Other Decorative Boxes

Pair of boxes of two different sizes made of Sterling silver Large d. 12.5 h. 6 cm. d. 4.92 h. 2.36 in Small d. 11 h. 4.5 cm. d. 4.33 h. 1.77 in The boxes are round and smooth. On t...

Scatola in porcellana e bronzo traforato con piedini e anse a volute fogliacee. Coperchio con riserve in oro a paesaggio lacustre e scena galante. Interno ornato con mazzetti di fior...

Antique 20th Century Edwardian solid silver bridge gaming box, the plain silver box applied to the lid with a stylised Bridge writing. Inside is lined with wood, creating separate co...

Decorative oblong table box in 925 sterling silver. The bottom of the box was hand-shaped from a sterling silver sheet and hammered and then finished with a flat edge. The hinged and...

Round conical shape warmer in 800 solid silver. The silver sheet is hammered. The hinged lid has been pierced by hand with holes in the shape of a rhombus and triangle. The wooden handle is fixed to the body of the warmer with a silver support reproducing the classic fixing nails. The item can be used as a home fragrance...

Decorative casket box in 925 sterling silver with 24kt gold plated interior. The body of the box has been embossed and chiseled with an ovules design, as well as the hinged lid. A sm...

Solid 800 silver box in the shape of a bread completely made and embossed by hand. Its shape faithfully reproduces the shape of bread. The lid is hinged.

The box was made from an 800 silver plate and subsequently shaped into an oval shape. The external band has been engraved faithfully reproducing the o...

Tower shaped box in solid sterling silver round shape. Made entirely by hand, with a chisel reproducing the bricks on the body and the windows are embossed and chiseled in the lantern. The tower is smooth, surmounted by a rooster. Ideal for offering cigars, or for holding scrolls or diplomas. By Poli...

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...

Vintage 20th Century chrome plated novelty duck paint box with a cleverly concealed interior, twist the head and lift the wings to reveal a hidden painting ...

Oblong sterling silver hinged table box. The body of the box is smooth. The lid is smooth with embossed bellflowers The lid is embossed and chiseled with bellflowers-shaped motifs Th...

A fine Korean iron box that was traditionally used to store tobacco leaves dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The box is made from iron and has a heavy weight, although the wears along the edges of the lid and base exposes a bronze metal color underneath, indicating the iron metal may contains a high level of copper. The surface was beautifully decorated with elaborate silver inlay that covers the entire surface except the base. The extraordinary workmanship depicts a pair of deer within the circled square (shape of heaven and earth) and a lined background on the long sides and a crane with spread wings on the shorter sides. Both animals were associated with longevity. Their eyes were highlighted with copper inlay, adding a lively touch to the animation. The lid is centered with a Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony). The large symbol was set on geometrical background of tightly scrolling diamond pattern surrounded by stylized Ruyi mushroom heads, another floral longevity symbol. Archaic fret cloud band borders the entire perimeters of the lid and the container. Tobacco was introduced to Korean in the first half of the 17th century and gradually gained popularity. When the tobacco was started being smoked in shredded form instead of rolled leaves, there rose the production of the smoking accessories, with some in fine quality as luxury items for the elite. The accoutrement such as this box is a fine example made in late Joseon dynasty, using extensive silver inlay, a technique called "jjoeum-ipsa", in which the silver wires were hammered into the scorched iron surface to create the elaborate design. Similar boxes with variation of shape and motifs are in the collection of several major museums. Compare the box with item Gu 754 in the National Museum of Korea; item 22.78 in MET NYC and M.240:1, 2-1926 in V& A Museum in London. The most closely related example we found is item C232 in the collection of the Museum of East Asian Art...

Antique 20th Century English solid silver and gold card case. Rectangular in form with gently curved sides and edges, it is decorated with alternating g...

Sterling silver box with natural horn body. The box has been completely handmade. The hinged smooth lid, the ring and the base with feet have been shaped by hand on the shape of th...

This very interesting and decorative silver box was made in Siam now Thailand circa 1920. It is made from solid high grade silver (tested) and is beautifully decorated with niello w...

Rare box-type object with antique wooden peacock figure XIX

The rounded bottom has been left smooth with a raised plate to allow the lid to fit perfectly. The lid is embossed and finely chiseled with a sunflower motif. Made by the artisanal ...

A rare and stunning antique 19th Century pierced jade set into a circular silver box. The jade dates back to over 200 years ago to Northern China. The box has a smooth, rounded desig...

Mid 20th Century French solid silver, 18k gold and mother-of-pearl box, crafted in Paris and retailed by Dunhill. Rectangular in shape, the lid features an intricate inlaid panel dep...

A fine 20th century Italian solid silver-mounted box, crafted in tiger’s eye and agate crystal. The exterior is entirely clad in layered tiger’s eye, polished to a smooth finish acro...

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...

Antique 20th Century German made solid silver cigar and cigarette boxes. Elegantly crafted with an engine-turned pattern and Grecian key design along the edge of the larger box, whil...

O/7417 - Pair of rare oval apothecary boxes with lettering: Aloes and Ialapa (may be Jalapeno - Slightly different sizes from each other (less than two cm. in hight) - They are hand...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver card case; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection This fine antique Indian silver card case has a shaped rectangular form. The anterior surface of this case is embellished with a fine and impressive chased decorated panel depicting a scene with four characters in a boat above a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved initials ‘EH’. The reverse surface is ornamented with a chased decorated panel illustrating a male and female character in period Asian dress clasping each other under a tree canopy. The shaped sides and border to both the anterior and reverse surfaces are plain and unembellished. This antique silver card case is fitted with a hinged cover. Condition This fine antique solid silver card...

An 18th century English Porcelain Trompe L'oeil covered cauliflower form Box. This English Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Covered Cauliflower F...

Super fun, colourful and charming vintage model of boxes / ad display set up. Provenance, an old French box manufacturers. Built of cardboard and wood, ...

This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized...