Chestnut Decorative Boxes

The oak box with brass Royal Georgian plaque on top, pick up times on the front. The brass lock and key affixed to the door.

This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...

Contemporary American Modern oval jewelry box with an applied seashell exterior and red velvet interior.

Original Mid-Century Modern fold-out sewing box in very good vintage condition. Made in Italy. Made of walnut. A stunningly beautiful decorative Italian design from the 1950s with ma...

Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red s...

Painted with Spa Scenes From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Original Spa Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form made from Sycamore is extensively decorated with Spa scenes to each side which include; la Sauvenière, la Géronstère, le Tonnelet, les Cascades de Coo and vue du aviny du château dimbles. When opened the box reveals a light pink lined sewing box with multiple compartments for storage and tools. The interior lid is finished with a framed panel of rauch velvet and an outer border of simulated ropework. The Sewing Box also contains four original spa spinners with painted scenes and a central lidded compartment painted with a further spa scene of la place du spa at lo fontaine du pouhon. Beneath the lid is a secret compartment which can be accessed by removing the rear panel which reveals a small handled drawer. The Spa Box...

Contains a Secret Compartment and Candle Sconces From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box. The Writing Box of rectangular shape ...

Malachite Box Elegant malachite box from the 50s. It is in perfect condition. Measurements: 21x11x8 cm.

Incredible wood box.   

This is a Japanese Echizen ware pot. It is "Echizenware". Echizen is a historic kiln located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. (The Echizen kiln is marked with a red circle on the ma...

Round hand painted with birds and flowers compartment jewelry box.

A wonderful Japanese lacquer incense box, kogo, with a design of plovers in flight, late Momoyama or early Edo Period, circa 1600, Japan. The small box, called a kogo, was used to s...