1840s Jewelry Boxes

Rectangular rosewood and walnut jewelry chest features three elongated walnut drawers that extend the length of the mixed wood box. The top, bottom and back of the box are finished i...

Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.

This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood reproduces with perfect proportions in scale a miniature cabinet with three drawers and an upper flap door that opens to reveal a white marble top and an oval mirror inside, nice hand carved band on top with geometrical pattern and molded base. The black lacquered wood creates a wonderful contrast with the beautiful honey-colored wood grain. Despite its convenient size, extremely detailed, this chest of drawers is equipped with a white Carrara marble top and a small mirror that make it even more special and useful. The model of a piece of furniture was originally created by cabinet makers to show their skills to the customer and to present the sample of the furniture which would then have been produced on a larger scale. These commode miniatures, along with other specimens, were displayed in the craftsman's workshop to serve as examples to aid the potential client in making a selection. Some also think that these little chests were used as doll and puppets...

A beautiful and well-made black and white (off-white) shagreen style covered jewelry box. Box has beautiful lines with vaulted lid, brass hinges, and black velvet lining inside and o...

A beautiful antique Art Deco period jewelry box, styled by Jacques Kreisler, circa early-20th Century, New York, New York. Box is an aubergine ...

Casket Biedermeier, around 1830 Walnut veneered, hinged with interior dividers and small drawers, restored condition Shellac polish Dimensions: Height: 18 cm Width: 30 cm ...

Inlaid Marquetry Moorish Jewelry octagonal Box hand-crafted in Spain. Hispano Mauresque exquisite handcrafted vintage Middle Eastern style mosaic marqu...

Shell crystal jewelry box. By unknown manufacturer from France, early 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ag...

Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box having a quality rosewood lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted blue velvet interior and a storage compartment with beautiful origin...

An Absolutely Stunning & Rare early Victorian well figured brass mounted Coromandel Ladies or Gentleman’s Vanity Jewellery Casket of generous proporti...

Beautifully made Rosewood Jewelry Box. 2 Triangular Lids open to reveal a velvet lined interior. Carved handle makes it easy to access interio...

This is a good and complete English handmade wood "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in its original box with a sliding lid, made by John Jaques of London and dating to the mid 20th century period. The chess pieces are made of turned and carved varnished wood. The bases of ALL pieces are weighted with metal pieces and the bases have a green felt/paper cover. Weighted sets like this one have a much nicer "feel" when playing. The pieces in the set are in the Staunton style. Sizes: Kings: 70mm ( ~ 2.75 inches); Pawns: ~45mm (~1.7 inches) The set comes complete with its original wood storage box, having a sliding lid and complete with a paper makers sticker to the lid. Overall a good "weighted" John Jaques chess...