Metal Decorative Boxes

Oval box in solid 800 silver with embossed daisies and 24kt golden interior. This box was made entirely by hand giving it an oval shape. The lid, finely embossed with flower motifs...

Roberto Guilio Rida exquisite amber 'Diamante Murano' glass box with thick glass ground and polished to create faceted fitted top with gilt brass base covered inside with steel, , It...

dint vintage set of 5 mid century faux tortoise plexiglass and brass desk accessories consisting in : 2 different sized trays. 1 small trash bin 1...

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...

Antique late 18th Century Swiss gold, enamel, and seed pearl aide mémoire box, crafted in a tapering rectangular form with canted edges. The cover features a central translucent dark...

Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this small antique safe from Northern France. Crafted, circa 1880, the 52 pound cast safe has a chic two-tone black and silver paint finish. The heavy...

Beautiful ovoid-shaped covered vase in patinated bronze with golden highlights, with rich rotating decoration in relief. The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moon, a dragon flying among the clouds ; and the belly, symbolizing the Day, is decorated with a rising sun, mountainous landscapes, and cherry tree branches. The whole, topped with a flamed seed, is supported by three African-type atlantes dressed in a loincloth. Historical and artistic context This work of art combines elements of Japonism and Orientalism, two important movements representative of the taste of the time for exoticism. Indeed, this taste for Chinoiserie was revived at the end of the 19th century following the Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III’s French troops bring back part of the treasure from the Summer Palace, constituting in 1863 the famous Chinese Museum of Empress Eugénie at the Palace of Fontainebleau. First in painting, the movement quickly spread to decorative arts and furniture. This craze for the Far East is encouraged in France by the diffusion of Chinese ornamental works renewing the interior decoration of the luxurious Parisian residences of a clientele eager for something new. It was also under the Second Empire that the Orientalists were propelled to the forefront. Emperor Napoleon III, aristocrats as well as wealthy bourgeois in search of exoticism fill the order books of the most renowned artists. It is then not the predominantly academic style of the Orientalists that counts but above all the exoticism that they show to a fascinated public. Biography Alphonse Giroux and Company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated in Paris, at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for « The Children of France » by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentionned for the first time in 1837 in the class « cabinet...

Beautiful large 1930s Pewter Jar by Astrid Aagesen, Helsingborg, Sweden. Cylinder shaped body with vertical fluting and the lid has decorative engravings around and a plume like...

French Victorian round shaped bronze dore box with festoon design and lady portrait in center.  

This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...

Art Deco matchbox holder in pewter with sculpted archer motif on the lid, dated 1940 and monogrammed "CH". Raised on four small feet, with a sliding wooden drawer. A striking decorat...

On offer is a unique vintage Taj Mahal music and cigarette/jewelry box created by the renowned American maker Fred Zimbalist (1909–2003). Known for his highly collectible, ornate met...

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of silver boxes and cases. This fine antique Georgian...

A fine and impressive, collectable vintage English 9 karat yellow gold box; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This impressive vintage English 9 karat yellow gold box has been realistically modelled in the form of a peanut shell or monkey nut. The body of this antique gold box...

Rooster Aldo Tura ice box pitcher midcentury Italian design multicolor, 1950s Measures: Box height cm.17, diameter cm.18, teaspoon height cm.28, pit...

Description: Guilloche silver cartoneira with bands at the top and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 56.13 grams. Dimensions: 8.5x0.5cm. Content:...

A rare English George II cellarette in the form of a pagoda, with removable top with brass acanthus knop or finial, side handles, and liner, as well as two drawers, and all raised on...

Circa 1900 agate decorative box, possibly Italian, finely mounted in gilt bronze. Raised on rounded agate ball feet, with a gilt bronze escutcheon/keyhole centering the front. Key la...

A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual item, the tortoiseshell in very good condition.

This delightful porcelain and enamel box perfectly exemplifies the esteemed French Limoges tradition. It features a meticulously hand-applied pink and blue floral scene against a bro...

Description: Silver pill box with elliptical shape and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: CME Weight: 8.64 grams. Dimensions: 3.1x0.8cm. Content: 800/1000. Ass...

Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...

Modernist lucite and silver-plate set of boxes Mellerio Paris, France 1970s silver-plated metal, lucite Marked underside: "Mellerio - A. Paris" H 19.5 cm - 15.5 cm diam H 10 cm ...

An antique English leather case from the 19th century, with GR crowned monogram, brass handles and petite ball feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this brown leather ca...

A cube form desktop box covered with patchwork copper by American artist and designer Paul Evans (1931-1987). The lidded box has a plastic insert box and was made as an ice box or a ...

Gucci Art Deco Silver Metal Tobacco Case Elegant Gucci silver metal tobacco case, with gold horseshoe details. Measures: Height: 3 centimeters Length: 1...

Embrace the soulful charm of American Folk Art with this unique vintage wooden keepsake box. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece features an intricate geometri...

Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century Contact us before ordering ...

Antique French pink enameled ormolu box, circa 1860-1870 FBX024.

The B. Box is a sculptural decorative object designed for both functional and ornamental use, crafted from solid Travertino Navona sourced from the Giansanti quarries outside Rome an...

A charming Viennese 19th century Porcelain and Ormolu box. This elegant rectangular shaped and lidded box is raised by four scrolled legs with foliate designs below a mottled band. T...

A very pretty double side, silver and imperial yellow guilloche enamel cigarette or card case. Superb engine turned design. Inside case, which is gilded, marked with silver marks of ...

This striking vintage primitive box is a remarkable example of expressive folk art and rustic charm. Meticulously hand-painted with a bold tiger stripe pattern, the chest features sw...

Elegant French Art Deco silver box by Hermès Paris, featuring a refined geometric engine-turned pattern on the lid and a raised “H” monogram characteristic of the house. The piece re...

A beautifully evocative early 19th-century Anglo-Indian brass box, crafted in India around 1820 for the English export market. Formed in the shape of ...

This antique Continental silver and enamel box is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1890 in the period Art Nouveau style. The oval shaped box is done in silver with an very well executed vignette of a woman reaching for a bunch of grapes on the vine on the top with presumably the rising morning sun in the background. The sides of the box are done with a deep green enameled banding...

An unusual burnished steel and brass box on custom made steel and brass stand. England, 19th century.  

Box in brass and pewter with decor of a leaping lion. Designed by Anna Petrus for Firma Svenskt Tenn.

Clever designs and perfect condition pair of antique jewelry boxes with curved tops + photo frame with curved front. The burl or burr nutwood that was used to create these two stunn...

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with friezes and perforation on the lid, from the William IV period. Metal: Silver - Gold. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 13...

Elegant pair of 19th-century decorative boxes crafted from richly veined malachite, adorned with finely detailed gilt bronze mounts depicting reclining lions. A beautiful example of ...

This vintage boho parquet rattan lidded box is a perfect blend of natural craftsmanship and functional storage. Featuring a beautifully woven herringbone pattern and reinforced with ...

Embriachi workshop marquetry casket Northern Italy, 15th century Alla certosina inlays (bone, stained bone, pewter and wood) H 28.2 x W 18 x D 14 cm This beautiful casket of rectangular form is richly decorated with the characteristic geometric patterns of the Embriachi style. The intricate geometric patterns are fashioned by juxtaposing lighter and darker pieces of wood, (colored) bone, horn and pewter. The lid and base are framed by a broad band of horn. When ivory became scarce in Europe due to disrupted trade routes, bone was substituted. The attention to Symmetry and balance created an harmonious visual effect Enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the casket. The application of geometrical motifs is in Italy known as marquetry ‘alla Certosina’, named after the Certosina Church in Pavia with its famous altarpiece decorated in this way. This is ‘intarsia technique’, a term derived from the Arabic 'tarsi', which means ‘incrustation' recalling ancient mosaics made from various materials. These geometric elements not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the caskets but also demonstrate the versatility and skill of the artisans in creating multifaceted works of art. ‘Alla Certosina’ became famous through the Northern Italian Embriachi family who achieved a particularly high standard in working in this technique. Venice in particular was known for the production of these luxurious boxes. The caskets, hexagonal or rectangular, surmounted by a lid decorated in several registers constitute the secular, albeit equally renowned component of the workshop’s production, in addition to mirror frames and various everyday objects. The method of fabrication of those objects was based on two concepts that underlay pre-industrial production: standardization and modularity, thanks to a distribution of skills according to the different phases of fabrication. even the realization of the marquetry motifs (in the form of ingots from which portions of the desired size were cut) were therefore entrusted to various specialized craftsmen, as were the assembly phase. Today better known thanks to the extensive research work recently carried out by Michele Tomasi, this workshop owes its name to its founder and owner, the Florentine Baldassare Ubriachi (or degli Embriachi), a merchant and banker established in the Tuscan capital before he settled in Venice in 1395. Together with sculptor Giovanni di Jacopo, who directed the workshop, from the last years of the fourteenth century, Baldassare oversaw a production that was truly original, and still easily recognizable today, comprising monumental altarpieces and various objects, primarily triptychs and caskets. The precise location of the workshop is unknown, except that it originated in Florence and in ca. 1431 there was apparently a workshop in Venice, in the area of S Luca. They employed local workers specializing in 'certosina' (inlay of stained woods, bone and horn), and the workshop produced items carved in bone (usually horse or ox) with wood and bone marquetry. The geometric decoration of Embriachi caskets reflects the artistic complexity and attention to detail that characterized their work. this inlaid casket is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Embriachi family and serves as a stunning example of the decorative arts of the late Middle Ages. Related Literature : E. Berger, Prunk-Kassetten: Europäischen Meisterwerke aus acht Jahrhunderten / Ornamental Caskets...

The Unique Franco Lapini exquisite rabbit serving platter is made entirely of silver plated brass. The large deep oval plate is perfect for presented a luxury meal on your dining tab...

Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, will hold 2 packs of playing cards, and is very pla...

Regency brass veneered letter box The brass veneered letter with delicate filigree accents throughout. The canted lid opening to reveal a mirrored underside and leather writing su...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

An outstanding English 19th century Gilt Metal and Velvet box. This wonderfully decorative box is raised by a flat base decorated with swaging foliate garlands leading to the body di...

Antique 19th-Century German Bread Box, charming and well-preserved. A German bread box dating from the mid to end 19th century. Discovered at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany, th...

19th C. French Limoges Enamel Dresser Box with Rococo Pastoral Scenes An elegant late 19th-century French enamel dresser or trinket box, richly decorated with hand-painted Rococo-i...

Sterling silver box with natural horn body. The box has been completely handmade. The hinged smooth lid, the ring and the base with feet have been shaped by hand on the shape of th...

Description: Enameled silver pill box with figure of young woman and musical instrument, gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Austro-Hungarian. Brand: Head of Diana. Weight: 9.7...

A small Italian decorative box crafted from genuine molded and embossed leather, made in Florence during the second half of the 20th century. The lid features an attractive quilted d...

An elegant 19th-century chest crafted from wood covered in embossed red leather, adorned with a delicate geometric motif in relief that covers the entire exterior surface. The slight...

Description: Silver gilt-silver toiletry box with high trim and two interior compartments, decorated with five blue cabochons and a padlock mesh chain. Metal: Silver. Origin: French....

Handsome vintage decorative box by Maitland-Smith, handmade in the Philippines, circa 1980s. The piece is crafted in richly toned wood, likely mahogany or mahogany-finished hardwood,...

Danish Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Early 20th Century Well loved Danish artists traveling wooden box with everything needed to paint on location. This charming box, acqui...

This fabulous estate find is an old Turkish shoe shine kit that came from Istanbul. It is made of sturdy wood and brass with beautiful repousse Iznik in...

Octagonal table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, featuring a black edge adorned with pure gold paillons, in the Art Deco style, early 1900...

. Decorate a vanity, dresser, or tabletop with this elegant antique porcelain jewelry box. Crafted in France circa 1920, the shaped recta...