Silver Decorative Boxes

Rectangular rounded pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand painted miniature fire-enamelled in Louis XVI style, second half of the 18th century, and fine hand-eng...

Sterlling silver table box with stripes Elegant sterling silver table box completely handmade. The box's slightly curved structure features a hinged lid, hand-engraved with a striped...

Domed oval pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè, top and bottom, with fine hand-engravings. Viennese Art Nouveau style second h...

A snuff box designed by Robert Mitchell. This is a fabulous antique pocket snuff-box created in Birmingham England by Robert Mitchell, back in the 1824. The unusual snuff box has be...

Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by Henry Matthews in Birmingham in 1927. Square with straight and plain sides. Cover hinged, tabbed, and chamfered. On top parcel gilt with engine-...

This antique Castle pattern sterling silver table box was made by The Loring Andrews Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The hinged box is quite ornate and bears highly detailed all-over r...

Elevate your collection with this exquisite oval pill box, crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. This piece is adorned with a hand-painted fire-enameled miniature, echoi...

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Aqua Blue with Silver Flecks and Chrome Fittings captures the essence of Venetian artistry through an exquisite fusion of form, material, and luminosity. Thi...

Shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone and with fired enameled oval miniature, hand painted by the painter Renato...

Shaped snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel inserted in a fine hand engraving and with round miniature diameter cm. 3.3 hand painted always with fire enamels depicting a sailing ship. Early 19th century Viennese Baroque style. Fine hand engraving on all sides and bottom. Measurements cm. 7.5 x 7.5 x 2. Weight gr. 151. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 on inspiration of ancient original artifacts and manufactured in Florence at the Salimbeni company headquarters in several specimens, also with different colors and miniatures, with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slabs and large reinforcements suitable for supporting 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 ivory...

Vintage Marble Tureen realized in China in the mid-20th Century. Removable cover. Very good condition.

Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni. Table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel inserted in a very fine ha...

Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver brossè with very fine hand engraving, also on the sides, of “ramage” with leaves and bunches of grapes fire-ena...

Large rectangular tabletop jewelery box with inward corners in gilded 925/1000 silver with translucent fired enamel on guillochè also on the sides and finished with fine hand engraving. In the center, a beautiful rectangular miniature cm. 4 x 5.5 hand painted in tempera on vegetable ivory plate by Roberto Masi depicting the portrait of Madame Boucard by Tamara De Lempicka (1931). Size cm. 14 x 19 x 3.2. Weight gr. 1,248. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1998 and manufactured in Florence in various specimens with different subjects and colours, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous glazing firings at high heat about 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...

a delightful little silver box, heavily patinated. The interior is wood and while the box used to be hinged, it still closes and opens as a lidded box. A compliment to any desk o...

Alphonse La Paglia sterling silver modern covered box with unusual handle on the lid. Lovely vintage condition. Measures: 4" H x 3" W x ...

Square snuff box with rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand painted miniature parrotlets on flowering branches. Ar...

German 800 silver figural box, ca 1910. Equestrian figure in style of 17th century. A mounted rider with sword at hip feathered hat, pointed beard, and lace collar, points in the dis...

An elegant octagonal box crafted from silver with fine decorative engravings in geometric and floral styles on its sides. The piece is distinguished by its lid made of polished green...

Round wedding favor with lid in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine manual engraving of flower shoots, fire-enamelled with various colours, in early 1900s Art Nouveau styl...

Description: Silver pill box with a gazelle figure in relief on the hinged lid and engraved floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Cisne. Weight: 34.97 grams. Dime...

Square table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on sunburst guillochè and Louis XVI French Empire style ornaments. External measurements cm. 12 x 12 x 2.5. Weight gr. 636- Fine oval miniature cm. 3.2 x 4.2 hand painted in tempera on a vegetable ivory plate by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani reproducing a portrait of a Flemish lady...

Pill Box oval with floral miniature Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fire-enamel...

Description: Silver card case with engravings, interior with several compartments and mechanical pencil. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 102.72 grams. Dime...

Rectangular box with inward corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with beautiful miniature fire enameled and hand painted by the painter Beatrice Mellana depicting the painting "The Turkish slave" by Francesco Mazzola known as "il Parmigianino" (National Gallery of Parma). Dimensions cm. 8.5 x 11.5 x 3. Weight gr. 345. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1965 and manufactured in Florence in numerous specimens with various different subjects, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enameled firings at about 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 ivory...

Elegant vintage rectangular box featuring a sleek silverplate exterior accented by a striking malachite inlay lid in rich emerald green tones. The interior is lined with warm wood, c...

Victorian Classical sterling silver trinket box. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Shaped and tubular. Cover hinged with molded rim. On top chased scroll and flower cartouche (v...

Elegant vintage decorative box designed by renowned Italian designer Tommaso Barbi, showcasing the refined glamour of mid-century Italian modern design. This sophisticated piece feat...

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with George III period engraving on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 8.91 grams. Dimensions: 2.5x2cm. ...

925 silver playing card holder. The object was handmade, starting from a 925 silver sheet and shaped into a rectangle. Left smooth on three sides and underneath, an engraving depicti...

Antique sterling silver trinket box, the hinged cover decorated with a modelled crest depicting a knight holding a spear in relief. Gilded interior. Fully hallmarked for Sebastian Ga...

Etrog is the yellow citron or Citrus medica used by Jewish people during the week-long holiday of Sukkot, as one of the four species. Together with a lulav, hadass and aravah, the etrog is to be taken in each hand. To protect the etrog during the holiday, it is traditionally wrapped in silky flax fibers and stored in a special box, often made from silver. This sterling silver etrog box...

19th century Morocco box with dyed bone pieces. Detailed silver strips border bone pieces. Often a wedding gift.

Vintage Silver-Plated Box with Lid – Art Deco, Jam, Parmesan or Sugar, Italy 30s This vintage silver-plated lid box, designed in the Art Deco style from Italy in the 1930s, is both ...

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 ...

Hinged Sterling Silver Box. The box is embossed and chiselled with diagonal lines, leaving the central part smooth and shiny to interpose a different space between the workings. The ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver spice tower; an addition to our silver Judaica collection. This exceptional antique Austro-Hungarian silver spice box has been modelled in the form of a tower. The cuboid shaped spice box is ornamented with exceptional silver filigree work within a plain arched frame. This impressive vessel is fitted with a hinged door embellished with contemporary engraved initials. The upper portion of this impressive antique silver spice tower is embellished with four articulating flag designs encompassing a tapering paneled chute. The tower's chute is ornamented with further filigree and rope twist decoration and terminating with a scalloped knop to an undulating guidon shaped flag. The spice compartment surmounts a plain wirework style pedestal, accented with a further scalloped knop. The square shaped foot is ornamented with filgree decoration and supported by four plain semi-spherical feet. The hallmarks struck to the surface of this Austro-Hungarian silver spice tower include: Maker's mark: EE (untraced) Silver quality/purity mark: Dianakopf mark (.800, 800/1000) Assay mark: A6 (Brno/Brünn - Czech Republic) A spice box is used to hold sweet-smelling herbs/spices and can be fashioned in many forms. As of the 16th century a very common form is that of a tower, influenced by developments in architecture. The spice tower is used to bring comfort to a Jew as they transition through Sabbath to their new week, receiving their extra soul...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes and Chinese silverware...

German Neoclassical silver trinket box, ca 1910. Oval; sides straight with scrolled frames of which one vacant; the rest inset with flowers. Cover...

WMF German Art Deco Round Silver Plated Box with Lid. A small Art Deco delicate silver plated box with nice details. Made in Germany. Silver-plated Art Deco WMF box...

Fantastic quality antique Victorian Tunbridge ware vanity box, having a outstanding quality antique Victorian Tunbridge ware vanity box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a purple ...

Round shaped box Made in Italy Silver Gilted 925/1000 with translucent enamels on guilloche with hand painted floral miniatures and gold paillons The Miniatures are hand-painted on a usually white homogeneous enamel base. The same colored glazes are used, but ground much finer, which are mixed with special oils to form an infinite palette of colors. The paint must be gradually dried on electric stoves...

We don’t get excited too often by sterling silver Judaica but this piece is worth it. A Megillah is the scroll that tells the story of Esther and how she saved her people (Jews) from annihilation. The story is read on Purim and a scroll is used in the synagogue to read aloud. This sterling silver case is used to store the Megillah. Here we have a Megillah case...

An antique copper and silver lidded box with blue/green Ruskin pottery roundel and intricate strap work in a riveted Celtic design. Designed by Annie Stubbs (Anne Grisdale). Lined wi...

Enameled sterling and wood desk box made in Barcelona This is an extraordinary piece of Spanish silversmith, created in the city of Barcelona during the post-war and the mid-century...

Collection of Eight Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Vanity Accessories, comprising: a Alvin Sterling jar, struck with marks to lid, a Shreve & Co. jar struck with marks "Geo. C. Sh...

A fine 20th century Italian solid silver-mounted box, crafted in tiger’s eye and agate crystal. The exterior is entirely clad in layered tiger’s eye, polished to a smooth finish acro...

Description: Rectangular silver box for stamps and matches with a gold interior and a spring clasp for opening. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: London. Weight: 155.06 grams. D...

An elegantly detailed, late 18th century Louis XV period wooden display case, golden yellow lacquer with silver leaf accents. As a reliquary or tabernacolo, the box may have been used to display or store religious artifacts...

Chinese silversmith. Lidded jar richly decorated in relief with flowers and ornaments. China approx. 1900. Stamped with Chinese characters. In excellent condition with traces of u...

Beautiful vintage piggy bank in the shape of a seated dog, crafted in silver-plated metal during the 1930s. Its Art Deco design and expressive character make it both a decorative obj...

This unique abstract signed Mid-Century Modern mixed media hinged box is by Sigi Pineda and from Taxco Mexico in the 1950s. It is signed Sigi Taxco 8. The box is silver, brass, rosewood interior with the crushed turquoise, sodalite and other crushed stones...

Description: Silver pill box with idyllic scene in relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: Estrela. Weight: 36.33 grams. Dimensions: 4.8cmx3cm. Content: 915/1000. Assay...

Art deco Enamel case designed by Finnigans Limited. This extraordinary and beautiful cased-box, was created in London England during the Art Deco period. Has a great provenance and was designed by the famous silversmiths and retail store of Finnigans Limited, back in the 1932. The thematic of this box is rare and very popular. Has been crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver standard with gilded interiors. The case has been made in a cushioned compact shape with eight barrels hinge and a push pressure thumb. The main panel on top is illustrated with a landscape scene and a Formula-1 racing red car, with the number L6, all realized with polychrome enamels. The reverse is embellished with engine turned guilloche decorations. This fine piece is masterfully worked with extreme details and is a very especial example for any collector, or a wonderful gift for someone special. It is in perfect preserved condition. Weight: 135.98 Grams, (87.16 Dwt). Measurements: 85 mm by 111.3 mm by 8 mm (3.35 x 4.38 x 0.11 Inches). Hallmarks: Both parts are Stamped with British marks; the mark of the lion for the city of London, the maker's mark Fs.Ld associated to Finnigans Limited, the Gothic letter R for the production year 1932, and signed, "FINNIGANS LTD. LONDON". Finnigans Limited The House of Finnigans was founded by Brian Finnigan in 1830. Brian Finnigan established the house as a sole proprietor and opened a workshop in Newton...

Solid silver 800 box the shape of a tree trunk. The feet are oak leaf and the knob depicts a squirrel on two oak leaves holding an acorn in his hands. The hinged box is gold-plated ...

Decorative casket box in 925 sterling silver with 24kt gold plated interior. The body of the box has been embossed and chiseled with an ovules design, as well as the hinged lid. A sm...

An exquisite Victorian silver salt cellar set, preserved in its original burgundy leather case with a wine-colored velvet and silk interior. The set includes four salt cellars and th...

Sterling silver and jade box, Farmer, circa 1920. Marked: Edward Farmer.

Austrian Art Deco Silver Plated Cut Glass Casket Trinket Box Set w/ Tray - 3 Pcs. Listing includes (1) Large casket (1) small casket, both with beveled glass lid, diamond cut crystal...

Description: Banjo-shaped silver pill box with reliefs and applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 19.47 grams. Dimensions: 10.5cmx3cm. Content: 92...