Silver Decorative Boxes

Large English sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1956, H. Pidduck and Sons. Unusual engine turned decoration design both exterior and ...

Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This small box includes a clean interior and rounded corners. The box is free of names or initials, but would have been used to house keepsakes such as jewelry or cufflinks. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection. Trinket or keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the owner. Originally, these boxes were used specifically for jewelry. These were in common use as early as 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when the majority of Egyptians, both male and female, wore jewelry. Boxes were used to keep these gemstone encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were needed for security and storage purposes. Finding early examples of these are quite rare. Victorian and Edwardian examples of trinket boxes are far more common. This is because owning jewellery was a luxury until the Victorian era- let alone possessing so much a box was needed to store it all. Fine jewelry and other items became available to the masses after the industrial revolution due to the reduction in production costs. This led to a demand for trinket boxes, which were much smaller than jewelry boxes and therefore better suited to the needs of the middle class who did not yet possess an abundance of jewelry. In Victorian households, collectables and other items of interested were also stashed inside these boxes. This is why they are known as trinket or keepsake boxes, rather than just jewelry boxes, although of course jewelry was also stored in them. Trinket boxes were produced in large numbers around this time. Many were lined with colored plush or velvet or rich wood. More elaborate designs had interior divisions and trays for rings and other pieces of jewellery. It was also common to see trinket boxes so small that they could only contain one item, such as a single ring. Ornate exteriors were created to reflect the value of the trinket boxes contents. The Edwardian era saw the introduction of new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes...

A good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826. The vinaigrette having an engraved engine turned hinged lid with a floral border, the g...

This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...

A Dutch silver box with "De Nachtwacht" Rembrandt by H. Hinne, 1924. A silver box in relief with a scene on the lid of the painting by Rembrandt "...

Wonderful silverplated Los Castillos bowl with an inlayed malachite and turquoise edge. This wonderful bowl dates from the 1950's and was made in Taxco...

A fine and unusual French opaline glass box dating to the early 1900s, beautifully mounted in brass and sterling silver. This elegant decorative box features a keyhole and retains it...

A "cigarros" humidor desk box in carved oak wood and sterling silver This is a beautiful desk humidor box created during the late Victorian period, back in the 1890-1900. Most proba...

Midcentury Modern sterling silver desk box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with rectilinear rim. Box interior cedar lined a...

Unusual, rare, Art Deco Period, footed sterling silver table box with rounded, hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1938, Hassett and Harper Ltd. - makers. Underside ...

18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram England or France, circa 1760–1780 Dimensions: 5" H × 2.5" W × 0.5" D Interior measures 3"d x 1.25 w A refined G...

Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s Lalique "Épis" crystal and silver-plated table box featuring the celebrated Épis (Wheat) pattern, signed Lalique France. This elegant French crystal table box combines the purity of thick, hand-finished clear crystal with sculptural satin-frosted relief decoration and substantial silver-plated mounts. Designed with a robust hinged lid and weighty silver-plated frame, the box exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless Art Deco-inspired aesthetic that has distinguished Lalique throughout the late twentieth century. The Épis pattern—French for "ears of wheat"—is among Lalique's most enduring naturalistic designs. Two gracefully sweeping wheat stalks are rendered in high relief across the lid, their alternating frosted and polished surfaces creating remarkable depth as they capture and diffuse light. Wheat has long symbolized abundance, prosperity, fertility, and renewal, themes that René Lalique frequently interpreted through botanical forms of exceptional elegance. Unlike many lighter decorative crystal boxes, this example is crafted with substantial solid crystal walls and a base, giving it impressive weight and an architectural presence. Equally noteworthy are the heavy-duty silver-plated mounts, whose precision-fitted frame and robust hinges provide both durability and refined visual contrast against the luminous crystal. The quality of the mounts elevates the piece beyond a simple trinket box, making it an elegant decorative object suitable for a coffee table, desk, vanity, or cocktail cabinet. Produced as Pattern No. 10579, the Épis collection dates from the 1980s–1990s, reflecting Lalique's continued mastery of combining René Lalique's celebrated naturalistic motifs with clean, modern geometric forms. The restrained design allows the exceptional crystal carving to remain the focal point while complementing both traditional and contemporary interiors. Signed "Lalique France," this sophisticated table box is ideal for storing jewelry, cufflinks, watches, treasured keepsakes, or desk accessories while serving as a sculptural decorative accent in its own right. Dimensions Width: 5.5 in. Depth: 4.5 in. Height: 2 in. Condition Excellent vintage condition. Signed Lalique France. Heavy crystal with substantial silver-plated mounts exhibiting light age-appropriate wear and retaining an exceptional presentation. Price Recommendation (1stDibs): $1,295 Comparable Lalique crystal boxes...

Regency Brass Bound Rosewood Fitted traveling , dressing box With fitted interior, containing 2 fragrance bottles. Silver lidded makeup Jars, a mir...

Antique Silver Butter Dish with Glass Insert (15 cm), Luxury Tableware Set Caviar Dish A refined antique silver butter dish with lid, beauti...

1940s Art Déco silver-plated metal cylindrical container with twisted rope ornamentation by Jean Després, France By: Jean Després Material: metal, silver, silver plate Technique: ca...

American Edwardian sterling silver box, ca 1910. Rectangular with straight sides; cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Engine-turned stripes in plain frames; on cover ...

A small oval-form silver box crafted in 800 silver, featuring a smooth domed lid engraved with the monogram “FM.” The compact hinged form and softly rounded silhouette suggest use as...

A wonderful quality pot-pourri box made from English sterling silver by the well renowned London silversmith, William Comyns. The base of the box has an embossed or repousse Art...

A magnificent and highly collectable box by the famous house of Cartier, this piece made in England, fully hallmarked for London 1944 together with the initials for Jacques Cartier. ...

ASPREY (Retailer) - GOURDEL VALES & CO. (Manufacturer) - Exceptional and rare George V period sterling silver and guilloché enamel round dressing table box - featuring powder blue en...

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...

Mounted with Silver From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Solid Coromandel Anglo Indian and Silver Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of...

Persian/Iranian solid silver box carved/engraved repoussé with birds and flowers. Very intricate details throughout this special piece. Distinct byzantine r...

Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in Japan for F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970. Made out of Silver Plate and Gold Plate Steel an...

This exquisite vintage metal box showcases the dramatic artistry of traditional repoussé, featuring intricate high-relief floral and acanthus leaf scrollwork that wraps around every ...

Marvelous Art Deco Murano blown glass set in a stunning combination of crystal-clear glass, black glass and 800 silver. This charming and unique bar set is composed of two decanters ...

Rare set of four nestable boxes in extremely fine tortoiseshell, each decorated with a silver medallion in the Yogyakarta style. Excellent condition except for a crack on the larges...

Pocket cigarette case with oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and 18 ct gold fingering with a round cabochon sapphire, diameter 4 mm....

Unusual, Victorian, beautiful, all sterling silver gilt dresser jar, Dominick and Haff, New York, year dated for 1890. Lovely interlocking script m...

Square pill box with 2 slightly rounded sides, in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché. Dimensions: 4.3 x 4.5 x 2 cm. Weight: 95 g. Design...

Stunning Example of two Trinket or Jewelry Boxes of small proportions, both made during the first half of the Nineteenth Century, of English or French origin. Rectangular box made e...

A stylish plexiglass and silver-plate box by WMF in Germany. Made during the 1970s and art deco revival in style. Suitable for jewelry, vanity purposes or as a small tobacco humidor....

Remarkable late 19th century Austrian silver box out of the so-called "danube monarchy" (Austria/ Hungary) around 1870. This absolute impressive, a...

Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with slight overhang; top decorated with engraved and...

For your consideration, a vintage Hollywood Regency Godinger box or safe keep tin.Faux bamboo. Silver plated. Stamped from the maker present. Dimensions: 4.88" H x 5. 14" W x 4.25"...

19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...

A truly striking and very rare box by the iconic designer, Gucci, Italy. What makes this one so very special is that is made from solid 800/100 silver rather than the usual silver p...

Pill Box Yellow floral miniature in Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni.Round pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent...

Elegante scatola decorativa a forma di zucca disegnata da Christian Dior per la sua collezione Home degli anni '70. Questa bella scatola decorativa con coperchio è realizzata in meta...

An elegant Art Deco solid silver cigar box of shaped rectangular form, the hinged lid finely decorated with a striking engine-turned geometric design characteristic of the period. Th...

This exquisite decorative silver plate box, crafted by the silversmith Riondet et Cie, Paris, France, circa 1960, is a fine example of its kind. The rectangular shape features a silv...

French Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Filagree Top Depicting Fox & Stork FOR USA DELIVERY ONLY

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique German cast sterling silver owl sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent and large antique cast German silver sugar box, in sterling standard, has been realistically modelled in form of an owl. This antique silver box has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features. This exceptional antique silver sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover, retaining the original bead eyes. The hallmarks struck to the sleeve of the cover and body of this large sterling silver owl box include: Maker's mark: MS (untraced) City mark: Wertheim City, Germany* Importer's mark: GB (George Bedingham) Silver quality/purity mark: .925 (sterling, 925/1000)** Assay mark: Acorn (London, England) Date mark: G (1907) Such large examples are rare to the market; this magnificent box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. This antique silver owl...

Rectangular pocket cigarette case with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with red and black fire-enamelled stripes. With button and spring opening. Measurements cm. 10.3...

The freedom box is marked on the side in enamel stating "This casket - to contain the diploma of the honorary freedom of the city of Exeter - was presented...

A fine signed vintage silver box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a pear. With a gold wash to the interior. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany...

Small Dutch 19th Century Silver Lodderein or Snuff Box by Dirk de Gilde Koppenol A Lodderein box or a snuff box in rectangular shape with filigree motif The Silversmith is Dirk de ...

A superb rectangular silver snuff box, masterfully crafted in in the early 20th century, featuring exquisitely chased and repoussé decoration. The hinged lid is richly adorned with s...

Round Hermes box wrapped in black leather, with four compartments inside.

Vintage Italian silver plate box in the form of a large walnut.

A fine signed silver table box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is ...

English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted interior, and resting on the original silver plate winged paw feet. Early 19th Century

Measures : 18x8 cm H:8cm Materials : Gold Plate,Silver Plate,Steel,Cast,Hand-Crafted Silver-plated peanut-shaped box by FB Rogers, believed to be from the 1960s. Made of silver-plat...

Cigarette case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fired enamel. Opening with spring button.. Measure cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr.210. Created in the Art Deco style...

Round snuffbox in gold-plated 800/1000 silver with translucent fired enamel on a guilloché pattern with a blue line, in the English Art Nouveau style of the early 1900s. External dia...

This rare 1970s piece is crafted from silver-plated brass and is accented with an authentic polished animal tusk (such as a warthog or boar tusk) serving as a decorative handle. Coll...

A Highly Important Viennese Enamel, Silver, Lapis Lazuli, and Rock Crystal Mounted Hinged Box, Attributed to Hermann Ratzersdorfer. The box is constructed from silver-gilt and fully ...

Sterling silver box in the shape of a perforated brick. The box was made entirely by hand starting from a raw sheet of sterling silver and shaped into the shape of a brick. Round bus...

Rousing lidded box with form and function, handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper decorated in mother of pearl. Stamped Mexico on the bottom. As seen in the last photo of the...

Large egg on smooth tripod with 8-day mechanical skeletal Swiss movement with alarm, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and hand-paint...