British Decorative Boxes

George Betjemann & Sons George V Art Deco Sterling Silver Mounted White Onyx Box with stepped Lapis Lazuli corners. Box features three compartments. Imp...

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware With secret drawers* Pair of original brass topped inkwells Rep...

Travel Toiletry set is an original decorative object realized in the 20th century. Lacquered mahogany box with golden brass finish with lock (key miss...

English Victorian-style rectangular brown leather box with strape design and gold escutcheon and four compartments

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar. This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features. The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker. The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail. Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

A most unusual late Victorian fine string or twine box made from glass with a star cut base, the base mounted with a sterling silver foot and fitted with a solid silver lid topped wi...

About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card / games box has a deep red / Burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork with ...

Art Deco Period, sterling silver table box having a hinged lid and engine-turned design, Chester, England, year-hallmarked for 1936, E.J. Trewitt - maker. Lovely stepped-up border su...

An Important & Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London circa 1745. This exceptional gold box has a slightly tapering rectangular form with a shagreen exterior inset wit...

18th Century Welsh strong box with carved detail.  

This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers which ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver combination scent bottle / vinaigrette; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection This exceptional and large antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette and scent bottle has an oval cylindrical shaped form. This exceptional bottle is comprised of a cut glass body, overlaid with impressive sterling silver covering embellished with pierced and embossed floral decoration, incorporating interlacing scrolling leaf and daffodil designs. The piece retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover to the antique scent bottle...

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...

A lovely vanity box crafted out of Calamander with brass inlay. It is by the prestigious British firm Sampson Mordan & Co of London. The utensils feature mother of pearl handles and ...

A 20th Century pair of vintage novelty solid silver trinket boxes. Featuring a perched squirrel holding a berry with a curved tail mounted on a domed silver lid. A round wooden box i...

English Victorian green porcelain barrel design box with dog head on top

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...

Late 19th century brass box from England. The box is in the form of a travel trunk with a domed lid and applied brass straps, which are meant to appear like a leather trunk, which w...

19th Century English Georgian Burlwood Wig Box. Offered is a handsome large early 19th century English Georgian period burl wood wig box with bronze trim and hardware. This decorati...

An English Victorian period black coal box from circa 1880 with hand-painted King Charles Spaniel dog motif and gilded accents. Enhance your home decor with this exquisite English Vi...

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...

Late 19th century chinoiserie tea tin from England.

This is a vintage storage bin. An English, handpainted walnut waste paper basket, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Resplendent in the handpainted Roses & Castles manner, ...

"London / Made" Art Deco shagreen covered box having square and rectangular sections in varying shades of green divided with white line inlay. The line inlay continues across the top...

An authentic vintage metal box from England, originally used by Weston’s Laundry Co. Ltd. The piece showcases a classic utilitarian design with pai...

Antique English Regency Style Lion Motif Oval Tole Box England, circa 1900s A beautiful colorful example, of oval from with swing handle, on a tapering box decorated with tassels, lion medallions and trellis work. Fitted with a latch handle, possibly a commercial tea box, can be used a fireplace kindling...

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

An Edwardian Huntley & Palmers Lithographed Book Form Biscuit Tin. Priced per box. Center one sold. Red ones available.

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...

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...

This is a salesman sample of a Demilune English chest. It has four doors with an ivory bar handle. It is all inlaid around the top and the bottom. It sits on four legs. Circa 1800s.

Rare Engine Turned Design The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned ribbed feet. The Sewing Box tapers up to the convex raised lid and features scrolling fl...

Mid- 20th century confections tin made in England. It is decorated with a Romanesque pattern in bold blue and white. The height with the handle up is 8.5 inches and with the handle...

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...

Art Deco shagreen covered trinket or cigarette box with hinged lid and of rectangular form, stained green with white corners and stamped "London Made" on the bottom.

English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small lower drawer; interior holding 9 various silver boxes and...

18th Century Pink Battersea-Bilston Mourning Box, Ex-Collection of H.R.H. Princess Royal Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897–1965) ...

Fabulous and large store tea tin by Parnall & Sons who were the people to see for outfitting your store and much more as the company grew from 1830. Hand painted showing a girl servi...

A really charming novelty sterling silver jewelry or ring box modelled in the form of a dressing table including a swing mirror to the back with it's original beveled mirror (minor s...

Attractive old Mahogany & brass campaign box with lifting top. The lifting top is fitted with a brass handle, smoothly inset and shaped for easy grasping, allowing the lid to be rais...

19th Century Rosewood and Brass Bound Mens Grooming Box With Internal Mirror and Drawer. Inscribed CDB to brass front mount. No key

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...

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...

Rare William and Mary walnut glove box on later stand - exceptional quality with aged patina - featuring elaborate walnut oyster veneered top and walnut veneered sides - the interior of the box lined with hand quilted floral silk Lampas fabric...

Fine quality circa 1790 Georgian letter box, with three compartment fitted interior (see image). Exterior has original double brass hinged slope top with serpentine shaped front, and...

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 wonderful early Art Deco box made from highly prized Rose Quartz framed by exotic blue Lapis Lazuli, a winning combination. Excellent condition dating to c.1920. Measures: 6 1/8...

For your consideration is this superbly iconic looking Art Deco wooden box which we think was a tea caddy or for cigarettes originally. The exterior of the box is veneered in a beaut...

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...

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...

Victorian Period, sterling silver, heart-form trinkets box having a hinged lid and gilded interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1895, James Aitchison - maker (by Appoint...

About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card or games box has a deep red or burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork wit...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique sterling silver cockerel sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware ...

A fine antique Engish presentation silver box. In sterling silver with a gilt interior by George Unite & Sons of Chester in 1899. Commissioned as a gift by Abbas Hilmi II, the last...

Lovely British made Victorian (circa 1865) hard to find yew wood "dome top" compartmentalized writing box;. Tea caddies of this style are more prevalent, so writing boxes are especia...

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...

Superb Flame Mahogany Wine Cellarette of sarcophagus outline and of English origin. First quarter of the 19th century, Regency period. The flat top lid opening to reveal the inte...

A Very Attractive And Unusual George III Period Mahogany Wall Hanging Candle Box, Or Cutlery Box, Having Wonderful Pierced Fretwork Design To Top, Over Sloping Hinged Lid And Well Fi...

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...

A scarce Victorian campaign military artist's watercolour box by the famous Reeves & Sons of 113 Cheapside, London. War department stamps, along with the initial 'I', believed to sta...