Hand-Crafted Decorative Boxes

Brass Tissue Box, Saffron White Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Tissue box in lacquer with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker's such as red gold, exquisite thread, or golden light,...

A wonderful example of an English coffre fort or strong box in oyster kingwood veneer, with brass hinges and straps, with the front opening to three hidden fitted drawers. Dates to t...

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...

An Austro-Hungarian Empire cigars box in silver This is an amazing antique cigars box with wonderful eye appeal created in Europe during the Austro-Hungarian Empire period between t...

Spectacular pair of hand decorated large store tins from lower Manhattan C1875. Created by Empire Hardware Co from Duane st NYC. Hand decorated and sold to a local downtown business...

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

Hermès Paris Metal Decorative Box with Iconic H Motif A refined Hermès Paris decorative box featuring the Maison's iconic oversized "H" motif on the lid. Crafted in silver-tone meta...

Square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè also on the sides. In the center, a beautiful hand painted tempera miniature on a vegetable ivory plate depicting the portrait of a 19th century lady, signed by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani. Dimensions cm. 12 x 12 x 2.5. Weight gr. 618. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 and manufactured in Florence in some specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni Company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

A very beautiful vibrant blue Lapis Lazuli box**, embellished with a brass hinged closure. Striking in color and elegant in design, this piece is both stunning and versatile, workin...

An absolutely beautiful box, crafted from genuine natural malachite. Uncommonly light in color, this rare specimen displays intricate layers of swirling patterns that captivate the e...

This exquisite rectangular boxes is masterfully crafted from antique shagreen, showcasing a unique cosmos pattern that elegantly marries modern design with classic luxury. It feature...

Beautiful decorative handcrafted Gucci natural pale green shagreen trinket/stash box dating from the 1970's to 1980's. The box is marked on the bottom by the maker and has a velvet s...

Experience the captivating design of R&Y Augousti's set of three curved top boxes, where clean lines meet the soft curvature of meticulously crafted white oak. Each box is a harm...

Large egg on smooth tripod with 8-day mechanical skeletal Swiss movement with alarm, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and hand-paint...

Box Malachite large all in white marble, box with lid with handle in real malachite stone with gold finish base.

An exceptional late 19th-century Indian tinned copper lidded box, entirely handcrafted and richly decorated with intricate hand-tooled geometric and floral ornament. This substantia...

Eyecatching textural large scale keepsake, document box clad in heat set black buffalo tiles which feature a raised oval center.

19Thc Original mustard painted furkin from New England with original copper nail construction.The surface is the best.

Art Nouveau Brass Box by Erhard & Söhne, circa 1905-1915 An exceptional early 20th-century decorative box in the Art Nouveau/Jugendstil style, attributed to the renowned German meta...

Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910 About: A wooden box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in Austria. Very Small piece of marketery is missing...

Stunning mosaic design, this intricate wood box is made from multiple micro pieces of wood with some possible bone inlays. Gorgeous craftsmanship. A true work of art. Would be a ...

Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs late 1800s, early 1900s. Measurem...

Rectangular table snuff box with 2 slightly rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and hand-painted floral miniature; oute...

18thc European Pantry Box With Lid in great condition.This is like a oversized pantry box or storage box with the original lid.

Swedish Gustavian style rectangular box with original paint and an incredible patina. This hand-crafted box is a very versatile piece with both form and function. Would look fantasti...

A highly collectable heavy, solid sterling silver box signed on the underside by the famed London silversmith and Jeweller, Theo Fennel. The box is hand crafted in the form of a tru...

A beautiful brutalist torch cut steel, dyed bronze and glass enamel Containment box by the noted Des Moines Iowa artist James Bearden. It is one of a series of three. Please see the ...

Antique handcrafted grain or flour bin with a lift top, circa 1870. This is a beautiful, rustic bin crafted of solid wood planks with bracket feet and a hinged top displaying a desi...

Charming petite antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in indigenous hardwoods clad in tortoise shell and decorated with elaborate lacy bone designs, featuring an etched and pai...

An Italian Mid Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Murano jewelry casket trinket box by, Mandruzzato. The box is cased in heavy clear glass with blue/yell...

Anglo Raj inlaid marble pietra dura decorative box This handmade marble decorative box is inlaid with semi precious stones, this type of design is the same art that you see in the Taj Mahal. Very nice fine pietra dura art...

19th century William IV period mahogany campaign box or small chest with brass mounts. An unusual size for this type of chest, quite handsome, and large enough to store a fair amount...

Late 19Thc Shaker pantry boxes in fine condition and all matching stack.This matching stack of four boxes are in great condition and all have copper nail construction.Sold as a coll...

Beautifully molded Italian leather box with a raised style and features crests of coat of arms on the top. The interior of the box is leather as well. Fantastic piece to add to a col...

Simply put this is one of the most beautiful boxes I have owned in my over 40 years of antique dealing, and I buy boxes. The factory applied warm rich brown patina is a good place t...

A very handsome early 19th century Georgian pocket snuff box, the richly figured burr birch case inlaid with ebony stringing and an ebony shield-shaped cartouche, the functioning lid opening on wooden...

Swedish antique pine hand crafted wooden barrel. Made to be used as a washing basin or a grain storage. Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true piece from the early 19 century. Beaut...

A Very Large 19th Century Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box, Attributed to Baccarat. This incredible large crystal box is all hand-diamond cut and attri...

Enameled etui necessaire designed by Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921). This is an extraordinary etui necessaire oval box created in Vienna Austria at the workshops of Georg Adam Scheid...

Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts, Green Veined Stone A finely crafted Italian alabaster trinket or jewelry box, showcasing the natural beauty of richly ve...

Stunning mid-century decorative box designed and signed by Gabriella Crespi. Made in a beautiful combination of gilt brass and clear lucite, this stylish box was made in Italy during...

A fine and skillfully crafted stone trinket fashioned from slaps of natural solid marble. The lid is cut in relief with a delicate flower in green, brown and earthy natural color ton...

Oval pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, and a miniature horse's head hand-painted by the painter Romano Buccioni. With raised beaded decoration. Vie...

A Vintage Wooden Treasure Chest Description: This is a vintage wooden treasure chest featuring a distinctive arched lid and a rich, warm grain finish. It is reinforced with dark, ru...

A striking decorative box entirely embellished with an intricate collection of natural seashells in ivory, coral, amber, and soft violet tones. Sculptural and highly textural, this d...

Cards box designed by Strauss-Allard & Meyer. Exceptional art deco rectangular case, created in Paris France at the jewelry workshop atelier of Strauss Allard et Meyer, back in the 1925-1926. This piece has been carefully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with gilt interiors. It is decorated with applications on both sides of vivid red-orange lacquer. This beautiful box was made with cushioned edges and is fitted with an six barrel tension hinge, a push lock and a barrier to storage cards. It is in mint condition with no trace of use or wear and can be easily used as a luxury presentation cards-box. Weight: 65.30 Grams, (41.86 Dwt). Measurements: 55 mm by 68 mm by 9.5 mm (2.16 x 2.68 by 0.39 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the Parisian maker's mark SAM associated to Strauss Allard & Meyer, the French national mark for the assay of the .925 silver and the serial numbers 12731. Strauss Allard Meyer Maker’s Mark Strauss-Allard et Meyer Strauss, Allard et Meyer, in Place des Vosges, were one of the most successful of the Parisian Art Deco workshops, specializing in luxury vanity cases and boxes, many of which were in the 'chinoiserie style', The offices were located at 25 of the rue Taitbout. The workshop at the 19 of rue Louis-le-Grand & later in 11 place des Vosges, Paris France. Their specialty was Boxes, paper-cutters, lighters and Ojects de Vertu. In 1909 Jean Gustave Maurice Allard & Emile Meyer...

Vizagapatam box, India, 19th century. This highly decorative and unusual Anglo-Indian table box features rustic workmanship that adds to the character and charm of this unique Sout...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...

A Very Fine Empire Style ormolu Mounted Box Lovely Quality and very fine Ormolu mounted This Box Stands at 40cm in Height and is truly Magnificent

Brass Trinket Box with Semi Precious Inserts, Tree Full of Parrots, Viya by Vikram Goyal Trinket box in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. A tree full of parrots is a sign of success in aspirations and future endeavours. According to the 17th-century Indian manuscript...

Stunning large Mid-Century square jewelry or decorative box in a charming combination of tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This stylish object was made in Italy during the 1970s...

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...

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope circa 1860. Good quality military-campaign writing slope, with secret compartments. Rectangular shaped box with brass s...

Japanese Large Lacquer Box with a Cover in Melon shape, depicting the melon with ivy branches, leaves, and butterflies.

Square pill box with 2 slightly rounded sides, in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché. Dimensions: 4.3 x 4.5 x 2 cm. Weight: 95 g. Design...

Antique Two Cylinder Shape Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Boxes with colors applied. There is a chip on the lid of the large one, please see the photos.  Size: 1. Large: 5.5" Dia x 5....

Fine large ruby red leather box or humidor. Decorated with gold gilding . Italian. Mid 20th century. Hand made.

Fantastic After Carl FABERGE egg "The Mansion at MGM Grand" Yellow enamelled egg, gilt bronze frame resting on a tripod foot, covered with palmet...

Charming Vintage Limoges heart trinket box hand-painted. The underside of the box is marked Limoges France. This piece would certainly make a...