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Period: Late 19th Century
19th Century Thai Solid Silver & Enamel Box, Xiang He, Bangkok, c.1880
By Xiang He
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Thai silver & enamel box, of traditional form, decorated throughout with stylized leaves and flowers on a dark blue and green enamelled ground. Hallmarked Chinese export...
Category
Thai Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chocolat Confectionery Senez-Sturbelle letter holder, Art Nouveau, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique advertising letter holder made for the Chocolatier - Confectionery brand Senez-Sturbelle, Belgium, Brussels. This Art Nouveau tin letter hol...
Category
Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box
Located in New York, NY
Chinese mother of pearl inlaid lacquered rectangular box, depicting in landscape, circa late 19th-early 20th century. Measures: 3.5" H x 9.75" ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small lower drawer; interior holding 9 various silver boxes and...
Category
British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Royal Copenhagen Circular Biscuit Plaque & Fine Terracotta Circular Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Royal Copenhagen
Circular biscuit plaque
20th century
Measure: 5 1/2 In.(14 Cm.) diameter
Together With,
Fine terracotta circular box by Carl B...
Category
Danish Greek Revival Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Terracotta
Mosque Form Cellaret Wine Box in Fruitwood and Brass
Located in New York, US
Our charming and rare cellaret in the form of a mosque is crafted from fruitwood and brass. It has a center dome and four smaller domes each decorated with brass crescent moons, each removeable to reveal compartments below to accommodate up to five bottles. The mosque form of the box makes it very unusual and rare for a wine casket.
Category
Unknown Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle.
If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive.
Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church.
Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...
Category
Italian Gothic Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Oak and Metal Bound Silver Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century oak and metal bound silver chest, applied with iron side swing handles and corner brackets, opening to an arrangement of four compartmentalised removable trays.
Dimensi...
Category
British Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Victorian Period Sterling Silver and Peach Enamel, Mounted Crystal Dresser Jar
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver and peach guilloche enamel - mounted dressing table jar, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895, Foster and Bailey - makers. Sterling silver lid is bord...
Category
American Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Porcelain Box, English, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Porcelain box, English, late 19th century
The rectangular hinged cover painted with a figural panel and inscribed "Round and Sound"
Measure: Length 5 in. (12.7 cm.).
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finished with black lacquer (kuro) with sparse Mura-Nashiji effect outside and on the top surface of the lid, there are three Komainu, (sometimes known as Shishi or Japanese lions) frolicking and forming a circle in lively motion. Komainu are auspicious animals in Japanese cultures in both Shinto and Buddhism tradition. Originally from China, these animals symbolizes guardians to ward off evil spirits. Hiramaki-e was used in combination with carving and combing to render the lions with various surface textures. A gilt border with an slight angle was given to the lid and even the thin band is decorated with miniature floral scrolls. The interior of the box was finished in a dense nashiji. Underneath the lid, a cluster of peonies open lavishly by two gentle mounts. Takamaki-e (high relief) in both gold and silver were...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Miniature Chest with Secret
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A miniature chest with secret for Your jewels: a little brass rod closes all drawers from the top of the first drawer. Outwarding it is a perfect ornament.
Suitable for collection.
M...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Pedestal Box on Stand Table with Gold Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pedestal Box on Stand Table made of Paper Mache and Mother of Pearl with Gold Details.
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
French Miniature Bamboo Armoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French miniature armoire or wardrobe made from faux bamboo with a pair of mirrored doors and one drawer. The piece bares the label of the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville, a 19...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mercury Glass, Pine
English Diamond Jubilee Patent Dispatch Box by Allibhoy Vallijee & Sons, 1897
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black painted and gilt banded steel dispatch box with interior fitted for writing. The case has a lock, brass reinforced corners, and the sides are mounte...
Category
Indian Anglo Raj Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel, Iron
19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging and a Lock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century ball-shaped iron box with hook for hanging and a lock.
Category
Spanish Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique Walnut Ladies Sewing Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Port Chester, NY
A Victorian ladies sewing box with geometric mother of pearl inlay around the top and a mother of pearl inlay medallion at the center. Small compartments in the interior removable sh...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
English Victorian Porcelain Barrel and Dog Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian green porcelain barrel design box with dog head on top.
Category
British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Nice and unusual Indian Mughal style large decorative box, filigree and carved horn.
Anglo-Indian footed domed box with exceptional engraved details throughout with filigree and carved veneered bone plaques with arabesque carving.
Vizagapatam, late 19th century.
History of the Anglo-Indian Boxes
Beginning in the early part of the 18th century, Indian artisans made what came to be known as Anglo-Indian boxes for the English residents living in India, who eventually brought or sent them back to England. At the beginning of the 19th century, India began exporting these boxes commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the 1850s. People valued them so highly that manufacturers of tins copied the designs on them in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Anglo-Indian boxes fall into four groups: Rosewood or ebony boxes inlaid;
sandalwood boxes veneered; sandalwood boxes covered with Sadeli mosaic; and carved boxes often combined with Sadeli mosaic/
The first two categories came from Vizagapatam in East India while the last two came from Bombay in West India.
English traders discovered the rich woods and intricate workmanship of Indian artisans, so colonial government officials began to recognize the work of the Indian artists and craftsmen as a source for satisfying the need for furniture and boxes, which would both serve to enhance English households in India. This gave rise to the cabinetmaking workshops in Vizagapatam between Calcutta and Madras.
Craftsmen made the first boxes to be decorated with Sadeli mosaic of rosewood or ebony, incised to give further definition to the decoration, directly inlaid into the wood. The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with stylized floral scrolls and the centers with a single floral motif following a circular or oval symmetrical or asymmetrical pattern. The edging was ornamental and protective, both helped protect the end grain against the weather.
Made in Vizagapatam, situated on the south east coast of India, near Madras
These exotic boxes...
Category
Indian Anglo Raj Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Tea Tray with Ridged Sides, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this elegant tea tray charms with clean lines, fine materials, and balanced proportions. Used as a surface for preparing and serving tea, the tray has...
Category
Chinese Minimalist Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French Ormolu and Blue Enameled Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a jewel of a box. The blue enamel is vibrant. The work is wonderful. Treat yourself to a treasure!
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Russian Lacquered Box with Hand Painted Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique wooden box is unmarked and unsigned, but believed to have been made in Russia in circa 1890. The top of the box portrays a vignette of a shore scene where several men in...
Category
Russian Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Softwood
Antique Moser Lidded "Ruby Cabochon" Pattern Gilt Glass Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A circular faceted box with hinged lid, circa late 19th century. Overall gilt patterned decoration with raised ruby tone glass panels. The domed lid with f...
Category
Arts and Crafts Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Antique Victorian 1880 Sterling Silver Boar Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar.
This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features.
The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker.
The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail.
Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
Condition
This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Arts & Crafts Pewter Copper Glas Wood Decorative Box
Located in Munich, DE
It was a great pleasure to find this rare Arts & Crafts pewter and copper box.
The copper applications are decorated with green and blue glas cabochons.
The ...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Pewter
Silver Mounted Striated Agate Box, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Silver mounted striated agate box, circa 1870.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Silver
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rustic Buddha box stand table is a late 19th century offering box. Significant Triangular shape box stand table set on legs carved as Naga's a...
Category
Thai Rustic Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Wooden Viennese Pharmacy Containers in the Set of 22 Pieces
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden Viennese pharmacy containers of the late 19th century, in a set of 22 pieces.
The containers with lids are made of boxwood and printed with the names of various spices in ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Boxwood
Porcelain Box, Potschappel-Dresden, Germany, 19th Century, with Brand Mark
Located in Madrid, ES
Potschappel-Dresden, Germany, 19th century.
With brand on the base.
Rectangular box with a slightly curved lid made of enamelled porcelain with golden metal finishes and hinges that ...
Category
German Neoclassical Revival Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Fresh and Pretty Austrian Art Nouveau Silver Keepsake Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
Fresh and pretty turn-of-the-century Austrian Art Nouveau 800 silver casket. Rectangular with curved sides. Cover hinged and raised with scroll tab. Chased and engraved wrapround orn...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Dr C Dresser Attri, Aesthetic Movement Walnut Coal Scuttle with Stylized Mounts
Located in London, GB
Dr. C Dresser attributed. Made by Benham and Froud.
An Aesthetic movement walnut coal scuttle with applied chrome-plated stylized carry handle and foliate decorative mounts and a side holster to hold a coal shovel.
Category
English Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Chinese Fruitwood Box
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this box has a lift out top panel with a shaped brass escutcheon plate. The sides and front have shaped raised panels. There are shrinkage separations throughout.
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze Box with Enamel Portrait of Beautiful Lady on Four Raised Feet
Located in Boston, MA
Bronze box with an enamel artist signed portrait of a beautiful lady on four raised feet. It is artist signed L. C. The box has a rose velvet interior. It is from the late 19th centu...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
French Victorian Crystal Box
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian-style cut crystal octagonal shaped box with cover.
Category
Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Victorian Figured Walnut Jewellery Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4433 fine Victorian figured walnut jewellery or sewing box with brass carrying handle, original working lock and a key and green interior, all in home ready condition, circa 1880.
...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Casket
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful box / casket from the Art Nouveau period, made of cherry veneer on softwood body with brass side handles. In very good restored condition.
Category
German Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Pierced Brass Palais Royal Porcelain Mounted Casket, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique 19th century French Palais Royal pierced brass and porcelain mounted domed rectangular table casket , Circa 1870 in date...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Trompe L'oeil Marquetry Tin Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian trompe l'oeil painted marquetry design tin box.
Category
British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Outstanding Games Box in Burl Walnut, Brass and Malachite, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning English Victorian Games / playing card box made from Burl Walnut mounted with impressive polished brass mounts beautifully detailed, and in turn, inset with polished green malachite stones.
The box comes with a working (replacement) key which when unlocked reveals a fitted interior complete with a wooden cribbage board, whist markers...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Elm
Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting
Located in Delft, NL
Silver enameled box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a miniature painting
An octagonal Austrian silver white enameled, inside gold-plated box made by Ru...
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Austrian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver
Large German Porcelain Bombe-Form Casket, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Reserves painted with figures in landscapes alternating with floral reserves, edged in gilded scrolls, the interior with full blown floral decoration.
Category
German Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Toilet Service, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian toilet service, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Measures: Small carafe - H: 16 cm, D: 6 cm
Perfume bottle - H: 13 cm, D: 5.5 cm
High box ...
Category
European Napoleon III Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Antique 19th c. Decorative Anglo-Indian Overlay Footed Box with Engraved Bone
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Nice and unusual Jewelry decorative box with filigree bone overlaid decoration.
Large Anglo-Indian footed domed box with exceptional engraved bone de...
Category
Indian Anglo Raj Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Oak Box
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian oak box with brass ornamental elements, second half of the 19th century.
Original used condition.
Category
Austrian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze and Onyx Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and onyx jewelry box. France, late 19th century.
It has silk inside.
Category
French Neoclassical Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
KPM shell and flower motif cabinet or patch box, The top realistically modelled as a clam shell, the interior revealing painted florals, and the blue undergl...
Category
German Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
English Victorian Oak Lap Desk Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.
Category
British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Painted Decorative Wood Box with Oriental Figure Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully painted antique box was crafted in France, circa 1870. The chest features hand painted women wearing oriental clothes and dancing. Th...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood case is constructed with two fold-over panels decorate...
Category
Irish Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
19th Century English Gentleman's Mahogany and Brass Campaign Jewelry Box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
High quality English mahogany and brass fine jewelry box that was likely used for stationary as well. Attention to detail, originality and surviving k...
Category
English Campaign Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
French Victorian Bronze Dore Box
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian round shaped bronze dore box with festoon design and lady portrait in center.
Category
French Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Sedan Chair Miniature Table Top Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century sedan chair miniature table top display cabinet
Charming custom made and hand painted miniature table top ...
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English Rococo Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1880s English Wood and Brass Overlay Card Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s English wood and brass overlay card box.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Snuff, Box with Eagle and Butterfly
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 19th-century pink gold snuff box with eagle and butterfly.
Dimensions:
Length x width x height: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.5 cm
Weight: 85 grams
Condition: general used, aged re...
Category
Unknown Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Box Brass Repousse Coal Nautical Galleon Warship
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Charming and characterful nautical design
- Depicting a fleet of five galleons or warships at anchor in a bay with three men in a dingy rowing ashore on the top
- The front with ...
Category
French Baroque Revival Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
French Victorian Bronze and Enamel Box
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze and multicolored enamel cloisonne box with floral and scroll design with red velvet interior.
Category
French Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Antique Oak Engraved Chest
Located in London, GB
Antique oak engraved chest
English, late 19th Century
Height 34cm, width 67cm, depth 37cm
This charming oak chest serves two functions: when horizontal, the piece is a chest, bu...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
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