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Place of Origin: British
Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
By Robert Pringle & Sons
Located in New York, NY
George VI sterling silver box. Made by Robert Pringle & Sons in London in 1939. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged and tabbed; top has engine-turned wave ornament and rect...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite antique travelling case or victorian nécessaire de voyage A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanit...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Inlaid Rosewood English Jewelry Sewing Casket Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s or Gentleman’s English Regency Period polished brass mounted well figured Rosewood inlaid Boulle Style Jewellery or Sewing Casket or Table Box made during the first quarter of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin. Raised on its original bun feet, the quality of this item is firmly attributed to furniture makers Gillows of Lancaster. The rectangular form with hinged lid opening to reveal its original yellow silk lined interior, complete with lift out sectional tray. This exquisite casket is raised on four generous beaded bun supports. Condition: Good condition with nice patination, no losses to brass inlays. Lock is present and working, lacking key. Some losses to edgings of lift-out tray, overall a wonderful item in good condition. Height: (entire closed) 5.5" (14cm). Width: (at front) 10” (25.5cm). Depth: 7.25” (18.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Provenance: Private collection Northern Ireland. The Gillow family of Cabinet Makers and Upholsters came to prominence with Richard Gillow (1733 – 1811), the son of Robert Gillow, founder of the firm. Gillow’s reputation as one of the leading British cabinet making firms of the 18th and 19th centuries was established by contributions from some ten members of the family over three generations. During the 18th century, the Gillow firm established a reputation for producing the highest quality furniture, made by competent workmen from the best woods, in elegant but practical styles...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

J. Antony Redmile London Ostrich Egg w/ Malachite Finial Silver Plated Box 1970s
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique footed ostrich egg box by J. Antony Redmile, accented with silver plate trim work, topped with an egg-shaped malachite finial and set atop a bl...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

19th Century Secret Leather Bound Book Box
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A secret leather bound book box with the most beautiful marbled paper interior. mid 19th century in age, English in origins. Age related wear and abrasions 21/13.5/3.5cm
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper

Metal Storage British Box, England, 1930s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An authentic vintage metal box from England, originally used by Weston’s Laundry Co. Ltd. The piece showcases a classic utilitarian design with pai...
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1930s Vintage British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rare Restored Burr Walnut & Tunbridge Inlaid Sewing Work Box Table Carved Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored heavily carved Victorian walnut sewing table with ornately inlaid Tunbrid...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Unusual English Iron Strong Box by W. Graham & Son, London
Located in Essex, MA
Paneled case with top lifting handle and side handles. Signed on top with working lock and key.
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Early 19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

English Leather Blanket Chest. Circa 1820-30
Located in Charleston, SC
English leather blanket chest with original brass mounts, braided tacks, and brass side handles. All original. Early 19th Century
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19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes

Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Art Deco Cedar Lined Amboyna Burl Cigarette Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rectangular Art Deco bone trimmed amboyna burl cigarette box, Trimmed in bone on all edges as well as the surfaces of the opening the amboyna extends to all sides including the botto...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Amboyna

Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair have the typical shape of boxes from this period, with shaped serpentine front, sloped hinged lid, and boxwood and ebony lines. Each cover is inlaid with an oval patera and...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English dresser box made from exquisitely grained rosewood. The box has wonderfully inlaid patterns on the top and front in...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

19th Century English Oak Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak box from England with lovely carving throughout. The box is reminiscent of a miniature blanket chest with the initials MW carved into the lid. The top opens to revea...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Georgian Brass and Mahogany Mechanical Bellows
Located in Greenwich, CT
English early 19th century mechanical bellows having wavy spoke solid brass wheel and studded brass bellow chamber with patinated mahogany body. Use as bellows or as a decorative ...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Moorcroft Pottery Hibiscus Heart Shaped Box with Lid, England
By Moorcroft Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
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...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box
By William Dobson
Located in Northampton, GB
Veneered in Amboyna Wood From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Amboyna Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular shape veneered in Amboyna with a circular mo...
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Early 19th Century William IV Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Amboyna

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped brass corners, tabs, a lid plaque, center front escutcheon, and classic encased side...
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19th Century Campaign Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Writing Slope from the Mid 19th Century
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Mahogany writing slope from the mid 19th century Date : Period : Victoria Origin : Englnad Decoration :Mahogany veneered exterior with brass binding and vacant cartouch...
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1850s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regen...
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Mid-19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian English Bramah Leather Fold-out Correspondence Writing Desk
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Hardwood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique campaign box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1820 and done in the period Victoria...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency English Penwork Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
Extremely Rare Regency Antique Penwork Cabinet A very interesting and rare Antique Regency Penwork Cabinet decorated with numerous scenes of exquisi...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Antique Keepsake Box, English, Coromandel, Inlaid Stationery Case, Regency, 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique keepsake box. An English, Coromandel inlaid stationery case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. Appealing sarcophagus ...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Victorian English Horn Card Carrying Cases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of antique Victorian 19th Century Horn card cases. Beautifully grained these antique pieces were descended from the same family estate. The first has a flip top that re...
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19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn

Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Mid 19th century Tunbridge ware stationery box by Edmund Nye, manufacturer. The dome-shaped top is inlaid with a specimen parquetry panel, crossbanded with boxwood and stringing and...
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19th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Ash, Satinwood, Walnut

English 19th Century Square Jewelry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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...
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19th Century Other Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
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...
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17th Century Jacobean Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Regency Penwork Decorated Box, C1810
Located in valatie, NY
Regency Penwork Decorated Box c1810. "A sycamore veneered box decorated in penwork. The sides of the box are decorated with what looks like stylized marigolds. ...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
With Sewing Equipment From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet. The Sewing Cabinet of...
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19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver ...
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20th Century Early Victorian British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

An English Painted Box resembling an early Georgian house, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A tromp l'oeil painted box in the manner of a georgian house. H. 10inches, W. 8 inches, D. 6.75 inches Good condition, but lacking lock.
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Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Casket Tortoiseshell Calling Cards Regency Grand Tour 1837
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Silk Lined Casket containing its original contents of Sterling Silver mounted Silk lined Tortoiseshell Card Cases of museum quality. Slightly dome shaped...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Fully Fitted Sewing Box From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce this Antique Rosewood Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form veneered in Rosewood with ...
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Early 1800s George III Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Art Deco Shagreen Covered Box with Bone Edges, Marked "London Made"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered cedar box with bone edges, the snug fitting lid attached at the back with a single long stop hinge to prevent the lid falling back when open. The leather co...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shagreen, Wood

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Handcrafted 19th Century Hardwood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled Purple Leather Writing Liner. Item Featured Brass Carry Handles & Is Finished With A Decorative Brass...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality, charming 19th century Regency Italian late baroque period walnut 2-drawer table, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box h...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Georgian Mahogany Pair of Knife Boxes
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Pair Of 18th Century, Hepplewhite Period, Georgian Mahogany Pair Of Knife Boxes, Or Cutlery Boxes, Having Elegant Serpentine Fronts, Superbly Figured Lift Up Lids, Enclo...
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Mid-18th Century Hepplewhite Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Gilt Bronze and Wedgwood Two-Handled Casket, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Fine gilt bronze and Wedgwood two-handled casket, circa 1875.
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1870s Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mail carriage strong box. An English, oak security chest, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720. Fascinating George I lock b...
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Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique Castle Purser's Requisitions Box, English Oak, Wall Organiser, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique castle purser's requisitions box. An English, oak mounted organiser case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Delightfully crafted baronial organiser wit...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

18th C Pink Battersea-Bilston Mourning Box, Ex-Collection of h.r.h Princess Roya
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Pink Battersea-Bilston Mourning Box, Ex-Collection of H.R.H. Princess Royal Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897–1965) ...
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18th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Brass-Bound Rosewood Writing Slope, c.1850
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique Brass-Bound Rosewood Writing Slope, c.1850 Nice quality mid-19th century English brass-bound writing slope in richly figured rosewood, dating to around 1850. The rectangula...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Antique English Biscuit Box - 28 lb Weight c.1870
By Jonas & George Bowen
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, these novelty "weight" biscuit boxes came in two sizes; this one is the smaller box which is the harder to find; it would look perfect next to it's larger...
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1870s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Teapoy English William iv Rosewood Work Box, 19th Century, circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique teapoy, an English, William IV, rosewood work box dating to the early 19th century, circa 1835. Superb color in the polished rosew...
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Early 19th Century William IV Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Very Good Georgian Burr Elm Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy, U.K, circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome early 19th century Georgian sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy in burr elm. The highly figured case fitted with a hinged canted top with a cross-banded edge, opening to an interior housing twin lidded tea canisters flanking a period cut-glass mixing bowl...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm, Cut Glass

Antique Glove Box, English, Oak, Keepsake, Reception Key Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique glove box. An English, oak lidded keepsake or reception key case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Delightful small b...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957
By A.E. Poston & Co. Ltd 1
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco sterling silver box, 1957. Rectangular with plain sides. Cover hinged and tabbed with flat top and chamfered edges; allover engine-turned ornament. Cedar-lined inter...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Heavily Inlaid with Mother of Pearl and Abalone From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this stunning Antique Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg. The Writing Box of rec...
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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Antique 19th century English Document Storage Box, Monogrammed L.B. Elliott
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming antique 19th century British pine document box with iron handles, monogrammed L.B. Elliott on a brass plaque on the top. Handcrafted with solid dovetail construction and a...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

English 19th Century Leather Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We absolutely love this decorative trunk from England, wrapped in perfectly patinated Cordovan red leather adorned with brass studs in swirling patterns inspired by India. The lock is in working condition and includes one key. A pair of simple handles on each side make it easy to carry even when filled. The interior is lined with a (faded) red fabric that is fixed with leather cording to support the lid. Both decorative and functional, this unique petite trunk...
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Novelty Solid Silver Box by Theo Fennell - 1986
By Theo Fennell Jewelers
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable heavy, solid sterling silver box signed on the underside by the famed London silversmith and Jeweller, Theo Fennel. The box is hand crafted in the form of a tru...
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1990s Modern British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beautiful Birmingham 1912 Sterling Silver, Agate & Cabochon Ruby? Pill Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a beautiful little Birhimham Sterling Silver Pill box with an agate top. The The has a different color slice underneath on the interior. The outside is decorated with what I believe ...
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1910s Vintage British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Faceted Glass & Silver Plated Biscuit Box, c.1920
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
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....
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1910s Art Deco Vintage British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

English Pathologist Box Made of Mahogany with Brass, Including Instruments
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Curious antique English box made of mahogany with brass details, inside which are the working instruments of a pathologist. The division of the interior of the box is covered in red ...
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19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large English Sterling Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1956 H. Pidduck
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large English sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1956, H. Pidduck and Sons. Unusual engine turned decoration design both exterior and ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Enamel Painted Trinket Box of a Bunny Rabbit
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming ceramic trinket, pill or small jewelry box with an adorable rabbit on the front, surrounded by lush greenery. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existi...
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Mid-20th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel

Georgian Yew Wood Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
George III solid burr yew wood box with original spurred carrying handle and standing on bracket feet, the interior with three dividers and lined with original marbleized paper.
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1760s George III Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Rosewood & Brass Scent Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming and particularly good quality mid-19th century, Victorian Period, rosewood perfume scent box, with attractive brass bound decoration and hinged li...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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