Early 1900s Decorative Boxes

A turn-of-the-century gold gilt wood Florentine box from Italy. The interior is a pinky red or an Italian red has a great surface which is pretty typical of this kind of box and age.

Antique Art Nouveau box or jewelry box with beautiful marquetry. The curved box is decorated all around with a so-called cube marquetry. By cleverly arranging different colored wood...

French Majolica Money Bank Cat Circa 1900.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig. This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features. The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface. The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded. Condition This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location. Dimensions Length 7.6cm/3" Width 2.8cm/1.1" Height 4.6cm/1.8" Weight 1.7 troy ounces/53.7g Maker: Unknown Date: 1901 Origin: Chester, 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...

This exquisite hand-carved wooden jewelry box features a beautifully stylized depiction of a kingfisher bird. The octagonal box showcases intricate craftsmanship, with the bird motif...

A good quality Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak needlework box with upper drawer and sliding storage below on four tapering legs united by twin cross s...

Antique Victorian walnut box with inlaid initials, two tiers interior and plenty of compartments.

An exceptional antique West African cast bronze ceremonial purse or container, attributed to the Nupe people of Nigeria, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. This remarkab...

Black and gold lacquered wooden Japanese box with designs reminiscent of art deco style with double decorative element in pure gold. Red lacquer interior . Late 1800s early 1900s per...

A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The box of cylindrical form and w...

Majolica Money or Coin Bank Elephant Circa 1900.

A charming turn-of-the-century Victorian to Edwardian period vanity box (dressing case), circa 1900. The exterior is beautifully adorned with a vibrant lithographed romantic floral p...

An early 20th century German classical revival silver-plated jewelry casket by WMF, casket model " Kampfe von Troja" No 204 ( see 1906 WMF catalog page 299). Fully hallmarked on the underside with WMF ( Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) factory marks. The front and back panel/ friezes after the originals from the Parthenon , Athens (now at the British Museum) represent scenes from the battle of Troy. The handles are decorated with ancient Greek Theater masks...

A lovely Art Nouveau biscuit barrel, made of iridescent art glass with a combed pattern made by Loetz Wwe. with a brass mount by WMF which w...

Sevres porcelain box octagonal format Hand painted and signed on its base perfect condition Origin France Circa 1900 its mount is gilded bronze.

Sevres porcelain chest romantic scene (Lux) signed Lux 19th century crica 1900.

This is a fine example of an early 20th C rectangular bronze betal nut box with beautiful and elaborate silver inlay from Mindanao in the Philippines. The box has a handle on each si...

This Tiffany Studios New York covered box by Louis Comfort Tiffany, covered with an enamel "Olive" motif, was executed by the Enamelware Department of The Stonebridge Glass Company in New York. The stoic composition is primarily composed of richly enameled copper, with the cover and body of this rare piece sharing decoration of subtly-hued olives, with purple-brown copper branches and deep green leaves. While the rarity of the object itself makes it an incredibly collectible item, the easy beauty of the composition also makes it an instant treasure. Artist: Tiffany Studios New York Circa: 1905 Dimensions: 5.25" height, 6.5" diameter Materials: Repoussé copper, Enamel and counter enamel Signed: "Louis C. Tiffany and impressed SC 332" Provenance: Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, Private Collection, circa 1965, thence by descent to the present owners Literature: Box pictured in Behind the Scenes of Tiffany Glassmaking: The Nash Notebooks, by Martin Eidelberg and Nancy McClelland, New York, 2001, pp. 21 and 178 (for the model executed in pottery); Box also pictured in Louis C. Tiffany: The Garden Museum Collection, by Alastair Duncan, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2004, p. 466 (for the model executed in pottery) and p. 471 (for the model executed in bronze pottery)

Bracelet box by Van Cleef & Arpels, 1990. 20th-century bracelet box by Van Cleef & Arpels. H: 6.5 cm, W: 17.5 cm, D: 9.5 cm Please contact us before placing your order to c...

French Majolica Money or Coin Bank Dog Circa 1900.

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

French Majolica basket with cat seeking a mouse Onnaing, circa 1900.

Large English Edwardian Arts & Crafts sterling silver cigar box, 1902. Rectangular with straight sides; cover hinged with scrolled tab and curved top. Allover spot hammering with str...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel box in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver box has a plain circular form. The box is fitted with a subtly domed, hallmarked push fit cover, embellished with an exceptional hot enameled panel depicting a female character in the form of a water nymph, gazing through ripples and water lilies, all in the iconic Art Nouveau style; this is a highly desirable and collectable scene. The sides and underside of this Art Nouveau box are plain and unembellished. This impressive box was crafted by the London silversmiths Walter...

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection This fine antique Victori...

This antique French tin box from circa 1890 captures the elegance of 19th-century craftsmanship with its unique design and charming details. Shaped like a wooden chest, the box has a...

Nelson Dawson, probably made by his wife Edith Dawson. A rare Arts & Crafts silver bowl with a red enamel lid and a particular E Dawson floral decoration...

A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The round cloison...

Viennese seseion ceramic box Ceramic Origin Austria circa 1900 Very good condition and no restorations Sealed at its base Some chips on the lid ring due to wear and tear. Pink, black and yellow color with orientalist character on its cover. We are Saint John, a company dedicated to the trade...

4 piece cut crystal dresser set. The bottle measures 2 x 4.25, and has a lovely lid which has an inscription 30 April 1897. The hallmark is dated...

Leather hat box with bowler hat. Circa 1900. H 26cm x W 36cm x D 30cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver spice tower; an addition to our silver Judaica collection. This exceptional antique Austro-Hungarian silver spice box has been modelled in the form of a tower. The cuboid shaped spice box is ornamented with exceptional silver filigree work within a plain arched frame. This impressive vessel is fitted with a hinged door embellished with contemporary engraved initials. The upper portion of this impressive antique silver spice tower is embellished with four articulating flag designs encompassing a tapering paneled chute. The tower's chute is ornamented with further filigree and rope twist decoration and terminating with a scalloped knop to an undulating guidon shaped flag. The spice compartment surmounts a plain wirework style pedestal, accented with a further scalloped knop. The square shaped foot is ornamented with filgree decoration and supported by four plain semi-spherical feet. The hallmarks struck to the surface of this Austro-Hungarian silver spice tower include: Maker's mark: EE (untraced) Silver quality/purity mark: Dianakopf mark (.800, 800/1000) Assay mark: A6 (Brno/Brünn - Czech Republic) A spice box is used to hold sweet-smelling herbs/spices and can be fashioned in many forms. As of the 16th century a very common form is that of a tower, influenced by developments in architecture. The spice tower is used to bring comfort to a Jew as they transition through Sabbath to their new week, receiving their extra soul...

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece, carved in walnut and cedar with inset brass hinges and banding When set on the bookshelf this looks like ...

With Square Panels of exotic Coconut/Palm wood Form our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this small sized Continental Continental Palm Coconut Wood Box. The Coconut...

Antique English mercantile or country store, or bakery "Flour" bin with painted faux wood grain. IDEA container for dog food, Makes for a great prop for your ...

A French handmade box by the French master craftsman Alfred Daguet. It features a Nordic ship motif and has inset jewels or stones. It is lined in ...

Rococo ceramic sevres chest hand painted signed Rochette perfect condition 19th century circa 1870.

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White round Sèvres box rococo style perfect condition origin France, circa 1900.

Chinese silversmith. Lidded jar richly decorated in relief with flowers and ornaments. China approx. 1900. Stamped with Chinese characters. In excellent condition with traces of u...

Diminutive rosewood chest of drawers with dark silver mounts. The miniature chest with drawer front with two lower working drawers. The top section lifts to reveal storage. Perfect t...

Bronze and slag glass Tiffany jewelry box. Art Deco period. United States circa 1900. Signed in the back "Tiffany Studios New York 821".

Majolica Onnaing Hot Air Balloon Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.

Metal bound cylindrical wooden measure. U.K circa 1900 H 32cm x W 36cm x D 32cm

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Birmingham Guild of Handicraft attributed, Arts & Crafts brass coal bucket with stylized hand-formed pomegranates. Retaining the original liner. The Birmingham Guild of Handicraft ...

An enameled round box made in Pforzheim. Beautiful German enamel box, created in the city of Pforzheim in the early 20th century, between the 1900-1...

Large Art Nouveau silver jewelry box France 1900-1910 This gem of a jewelry box from France is not only heavy but is also extremely decorative due to its elongated shape. The basic decoration consists of closely placed grooves that recur both front and back, as well as on the side and on the lid. Furthermore, the lid has 2 square fields in which 2 girls' heads are stamped. Both wear a floral hair...

Beautiful gilt bronze table box, Austria, circa 1900. The Allegorical scene with engine turned details on the edge and sidesd resting on four small bronze button feet. Line in an emb...

Marked underneath with the Meissen crossed swords.

A rare and evocative artist box by Mexican artist Enrique Zavalo, most likely dating to the turn of the century. Cast in bronze with a rich green patina ...

A fabulous jade box semi precious stone decorations. Stones in the mold on the side and the feet In very good condition. The enamel seems to be on brass Circa...

Simple and elegant refined form of the end of an era. Nice usable straight box, without locking mechanism. 12 inches wide.

Silver and enamel candy box glass candy jar with silver lid and painted enamel on its lid Origin Switzerland Circa 1900 stamped 935 silver cap Guillo...

Bronze and Rouge marble barrel form canister, circa 1900.

French felt bowler hat in original hat box from Blois, The hat is Chapeau Melon ancien EIRARD and it comes from Blois, both the hat and the card box are labeled, the hat is in ver...

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, ...

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...

Wonderful, hand-painted and giltwood, sarcophagi-form, table accessories. Both inset with rouge, and white marble panels and standing on ball feet with matching plinths. Each with re...

Antique turn of the century carved Italian mahogany casket in the style of a tomb with scrolls, acanthus leaves, bellflowers and a punch work background with winged griffons on the s...