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Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan
Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan

Antique English Novelty Walnut Sterling Silver Box - 1899 by Sampson Mordan

Located in Bath, GB

The box is modelled in the form of a Walnut beautifully crafted to be expected by this venerable silversmith. The box is hinged in full working order and retaining it's lavishly gil...

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British Late Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Box – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Acorns and Oak Leaves
19th Century Box – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Acorns and Oak Leaves

19th Century Box – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Acorns and Oak Leaves

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Charming late 19th century Black Forest carved wooden box, dating to approximately 1890–1900. This elegant small box is beautifully decorated with traditional Black Forest motifs, in...

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Swiss Black Forest Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890
Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890

Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Black Forest wood box, circa 1900. 11.8 by 7.3 inches , H / 5.3 inches. Music instruments Jewel box.

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French Black Forest Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...

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French Late Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper
19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper

19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique storage box, made of bamboo, beautifully decorated with plates of gracefully embossed copper. The chest was probably made in Japan, for the European/French market...

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Japanese Chinoiserie Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Fabulous Tortoise Shell Box Sterling Silver Mounts
Fabulous Tortoise Shell Box Sterling Silver Mounts

Fabulous Tortoise Shell Box Sterling Silver Mounts

Located in Tampa, FL

A fabulous tortoise shell box, beautifully molded so that the lid is sculpted into its distinctive domed form rather than flat. The rich tortoise patterning has wonderful depth and w...

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English Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian
Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier-mâché quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating pen case...

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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th Century Gold Embossed Leather Wood Secret Box Stamp Box Paris
Antique 19th Century Gold Embossed Leather Wood Secret Box Stamp Box Paris

Antique 19th Century Gold Embossed Leather Wood Secret Box Stamp Box Paris

Located in Munich, DE

This elegant box was handcrafted in the last 15 years of the 19th century. It is made out of leather, wood and fabric. The four sloping compartments suggest that this box was used fo...

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French Belle Époque Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique sharing box. A Japanese, lacquered Meiji era case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Attractive Meiji period (1867 - 1912) box with a striking...

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Japanese Japonisme Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen
19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen

19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French Majolica asparagus tureen circa 1890. Platter & tureen.

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French Rustic Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900
Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...

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Austrian Late Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar
19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar.

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French Country Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china
wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

wonderful antique silver cigarette case from china

Located in Munich, DE

another piece from my personal collection. wonderful handmade cigarette case from china. made by an unknown artist and retailed by the company woshing / shanghai. the stamp dates the...

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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

A Large Baccarat Green Opaline Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Rectangular Box
A Large Baccarat Green Opaline Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Rectangular Box

A Large Baccarat Green Opaline Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Rectangular Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A large rectangular box formed from green opaline crystal, its shape defined by flat planes and chamfered corners that produce an octagonal profile when viewed from above. The hinged...

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French Louis XVI Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Box
19th Century American Box

19th Century American Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Crafted in mahogany, this handsome box features a warm, rich surface and classic proportions. The interior measures approximately 3 1/2 inches deep and retains its ivory latch with k...

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American Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box

Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Bu...

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Burmese Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pair of 19th Century European Malachite Boxes with Gilt Bronze Lion Mounts
Pair of 19th Century European Malachite Boxes with Gilt Bronze Lion Mounts

Pair of 19th Century European Malachite Boxes with Gilt Bronze Lion Mounts

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant pair of 19th-century decorative boxes crafted from richly veined malachite, adorned with finely detailed gilt bronze mounts depicting reclining lions. A beautiful example of ...

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Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Regency Style Inlaid Box
19th Century English Regency Style Inlaid Box

19th Century English Regency Style Inlaid Box

Located in Tampa, FL

beautiful 19th century English Regency style trinket box, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. The box features intricate inlay work across the surface, highl...

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English Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890
Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890.

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French French Provincial Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box Having a Hinged Lid
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box Having a Hinged Lid

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box Having a Hinged Lid

By James Aitchison

Located in New York, NY

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...

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English Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Decorative Biscuit Jar With Frosted Glass Liner - Sheffield 1893
Victorian Decorative Biscuit Jar With Frosted Glass Liner - Sheffield 1893

Victorian Decorative Biscuit Jar With Frosted Glass Liner - Sheffield 1893

By Atkin Brothers

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1893 by Atkin Brothers, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Biscuit Jar, stands on 3 ball and claw feet, and features pierced and engraved d...

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English Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Regency Trinket Box
19th Century Regency Trinket Box

19th Century Regency Trinket Box

Located in Tampa, FL

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.

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English Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century
Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century

Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This antique chip-carved wooden box, from the late 19th century, features intricate geometric and floral patterns on its surface. The hand-carved details showcase a symmetrical arran...

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French Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box

Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fa...

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French Louis XVI Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen
19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen

19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen.

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Portuguese Rustic Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box with Hinged Lid
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box with Hinged Lid

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box with Hinged Lid

By H. Matthews

Located in New York, NY

Victorian, sterling silver heart-form trinkets box with hinged lid and gilt interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1897, H. Matthews - Maker. Lid is designed with a Joshu...

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Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Gift Box Commissioned by Kehdive Abbas Hilmi II
Antique English Sterling Silver Gift Box Commissioned by Kehdive Abbas Hilmi II

Antique English Sterling Silver Gift Box Commissioned by Kehdive Abbas Hilmi II

By George Unite & Sons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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British British Colonial Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Moser Box
Antique Moser Box

Antique Moser Box

Located in Tampa, FL

An Austrian Moser box in cranberry with gold flowers and bronze dore fittings. Circa 1890s.   

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Austrian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Jar or Box, 1899
Antique English Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Jar or Box, 1899

Antique English Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Jar or Box, 1899

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

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...

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British Late Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique European Silver Sugar Box
Antique European Silver Sugar Box

Antique European Silver Sugar Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European silver sugar box modelled in the form of a stork; part of our collection of silver bird sugar boxes This exceptional, fine and impressive antique cast 800 standard silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a stork. The silver box is embellished with fine details reproducing the bird's plumage and anatomical features. The body of the bird is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicate the high quality of the piece. This exceptional and large antique silver stork sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover. Condition This antique stork...

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European Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Gold Embossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk
Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Gold Embossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk

Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Gold Embossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk

Located in Munich, DE

This lovely object with its fine patina resembles a little trunk when standing on a table. In an upright position it resembles a book. Therefore, it can be considered a book with sec...

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French Belle Époque Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar
19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar. North of France.

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French Country Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique English Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, 1899
Antique English Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, 1899

Antique English Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, 1899

By Levi & Salaman

Located in Bath, GB

A superb late Victorian playing card box made from English sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1899; the makers mark is also present for the well renowned English silversmith, Levi, and Salaman. The box retains the two heavy beveled glass panels to the top with one card below depicting Elizabeth...

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English Late Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Early Bohemian Enamel Moser large, metal bound box and lid, 1895
Early Bohemian Enamel Moser large, metal bound box and lid, 1895

Early Bohemian Enamel Moser large, metal bound box and lid, 1895

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Fabulous good sized early metal clad box attributed to Moser c 1895 in bright blue coloured glass heavily enamelled with a stylised kite-block pattern in pale greens and orange red and yellow curls -the decoration is on the top of the box and on the shoulders of the base (see pictures). Moser glass boxes...

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Czech Arts and Crafts Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century English Box
19th Century English Box

19th Century English Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A 19th century English box that has inlaid mother of pearl and silver. Box has a removable tray with different compartments and a wonderful flame stitch paper inside. A very beautifu...

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English Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique German Silver Dog Sugar Box Circa 1890
Antique German Silver Dog Sugar Box Circa 1890

Antique German Silver Dog Sugar Box Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a dog; part of our collection of silver animal sugar boxes. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a dog*. The silver box is embellished with fine details reproducing the dog's coat and anatomical features. This exceptional and large antique silver dog...

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German Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by William Hutton, London 1899
Victorian Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by William Hutton, London 1899

Victorian Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by William Hutton, London 1899

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., this ornate Victorian sterling silver biscuit box is set on an integrated footed tray raised on cast scroll feet, and ...

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English Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Box
Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Box

Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautifully crafted Chinese Chinoiserie box, featuring high-relief decoration and a generous size. The whimsical exterior design showcases in...

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Chinese Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tobacco Box

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...

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English Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box

Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic 19th century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fab...

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French Louis XVI Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Art Nouveau Rock Crystal Jar with Lid – Faceted Cut and Ornamental Mount
Italian Art Nouveau Rock Crystal Jar with Lid – Faceted Cut and Ornamental Mount

Italian Art Nouveau Rock Crystal Jar with Lid – Faceted Cut and Ornamental Mount

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite lidded jar, which could also serve as a bonbonnière or sugar bowl, is crafted from approximately 1 kilogram of hand-carved rock crystal. The crystal body has been care...

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Italian Art Nouveau Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box
19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box

19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Brass inlaid walnut box. This stunning decorative box or jewelry box has beautiful brass inlay and trim with the original tufted satin interior.

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European Aesthetic Movement Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box
Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box

Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A 19th century Chinese wood and vellum document box hand painted court scene. No lock but all the hardware is bronze. The interior is four and a half i...

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Chinese Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

A Large 19th C French Ormolu Mounted Footed Prismatic Crystal Box, Domed top
A Large 19th C French Ormolu Mounted Footed Prismatic Crystal Box, Domed top

A Large 19th C French Ormolu Mounted Footed Prismatic Crystal Box, Domed top

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful and Quite Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Footed Crystal Box. The top crystal is domed and sits on a hinged ormolu mount with a seashell clasp. The crystal is ...

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French Louis XVI Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century, Silver Plated Box with Royal Crest
19th Century, Silver Plated Box with Royal Crest

19th Century, Silver Plated Box with Royal Crest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dramatic, richly embellished, silver-plated, hinge-top box featuring the ancient Coat of Arms for the Spanish kingdom of Castile and Leon. The whole atop lion-form feet.

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Spanish Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewelry Box
Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewelry Box

Antique Chinese Export Silver Jewelry Box

By Hung Chong & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver jewellery box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver box has a subtly undulating rectangular form. The surface of the box has a planished finish and is embellished with an embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate design to the anterior surface. The decoration to the body continues to the cover, incorporating plum blossom arrangements and an impressive perched bird motif. This antique jewellery box is fitted with the original hinged cover. This exceptional Chinese silver jewellery box is supported by four impressive cast silver feet. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: Maker's mark: HC (Hung Chong) Artisan workshop mark: QI CHANG (Shanghai) NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique piece. Condition This antique Chinese silver jewellery...

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Chinese Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895
Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895

Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker & Hall, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass Biscuit Box, features engraved decoration to the silver lid and base, and a hobnail...

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English Victorian Antique 1890s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver