Gilt Decorative Boxes

Antique Silver Plated Butter Dish with Domed Lid Vintage English Covered Butter Server Elegant Tableware & Collectible Dining Décor Introduce timeless sophistication to your dining table with this elegant antique silver-plated butter dish, beautifully crafted with a fitted domed lid and an ornate scroll finial handle. Featuring a refined oval silhouette and an intricately decorated floral border, this charming vintage piece embodies the elegance of traditional English silverware while remaining both practical and decorative. Designed to serve butter, soft cheeses, pâté, preserves, or gourmet accompaniments, this covered butter server makes a striking centrepiece for breakfast tables, afternoon tea, formal dining, or country house interiors. Its softly aged silver-plated finish has developed a beautiful character over time, enhancing its authentic antique appeal. Whether displayed in a classic farmhouse kitchen, a Victorian or Edwardian dining room, or incorporated into a contemporary luxury interior, this exceptional piece effortlessly combines history, craftsmanship, and everyday functionality. Perfect for collectors of antique silver, interior designers, and anyone seeking unique vintage tableware, this butter dish also makes a thoughtful wedding, anniversary, or house-warming gift. Features Authentic antique silver-plated butter dish with matching domed lid Elegant oval design with decorative floral border Beautiful ornate scroll finial handle Ideal for serving butter, cheese, pâté, preserves, or hors d'oeuvres Classic English tableware with timeless appeal Lovely vintage condition with a naturally aged patina consistent with age and careful use Suitable for Victorian, Edwardian, French Country, Traditional, Farmhouse, and Modern Classic interiors This beautifully preserved antique butter dish is more than a serving piece—it's a statement of refined taste, adding elegance and heritage to every table setting. Keywords: Antique Silver Butter Dish...

Very large 19th century ormolu mounted Sevres Style porcelain casket box , made in France and decorated with the characteristic celeste blue ground associated with Sèvres porcelain, ...

A rare and exceptional finely painted vintage Imperial Russian lacquerware box. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the Palekhsky District (Палех) of wes...

Beautiful Line Vautrin signed bronze beauty or compact box, circa 1940, France. Gilt bronze, with inscribed the first 2 lines of the poem "Green" by Paul Verlaine, and decor of hear...

Antique French Gilt Bronze Casket – Dated 17 & 20 Août 1872, High-Relief Figural Work An exceptional and museum-worthy antique French gilt-bronze jewellery casket, richly adorned in high relief and inscribed “17 et 20 Août 1872”, offering both historical significance and outstanding artistic craftsmanship. This remarkable 19th-century piece exemplifies the finest traditions of French decorative arts, featuring intricately cast and chased panels depicting romantic pastoral and mythological scenes. Each side presents finely sculpted figures – nymphs, cherubs, musicians, and classical subjects set within lush landscapes and framed by elaborate foliate scrollwork and naturalistic ornamentation. The lid is masterfully composed with dynamic figural decoration, while the casket stands proudly on sculptural zoomorphic feet, enhancing its dramatic presence and luxurious character. The deep relief work, combined with a warm, aged gilt patina, creates exceptional depth and visual richness. The engraved date suggests a commemorative or presentation piece, adding a rare layer of provenance and desirability for collectors of French ormolu, Grand Tour objects, and fine 19th-century bronzes. This is not merely a decorative object but a statement piece of historical artistry, ideal for collectors, interior designers, or high-end decorative settings. Dimensions Width: 25 cm Depth: 18 cm Height: 15 cm Key Features Authentic French gilt bronze casket, dated 1872 Exceptional high-relief figural decoration Rich mythological and pastoral scenes Ornate foliate and scrollwork detailing Raised on decorative zoomorphic feet Rare inscribed interior date Excellent antique condition antique French gilt bronze casket, 19th-century jewelry box bronze, French ormolu casket 1872, antique bronze trinket box figural relief, Victorian French decorative arts box, mythological bronze jewellery box, antique French gilt bronze box, collectible 19th century bronze casket, luxury antique decorative object, French high-relief bronze box, ormolu jewellery casket antique, French ormolu jewelry box...

Antique French Baccarat Opaline Perfume Casket Box with Four Bottles This opaline perfume casket is formed as an oval box with softly rounded corners and a domed hinged lid. The body is constructed from opaque white opaline glass panels fitted within a continuous gilt bronze framework. The lid opens on rear hinges to reveal a fitted interior designed to hold four square perfume bottles, each topped with a gilt bronze stopper. The interior is organized with a shaped gilt bronze cradle and separators that secure each bottle individually. The exterior mount includes a front escutcheon with a keyhole aperture, flanked by applied scrolling feet at each corner, raising the casket slightly above the surface. A delicate gilt bronze swing handle is mounted at the sides, allowing the casket to be lifted as a single unit. The underside is enclosed with a matching opaline glass panel framed in bronze. The casket is identified as a French Baccarat opaline perfume casket. Baccarat is documented as a manufacturer of opaline glass objects and luxury toiletry items during this period, supplying fitted boxes and perfume sets for domestic and dressing table use. The attribution is based on material, construction, and documented Baccarat production of comparable opaline caskets...

An elegant antique silver-plated covered serving dish, designed with a revolving dome lid and raised on an ornate stand with finely detailed floral and scrollwork decoration. The pie...

Unusual, Victorian, beautiful, all sterling silver gilt dresser jar, Dominick and Haff, New York, year dated for 1890. Lovely interlocking script m...

A fine porcelain covered sugar bowl (that doubles perfectly as a table box). In the Melone (pattern) designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1929. In white porcelain with gold highlights. B...

A French late 19th century Empire style crystal box with classical gilt bronze mounts.

An elegant antique decorative casket box, made in Spain in the early 20th century and finely executed in gilt bronze & silvered with lined interior. This richly detailed box refl...

Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...

We are always on the hunt for these vintage Florentine boxes and rarely we come across one with a lock and a key. This Italian rectangular box, lined in yellow velvet, is prefect to ...

A vintage Chinese decorative box, crafted in wood and finished in lustrous black lacquer, its surface delicately adorned with a gilt bamboo and green leaf motif. The design, executed...

This vintage early 20th century Tiffany Studios, New York “handkerchief” box is designed in caramel color favrile art glass with a pine needle pattern...

A large refined and elegant silver serving dish with lid, measuring an impressive 30 cm in diameter, designed to bring both functionality and sophistication to the dining table. This...

Charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in soothing blue and gilt with red velvet interior. This box could be used for storage or jewelry and would certainl...

This stunning modernist decorative covered box was designed by Giacomo Sinopoli and crafted by Liwan's Rome in 1970. The piece features a large rectangular shape on a chromed metal b...

Charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in soothing ivory white and could be used for storage or jewelry and would certainly look great on a coffee or side ...

An exceptionally elegant late 19th-century antique French clear cut crystal jewelry box or dresser casket, measuring 13 cm in height, 11 cm in length, and 8 cm in width. Sculpted fro...

Antique Egyptian Revival Art Deco enameled 800 grade silver gilt cloisonne enamel box, Italy, circa 1925. The hexagonal shaped lidded box having a hinged lid, decorated with a head o...

Antique Silver Butter Dish, Dome Luxury Tableware Set Caviar Dish A refined antique silver butter dish with lid, beautifully designed and co...

Silver plated Italian lidded apple with decorative brass stem and leaf handle. A lovely objet d'art that would also be perfect for storage on the dressing-table or bathroom.

Art deco Trompe L'œil enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim. This is a beautiful decorative box, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This superb elegant box ...

English Regency brass inlaid sewing box, c1810, rosewood with original silk interior raised on gilt brass feet. The top lifts to a divided interi...

This listing features a beautiful late 19th-century Austrian metal needle stand in the form of a bird figurine, complete with its original pincushion top. Dating to the 1890s, this c...

Fine French Crystal Small Box in the Form of a Mussel with a Seahorse Clasp. It has light signs of age to the edge of the foot. Thi sis a beautiful and unique piece.

Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period box, 19th century, Sèvres porcelain and gilt brass mount. Dimensions : H: 14cm, ...

Stunning jewelry box in faceted ruby red Murano glass and gilt silver. This incredibly rare piece was produced in Italy in the 1920s. The box feature an exquisite 12 sided faceted ...

A superb and richly detailed Large 19th century French green cut crystal and gilt bronze box in the refined Louis XVI style. This exceptional piece is crafted from vibrant emerald gr...

A Danish or English late 19th century or early 20th century dresser jar or trinket executed in engraved gilt bronze and with a lid framed with floral needlepoint hand-work behind gla...

English black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged tea box with exterior gilt stenciled dragon motif, original interior pewter hand chased figural container with bone k...

Antique Pewter Caviar Box Herring Fish Lid Glass Insert Luxury Tableware An exceptional antique silver pewter caviar box, masterfully handcrafted and richly adorned with intricate A...

Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below). Glazed. Measures: 4 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/4" high. Very good antique condition, no cracks or chips. In 1825, François BAIGNOL moved to LA FABRIQUE, on the edge of the Brigueuil forest and founded...

An Art Deco style enamel and gilt metal box made by French Jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1930s. The box was most likely used for cigarette (and small bills) and it has an elegant ...

ASPREY (Retailer) - GOURDEL VALES & CO. (Manufacturer) - Exceptional and rare George V period sterling silver and guilloché enamel round dressing table box - featuring powder blue en...

A good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826. The vinaigrette having an engraved engine turned hinged lid with a floral border, the g...

Vintage Hollywood Regency Agate Gilt Brass Jewelry Box Circa 1960's, Italy Brass rectangular jewelry box from Italy. Wonderful piece standing alone on a vanity table, dressing area or perfect addition to any home displayed on a coffee table. This piece is marked Fratelli Alinari...

A captivating vintage Limoges trinket box, crafted in fine cobalt blue porcelain and adorned with hand-applied 22-karat gold detailing. The lid features a richly illustrated courtesa...

Decorate a coffee table or a shelf with this elegant and colorful casket. Crafted in Italy circa 1880, the Venetian box stands on heavily carved feet decorated with gilt acanthus lea...

Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Box, Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 7 cm, W: 15 cm, D: 10 cm Co...

A jewelry box of rectangular form with domed and corniced top and base plinth of stitched leather. Featuring gilt tooled leather covering all around and elaborate hand-tooled scene...

Very charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in pink with gold gilt featuring floral details. This box could be used for storage or jewelry and would certai...

Lovely little 19th century ring jar or pill box made of a thick wine colored ruby glass. It has a miniature of a Basilica on top, gilt metal mounts with beautiful filigree on the si...

A fine diminutive porcelain dresser or vanity box. By Limoges for Asprey. In the size and shape of an egg. Decorated with handpainted green plants, blue devices, and extensive ...

A fine antique silver box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a gilt interior and engraved foliate swags to the lid. Monogrammed 'AMB' to the center of the lid. Fully mar...

A fine antique engraved sterling silver vinaigrette, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1839. The vinaigrette is finely engine turned to the hinged top and the undersaide, the lid is monogram...

Finest quality French 19th century bronze doré box. Beautiful scenes of cherubs at play on all sides. Boucher scenes. Lined with a beautiful silk original key.

A large rectangular box formed from green opaline crystal, its shape defined by flat planes and chamfered corners that produce an octagonal profile when viewed from above. The hinged...

Italian Green & Plum Specimen Marble Box with Alabaster Interior, Florence, Mid-20th Century 4.75" W x 3.25" D x 1.25" H This elegant Italian decorative box is crafted in richly fig...

Exquisite Antique Islamic-Mughal Engraved & Gilt Enamel Domed Box, #145 with import label, Persia/IIndia, 20th century This exquisite antique Mughal domed box is a stunning example of Indo-Islamic artistry from the 20th century, originating from Persia or India. Crafted from patinated cast and forged bronze, this work weighs nearly 10 pounds, emphasizing its substantial and durable construction. Standing 15 inches high with a diameter of 12.5 inches, the circular architectural design is both imposing and elegant. The box features an elaborate front latch hinge, complemented by a matching rear hinge, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in both form and function. Profusely decorated with intricate, exotic fine engravings and gilt enamel work, the surface is adorned with elaborate patterns that reflect the rich artistic heritage of the Mughal era. The patinated finish adds depth and character, enhancing the visual appeal of the engraved and gilded elements. Numbered 145 and accompanied by an import label, this piece holds not only aesthetic beauty but historic significance. The numbering suggests it may be part of a limited series or collection, adding to its uniqueness and value. Its impressive workmanship and historical roots make it a remarkable find for collectors or an addition to any interior.  Ready to place in any setting, this domed box serves as both a functional storage piece and a captivating decorative object. Its substantial size and weight make it a standout addition to any room, whether displayed on a mantle, side table, or within a curated collection. This Mughal bronze...

Dimensions - H: 5 in W: 8 3/4 in D: 3 1/2 in This beautiful antique 19th century bronze ormolu interior fitted jewelry casket with Wedgewood plaque inserts is made of the highest qu...

A very elegant & charming antique sterling silver miniature locket vinaigrette by James Fenton, Birmingham, 1872. This miniature vinaigrette would have been worn as a locket on a chain...

A very smart antique English table vesta beautifully executed from white onyx inlaid with Lapis Lazuli. The fittings are made from silver-gilt (gold on sterling silver) by the top...

A late Qing Dynasty period wedding box from the early 20th century, this piece exudes charm with its traditional design and intricate carvings. The box features an appealing hexagona...

An exceptional Napoleon III Globe de Mariée, dating from the second half of the 19th-century (circa 1860–1880), preserved beneath its original hand-blown glass dome. These romantic F...

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...

This exquisite French Napoléon III black lacquer box is a fine 19th-century desk accessory distinguished by its elegant proportions and Boulle-style decorative cartouche. Crafted wit...

A highly unusual and exquisitely crafted French egg-form covered box, attributed to Baccarat and dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, composed of luminous white opaline crystal an...

Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box Antique Jewelry box crafted in the style of Sevres, France circa 1870s. Porcelain bombe casket with cobalt blue and ...