta box, an addition to our silver boxes collection.
This exceptional and unusual antique Victorian sterling silver vesta box has a rectangular, scalloped shaped form.
The body of the vesta box is embellished with embossed lobed decoration accented with an applied oval thumbpiece/striker to the anterior side.
The hallmarked hinged cover of this collectable antique box is ornamented with an impressive two-toned blue enamel quatrefoil design incorporating scrolling leaf design to either end, with a central spiraling leaf motif encircled with a red enamel border.
The cover is further ornamented with an applied trellis design within a plain rectangular border, all encompassed with tooled decoration detailing the lobed form.
The hinged silver vesta box cover opens to reveal the original hinged, bright cut engraved decorated silver gilt internal cover allowing access to the match compartment.
This vesta box in silver and enamel retains the original gilt interior.
Condition
This antique vesta box...
Category
1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1950s Burled Maple Humidor
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A humidor made of warmly toned burled maple with a cedar and glass interior.
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Boxes
Materials
Maple, Cedar
Antique European Biedermeier Silver Keepsake Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
European Biedermeier silver keepsake casket, ca 1840. Lobed and bombe with hinged and raised cover. Cover top flat and vacant. Chased and engraved...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Dressing Table Cheval Mirror and Jewelry Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver dressing cheval table mirror and jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware coll...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Scent Bottle/Pill Box /Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver combination scent bottle / pill box / vinaigrette; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette / pill box / scent bottle has an oval barrel shaped form.
The body of the vessel is embellished with applied plain broad girdles replicating the details of the bilge and quarter hoops, which provide anchor points for the original link chain.
The piece retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover to the scent bottle, conjoined to one of the aforementioned anchor points with a link chain.
One end of the vessel is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover, which when opened reveals the vinaigrette with the original hinged grille and gilt interior.
The gilded grille is ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pierced decorated bordered scroll and leaf design.
The hallmarked hinged cover to the opposing end forms a pill box and opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions.
The hinged covers to either end of the box are encircled with further applied plain broad borders to the upper portion.
This antique Victorian scent bottle...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large William and Mary 17th Century Inlaid Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare large parquetry inlaid 17th-century William and Mary period olive oyster lace box. 1680-1700, England
The cross-grain moulded top is ent...
Category
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Boxes
Materials
Oak, Olive, Ebony
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Harman Bros. in Birmingham in 1982. Excellent condition. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Engine-turned wave ornament in plain frames...
Category
1980s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Victorian Rosewood Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian rectangular rosewood box with rectangular brass inlaid plaque on slanted top lid with the initials S.F.C..
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Decoupaged Horse Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian (20th Century) decoupage decorated jewelery box with horse design and fitted interior.
Category
20th Century British Victorian Boxes
English Victorian Papier Mache Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache and gold inlaid decorated lap desk box with floral bouquet.
Category
20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Materials
Gold
Sterling Silver Boxes, Antique George IV '1823'
By John Reily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George IV English sterling silver boxes; an addition to our 19th century silverware collection.
These exceptional and rare antique George IV sterling silver boxes have a plain rectangular form.
The surface of each silver box is plain and unembellished, with applied thread decoration to the lower rim.
Each box is fitted with a plain hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with further applied thread decoration to the upper rim.
The upper plateaus of the covers are individually embellished with an impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest: one bears out of a ducal coronet a wyvern below the motto 'Avi Numerantur Avorum' - The forefathers of our forefathers are numbered and to the other an eagle regardant with wings extended grasping an escutcheon charged with a lion's head, below the 'Virtute et Robore' - By Virtue and Strength.
By virtue of its size these versatile 19th century boxes could be used for a multitude of functions.
Such original boxes of this period and size are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
These antique silver dressing table...
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Yellow Gold, Garnet, Ruby, Hardstone and Glass Scent Bottle, circa 1845
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 18 carat yellow gold, 0.43 carat garnet, 0.08 carat ruby, green coloured hardstone and glass scent bottle; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection
This exceptional 18 carat yellow gold antique scent bottle has a has a plain flask shaped form.
This antique opalesque glass scent bottle is fitted with a fine and impressive yellow gold cylindrical collar and domed hinged cover, which opens to reveal the original push fit glass stopper.
The rim of the collar, cover and mounted foot are embellished with impressive leaf designs.
The surface of the cover is ornamented with impressive scrolling leaf decoration on a matte background, incorporating quatrefoil shaped floral motifs comprised of four collet set green-coloured hardstones.
Each quatrefoil shaped design is embellished with a collet set cabochon cut ruby to the centre, totalling 0.08ct.
The domed upper portion of the cover is further ornamented with an impressive scrolling leaf bordered floral design, comprised of five collet set green hardstone petals with an impressive 0.43ct round faceted cut garnet to the centre, collet set in relief.
Condition
This antique gold scent bottle...
Category
1840s Antique Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Vintage A Wilcox English Sterling Silver Box
By A. Wilcox 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
...
Category
1950s English Vintage Boxes
Materials
Silver
"Quadra" Square Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Quadra" is a square leather box, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the available range: tan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Sterling Silver & Gold Cigarette Box, Padgett & Braham, London, 1947
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1947 by Padgett & Braham Ltd., this very handsome, Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, is in the Art Deco taste, with...
Category
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar from GAB, in a strict cylinder form with a pattern of stripes. Nice even patina.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Pewter
English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small lower drawer; interior holding 9 various silver boxes and...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box with Rectangular Hinged Lid
Located in London, GB
Scene of Russian town surrounded by floral detailing on lid, lozenge design to sides.
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a remov...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Period Atkin Brothers Oval Sterling Silver Biscuit Box - Sheffield 1930
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1930 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Biscuit Box, is oval in shape, and features gadroon borders, and drop ring lion mask handles. The bi...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Purse Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse, an addition to our silver boxes collection
This antique Georgian silver vinaigrette...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Regency Box in Rosewood with Inlaid Ebony and Brass, English, circa 1820
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Antique Regency box in rosewood with inlaid ebony and brass decorative bands, with exceptional brass hardware, English, circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Victorian Period Sterling Silver and Peach Enamel, Mounted Crystal Dresser Jar
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver and peach guilloche enamel - mounted dressing table jar, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895, Foster and Bailey - makers. Sterling silver lid is bord...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Gabriella Crespi Decorative Box in Brass and Plexiglass '70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Decorative box designed in '70 by Gabriella Crespi. The box is in plexiglass and brass, on the brass is present the signature of the author.
Good condition, patina of time. Perfect ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Horn & Stone Large Box, Tavola by Oggetti
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Horn & Stone large box, designed by Eugenio Tavola for Oggetti, of saracphagus shape with a hinged lid, the interior lined with original fabric, with a single drawer, the reverse with foil stamp, 'TAVOLA by OGGETTI.'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Stone
Pewter Jar Depicting Pan by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1944
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing pewter jar by Nils Fougstedt, adorned with a flute playing, crosslegged Pan figurine. The tiny flute is made from brass. Beautifully sculpted figu...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Grish Chunder Dutt 1880s Indian Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver tea caddy, an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antiqu...
Category
1880s Indian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
19th Century, 1897, Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection
This fine antique Victorian English s...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver, 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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