British Decorative Boxes

Beautiful handcrafted jewelry box burl wood box, Victorian, Napoleon style burl wood jewelry box. Polished burl Thuya wood hand made with high quality craft...

A beautiful special edition English Wedgwood black basalt Jasperware small oval box with gold scallop seashell design, circa late-20th century, 1980s, England. Piece is matte black stoneware with gold scallop seashell design on top lid. The box was created in the mid-1980s as a special edition for members of the Wedgwood Collectors Society, marked on inside lid area in gold (as shown.) Markers mark 'Wedgwood', 'Made in England', on bottom as shown. Piece can neatly hold a cocktail ring or other small items, etc., or just be beautiful as a standalone piece decorative object. English wood box...

English Regency period sewing box covered in fine grained leather with gilded brass ornament, lion mask ring handles and paw feet. Opening to a floral paper lined and compartmented i...

An elegant compact poudrier by Asprey in sterling silver and rose gold. Exquisite craftsmanship, finished on all sides. Weighs 125 grams.

A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...

A wonderful example of an English coffre fort or strong box in oyster kingwood veneer, with brass hinges and straps, with the front opening to three hidden fitted drawers. Dates to t...

This is a beautiful large antique Victorian maple wood and burr walnut table casket, circa  1850 in date. The square casket features stunning panels of burr maple  embellished with ...

Art Deco green shagreen covered cedar box with double bone 'latch' and bone edges.

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

One of the most iconic Bakelite pieces ever: an exquisite modernist Bakelite box crafted by Linsden Ware in England, circa 1925. The box has a stunning half-moon swivel shape and is ...

Wonderfully styled Art Deco cigar box with a internal concertina three tier cigar/ cigarette dispenser with chrome accents. Originates from France, in good vintage condition with no ...

Antique Staffordshire Painted Hen on Nest Covered Box or Tureen, Circa 1880 A charming antique Staffordshire painted hen on a nest-covered box or tureen, dating to circa 1880. This ...

Circa 1907-1909 Huntley & Palmers "Iron Chest" Biscuit Tin Box, English. Very collectible. 17th century Armada Chest form with hinged top with two "seals" - one of the Royal Coat of ...

A charming antique Georgian mahogany writing slope box of rectangular form with brass carrying handles and original escutcheon. The hinged top opens to reveal a traditional blue baiz...

A stunning very fine quality antique English stationary box in striking exotic hardwood coromandel / madagascar ebony. circa 1880 Exquisitely hand-crafted in England in the 19th cen...

A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This impressive antique G...

An English burl mahogany and inlay jewelry box from the 1800’s. The top of this square box has an inlaid cartouche of ebony, birdseye maple, and oak with brass banding. The box opens...

A wonderful, antique figural bird form Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere. The lid is decorated with a bird on a branch in a lan...

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. ...

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...

A 19th century Victorian Boulle dome-top letter box is a luxurious and distinctive piece of mail storage that combines functionality with ornate design, r...

Regency chinoiserie and penwork decorated jewelry box with fitted interior in original, rare blue paint. The top is decorated with rare raised chinoiserie and penwork of a pair of figures in a garden with an exotic bird, trees, flowers and pagodas. The front is decorated with a penwork garden and pagodas. Trent antiques has been a respected name in antiques for...

Mid 18th century mahogany strong box with applied brass edges centering a central applique on the lid, a large lock plate (key present) and large carry handles. The two ends fitted w...

19th century William IV period mahogany campaign box or small chest with brass mounts. An unusual size for this type of chest, quite handsome, and large enough to store a fair amount...

A nice example of a Victorian English vanity traveling case. It is crafted of rosewood and features glass containers with sterling silver tops and utensils with mother of pearl handl...

This is an antique lidded dish made of cranberry glass. It is a type of decorative glassware known for its distinctive pink or red color, which is created by adding gold chloride to ...

Boulle stationery box by J. C. Vickery and retailed by Leuchars, dating to the late nineteenth century during the Victorian period, circa 1880. The box is of rectangular form with a...

This is an antique butler's carry. An English, walnut country house silver polishing box or cutlery tray, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Delightful estate made butler's ...

19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with Ornate boulle inlay on all sides in gold and red. A del...

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...

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...

English military leather chest with original brass mounts, braided tacks, and brass side handles. All original. Early 19th Century

Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles This charming set of four golf-themed enamel boxes includes three English Halcyon Days pieces and one Limoges, France box, making it a perfect collection for golf enthusiasts and collectors of fine enamelware. Each piece is crafted with exquisite detailing and hand-painted designs celebrating golf's rich history and playful spirit. 1. Halcyon Days "William Innes & Blackheath Golf Club" Enamel Box Design: Features William Innes, a Member of Parliament and Captain of the Society of Golfers in 1778 at the Royal Blackheath Golf Club. Interior: The inside lid bears the inscription, referencing a painting by Lemuel Francis Abbot, along with a note about King James I introducing golf to England from Scotland in 1608. Exterior: Decorated with vintage golf illustrations, bordered by green and gold accents. Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England. Original box retained. 2. Halcyon Days "The Old Course, St. Andrews" Enamel Box Design: Features an elegant map of the Old Course at St. Andrews, the world’s most famous golf course. Interior: Inscribed with historical details about St. Andrews, including its role in the Open Championship and the founding of The Royal and Ancient Club House in 1854. Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England. Original box retained. 3. Halcyon Days "Golfing Teddy Bears" Enamel Box Design: A whimsical hand-painted scene of two teddy bears playing golf, one in a striped referee shirt and the other in red golf attire. Interior: Features a black-and-white illustration of a teddy bear holding a golf club. Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England. 4. Limoges "Lady Golfer" Hand-Painted Enamel Box Design: Features a female golfer in a classic plaid skirt and yellow sweater, preparing for a swing while her caddie watches nearby. Interior: Painted with a small golf ball on a tee. Backstamp: Marked "Limoges France - Peint Main" (Hand-Painted) with a golf club illustration. Set Features: ✔ Hand-Painted & Hand-Decorated ✔ Fine English & French Enamelware ✔ Historical & Whimsical Golf Themes ✔ Perfect for Collectors & Golf Lovers ✔ Excellent Condition – Includes Original Box for St. Andrews Piece This set celebrates the tradition, history, and charm of golf, making it a fantastic addition to any golf memorabilia collection or fine enamelware display. Dimensions: 2"dia x 1.25"h (Two larger Halcyon Days Boxes...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Stationery Box finished in moroccan red leather with a slanted lid features two hooks to the rear originally for mounting on a carriage. A rare example i...

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

Dome Topped Stationary Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box by Howell James & Co. The Stationary Box is veneered to t...

A Very Attractive Mid 19th Century Coromandel Wood Rectangular Work Box, The Well Figured Exterior With Original Brass Escutcheon And Hinged Lid Enclosing Lovely Fitted Interior, The...

Impressive English Georgian Sheraton Period Flame Grain Satinwood Double Tea Caddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1800-20. The hinged lid cross band...

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beautiful piece is a large, ebonized wooden casket or coffer, mounted with extensive ormolu decorations, and inlaid on front and back with Florentine pietra dura hardstone panels. It was made in English in the early 19th century during the regency period, using a host of stylistic influences, and amalgamating various outstanding decorative techniques. The front and reverse are set with hardstone panels, depicting flowers, fruits and insects in the corners. It is attributed to Robert Hume Jr., of Hume & Son, leading English makers of the Regency period, engaged for a time as interior designers for the wealthy 10th Duke of...

This is an antique gentleman's travelling box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound correspondence case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880....

A Very Substantial Decorative French Polished Well Grained Dark Santos Mahogany and Boxwood Folding Chess Set of outstanding quality, good weight and s...

Enchanting 19th century English Victorian lidded box lovingly decorated with exotic seashells with an interior lined in felt, featuring a wind up music box version of the Welsh song ...

English Regency mahogany box with satinwood inlay. The four corners of the top are inlaid with lovely triangular scalloped decoration. All the border molding are also satinwood inlay...

Brass bound and inlaid burled walnut travel desk of large size and with double hinges. The first section lifts to a vertical position with document storage in the lid, the second sec...

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collaboration with Asprey, producing luxury jewellery and silver for an elite clientele. The egg has been crafted from gold filigree — that is, gold wires interwoven to make a delicate lace-like pattern. The gold is arranged to form the image of a peacock, with a magnificent fanned train, composed of red, dark blue and green coloured plique-à-jour enamel. The light blue body of the peacock, and its long swirling light and dark blue tail feathers, have been crafted from intricate guilloché enamel, which is often found on Fabergé style eggs...

As found in London, a large brass bee. The wings of the bee opens upwards that gives access to a small "secret" compartment. This compartment can be used for a variety uses including...

Fabulous looking fine quality and unusual large size 18th century George III table top yew wood sarcophagus shaped box. While it could have been a tea caddy; at 14" wide it seems ove...

19th century English regency trinket box or jewelry box. The interior tray is covered in original pink velvet, the velvet is in great condition. Has no key.

This antique campaign box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1820 and done in the period Victoria...

A fine antique engraved sterling silver vinaigrette, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1839. The vinaigrette is finely engine turned to the hinged top and the undersaide, the lid is monogram...

English Art Deco cedar box of rectangular form covered in pale green shagreen with white bone edges.

Domed tops with gilt bronze pineapple finials. Top lifts to expose cutlery storage slots. Concave ebonized bases. Similar example with marquetry M.Tomlin , Catalog of Adam Period Fur...

A very handsome early 19th century Georgian pocket snuff box, the richly figured burr birch case inlaid with ebony stringing and an ebony shield-shaped cartouche, the functioning lid opening on wooden...

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...

19th Century Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Scriver Slope will include A Single Glass Inkwell A vintage pen S moder...

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...

Black lacquered box decorated overall with gilt figures, trees, pavilions, and flowering plants on the sides, and a landscape scene on the lid. Brass keyhole escutcheon on the front....

This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...

A charming vintage agate box dating to the 1950s and of English or French origin. This piece is beautifully crafted, showcasing the natural banding and translucence of agate with ric...

This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Vi...