British Decorative Boxes

A large antique English Victorian era brass-mounted papier-mache dressing box. 19th century, England, large shaped casket form, exterior in a black lacquered finish embellished with...

Rare Antique Regency Casket/Box, circa 1830, England Solid wood with rosewood veneer, early 19th century, England. Exceptional body with a very fine and high-quality veneer pattern....

This is an antique Gothic revival sewing case. A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Delightful Gothic overtones from the revered Scottish revival period Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest Warm caramel and biscuit hues dance across the fine casework Lid adorned with superb brass quarterfoil plate and four corner mounts Later silver plated shield engraved with a monogram and the year 1887 Fascia hosts a shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present Striking silk cotton interior lining finished in a rich scarlet hue The interior catches the eye with a buttoned finish, hosting cobalt blue sequins Trio of pouches to the lower section for hosting glass bottles or several cotton reels This is a superb antique sewing case...

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

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...

Hallmarked in Glasgow in 1910 by Aird & Thomson, this handsome, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Casket, was presented to Robert Harvey Esq. on his retiremen...

Late 18th century Georgian Battersea enamel box. A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Bat...

The S. Y. St George Expeditionary Medicine Box by Burroughs, Wellcome and Co., London, c.1924 A hinged rectangular japanned tin box with a green interior, and two extendable drawers...

English Modern sterling silver box, 1919. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover curved and hinged with short tab; on top inlaid agate in form of stylized thistle in rondel. Silver l...

Anthony Redmile London (Attributed) Silver & Gilt Mounted Circular Eggshell Table Box A striking example of late 20th-century English decorative design, this sculptural ostrich...

Rectangular 19th century box with an oval brass plaque without engraving. The exterior has been re-polished over time. It has a nice warm patina. The int...

A mid-19th century lady’s travelling dressing case. The case is constructed in a finely marked coromandel, with inset brass handles and brass guard bands to the angles. The hinged lid rises to reveal in the upper section, a drop down document holder, with a mirror to the back, the parcel gilt pieces are engraved with a Viscountess’s coronet, probably Charles, 2nd Viscount Hardinge Cornwallis (1822-1894) and inset with turquoises and comprise a suite of four cut-glass jars, a liqueur flask with a fitted cup, the pull-out rear shelf houses seven jars for ink, potions and unguents. The lift out platform has sectional jewellery compartments, over, a pair of hexagonal based silver hall marked candlesticks, a thermometer, button hook, folding ruler...

20th century brown leather Royal Navy cordite carrier with good patina. The main body of the bucket is made of cork with a tan leather exterior and canvas interior. The sewn leather ...

A pair of late 18th century Sheraton period faded and figured mahogany serpentine fronted cutlery boxes, having boxwood strung and tulipwood crossbanded tops with central oval urn...

This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay. The elegant floral motif at the ...

Hallmarked in London in 1912 by Horace Woodward & Co., this antique, George V, sterling silver biscuit box is of oval form, decorated with applied rope borders, and features cast...

Exceptional English traveling or ship's desk, an original from the 19th century. Made of mahogany, with its characteristic reddish hue, with gilt brass fittings and ornaments. When ...

Regency rosewood campaign lap desk. Finely crafted with brass inlay of the finest construction. Fitted interior with red velvet writing surface.

This very stylish and sharply executed handmade copper box dates to the late 19th century. It is raised up onto splayed shaped bracket feet which are attached to the base which is fi...

This is an antique domed top caddy. An English, burr walnut and brass keepsake box or dressing table case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Of captivating form and supe...

Art Deco shagreen covered wooden box of dark green color and with a bone lid lift.

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...

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...

Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.

Antique walnut wooden boxes suitable for containing chess. You can choose among these four: (3 photos for each box) . -the first : SOLD. -the second has a silver S.Christopher - O/7...

Antique 19th Century Victorian malachite book shaped box with natural mineral samples. When the box is opened it reveales thirty two natural samples, each fitting into their own comp...

This is an antique campaign apothecary box. An English, flame mahogany chemist's case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. A superb and evocative example of 18th century porta...

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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare James Cawston dressing case make gentleman’s military campaign vanity box 1836 A very collectable and rare piece, the ...

A sophisticated pair of “Original” two-wheel trolley suitcases by Globe-Trotter (English, founded 1897), celebrated for its timeless craftsmanship and association with luxury travel....

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a dainty basket suspended from a bow with long ribbons entwined with flowering tendrils, ...

Pedestal Box on Stand Table made of Paper Mache and Mother of Pearl with Gold Details.

Fine gilt bronze and Wedgwood two-handled casket, circa 1875.

A rather special solid silver box with a shaped body and engine turned lid. This box was made as a commemorative piece for the late Queen Elizabeth II silver jubilee in 1977. The Q...

Novelty 21st century English solid silver kangaroo money box. Made entirely in solid silver in a balloon-style form, the body features a slot to the rear for coins or folded notes. A...

An English gentleman’s traveling chest circa 1860, made by J.Braman. Framed in brass with ornate brass floral inlay. The interior is lined with red velvet and red leather with gilt t...

An unusual burnished steel and brass box on custom made steel and brass stand. England, 19th century.  

Antique candle wax mold used for dipping candles Made of mahogany with a tin liner Great decorative piece Would also look great as a planter on a s...

Hallmarked in London in 1900/1 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver String Box, is ornate in design and stands on three decorative feet. The stri...

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.

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Inlaid Box, Circa 1820.

This Georgian period traveling desk from circa 1820, crafted in England, features an Italiante metal handle and lock that enhance its functionality and historical charm. The exterior...

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell box with gilt brass interior, circa 1920. A fabulous accent piece for any room.

This stunning English Art Deco geometric hand-hammered dinanderie, polished pewter-covered decorative box or tea caddy, was manufactured by A.E. Poston & Company, Birmingham, England...

A wonderful late Victorian biscuit box or barrel, made from solid English Oak and the fittings in silver plate. One side of the box has a cast image of the wheat being harvested and...

Late 18th century, English George III mahogany knife box fitted out for letters / ballots. The interior voided of the old knife compartments. One small remov...

This exquisite 20th century serpentine-shaped covered box represents a superb manifestation of the iconic artistry and style associated with Royal Crown Derby. The craftsmanship and ...

A 19th century English Battersea box depicting gentlemen on hobbyhorses.

This highly decorative box dates to the early 20th century and it is a rare folk art piece based around a Victorian pine box and later decorated with a bold well arranged collection of English shells which has been glued onto its four sides in graduated matching boarders with an interesting collective display of individual ones on the top. This most interesting and eye catching box is in good condition. The shells show some age related patination. The pine box is raised onto plain square block feet. It is fitted with the original good strong brass hinges and a working Victorian brass lock and key...

A vintage English Wedgwood Egyptian revival matte black basalt and gold jewelry box, circa 1970s, England. This matte black basalt stoneware box has a g...

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 lovely Victorian solid / sterling silver book holder on a chain with a finger ring. Decorated with a smart linear design with a central circular cartouche to the centre of the fro...

A fine antique Georgian mahogany letter holder of exceptional craftsmanship. Beautifully shaped and richly figured in striking flame mahogany veneers, the serpentine-fronted design w...

A good antique English Charles II period carved oak Bible or deed box, from the late 1600s. The box is made of typical six plank and joined pegged construction, the box with a hinge...

This is an antique Victorian Coromandel scent bottle box of domed form with elaborate decorative brass mounts with inset attractive Pietra Dura cabochons, circa 1860 in date. The domed lid reveals three cut glass bottles with stoppers. The box has a working lock with key. Provenance: The Dr. Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes...

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...

This is a small antique keepsake box. An English, painted mahogany and silver plated trinket case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Vibrant appearance to this charming pe...

This is an antique workman's tool chest. An English, teak and brass capped craftsman's trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Delightfully time-worn chest with a ro...

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...

This is an antique ladies garden seed box. An English, walnut and boxwood inlaid greenhouse storage case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Delightful seed storage, ideal ...