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Place of Origin: British
Attractive antique sterling silver jewellery box with pierced lid made in 1918
By S. Blanckensee & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1918 by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Box, or Jewellery Box, features a pierced top, and is oval in shape.
The box ...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of Continental origin, possibly French. Circa first half of the Nineteenth Century prob...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Georgian Sewing Box
Located in Pymble, NSW
A good shaped sewing box of tooled leather with finely cast brass fittings. Stands on lion's paw feet. The leather is a deep burgundy colour with some minor chipping to corners. The interior is fitted with compartments in blue paper and blue silk, the lids have mother of pearl knobs...
Category
1810s George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Nathaniel Mills Antique Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Newstead Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection.
This exceptional antique William IV silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners.
The cover of this fine Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Newstead Abbey in high relief.
The sides and the underside of the box are ornamented with panels of engine turned decoration, accented with an impressive elongated applied thumb piece ornamented with leaf and bud designs.
The decoration to the underside incorporates a rectangular vacant cartouche.
Both the base and cover are embellished with applied moulded borders.
The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille.
The vinaigrette retains the original gilding to the surface and interior.
A former Augustinian priory which is known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron. This Abbey, situated in Nottinghamshire, is now publicly owned by the local Council and houses a museum displaying a tribute to Byron memorabilia.
Condition
This antique Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The decoration is very sharp and very crisp.
The original gilding is in exceptional condition, in keeping with age.
There is some discoloration to the interior of the grille, in keeping with age.
Full hallmarks struck to the interior are all very clear; the nature of this piece dictates the location of the part hallmarks to the underside of the grille, resulting in the maker's mark and lion passant being partially visible.
Reflections in photographs may detract from this fine example of antique silverware.
Dimensions:
Length 4.2 cm / 1.7"
Width 2.7 cm / 1.1"
Height 0.9 cm / 0.4"
Weight
1 troy ounce / 30.2 g
Maker: Nathanial Mills...
Category
1830s William IV Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Highly Decorative Walnut Trunbridge Parquetry Box from England
Located in North Salem, NY
Highly Decorative Rectangular 19th Century Walnut Trunbridge Parquetry Box with Handle and Bun Feet From England. 9"H ith the Handle Up.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Sterling Silver Boxes, Antique George IV '1823'
By John Reily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George IV English sterling silver boxes; an addition to our 19th century silverware collection.
These exceptional and rare antique George IV sterling silver boxes have a plain rectangular form.
The surface of each silver box is plain and unembellished, with applied thread decoration to the lower rim.
Each box is fitted with a plain hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with further applied thread decoration to the upper rim.
The upper plateaus of the covers are individually embellished with an impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest: one bears out of a ducal coronet a wyvern below the motto 'Avi Numerantur Avorum' - The forefathers of our forefathers are numbered and to the other an eagle regardant with wings extended grasping an escutcheon charged with a lion's head, below the 'Virtute et Robore' - By Virtue and Strength.
By virtue of its size these versatile 19th century boxes could be used for a multitude of functions.
Such original boxes of this period and size are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
These antique silver dressing table...
Category
19th Century George IV Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian English Lady's Gentleman's Mahogany Jewelry Casket Box Regency
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s or Gentleman’s English Georgian or early Regency Period polished well figured Mahogany Jewlery or Sewing Casket or Table Box made du...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome rosewood English vanity box retains the original glass bottles and jars with silver plated tops, 19th century. The inside reveals multiple compartments and a spring loaded lever opens the secret drawer...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Top Quality 19th Century Jewelry, Treasure Box, Cabinet w Drawers & Mirror Doors
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautiful antique and all handcrafted jewelry box with a striking velvet lining.
This rare and larger size jewelry box or casket makes a beautiful accessory for a lady with an eye for fine arts. It is a very well made gem and highly practical with seven drawers and a good working lock and key in the right door and two sliding brass 'locks' in the inside of the left door. This box opens and closes perfectly and its striking presence will grace your vanity or dresser in a way that no modern piece ever could. The drawers come with a stunning blue lining and the three 'tiers' each have their own kind of interior. The top tier may have been made for pocket watches or circular brooches. The one below could have been made for necklaces and/or bracelets and the two bottom tiers, consisting of four drawers would have been used for all other types of jewelry. Have you also noticed the striking bronze handles? They too add to the grandeur of this striking antique gems box...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Antique Dome Top Calling Card Box, English, Walnut, Brass, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome top calling card box. An English, walnut and brass bound desktop tidy, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
B...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Masur Birch Decorative Sculptural Wooden Box by Ray Key trinket vase
By Ray Key
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a box in Masur Birch made by the master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Birch
Art Deco Shagreen (Ray Skin) Veneer Covered Wood Box of Light Grey Color
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered rectangular wooden box in pale grey, veneered on all exterior surfaces including the bottom.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Shagreen Stingray
Brass Bound Writing Slope from the Mid 19th Century
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Brass bound writing slope from the mid 19th century
Date : c1850
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Decoration : Brass bound with vacant brass cartouche. Inteiror lined...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
English Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful authentic English fine bone chine porcelain box in the 'Old Imari' pattern, by Royal Crown Derby, circa late-20th century, England. Piece is hand-painted in 22kt gold. Box has a 'hexagon' shape which is a nice alternative to round. A great piece for smaller items of jewelry (as demonstrated with cocktail ring and earrings.) Colors include a white fine bone china base, blue, dark orange hues, and 22kt gold. All authentication marks on bottom as shown in last three images. Made in England. A great piece for a vanity, dresser, nightstand table, desk, as a gift, etc.
For porcelain butterfly...
Category
Late 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Arts & Crafts Movement brass box with amethyst cabochon
By Charles Voysey
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good quality Arts & Crafts Movement brass hand made box with amethyst cabochon dating to around 1900. Please email if you would like further images.
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Garrard English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1947
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
George VI sterling silver box. Made by Garrard & Co. Ltd in London in 1947. Rectangular with straight engine-turned sides. Cover flat, tabbed, and hinged; top has geometric pattern w...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Victorian Box, Mahogany on Oak, England, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large early Victorian box, Mahogany on oak, England circa 1840
Large body in mahogany veneered on oak. In the lid with fan inlay work in maple. Standing on 4 carved feet. Inside with 1 brass...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, London 1911 by William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by William Comyns, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, is kidney shaped, and featu...
Category
1910s Neoclassical Revival Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
David Horan charred wood vessel - UK, 2024
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
This collection of charred wood vessels has been coaxed from an assortment of offcuts found in David Horan’s workshop. The dimensions of each piece of sapele, cherry and London plane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a rectangular shaped quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a lift up writing surface opening to reveal two storage comp...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color. Holding several compartments.
Category
19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair Of George III Mahogany Knifeboxes
Located in Essex, MA
With hinged slanted lids with inlaid shells opening to fitted cutlery slots. Compass inlay on underside of lid. Conforming case with key holes.
Category
Late 18th Century George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Modernist Brass Urn, Box or Tea Caddy, circa 1960
By Fine English Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish neoclassical Mid-Century modernist decorative lidded box or tea caddy boasts a rectangular shape with a streamlined construction. The tabernacle box was crafted in Engla...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century George III Period Cross Banded Inlaid Mahogany Knife Box
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine late 18th century, George III period mahogany knife box or cutlery canteen with fitted interior. Figured sloping lid over a serpentine front with satinwood crossbanding a...
Category
Late 18th Century George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Victorian Coromandel Toilet Box
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A Victorian calamander toilet box with ten silver mounted jars, by William Neal, London, dated 1874. The box with fall front, two drawers and secret drawer,...
Category
Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Lighter & Vesta Case, London, c.1853
By Henry William Dee, Thornhill
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century very rare Victorian solid silver vesta case and lighter, in a shape of a horseshoe, opening on both sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick, one side is applied with initials "E.H". Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1853 (S), Maker's mark H.W.D (Henry William Dee...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Finnigans 1932 London Art Deco Enamel Case Box With Racing Car In .925 Sterling
By Finnigans, London 1, Finnigans, London 1
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Roberts & Belk, 1904
By Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by Roberts & Belk, this stylish, Edwardian, antique sterling silver biscuit box, is cylindrical in shape, plain in style, standing on ball feet and fe...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
Category
19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box with Writing Slope c1860
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware stationery box with writing slope
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central image of a stag, floral banding to b...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood folding swing handle.
The domed top features a figura...
Category
1820s Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
A Georgian Estate Made Letterbox
Located in London, GB
A most charming estate made country house letter box with delicately inlaid LETTER BOX to front.
English, George III
H 27 x W 23 x D 15 cms
Category
Early 18th Century George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Large Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Box, 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A romantic example of an Edwardian heart shaped trinket box made from a heavy thick piece of crystal beautifully cut in the ever-popular hobnail design with a star cut to the base.
...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Campaign Dressing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Finely made and signed E. Wells Co Patent on hinges. Rectangular hinged top with brass edge and fleur de lis corners and central monogrammed plaque opening to a fitted interior. Conf...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Banded Rosewood Box on Stand, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Banded Rosewood Box on Stand, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
South Staffordshire Bilston Georgian Enamel Tricorn Hat Shaped Patch Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional Georgian English South Staffordshire Bilston enamel patch box ion the form of a tricorn hat and dating from around 1770. The small box has a small round hinged...
Category
1770s Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Pair Of Vintage Wooden Shotgun Cartridge Ammo Box Crates, Kynoch And Eley
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SHOTGUN AMMUNITION CRATES
Two wooden crates, originally used to transport shotgun cartridges safely from the factory by railway to the custom...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Octagonal Burl Oak Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine country made English burr oak octagonal tea caddy in richly figured timber, the facetted lid with solid cap, the interior with two lids retaining original turned bone knobs, sta...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak, Burl
Tunbridge Ware Box with Perspective Cubes c1840
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware box with perspective cubes
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, Kent
Decoration : Perspective cube work set within a band of...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Set of two David Horan charred wood vessel - UK, 2024
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
This collection of charred wood vessels has been coaxed from an assortment of offcuts found in David Horan’s workshop. The dimensions of each piece of sapele, cherry and London plane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Castle Top Card Case, Scott Memorial, Sterling Silver, Nathaniel Mills 1844
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1844 by Nathaniel Mills, this fine quality, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Castle Top Card Case, features a high relief chased scene of The Scott...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver Piano, Form Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Hallmarks for London, 1901. Maker: Charles Dumenil.
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Card Case - Chester 1898
By John Millward Banks
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1898 by John Millward Banks, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Card Case, features shaped sides, and floral...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Early Victorian Deed Document Solictor Stackable Steel Boxes
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Collection of six sheet steel and hinged document boxes, with decorative squat Swiss style shields hand painted with dates and numbers.
Dating from 1850 to 1860 with differing amo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Rare C. Asprey of London Black Leather and Gilt Decorated Domed Box
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Atlanta, GA
"The inscription reads "CASPREY. 166. NEW BOND ST & 22. ALBEMARLE. ST." This refers to Asprey, a British luxury goods retailer, and its former store locations in London. 166 New Bond...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
19th Century Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Type Jewelry Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 19th Century campaign type jewelry box in rosewood with inlaid brass bands and inset flush-mount handle on the center of the lid, opening to a relined interior with a fitted tray...
Category
Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Set of three David Horan charred wood vessels - UK, 2024
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
This collection of charred wood vessels has been coaxed from an assortment of offcuts found in David Horan’s workshop. The dimensions of each piece of sapele, cherry and London plane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Inlay Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th century decorative box with lift up lid opening on original brass hinges to reveal a good sized storage compartment lined with the original hand-crafted sapphire blue...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tunbridge Trinity Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century Turbridge Trinity box with exotic marquetry woods of ships etc. England, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silk, Wood
1920s English Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this 1920s English Metal Box, a vintage treasure that exudes rustic charm and historical appeal. Crafted in England, this sturdy metal box features a distincti...
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Scottish sewing set of Tartan ware, 19th century
Set of 4 items of Tartanware, Scottish sewing set, exists of a rectangular box, marked by Stuart
A thread...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Oval Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Hukin & Heath Birmingham, 1927
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1927 by Hukin & Heath, this handsome, Art Deco, sterling silver biscuit box, is oval in shape, plain in style and features a hinged lid and reed borders. ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Irish Work Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Early 19th century Irish work box decorated with shamrocks and beautifully inlaid.
Category
1890s Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk.
This grand large example is made from beautif...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
Royal Crown Stamped Victorian Oak Games Compendium Chess Cards Dominos Checkers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games, the case is stamped to the front...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
A. J. SEWARD - Arts & Crafts Brass Box - Cedar Lined - U.K. - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ARTHUR JOHN SEWARD (Attributed) - Antique Arts & Crafts brass box with riveted construction and hinged lid - the lid extends beyond the edges of the box (typical of Seward's work) - ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Rare Important Estate Noah's Ark Crummles Jewelry Holder Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Beautiful and Unusual RARE COLLECTORS Handpainted Crummles Porcelain Box. Outstandingly done with Beautifully Colors featuring Noah's Ark...
Category
20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Freedom Box, 1941 Arms of Borough of Slough
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, GB
An impressive Art Deco solid Silver Freedom Box embellished with the arms of the Borough of Slough in deep rich enameled colors. The interior of the base i...
Category
20th Century Art Deco British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
