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Antique Philippines Silver Inlay Betel Nut Box
Located in Montreal, QC
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...
Category
Philippine Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 507A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen box with internal wood lining, design #507A by Gundorph Albertus from 1927. A rectangular, hammered sterling silver box. Slightly arched lid wi...
Category
Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Taisho period cloisonné box and cover with a watermill and Mount Fuji
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Taisho period cloisonné box and cover with a watermill and Mount Fuji, worked in wire and coloured musen(wireless) enamels with a watermill beneath an imposing view of Mount Fuji, ...
Category
Japanese Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wire
Cartier American Modern Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver box, ca 1920. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with curved top and overhanging rim. Interior cedar lined. Fully m...
Category
American Modern Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1914
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver box. Made by Sampson Mordan in London in 1914. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Cover hinged with tapering tab and gently curved top. Ceda...
Category
British Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Modern Sterling Silver Box with Scottish Agate Thistle
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
British Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box, 1927
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by Henry Matthews in Birmingham in 1927. Square with straight and plain sides. Cover hinged, tabbed, and chamfered. On top parcel gilt with engine-...
Category
British Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neresheimer German Silver Brooding Raven Bird Spice Box
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver figural bird spice box, ca 1900. A raven with hunched shoulders, tucked-down wings, and spindly legs; detachable head downturned with pensive eyes and long pointed ...
Category
German Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique German Silver Playing Card Box
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver playing card box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with chamfered tab; top flat with two glazed windows face...
Category
German Modern Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
German Silver Barnyard Hen Spice Box with Funny, Flouncy Tail
By Hanau
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver figural bird spice box, ca 1900. A hen with neat feathers and firmly planted talons. Detachable head tilted to side with intent glass eyes and small crown. A sweet ...
Category
German Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Box 257
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Large early Georg Jensen sterling silver art deco box design #257 by Harald Nielsen in 1923. The box showcases exquisite craftsmanship. A generously sized hinged rectangular piece,...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Silver Box with Olden Days Scenes
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver box, ca 1910. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged; tapering sides applied with flower head border. Embossed Olden Days scenes of merrymaking with...
Category
German Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
English Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1911 Joseph Gloster Ltd
Located in Toronto, Ontario
English Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1911, Joseph Gloster Ltd. Slightly concave rectangular shape case; front, reverse and outside borde...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Jade Box, Farmer, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and jade box, Farmer, circa 1920.
Marked: Edward Farmer.
Category
American Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Oval Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver trinket box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Oval with upward tapering sides and hinged scrolled cover. On sides applied ribbon-tied garland. O...
Category
American Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot, the hinged lid with a beribboned garland of flowers round a blank escutcheon, raised on four ogee feet....
Category
English Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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, ...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Stunning Arts & Crafts Antique Sterling Silver Box, Guild Of Handicrafts, 1903
By Fleetwood Varley, The Guild of Handicraft
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Guild of Handicrafts, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Box, features an enamelled plaque on th...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
George V Sterling Silver Table Trinket Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver trinket box in the form of a table; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique sterling silver trinket box has been modelled in the form of a 20th century table/cabinet.
The surface of this antique trinket...
Category
English Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique American Edwardian Regency Heart-Shaped Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Regency sterling silver trinket box. Made by Mauser Mfg. Co. in New York, ca 1910. Heart-shaped. Sides straight with chased garland. Cover hinged and raised with vacant cen...
Category
American Regency Revival Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Meiji Period Mixed Metal Box by Tadakazu
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Meiji period mixed metal box by Tadakazu, of rectangular form, showing a figure carrying a long pole and a gold sack in a landscape with a torii gate...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique German Sterling Silver Sugar Box (1927)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver sugar box modelled in the form of a partridge; part of our collection of s...
Category
German Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique German Silver Box c.1910 Round Jewellery Trinket Decorative Cherub
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Solid Silver Box with a round body and a fitted hinged lid. The Box is embellished on both the lid and sides with ornate...
Category
European Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Footed Engine-Turned Table Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver, paw-footed, engine-turned-designed table box with with hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1926, Hollings and Hutchinson - makers. ...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handsome European Red Stone Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
Handsome European stone trinket box, ca 1910. Rectangular with straight sides and sharp corners. Shoulder and base chamfered. Cover hinged, inset, and ch...
Category
European Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate
German Modern Silver and Shagreen Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
German Modern 800 silver box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides and crisp corners. Cover hinged with tapering tab; cover top gently curved and inlaid with shagreen in geometri...
Category
German Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Two Compartment Sterling Silver Footed Table Box with Hinged Lids
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Art Deco Period, sterling silver, two-compartment table box on bun feet and having two hinged lids and a handle, The Watrous Division of The International Silver Co., Meride...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Howard Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver trinket box. Made by Howard & Co. in New York in 1901. Oval with straight sides and flat hinged cover. Leafing scrollwork applied to sides and cov...
Category
American Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Antique Leather Traveling Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
Traveling trunk, French, made with a patinated leather. This piece features three brass locks and beautiful detailing.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Picnic Boxes in Silver Plate by Thornhill & Company, c. 1910
Located in London, London
A fine pair of antique silver plated picnic boxes, made and retailed by Thornhill & Company of 144 Bond Street London.
Each box measuring 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, b...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Swedish Steelbox with Gilt and Blushed Engravings
By Emil Olsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A steel cigar box made around 1920. The steel is gilt and bluished with the technique that often was used by specialized workshops in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The quality is very high as ...
Category
Swedish Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Antique 1910 German Sterling Silver Fish Spice Box
By Karl Kurz
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique German sterling silver spice box realistically modelled in the form of a fish; an addition to our animal related silverware collection
This exceptional antique German sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a fish.
This impressive fish shaped box has an articulated body, allowing the fish's position to be customised.
The body of the box is embellished with separate dorsal and pectoral fins, in addition to rows of engraved scales.
The forked caudal/tail fin is further ornamented with engraved textures replicating the fish's natural features
This antique silver fish box...
Category
German Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Silver Fruits and Foliage Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
German 800 silver box, ca 1910. Oval and lobed. Cover hinged and raised with scroll tab. Sides have chased and engraved fruits and foliage on stippled g...
Category
German Victorian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Elephant Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique cast sterling silver elephant sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection
...
Category
German Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded vessel
Purchased in Greece by previous owner.
Category
Greek Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Limestone
Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, London 1911 by William Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by William Comyns, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, is kidney shaped, and featu...
Category
English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Carved Wood Box with Morning Glories
By Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This box is a real treasure! Completely had carved from walnut the detail in the flowers and leaves is quite remarkable. This box required a real master craftsman to achieve the outs...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique German Sterling Silver Box with Naif Pastoral Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Germany sterling silver box. Made by B. Neresheimer & Söhne in Hanau, and imported to England in 1914 by Berthold Hermann Muller in London. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and raised. Squashed ball corner supports. Engraved naif ornamental borders and, on cover top, Renaissance scene with mounted hunter and hounds...
Category
German Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver biscuit box has a circular rounded form onto a circular spreading foot.
The body of the antique biscuit box...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Table Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver table box with hinged lid, Chester, England, year-hallmarked for 1920, Cohen and Charles - makers. Wood lined. The felt on underside of the box may have bee...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stylish Sterling Silver Mounted Glass Table Box with Hinged Lid, Made in 1911
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1911 by John Grinsell & Sons this handsome Antique, sterling silver and glass box is very stylish in design.
The box is very usable, and would be equall...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tramp Art Lift-Top Box with Notched and Layered Geometrical Design, ca. 1920
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Tramp Art lift-top box with notched and layered Geometrical Design, the interior with original fabric lining, American, ca. 1920.
For similar examples and techniques, see:
Clifford A. Wallach, A LEGACY IN TRAMP ART. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2012, pp. 184-185.
Laura M...
Category
American Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Softwood
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual and rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver estate/housekeepers box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection
This e...
Category
British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Gilt-Decorated Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular box with canted corners, opening to a lacquered interior; decorated overall with floral and foliate motifs and cartouches of floral sprays and temples; on gilt claw f...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Atkin Brothers Antique 1920 Sterling Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique sterling silver biscuit box has a plain oval form.
The body of the antique silver biscuit box...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pretty Antique European Classical Silver Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Pretty European Classical 800 silver keepsake box, ca 1940. Rectangular. Cover flat and hinged with tapering tab. Sides fluted and engraved with fl...
Category
European Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
"Campfire Supreme" Marshmallow Tin, Boy Scout Motif, American, Circa 1915
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a rare tin that was used to sell and promote marshmallows. The top of the tin is decorated to reflect the Boy Scouts in their ubiquitous camping tradition of sitting around t...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tin
English Art Deco Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco sterling silver rectangular box with fluted design and 14 caret geometric trimmed design on sides with initials: ATC on top.
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique German Silver Musician Bobble Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of turn-of-the-century German 800 silver bobble-head boxes. A two-man percussion band comprising baby-faced drummer and wizened cymbalist. Rotund bodies ...
Category
German Edwardian Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Chinoiserie Sterling Silver Dressing Table Set, James II Style, London, 1926
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1926 by D. & J. Wellby, this striking, sterling silver dressing table set, is presented in its original box,...
Category
English Chinoiserie Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Fox Boxes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique English sterling silver fox boxes; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection...
Category
English Georgian Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Card Case, Birmingham 1910, Adie and Lovekin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver card case, Birmingham 1910, Adie and Lovekin. The card case in the form of a purse with chain attached and ring finger loop. Ri...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900s Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Spice Tower
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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...
Category
Hungarian Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver and Enamel Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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...
Category
English Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Trunk Designed Perfume Bottle Travel Carrier, American, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
A pair of diminutive perfume bottles are contained in this "trunk designed" carrying case for travel. Something unique in the way of style and utility for the antique perfume bottle ...
Category
American Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Russian Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant Russian enamel cigarette case is crafted of gilt silver and decorated with a bright floral design of cloisonné enamel. A tur...
Category
Russian Other Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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