Decorative Boxes

Mid Century Brayton Laguna Ceramic Keep Sake Box. Rich solid black glaze accented with metallic gold glaze having a simple rectangular shap...

Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...

This is a vintage elegant tessellated stone dresser box. This box is tessellated with an iridescent plum colored stone with a brass banded detail around the edge. This box is in the ...

A beautiful late 19th century Italian grand tour box featuring a finely executed pietra dura panel depicting white magnolia blossoms against a rich black ground. The flowers and foli...

Bitossi Decorative Box by Aldo Londi, Ceramic, Geometric Design, 1966. Bitossi box, ceramic, yellow and orange, geometric, signed. Small scale box ...

Gorgeous trinket box or powder jar featuring an ornate scroll and lattice design sterling silver overlay over a pretty pink porcelain. The mark on the bottom is not legible.

A classic and very elegant mid century white alabaster hinged trinket or jewelry box hand carved in Italy in the 1950s. This tidy box is beautifully made. The lower section is carved...

Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver with fine hand-painted fire-enamelled miniature depicting the Head of the Statue of Liberty in New York. Dimensions cm. 5.5 x 7 x 1.8. Weight gr. 105. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1975 in Art Deco style and executed in numerous specimens, at the specific request of the firm Tiffany & Co., in Florence in the headquarters of the Salimbeni firm with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for sustaining numerous high-fire enamelled firings at approximately 750 < 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver vesta case in the form of a shoe; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collecti...

A charming vintage jewelry box, or trinket box, with colorful marquetry inlay, lined with red velvet, including a working key. Presumably Moroccan, second half of the 20th century. ...

An extremely rare, possibly unique, bronze jar with amazing patina. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a fish. Designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, ...

Step into a realm of sophisticated display with this Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Terrarium, an exceptional piece that exudes timeless elegance. Crafted with a delicate ...

Two antique collapsible faux tortoise boxes with sea shell flower on top.

Box "Fontenay" made in glass with pink sepia patina by René Lalique in 1910. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very rare model and sublime patina. Diameter : 7 cm Félix Marcilh...

Antique Woven Rattan Willow Reed Wedding Chinese Picnic Box Container , very clean in bamboo and rattan circa 1900's very collectible. many compartments

Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.

Pewter trinket box by Van Haelen Paris c.1970s. The box features a hinged lid with a wood interior. The lid has a striking bezel set turquoise stone...

An absolutely lovely Chinese export pink Canton enamel round stacking box and cover, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The circular stacking box consists of a bowl form base, ...

This set consists of 4 pieces made of yellow marble (I think it is the so-called "Giallo Siena"): 1 bowl, 1 soap dish, 2 boxes. All the pieces are in excellent condition: the soap ...

A finely crafted antique metal box, decorated with intricate Islamic-inspired engravings. It features an elaborate central geometric design with in...

Mexico, circa 1970 · Artisanal manufacture. Abalone is not worked: it is negotiated. Each fragment has its own color, its own flash, its own will. Whoever assembled this shell knew ...

Auguste Leroy Paris & Cie (1912-1935) Art Deco sterling silver with black enamel lid and jadeite Chinoiseries chimera shaped handle with a Baccarat crystale base. Hallmarked Auguste...

A late 19th/Early 20th Century Industrial Era Deed Box with great age patina. The dome top form with two metal carry handles and strap lock hinge. The interior in a colorful Deep Min...

A very rare early, possibly prototype, Georg Jensen Art Deco sterling silver bonbonnière, design no. 704 by Sigvard Bernadotte, introduced in 1931. The circular lid is engraved with ...

1950s Moorish Spain Music Box: This exquisite handcrafted box, made in Granada, Spain, showcases the intricate art of Islamic Moorish marquetry. The ...

This outstanding Swiss cylinder music box was crafted by the prestigious firm of Le Coultre Freres of Geneva. The highly intricate movement plays a selection of twelve popular tunes ...

Inro is an ancient traditional Japanese box used to carry and store small items such as tobacco, money, paintbrushes, and other objects. The...

A Chippendale design mahogany tray of shaped rectangular form with shaped spindle gallery surround and open carrying handles to each side. Please note we are currently working to a ...

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...

Elegant vintage Italian desk box crafted in warm burl wood with refined brass accents on each side. The gently curved top highlights the natural grain and depth of the wood, giving t...

A finely painted miniature portrait of a gentlewoman forms the centrepiece of the hinged cover. Depicted with powdered upswept hair adorned with blossoms and trailing pink ribbons, t...

Radiating engine-turned fluting across the domed oval lid draws the eye inward toward a central gilt medallion depicting three masted sailing vessels on choppy waters. Resting on fou...

incredible Rectangular corrugated box made of wood and old blue mirrored glass with two details that recall the work of Peter Church. Also on the glass we can see staining that date...

Constructed from figured walnut with brass campaign-style hardware, this apothecary chest is built with a deep upper compartment and an integral lower drawer secured by a brass flush...

This antique leather box with nailheads is not only a beautiful decorative item but also a functional piece of history. It could have been used for a variety of purposes, such as sto...

1933 Victorian style Folk Art soap box / keepsake box composed of an oval wooden lid and box in original green paint. Intricate wood-burning detail present (reminiscent of leather ha...

This unique and original work of art was sculpted by Michel Kiriliuk. Born in France and self-taught, this sculptor, interior designer, and painter describes himself as an ultra-baro...

We are very pleased to offer a modern, tessellated stone storage box attributed to Maitland Smith, circa the 1980s. This gorgeous box features a tessellated stone exterior with inlai...

A very well crafted tessellated Horn cedar wood box, circa 1980s. The piece is very heavy and solid and measures 6.375"W x 4.5"D x 3.5"H. #3772

Sculptural concrete crate by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Rounded rectangular frame with indented ridge. With matching removable lid/cover. Great for outside st...

This is an antique four decanter box. An English, mahogany spirit or whiskey bottle case with Bramah lock, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Gorgeous Georgian dining room c...

Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature fire enamelled in Louis XVI style, second half of the 19th century, and fine hand engravings. Siz...

Large Old Paris Porcelain box with a white glaze in the form of a bombé commode. The top panel is of a nude woman with two dogs. The front panel ...

Decorative square box by Mithé Espelt, stained wood box covered with a ceramic lid showing a single white and blue flower framed with gold glaze....

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a domed lid with iron strap work

An elegant and intricately detailed Chinese export folding game box, crafted from lacquered wood with gilded decoration, dating to the early 19th century. The exterior features beaut...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar. This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features. The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker. The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail. Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

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...

An elegant Italian playing card box crafted from genuine leather in Florence during the mid-20th century. Its padded lid—featuring a tufted design and decorative stitching—combined w...

This charming old Japanese round box is crafted from lightweight papier-mâché and finished in a deep, glossy black lacquer that highlights its graceful form. The surface features han...

A stunning French majolica trinket box dating to the 1890s, featuring two beautifully modeled cherub heads at the top in an ornate Baroque style. Glazed in a rich turquoise hue, thi...

Antique Regency Amboyna & Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1830 A fine early 19th-century writing slope, veneered in richly figured amboyna burr and decorated with inlay of a...

This open brass box was originally the case of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, filled with small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid. ...

An elegant Continental marquetry box dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, handcrafted with richly figured hardwood veneers arranged in bold geometric parquetry patterns. Th...

This antique and fine lacquered wood box, is painted on both the sides with an elegant portrait of a woman and on the other side a dancer. The piece will be delivered with its certi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 900 standard silver and enamel box; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware. This exceptional antique German 900 silver box has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The sides and underside of this enamel box are embellished with engine turned decoration. The cover is embellished with an impressive hot enamel panel depicting a bi-plane* in flight over an air field...

Antique 19thC French Opaline Box with Bronze Fittings - The Color is a Faded Peach Color with Leaf Decoration. The Box sits on three bronze ball feet in each corner of the box, Bronz...

A 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with simple clover leaf shaped top. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Minor loss on upper right side. From Provence, a ...

Rectangular French mounted cut crystal box. Hinged lid. Gilt-bronze mounts and escutcheon