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Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case made by Nathaniel Mills; an addition to our range of collectable silverware
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form.
The surface of this collectable card case is embellished with fine and impressive chased and embossed scrolling leaf and floral decoration on a matte background.
The anterior surface of the case incorporates the Scott Monument depicted in relief.
The decoration to the reverse of the case incorporates a shaped, scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initals 'MVFT'.
The shaped sides of this piece are embellished with plain scrolling borders.
This antique silver card case...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top.
Category
20th Century Victorian British Decorative Boxes
20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box
Beautiful decorative silver box, with a central design of a rose and a frame of bows on both sides. Sealed
Measures:
Height: 7.5 centi...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rectangular Patinated Bronze Art Deco Golf Themed Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Deco cigarette or jewelry box in thick heavy patinated bronze with white painted golf clubs and gilded golf ball as lid decoration. The interior of the box has two compartments m...
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
20th Century English 22K Gold Plated Silver Perfume Bottle Box, William Hornby
By WILLIAM HORNBY, LONDON (1898-1913), Kendall & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English 22k gold-plated solid silver perfume bottle box, designed with a square shape and an angled opening lid. A silver monkey perches atop the lid. Inside, th...
Category
20th Century Other British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Rosewood Games Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive Mid-19th Century rosewood card, or games, box having charming polychrome cards and chequered strung decoration to hinged top, enclosing paper lined interior with di...
Category
Mid-19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
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 ...
Category
19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Victorian Walnut Games Compendium, Cards & Board Games, C.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Victorian walnut cased games compendium, the interior comprising a chess set, draughts, dominoes, dice, cribbage board with markers, leather bound boards for games, playing cards, droughts counters, a dice shaker...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 20th Century Malachite Stone Box With Brass Accents c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid 20th Century malachite box. This box showcases malachite across its entire exterior, complemented by brass hinges. The interior is elegantly lined with white marble. Beyond bei...
Category
20th Century Other British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite
19th Century Victorian Silver Gentleman's Vanity Case, William Leuchars c.1881
By William Leuchars
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver gentleman's dressing vanity case, superbly crafted by the renowned William Leuchars of Piccadilly, awarde...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box with Dover Castle Mosaic c1870
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware stationery box with image of Dover Castle
Date : c1870
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central mosaic of Dover Castele with...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rare 18th Century George III Lacquer Tea Caddy with Original Lacquer Canisters
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This exceptional and rare George III period tea caddy is a remarkable example of 18th-century craftsmanship. Featuring intricate chinoiserie lacquer decoration, the caddy retains all...
Category
18th Century George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
1920s Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and pink enamel compact; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and enamel compact has a circular form with a swept lower portion.
The anterior surface is embellished with a pink guilloche enamel panel which reflects a wavy concentric ring design, emanating from the centre of the cover.
The sides and underside of this impressive compact are plain and unembellished.
This antique compact opens to reveal the original gilding and integrated mirror.
Condition
This antique pink enamel...
Category
20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
English 20th Century Pottery Box with Floral Motifs, Textured Ground and Lid
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pottery box from the 20th century, with floral motifs, textured ground and lid. Created in England during the 20th century, this decorative container features a cylindrica...
Category
20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery
Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Included in this group:
Rectangular inlaid box with hinged lid revealing silk and paper lining. The box with mosaic central cartouche, geometric banding.
Dimensions: 3 1/4" W x 4 5/8...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood, Paper
Rare Important Estate Hand Hammered STERLING Silver Frank M Whiting Dish Bowl
By Frank M. Whiting & Company
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item is A Spectacular and Very Beautiful Hand Hammered and Etched Scrolled Sterling Silver Frank M Whiting Candy Dish. Beautifully done with Exquisite Sterling Silver ...
Category
20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that would be a lovely collection. Feel free to call or email with questions. Priced per b...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English 19th century Gilt Metal and Velvet box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding English 19th century Gilt Metal and Velvet box. This wonderfully decorative box is raised by a flat base decorated with swaging foliate garlands leading to the body di...
Category
19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (1st Quarter 20th Century) oak letter box with tracery carved sides and top
Category
20th Century Gothic Revival British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Decorative secretary box with hand painting and mother of pearl inlay, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This antique box is from London made from papier-mâché
The top is hand painted and inlaid with mother of pearl.
It is finely painted and has an interior with defined
Spaces for writ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
By Hilliard & Thomason
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form.
The underside of this box is embellished with a bright cut engraved stemmed rose, floral and foliate design; this indicates the high quality of the piece, as typically the underside would remain unembellished.
The upper portion of this antique silver tobacco box...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
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
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
By Harman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Harman Bros. in Birmingham in 1982. Excellent condition. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Engine-turned wave ornament in plain frames...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Cent Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A finely crafted rosewood box from the mid 19th century possibly used as a cent or ink box. The exterior features richly grained rosewood with a high polish and is accented with orna...
Category
1850s Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise.
The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head.
The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker.
The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior.
The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear.
Dimensions
length 8.4cm/3.3"
width 5.5cm/2.2"
height 3.2cm/1.3"
Weight
2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover)
Maker: Thomas Johnson II
Date: 1882
Origin: London, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Regency Mahogany Wine Cellarette with Flanking Dolphin Feet, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Mahogany monumental wine cellarette with a gadrooned step back hinged lid, canted gadrooned exterior sides, interior locking mechanism, flanking figural dolphin feet...
Category
1810s Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Period 1880s Leather Hide Hat Case with Removable Divider
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period leather hide hat case from the late 19th century, with G.C monogram, lined in red with removable divider. Created in England durin...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Scottish Regency Mahogany Hinged Cellarette with Original Lead Liner, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish Regency mahogany hinged cellarette with foliage cartouche, gadrooned molded edge, original brass circular side handles, lead lined interior with stopper, and resting on carved foliage scrolled triangular feet...
Category
1810s Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Lead
Rare English Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Jeweled Box, 1908
By George Henry Cowell
Located in New York, NY
Rare Edwardian Classical sterling silver box. Made by George Henry Cowell in London in 1908. Rectangular with spread base and hinged cover. Cover top had beaded scrollwork mounted wi...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare oversized Gothic Revival circa 1840 Victorian wine cooler or planter
A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lio...
Category
1840s Gothic Revival Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
Category
19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box
Located in Queens, NY
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Early 20th Century Black Leather Document Box Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A stunning early 20th century black leather document box, circa 1910.
This box could serve as jewel box or for a watch collection having multiple lift out trays as shown, lined in su...
Category
1910s Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Fine William and Mary 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine late 17th-century olive oyster 'Lace Box' of small proportions, circa 1680-1690, England.
The cross-grain moulded and holly banded top is finely veneered in hand-cut veneers ...
Category
17th Century William and Mary Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
English Victorian Period 1880s Black Coal Box with Hand-Painted Dog Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century Large Store Tea Tin Hand Painted Parnall & Sons Bristol, England
By Parnall & Sons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
William IV Sarcophagus Jewelry Box in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0123, stunning William IV rosewood work box / jewelry box, having quadrant beading ad mother of pearl inlaid to the front and to the hinged top which opens to reveal relined interio...
Category
1840s William IV Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
An enameled art deco sterling silver cigarette case by Asprey & Co. Ltd. 1933
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Aachen, DE
A quality english sterling silver and enamel cigarette case from 1933 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., made in Birmingham and retailed in London. Designed in the art deco style with green and b...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Rosewood Toiletry Box
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Very fine rosewood gentleman's toiletry box, English, ca. 1880
Category
1880s Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large Charles X Style Cocktail Bar In Marquetry
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare marquetry cocktail bar with Charles X-inspired motifs or Victorian-style opening onto an interior with spaces for seven glasses, a shaker, two carafes, a mixing spoon holder, tw...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
'Queen Anne' Design Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by Barnards
By Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1889 by Barnards, this attractive Victorian, antique, sterling silver biscuit box, has swirled and sunken half fluting, in the Queen Anne style. It has a flus...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
British Antique Brass Marquetry Toilette Box with History and Many Drawers
Located in Sweden, SE
According to motto "Perseverantia et Amicis" (Perseverance and Friends) with Bird (dove) holding olive-branch, this amazing, luxurious "necessaire" comes from family ofacknowledged L...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century, English Tartan Wrapped Lap Desk w/ Embossed Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
English with Scottish influence, 19th century.
A fine quality antique 19th century lap desk constructed with a mahogany frame which has been wrapped in Scottish Tartan paper. The i...
Category
19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
VIctorian Era Sterling Silver Humidor Box
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an elegant rectangular Victorian-era forged sterling silver box that has a carved wood compartment in the interior. It can be used as a humidor for cigars, or for jewelry ...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scholl Limited Glasgow Art Deco 1924 Enameled Minaudière In .925 Sterling Silver
By albert scholl
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco German enamel minaudière imported by Scholl Limited Co.
An exceptional art deco minaudière, imported into Glasgow England by the retailer and goldsmiths, Scholl Limited Com...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
English Oriental-Style Comb Storage Box with Mirror
Located in Marbella, ES
English Oriental-Style Comb Storage Box with Mirror
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rosewood and Stumpwork Table Cabinet
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A table cabinet parquetry-veneered in rosewood on the outside and opening (both with a hinged lid and front) to reveal a fitted interior with stumpwork-fronted drawers. The stumpwork...
Category
19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Textile, Rosewood
LEVI & SALAMAN 1902 Birmingham Desk Chest With Mirror In .925 Sterling Silver
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative chest with mirror designed by Levi & Salaman.
This is a beautiful and very decorative miniature chest created in Birmingham England by the silversmiths of Lévi & Salaman,...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
ENGLAND 1787 George III Tobacco Round Desk Box In Carved Wood And Silver
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category
1780s George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
18th Century, Lowestoft English Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
18th century, English porcelain trinket box hand decorated in polychrome glazes and inscribed: "A Trifle from Lowestoft 1795".
Category
18th Century George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Wood Stationery Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century wood stationery box.
Category
19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
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...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Wilcox Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage George VI English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage sterling silver...
Category
1940s Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Super Stylish English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
By Harman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by Harman Bros in Birmingham in 1990. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Corner bracket supports. Engine-turned ornament in plain frames...
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1990s Art Deco British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Regency Mahogany 6-Drawer Collectors Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Regency period mahogany collectors chest with ebonized detail. The mahogany case having six drawers with turned pulls, figured mahogany top with molded edge and sitting on a ...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Sewing Box, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English octagonal black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged one drawer sewing box with exterior gilt stenciled dragon motif, interior gilt stenciled floral motif, orig...
Category
1810s George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745
Located in London, GB
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...
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