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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Swedish 18th Century Original Blue Folk Art Painted Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th century original painted decorative Folk Art box, with original lock and key.
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
18th Century Papier-mâché Small Snuff Box
Located in Delft, NL
18th century papier-mâché small snuff box
A black lacquered papier-mâché snuff box with a silver inlaid encircled zig zag motif around a medallion with a scene of the Last Supper painted with Jesus and the 12 apostles...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique 18th century Bilston or Battersea enamel muffineer or sugar shaker.
A very rare form!
With a pierced, domed top, raised gold decoration, and cartouches of floral spr...
Category
British George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1680-1700
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare 17th-century William and Mary period olive oyster lace box of perfect proportions. 1680-1700, England
The cross-grain moulded top is entirely covered in well-place...
Category
English William and Mary Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive, Holly
English Penwork Box
Located in Southampton, NY
English penwork box
Wooden box handpainted in a handsome black with white floral design and decoration.
The interior of the cover signed and dated 'Emily...
Category
British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Fine 17th Century and Later Floral Marquetry Box
Located in London, GB
A fine 17th century and later floral marquetry box with hinged lid.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th Century George I Domed Topped Japanned Chinoiserie Falconry Box, circa 1710
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important Queen Anne-George I japanned chinoiserie domed topped box depicting scenes of falconry, circa 1710-1720. England
Falconry is ...
Category
English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...
Category
German Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Small Gilded Box Engraved and Painted Wood Venice Italy XVI C. Belloni family
Located in Milano, IT
Small box with opening top, slightly convex urn front with shaped shelf support, decorated on the front with carved tablet, while the rest of the object is simply painted. The front started with four pilasters that create three reserves, the two lateral pilasters have two twisted columns on a blue background, the central pilasters are instead painted with gold candelabra...
Category
Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Dutch baroque box composed of padauk wood with original red lacquer finish, decorated with ivory lacquer with gold outline. Richly adorned with heavy brass (or bronze) decorativ...
Category
Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Period Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Fan and Column Inlays
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian 18th century yew wood octagonal tea caddy inlaid with fan and column motifs in satinwood, sycamore and boxwood. Multiple lines of stringing in satinwood, boxood and ...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Yew
German Gold & Porcelain Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
German gold & porcelain snuff box
Maker's Mark F(-) Crowned, Hanau Circa 1780, - Struck with the Hanau Town Mark for 18k Gold and a mark
resembling the P...
Category
German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Sea Captain's Box, circa 1680/1720 'Colonial'
Located in Esbeek, NL
Sea captain's box with iron fittings
1680/1720
colonial.
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique George III Yellow Gold Toothpick Case / Holder with Mirror
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English 22k yellow gold toothpick case / holder with mirror - boxed; an addition to our ornamental ...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Scandinavian 18th Century Folk Art Hat Or Wick Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Danish wooden hat or wig box of wood with original painting.
Category
Danish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Gold & Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV gold & lacquer snuff box
Circa Paris, France 1760/1761
With the Charge and Decharge Marks of Eloy Brichard 1756 - 1762
Circular Gold-lined bo...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
English Georgian Yew Wood Octagonal Tea Caddy with Oval Inlays on Five Sides
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Period yew wood octagonal tea caddy with oval inlays on five sides. The ovals are incased by a line inlay made up of tiny squares of sycamore, satinwood and rosewood...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Yew
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. ...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Three-Tone Gold Oval Enamel Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Three-tone gold oval enamel snuff box with with repoussé gold work of musical instruments
Enamel plaque center
Circa late 18th century - early 19th century, Switzerland
Weight: 76...
Category
Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
18th-Century Green Jasper Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mounted in delicate 18K yellow gold openwork is this exquisite 18th-century English snuff box formed from green jasper. For over 300 years, master artisan...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Gold
Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box, Circa 1778
Located in Paris, FR
Oval snuff box in three tones of gold. The hinged lid is decorated with an intricate scale pattern surrounded by a frieze of roses, ribbons, and pink, green and white gold leaves. Th...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Rare Japanese Sumi-E Lacquer Inro Yamada Jokasai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-case lacquered Inro by Yamada Family circa 18th-19th century Edo period. The inro with slight rounded form is of Kano style and vividly depicts a dragon slithering among the ink clouds on a gold background. Sumi-e togidashi (ink togidashi) technique, in combination with Hiramaki-e, were employed to create the dreamy ambience of this piece. The dragon has a painterly appearance inspired by Chinese ink painting that was often seen on the Japanese folding screens. The back of the Inro was sparsely decorated with the shifting patterns of the darkening clouds with an emphasis on the space intentionally left empty. Jokasai was signed to the base. On the front of the inro there is another miniature signature Hakugyoku Hogen, which is one of names used by Kano Michinobu (1730-1790). The dragon is evidently one of his designs (see reference below).
Established by a member of Yamada family in the 17th century, the clan was one of the most prominent lacquer artisanal family for the next 200 years until the end of Edo period in the 19th century. Most members signed their work simply with Jokasai making the identification of the individual artists somewhat impossible. The current Inro on offer, compared to many other pieces by Jokasai, has an uncommon Kano style done in Sumi-e togidashi.
Another unusual feature of this piece is that the interiors of the inro was decorated with an interesting gold mosaic inlays (kirigane) on a dark lacquer background, giving it a jewel like quality.
For another Inro by Jokasai of a similar style using Sumi-e togidashi but depicts a tiger, see Wrangham collection, no.353, which was offered for sale as lot 256 in Bonham's London Auction: The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part I. 9 Nov 2010.
For an ink scroll...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century
Located in Paris, FR
Circular box in composition of red tortoiseshell powder called "Indian red". Inlays of nets in the form of waves of different shades of gold (rose gold and white) run across the lid...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Grand Scale, 18th Century, English Document Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An impressive, solid wood, period, hinge-top document box completely covered in tole and incised brass with delicate foliate designs throughout. The inside lined in a vibrant, scarle...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Metal
18th to 19th Century Lidded Oak Low Stool with Interior Storage
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th to 19th century lidded oak low stool with interior storage
Measures: 22" wide x 8.5" deep x 15" high
The interior measures 17.5" wide x 6.5" d...
Category
American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Antique Candle Mold In Fruit Wood From The 1800s
Located in Søborg, DK
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...
Category
English Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Early 18th century George I Japanned Chinoiserie dome-topped box, Circa 1715-1725. England or France.
A rare survivor from the first quarter of the ...
Category
English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cherry
Wood Turner Test Cilindrical Box, 17th-18th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Cylindrical box of "turner's test", 17th-18th century.
Cylindrical box decorated with different bands and lid with a carved star. In the bse it presents a series of inscriptions t...
Category
European Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique English Figural Horse Head Battersea Staffordshire Enamel Bonbonniere
By Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and very rare, figural horse head Battersea or South Staffordshire enamel bonbonniere or large snuff box.
A gilt bronze mount connects the...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Spanish Baroque Leather-Wrapped Coffer Adorn with Brass Accents, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Baroque leather-wrapped coffer brass accents from the 18th century. This antique Spanish coffer, with it's rectangular-shaped body, has been o...
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century Lacquered Teak with Decorative Brass Indian Dowry Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
This beautiful late 18th century marriage dowry box is an exquisite example of Indian craftsmanship. Made of teak with a patinated red lacquered surface, int...
Category
Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Inlaid Liquor Box with Six Original Bottles and Two Glasses
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian domed top liquor box in mahogany with shell inlay to top and front and patterned stringing in boxwood and ebony to three sides and framing the shell inlays. The inte...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood
18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish strong box from the 18th century. This antique safe from is constructed or iron clad wood, and is handsomely adorn in domed iron nailhead trim throughout it's top, front, a...
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
18th Century Burmese Rakhine State Lacquer Bamboo Pillow Box
Located in Brea, CA
18th century Burmese black bamboo pillow box in relief with red Rakhine lacquer. Created with bamboo weaving. Decorated all-over with geometrical shapes and...
Category
Burmese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Ebony Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A strongbox was a type of travelling chest and these types of boxes were more common in England than anywhere else where they were fabricated between 1660 and 1720. The earliest proo...
Category
Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Miniature Provençale Louis XV Period 1725 Apprentice Commode with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provençale Louis XV period miniature apprentice commode from the early 18th century, with lift top and cabriole legs. Born in Provence du...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Carved Walnut Box
Located in New York, NY
The elaborate ovoid form walnut box with lid showing royal coat of arms carved in relief, acanthus leaves at stylized points and opens to reveal an...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Porcelain and Brass Trinket Box with Flower Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French porcelain and brass trinket box with flower decorations.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese Namban lacquer arqueta coffer for the Portuguese market
Kyoto, Momoyama-period, late 16th century
In Hinoki cypress lacquered in ...
Category
Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Casket, German, Baroque, painted, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Notley Priory
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This charming and unusual casket injects a romantic atmosphere into any interior. It has survived in impeccable condition with acceptable wear to the painted surface which signifies its age and use. It is a conversation piece, a piece of acting history, bought by Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier...
Category
German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
English 18th Century George II Style Apprentice Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely, English apprentice chest from the 18th century, circa 1780. This wonderful work is that of an apprentice that studied under a woodworker. In...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Desk Box with Wonderful Scalloped Interior
Located in West Chester, PA
Queen Anne desk box with scalloped interior on bracket feet. Made of pine with old mahogany finish. Probably New York.
Category
American Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Large Japanese Lacquer Box Early Edo Period Ex-Christie's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large lacquer Ryoshibako (Paper box in Japanese) finely decorated with Maki-e circa 17th century early Edo period. The box is of an impressive size and was used to store paper documents. Both sides of the lid were elaborately decorated with maki-e and the edge was befitted with lead rim, an early practice before the silver rim became common later. The interior and base were finished in Nashiji. The night scene on top surface of the lid depicts flocks of chidoris flying in formation from a sea shore swaying with reeds under a full moon, using hiramaki-e in both gold and silver. Ribbons of clouds were achieved with different densities of gold powder. The underside, in contrast, shows a crescent moon in takamakie-e above the sea with ferns and reeds. Chidoris, the plovers, are symbolic in Japanese culture as "thousands of blessings" and longevity. The Namichidori, the pattern in which the chidori flies in the nami (wave) represents the eternal love and safety of couples and families. For detailed references on the historical background and the use of chidoris on lacquerware, see the reference below.
This very lacquer box was featured for sale as lot 339 in Christie's London Sale Japanese Art...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
European Chinese Export "Canton enamel" Oval Box, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
An European Chinese export "Canton enamel" oval box, 18th century
Qianlong, (1736-1795)
An enamel box with floral decor made for the export for Euro...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Viceregal Chiseled Silver Casket, Decorated with Organic Motifs
Located in Mexico City, MX
This incredible piece is made of silver embossed in the form of floral ornaments.
These pieces belonged to prominent members of the nobility. In addition to their shape and possible...
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Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Egg Shaped Enamel Box
Located in Essex, MA
Depicting land battles and a seascape. Gilt metal fittings.
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
19th Century French Red Aventurine Top Silver Box
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French red aventurine top silver box.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porphyry, Silver
Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 18th century inlaid Italian walnut and tortoiseshell vargueno. 6 drawers with fine inlay, iron hardware.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and fine antique French silver mounted mother of pearl box and with an exquisitely carved ducal with a maiden holding a coronet, elaborate monogram and a rod of Caduce...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box
Located in Paris, FR
Agate box or snuff-box in of circular form with gently bombé sides, the gold mounted lid is chased with scrollwork.
Probably Georges II period.
Unmarked gold...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Gold
Box Tobacco 17 Century Friesland Baroque Birch Sliding Lid Love Heart Horse Lady
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This romantic and charming box has characteristic carving from the area.
With chip-carved geometric decoration to the sliding lid and sides, carved with a horse, two hearts and a...
Category
Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Birch
Rare, Antique, French, Chocolate Marble Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Elegant, bow front, lift top, hand carved marble box with two, round compartments. The sinuous base is mirrored in the stepped, overhanging top which is surmounted by a relief carved...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
Roger Briggs 1790s Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
By Roger Briggs
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of silver boxes and cases.
This fine antique Georgian...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Renaissance Walnut Box
Located in Essex, MA
A dwarf cassone with hinged top with chip carved edge over a paneled case with central keyhole, arcaded carved base.
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Handcrafted Wedding or Apprentice Chest or Box with Drawer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This early George the 3rd era and styled handcrafted wooden miniature blanket box is unsigned by presumed to have been made in England in circa 1790. T...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
18th Century French Fariniere or Decorative Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An exquisitely carved Fariniere or flour box from Provence. Decorated with carved fish and flower swags, this fariniere features a lower inset panel w...
Category
French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790
Located in Incline Village, NV
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...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
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