Hand-Painted Decorative Boxes

A fancy highly decorative, hand painted wooden box in good vintage condition. Heavy solid brass hardware. Meadures 19.5" in width, 10.25" in depth and 14" in height.

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...

Octagonal table snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with black fired enamel inserted in a hand engraved drawing and with fired enamelled miniature, hand painted by the p...

Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions cm. 10.4 x 13.4 x 3.2. Weight gr. 530. Designed by Giorgio Sali...

Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone translucent stripes fired enamelled on guillochè and fine hand-engraved on all sides, French Empire Napoleo...

This antique metal coal box or coal scuttle is presumably made in England during the 1820s in the Regency period and style. The box is constructed of th...

This is a refined and exquisite lacquered wooden box, with polychrome and golden decoration on dark blue background. The dark blue color could seems a dark green. On the lid bright red and ivory volutes with lace inserts meticulously painted. Inside an exotic garden are depicting two Oriental human figures dressed in golden clothes. Band decorated with floral and volute motifs. It could be a magnificent jewelry case. One of the distinctive characteristics of Venetian Baroque and Rococo furniture and decorative objects is the skilful use of lacquers. Lacquer is a natural resin that was very rare in the past, imported from the East and used to create smooth and colored surfaces on furniture, ready to be finely decorated with refined floral designs or exotic animals. Venetian artisans became masters in lacquer processing which required time and patience because it was made with many steps. The Venetian style deeply influenced furniture design throughout Europe, but none reached the Venetian level in terms of beauty. The skillful use of lacquer and carvings defined Venice's unique style during the Rococo period, its Golden Age. Referring bibliography: A similar shaped and lacquered wooden box is presentin the Cà Rezzonico, in Venice and it is featured in S. Levy Lacche veneziane settecentesche II, Milano 1967, tav. 444. The piece is in excellent state of maintenance and it is guaranteed original in every parts. The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The wooden dark blue lacquered box...

Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fire-enamelled miniature on the lid. Early 1900s English Art Nouveau style. Measurements cm. 5....

Rectangular table box in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent fired enamel stripes on guilloche, two-tone ruby red and emerald green, in a modern contemporary style....

Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the expor...

Shaped rectangular table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-etched fire-enameled engraving painted like lapis lazuli stone and...

A fine Victorian English glove box, crafted in molded papier-mâché and finished in deep black lacquer. The rectangular form features gently rounded corners and a hinged lid. The exte...

Beautiful Japanese hand painted porcelain decorative trinket, pill or jewelry box or serving dish of Meiji period. The decoration cons...

Sterling silver Jewel box with Rectangular rounded corners gold plated with translucent fire enamel stripes on guilloche and hand engraved with late Russian Empire style ornament app...

19th century hand painted tine decorative box circa 1860. Good quality Swedish tine box, used for storing valuables or foods for secure storage.  This example in it's original blue ...

Rectangular Photo Frame in Gold-Plated 925/1000 Silver: Imagine a frame that frames your most precious memories with elegance and modernity. This frame is made of gold-plated 925/100...

Shaped table snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. Very fine hand engraving on all surfaces. Dimensions cm. 6.2 x 7.8 cm...

Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature fire enamelled in Louis XVI style, second half of the 19th century, and fine hand engravings. Siz...

A very large and unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted Sevres cobalt blue ground box signed Sarat. This box is truly a masterpiece. Sevres boxes...

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...

Rectangular table box with inward corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche and a fine round miniature in the centre, diameter cm. 4....

A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of this burlwood and tortoiseshell container, this high...

Black Box Erté inspiration is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Black Box Erté inspiration has black fired enamels. Black Box Erté inspiration has an fired miniature by the painter Renato...

This footed offering box from southeast Asia brings vibrant color and folk charm to modern interiors as a vide-poche or catch-all dish. The vintage box is shaped of hand-turned wood ...

Behold the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship: a square table box, meticulously crafted from gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver. This masterpiece features exquisite engravings a...

Egg Plum enamel is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg Plum enamel has fired enamels on guilloché has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg Plum enamel is Russian...

Pill Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24 carats. Pill Box Silver is Rectangular with translucent fired enamels on guilloché. Pill Box Silver has a hand-painted m...

A hand painted papier mâché square box with stripes on the sides and flowers on the top. It is signed Kashmir. Circa 1960s.

Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Trinket Box Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with this beautiful vintage ceramic trinket box. Exper...

Heart-shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche above and below. Contemporary modern style. Dimensions cm. 9 x 9.5 cm high. 3.Weight gr....

delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...

Square snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with perforated lid, embossed and engraved by hand, with fine round miniature diameter cm. 3.8 hand painted in tempera on veg...

A small round red, yellow and black trinket box. This vintage hand - painted box will be glamourous on a dresser, nightstand, or coffee table. Large eno...

Extraordinary museum quality signed Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain box in an elegant rectangular shape, stunningly gilded and hand painted in vivid hues of purple and blu...

Vintage "Day of the Dead" miniature Mexican diarama, circa 1970s. The box displays a scene skeletons in a bar playing pool; it is in very good vintage ...

Nautical Arts and Crafts Hardwood, Cypress and Bronze Knob Handmade and Hand painted Ceremony Box by McAdams Design, USA. This work is a product of the husband & wife design team of Joyce McAdams...

An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...

table box in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with edges with fire - enamelled stripes and upper frame with insertion of paillons in pure gold and beautRectangular iful fire-enam...

Add a neoclassical country touch to your countertop or nightstand with a gold gilt edge grey painted galvanized tissue box cover. Add fashion and protection for your facial tissue. E...

An old circular Chinese food pot, traditionally crafted and richly decorated, featuring a rounded, lidded form designed for the storage or serving of food. The vessel is finished in ...

A rather unique painted chest from Europe, this table coffer was commissioned in 1915. The right side (when viewing from the front) is dated, with the numbers flanking a springing ra...

Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hinged chest with metal latch and two side ring handles, hand painted featuring two exotic birds (depicted on the top and front), pine, berries,...

Group of Italian toleware comprised of a hinged box, covered and footed compote and a covered oval box. The pieces in yellow/cream and decorated with ...

Persian hand painted lacquer pen box in rectangular shape. Decorated with floral designs on gold background, black interior. Moorish Mughal pen box papier maché with miniature floral painting in the Persian style. Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on box. Nice Mughal Indo Persian pen Box...

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...

Made of pine, this painted Pennsylvania 19th century box retains its rich, original green surface with beautifully worn patina from generations of use. This charming rectangular b...

Decorative Russian hand painted lacquered hinged box with red interior. The box with a fox licking his mouth over his discovery of a proudly displ...

Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.

Heart-shaped Zsolnay lidded box in cream-colored porcelain with hand-painted flowers, butterflies and gold decoration. Late 20th century. Measures: 12 x 6.5 cm. In excellent cond...

Art Nouveau Jewel: Guilloché Enamel & Hand-Painted Pill Box by Giorgio Salimbeni, 1977 This exceptional oval pill box is a masterful synthesis of two revered decorative arts: the pr...

Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....

This beautiful 19th century Florentine rectangular lidded box is entirely decorated in the round with all typical Renaissance Italian patterns. The whi...

Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket ashtray French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limog...

Scandinavian tine, or svepask, painted bentwood oval-shape box circa late 19th century, probably from the Sogn og Fjordane region. Box is created from thin layers of steam-bent wood ...

Art Deco Porcelain Box by Édouard Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland This exquisite sculptural box showcases the unmistakable zoomorphic aesthetic of Sandoz, one of the great master...

Round pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, and hand-painted floral miniature. With raised beaded decoration. Viennese Art Nou...

La bonbonnière ou boîte à bijoux de Saint Clément, réalisée en faïence barbotine à la fin du XIXe siècle dans le style Art Nouveau, est une véritable œuvre d'art. Son décor délicat d...

Meissen Gilt-Metal Mounted Etui / Bodkin Case, circa 1755, cylindrical case painted with floral trails between blue-scale borders, the ends painted with pe...

This unique vintage Chinese sewing box is 100 percent hand made and hand painted with traditional Chinese painting on the side and lid of the box. It wa...

Standout large Asian lidded box crafted in hardwood and hand decorated with birds, flowers and figures in a traditional technique.