British Decorative Boxes

19th Century English Regency Leather Box. Offered is a large handsome antique English Regency embossed leather box with bronze trim, compartment for letters, notes or paper with a dr...

Early 19th Century Rosewood Sewing Box. This beautiful and large box has a simple elegance, with its bombe, sarcophagus form and beautifully grained rosewood. The exterior is decorat...

A Very Good Quality, 18th century, George III Period, Mahogany Pair Of Knife, Or Cutlery, Boxes Of Typical Shape With Serpentine Fronts And Superbly Figured, Inlaid And Crossbanded Sloped Lids, Revealing Later Fabric Lined Interior Compartments. Cutlery boxes, or as they are now more commonly referred to, Knife boxes, were of course originally made with the purpose of housing the homes most precious and valuable cutlery and enable it to be locked away when not in use. This was very important as generally the cutlery used...

An English Georges III period walnut box from the early 18th century with slanted lid and brass hardware. This exquisite English George III period walnut box from the early 18th cent...

This exquisite Papier Mâché box, circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral motifs and embellished decoration. The Engli...

This is an antique desktop stationery box. An English, oak correspondence case in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Striking Victorian craftsmans...

This exquisite Victorian-era traveling writing desk is a masterclass in 19th-century craftsmanship and portable luxury. The exterior is wrapped in a breathtaking burl wood veneer, sh...

Shapland and Petter or Liberty & Co, attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak toy or blanket box with shaped and pierced uprights. The opening top is decorated with hand-formed copper flor...

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...

Circa 1780-1800 George III work box, English. Superb for many uses. Flame mahogany cross-banded in mahogany with line inlays of light & dark woods. Diamond escutcheon (minor loss). L...

Charming vintage ceramic box with lid features the Hibiscus pattern decor, with a striking red flower and yellow-green leaves hand-painted over a slightly raised relief. The soft sha...

This is an antique sarcophagus keepsake box. An English, rosewood and velvet lined case, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830. Superb craftsmanship and figuring distinguis...

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme square shaped box and cover, glazed in cobalt blue, with relief molded flying cranes, flowering prunus branches, and squirrels, the cover bordered...

Antique Victorian walnut box with inlaid initials, two tiers interior and plenty of compartments.

Early 20th century English satinwood box, Arts & Crafts to Art Deco. Slightly domed, travel trunk design. Greek key line inlays & studs of rectangular form enhance the illusion. Ebon...

An English Victorian period paper hat box from the 19th century, with floral motifs and book pages. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, this hat box features a flo...

Unusual antique Victorian quality inlaid coromandel wood writing box having quality inlaid coromandel wood lift up tops opening to reveal a green leather writing surface opening to r...

A George III tobacco round desk box made in England. This is a beautiful round desk box created in England during the period of king George III, back in 1787. The box was finely car...

A Superb Example of an English Georgian Period Well figured Mahogany Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of flat rectangular outline, generous proportions and outstanding quality, all ...

A good quality Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak needlework box with upper drawer and sliding storage below on four tapering legs united by twin cross s...

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box. Period Jacobean solid dark oak bible box from the 17th century. The front is beautifully carved wi...

19th century Georgian box in an octagonal form, featuring delicate penwork decoration on the lid with a central portrait medallion and floral motifs. The interior is fitted with a re...

Antique early 19th century Georgian 18K solid gold vinaigrette, oval in form, the lid and base adorned with floral and disc engineturned motifs within a swirl-decorated border. Openi...

A magnificent large box made from a hefty piece of English crystal with a variety of intricate cutting creating an impressive and truly glamorous piece. The hinged rims are made f...

19th century victorian pollard oak and brass dome top stationary box circa 1890. Beautiful quality piece of desktop storage. Made in a fiddleback pollard oak to all exterior surfac...

The 19th c. English Chinoiserie Sewing Box is a beautifully crafted decorative collectible featuring intricate designs typical of the Chinoiserie style. This sewing box would have be...

An 19th-century sterling silver snuff trinket box with engine-turned engraving to the hinged lid, brightly gilded interior with the character "10" on both lid and base, excellent co...

This is an antique document sleeve. An English stationery box in mahogany and satinwood marquetry, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. A fine example of late 18th century craf...

A rare pair of large-scale tea cannisters with wooden lids over rounded tin bodies each elaborately decorated with bucolic scenes of a pair of figures in Chinese dress in a garden, w...

A very smart antique English table vesta beautifully executed from white onyx inlaid with Lapis Lazuli. The fittings are made from silver-gilt (gold on sterling silver) by the top...

A well-made antique, circa 1830, English tea caddy with stunning marquetry inlays, warm coloring, superb detailing, and luminous rich patina! When tea first arrived in Europe in t...

This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 20th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, Green and brown in color.

A substantial English black and white marble stone jewelry or decorative (trinket) box, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century, England. Box is rec...

Regency “Brighton Pavilion” Tea Caddy or Tobacco Box England, circa 1820–1830 5.5" H × 5" W × 3.5" D Cast in lead or pewter with remnants of original polychrome decoration in turquo...

19th century English Regency box with unusual elm wood veneer. The beautiful grain of the elm wood has a very appealing golden hue, offset by rosew...

English silverplate cartridge holder. Vintage seven chamber cartridge holder of slim curved design. Beautiful modern design desk accessory. England, early 20th century Dimensions: 4...

An elegant antique writing box crafted from solid wood, reinforced with brass corner pieces and fittings that provide both strength and a striking decorative contrast. The hinged lid...

Heading : Tunbridge ware games box c1840 Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cubework within keylines. Two...

Heading : Tunbridge ware card case George Wise Jr Date : c1865 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with border of crosses to one side an...

I would imagine this was a regimental presentation gift having had this top quality stand custom made in heavy cast silver plate by the finest of silversmith's Elkington and Co. The ...

A wonderful Victorian biscuit box or barrel, always highly sought-after in this Drum form, I have probably not had one for three or four years, that's how scarce and hard to come by they are. The fittings are made from silver plate with the lid topped with a finial in the form of a pair or drum sticks...

Antique a French enameled silver cigarette case, 19th century The lid with an applied JHP monogram in marcasite Marked HA with a rot on interior Henry William Dee...

A lovely leather box with Gold tooled leather. In the shape of a treasure box, with a raised center portion, the box is unique in shape and style. A compliment to any desk to hold...

A heavy piece of glass was used to create this quality example, faceted all the way around and series of simple linear cuts around the circumference; the underside having a star cut....

Collectible Porcelain Box English Ware Made in England by L & Sons ltd Hanley. Antique ceramic box marked English Ware Made in England by Lancaster...

19th century English barrel shaped wall mounted salt box A 19th century English curved wood wall mounted salt box/ jar in light colored wood and mahogany strips 1830-1850 The b...

Lovely antique game box, made of mahogany. The box contains several games, with many bits and pieces. Not all complete. It is obviously that there h...

A wonderful Arts and Crafts hand-crafted copper and Ruskin enamel lidded casket. Made in England circa 1905 and attributed to A E Jones of Birmingham, this very decorative box was mo...

JOHN MADDOCK & SONS LTD. - Sunset Ware - Antique 'cottage ware' castle form sugar box/bowl with lid - hand painted - signed on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1927. Excellent ant...

Fine early 19th century English Regency period penwork box, the center panel and front with polychrome chinoiserie decoration, the borders profusely decora...

A fine example of an English needlework casket from the Charles II period (1660-1685), with silk work exterior panels depicting various figures and animals, a top mirrored compartmen...

A fine specialist painted cellarette, the moulded lid with a carved vine leaf and grape cluster and the bored with trailing vine leaf and grape decoration. The tapering sides with si...

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) - ...

Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880 A striking and finely crafted Victorian novelty box in the form of an oversized gentleman’s pocket watch, made i...

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 figu...

This is an antique travelling vanity box. An English, leather bound campaign correspondence case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880....

Antique 19th silver tobacco box, from 1820s.    

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Hardwood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifu...

18th century, English porcelain trinket box hand decorated in polychrome glazes and inscribed: "A Trifle from Lowestoft 1795".

Beautiful Jewelery Box in red leather with an embossed check pattern. Details in nickel and with working lock and key. Probably made in England duri...