Items Similar to Fine Regency Egyptian Revival Leather & Snake Handled Ormolu Box C. 1815
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15
Fine Regency Egyptian Revival Leather & Snake Handled Ormolu Box C. 1815
About the Item
This remarkable Regency-period jewelry or document box is a rare example of Egyptian Revival design, a style that gained popularity during the early 19th century following the Napoleonic campaigns in Egypt. The box is clad in richly textured red leather, its serpentine contours and elegant proportions reflecting the sophistication of Regency-era craftsmanship.
Adorning the top is an engraved plaque featuring Egyptian Revival motifs, a nod to the fascination with ancient Egypt that influenced the decorative arts of the period. Brass snake-form handle mounts flank the sides, symbolizing protection and eternity in Egyptian culture, while paw-shaped brass feet elevate the piece with a sense of stately elegance.
Adding to its intrigue, the box features a hidden compartment cleverly concealed beneath the sliding top half, a testament to the ingenuity and practicality of Regency design. The lockable brass plate on the front enhances both its functionality and decorative appeal, while the patina of the leather and brass enriches its historical character.
Designed to store valuables such as jewelry or important documents, this box embodies the intersection of neoclassical and Egyptian Revival influences, making it a distinctive and highly collectible artifact of its time. Its blend of luxury, mystery, and fine craftsmanship ensures its place as a standout piece in any collection of Regency-era antiques.
Measures:
12.5" w x 9.25" d x 7.5" h.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:C. 1815
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Minor areas of rubbing - key is tight for lower level.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7838242450852
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2012
1stDibs seller since 2022
187 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Randolph, MA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllC. 1870 Antique English Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Regency Tea Caddy Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa 1870.
A Regency Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Tea Caddy Box of Hexagonal form. Featuring a decorated Neo Classical taste top centering the goddess Ceres recumbent upon her...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Walnut
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Moser Cranberry Enameled & Ormolu Mounted Glass Casket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique glass casket box, attributed to the renowned Moser glassworks, exemplifies the opulence and artistry for which Moser is celebrated. The box is crafted from ric...
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Hawkes Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Ornithological Motif Box
By T. G. Hawkes & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
T.G. Hawkes & Co. was founded in 1880 by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes in Tiffin Ohio.
This exquisite cut crystal and sterling silver box by Hawkes features a beautifully detailed ornithol...
Category
20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$784 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair, Italian Tooled Leather & Pietra Dura "Cigar" Motif Tobacco Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, early to mid 20th century.
A pair of leather boxes, each having tooled gilt leather to the border of a finely inlaid Pietra Dura top. The tops set with various semi-preciou...
Category
20th Century Italian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Grand Tour Style, Pietra Dura & Leather Humidor Or Vanity Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional humidor or vanity box is a masterwork of craftsmanship, designed in the exquisite style of the Italian Grand Tour, a period of cultural exploration and refinement th...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Slate
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pair of Malachite Gemstone Lidded Boxes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Probably Italian, 20th century.
A pair of malachite boxes, with matched gemstone across the surfaces. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
You May Also Like
Egyptian Revival Damascene Decorative Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Egyptian Revival Damascene decorative box features a gold plate finish with hand etched Egyptian hieroglyphics along the lid and sides, from circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$966 Sale Price
30% Off
Blue and White Marble Egyptian Revival Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial vintage blue and white carved marble hinged decorative box/jewelry box, circa-mid-20th century. Carved design on top depicts an ancient relief...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Marble
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
English Regency Brown Wrapped Leather Brass Footed Table Box with Handles
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian Brown Leather Jewelry Box with Gold Tooling.
Large Italian gilt tooled leather wrapped table box, with domed top gilt decoration, raised on four bronze paw feet.
Vintage leather wrapped trunk with solid brass ornate feet, the top opens to reveal a lined interior with decorative endpaper with ample storage space.
This stylish, whimsical and chic large storage box...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Original Regency circa 1815 Hardwood Wine Cooler Lion Brass Handles Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this this exceptionally rare solid mahogany Lion hairy paw feet wine cooler
A very good looking well made and totally original piece. It has all...
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Wine Coolers
Materials
Hardwood
Painted Whitewood Box c1815
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Painted whitewood box
Date : 1800-1830
Period : Regency
Origin : Probably Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Rectangular whitewood box with painted basket of f...
Category
Antique 1810s British Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wedgwood Black Basalt Gold Egyptian Revival Jewelry Box
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A vintage English Wedgwood Egyptian revival matte black basalt and gold jewelry box, circa 1970s, England. This matte black basalt stoneware box has a g...
Category
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Ancient Historical Objects
Collectible Artifacts
Rare Egyptian
Antique Mystery
Antique Leather Jewelry Box
Egyptian Plate
Brass Egyptian
Leather Document
Antique Gold French Jewlery Box
Antique Nodders
Egypt Style Objects
Ancient Egyptian Revival
French Egyptian Revival
Brass Snake
Antique French Bedroom Furniture Ormolu
French Egyptian Revival Furniture
Napoleonic Decorative
Ancient Egyptian Bronze