Brass Boxes

Anglo-Indian (Early 20th Century) brass-bound teak fitted box with a hinged top that opens to an interior gallery and compartments, with external brass handles and hardware resting o...

Art Deco-style brass-plated decorative keepsake/jewelry box in the El Dorado pattern by Georges Briard for English Silver Mfg. Corp. (Brooklyn, NY, USA, ca. 1960s). Hinged top with r...

Decorative Tray 60s by Ruda Studio Dimensions: D 33 x W 45 x H 3,5 cm. Materials: MDF, painted rye straw and brass. Weight: 3 kg. Available in individuals colors. Please contact us....

This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and functionality, crafted on the renowned Venetian Island of Murano. Distinctive for its unique texture, the Puleg...

A spectacular and fine, painted and stenciled, pine documentbox. The original blue paint having turned a dark green over time with the varnished finish, typical of Boston pieces. Yo...

Polished green shagreen covers the top and four elevations of this mid-18th-century casket, which was created for the luxury export trade to Qing-dynasty China. Centred upon the dome...

A scarce fine quality antique silver-inlaid solid brass betel nut box (Lutuan), dating to the second half of the 19th / early 20th century, hand-crafted in Mindanao, Philippines. Boxes such as this were used to store the areca nut (also known as the betel nut) which would be wrapped in a betel leaf with lime paste and other ingredients, often tobacco, for chewing. Similar to the European tea caddy, these boxes often served as a way to impress while showing off ones wealth. Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as this example. Such boxes were used to show off to guests and from which they were offered betel and the other component such as leaves and lime to make up the betel quid. Rare large size, most extant examples of such boxes tend to measure around 5 inches in length. At slightly more than 7.75 inches the example here is larger than most. The distinctive decorative box features a very heavy strong-box like rectangular shaped chest form with canted corners, copper handles, and a conforming hinged lid, lifting open to reveal an interior divided into three compartments covered by four hinged lids. Each of these doors is inlaid with silver in stylized orchid flower patterns. Exceptionally executed throughout, the arabesque silver inlaid exterior is decorated to the top with a large orchid motif within scrolling obid-obid (stylized rope) borders. The front, back and sides are inlaid with sets of stylized tail feathers of the sari-manok bird beneath which are unusual, highly stylized whimsical zoomorphic faces that appear like cat or tiger faces. (Such stylisation is accounted for by Southeast Asian Islamic preferences to avoid the overt and this potentially idolatrous representation of animal and human forms. Designs such as these are drawn from a local design repertoire that has its origins in wood carving. Although the spread of Islam in the Philippines began in the 14th century, mostly through the influence of Muslim merchants from the western Malay Archipelago, decorative arts in this design remain exceptionally rare. This lutuan represents a fine example of Islamic metalwork from the most eastern outreach of Islamic art and civilisation: Mindanao island being significantly further east than even China – artwork from Islamic Southeast Asia remains chronically under-represented in the world’s major collections of Islamic art. PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas. References Brownrigg, H., Betel Cutters...

Amazing undulated rectangular Box in wood and mirrored blue crystal engraving of a venetian gondola engraving attributed to Pietro Chiesa and Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte. Made in It...

Art Deco Precious Stone Jewelry Box - Pewter, Amethyst & Brass - France 1940s Elegant French jewelry box, made of pewter with a brass and amethyst decor on top. Finely engraved...

These leather nesting boxes provide useful storage in three graduated sizes. Each is wrapped in dark, finely textured leather and finished with a small brass latch. Stack the set tog...

European box from the 20th century, in mahogany and oak wood with inlays in various woods and brass, dated 1923. Dimensions: 25 x 40 x 35 cm.

American, 20th century. Pair of ornamental black plant or urn stands in the style of Maison Jansen. These unmarked stands feature square, tapering bodies with brass lion's head and r...

Hammered Art Deco Brass Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled

A distinctive decorative box in the style of Maitland Smith, dating to the 1970s, featuring bone inlay construction with a sculptural brass finial crowning the lid. The form is groun...

Add a touch of sculptural luxury to your coffee table or vanity with this exquisite vintage tessellated stone box. Reminiscent of the high-end designs by Maitland-Smith, this piece f...

Octagonal box in hand-blown Murano glass with tobacco-colored glass, a clear exterior and polished brass fittings. Faceted edges frame the form, and the lid opens to the glass interi...

1970s French Hermès-style burgundy leather playing cards box with brass accents. Interior compartments hold two (2) decks of standard playing cards.

1940s or early 50s cigarette dispenser hand-crafted in walnut with intricate inlays in brass. Made in India for the English/European marked. Working order with an option for filter c...

The body and hinged lid with mother of pearl and brass-line inlay. The fitted interior is lined with purple velvet. With a brass escutcheon and bun foot.

19th century oak treen strapped barrel from England. The barrel staves are held together with hand made brass straps, secured with copper nails. The lid has an applied handle. T...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Georgian mahogany and thick solid brass wine bucket with period zinc liner A very good lo...

A French gilt-bronze mounted, fruit wood and ivory marquetry metal cloisonné jewellery box by Maison Alphonse Giroux and Ferdinand Duvinage, Paris, ...

Vintage Brass Compact Case engraved .38 thick x 5.25 w x 2.25 d Hard to open. Preowned unrestored vintage condition See all images for details.

Hand beaten brass fireside slipper box A super little piece and so useful, this box would have been kept by the fireside not only does it keep you...

Very fine. Early 19th century Napoleon tea caddy. Brass inlay. Crystal vessel (not original).

A refined blend of texture, geometry, and craftsmanship, this striking pyramid-inspired leather box brings a sophisticated touch to any tabletop, console, or shelving display. Tonal ...

This vintage decorative box takes a distinctive sarcophagus-style silhouette, its sloped, pyramidal lid rising dramatically from the straight-sided base in a shape favored by Regency...

A superb Victorian travelling apothecary box dating to circa 1850, finely constructed from solid mahogany and retaining its original fitted interi...

A charming and remarkably detailed 19th-century French miniature commode, or chest of drawers, made in the Louis XV taste and quite possibly created as a salesman’s sample or cabinet...

A Louis XVI kingwood small chest with brass mounts. Opens to a metal lined interior and two velvet working lower drawers. Circa 1700, France.

Hand made early 20th century Moroccan antique Berber case flask, carved wood covered with brass and silvered metal filigree, delicately hand-hammered metal with animals decor for pow...

Roberto Giulio Rida exquisite chartreuse 'Diamante Murano' glass box with thick glass ground and polished to create faceted fitted top with gilt brass base covered inside with steel,...

A refined mid-century alabaster box, expertly carved from solid stone with natural veining in soft, muted tones. The smooth, polished surface and clean lines highlight the beauty of ...

Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern resting on ball feet. This decorative box was most likely a cigarette box or trinket bo...

Cast Brass Engraved Brazier Box with Pierced Charcoal Tray, North India, Late 19th Century Dimensions: Consisting of Two Pieces: the Box and the Removable Tray Box: 10.5” W to handl...

A striking mid-century modern decorative box by the renowned Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Mexico. This finely crafted rectangular box features a warm patinated brass body topped w...

Victorian heavy brass jewel or collar box, English, 4th quarter 19th century. Top with Jasperware plaque set into a rope twisted border with conforming base with delicate, subtle bel...

A curated collection of three Tobacco Holders in Bronze, Brass and Copper. Included in this collection are: A Heavy bronze cylindrical tobacco jar with lid. The jar with very fine...

An arched and shouldered backplate with a central circular hanging hole anchors this classic wall-mounted domestic box. Crafted from rich mahogany, the structure tapers neatly from t...

Constructed from richly figured walnut veneer with contrasting ebonised edging, this traditional nineteenth-century dressing box is arranged with comprehensive vanity appointments an...

Richly figured burr and fiddleback grain defines the walnut exterior of this campaign-style portable writing desk, complemented by flush-mounted brass corner brackets and side straps...

This is a striking American Machine Age cigarette box by Chase Brass & Copper Co., circa 1930s, Its elongated rectangular silhouette is punctuated by finely incised concentric ci...

Intricate amboyna marquetry borders trace the stepped sarcophagus lid and tapering body of this tea caddy, setting pale, mottled burr against the deep, dramatic grain of gonçalo alve...

Large Vintage Florentine Giltwood Box Chest, Ornate Gold Storage Document Box, Hand Painted Jacob van Ruisdael Dutch Landscape Painting. The box measures an impressive 17” x 17”, an...

Pierced wrought iron mounts and decorative strapwork secure this compact oak casket, wrapping over the barrel-arched lid and extending down the front facade...

A beautiful and rare mid-century modern cigarette box designed by the renowned Italian artist, Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), in the 1960s. This piece is part of the iconic "Le Porte ...

A charming early tobacco box or tea cannister Unusual, large size Lovely soft contours which enhances the reflection of light in the interior Original condition including hinges length 21cm., 8 1/4" depth 7.5cm., 3" height 11cm., 4 1/2". The Dutch were the main importers of tobacco in the 18th century and manufactured tobacco boxes to sell with...

This exquisite Murano box, hand-blown in a vibrant emerald green, is a celebration of Venetian craftsmanship and refined geometry. Its octagonal form is both striking and sculptural,...

Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box for display or functional for jewelry. Wonderful piece to add to existing collection. Marked on the bottom, China

Constantin box, A by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni Dimensions: H.10/13 Ø 28 cm Materials: Jewel box in brushed solid oak wood stained black; brass knob Also available: B- Ca...

This vintage stone box is a sophisticated example of mid-century decorative design, combining the natural beauty of richly veined stone with the precision of geometric brass inlay. T...

This exquisite set of two boxes by Kifu Paris showcases the luxurious craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that the brand is renowned for. Handcrafted in grey shagreen, t...

Antique Burr Oak Jewellery Box with Decorative Brass Inlay, Late 19th Century An exceptionally elegant and unusual antique jewellery box, beautifully crafted in richly figured burr ...

Antique Burr Oak Box with Decorative Brass Inlay, Late 19th Century An exceptionally elegant and unusual antique decorative box, beautifully crafted in richly figured burr oak and a...

Superb enamel box with flowers garlands and a lady's portrait. Specifications: 1. The surface of round box is made of white enamel. Additionally, it is stunningly decorated with nicest multicolored flowers' garlands running along the surface / mentioned garlands are hung up at bows. 2. The round bowl's lid is topped with a nicest enamel painted picture, depicting an elegant lady: The lady's style and appearance is similar to ladies of period of Angelika Kauffmann...

This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Yacht collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in chromed brass and high gloss mahogany and mapl...

Mid-century set of 2 jewelry and cigar boxes Atelier Binazzi, Italy, ca. 1960s In the style of Gabriella Crespi Brass, glass, mother-of-pearl shell petals H 3 cm x 12 × 30 cm H ...

Regency period Tunbridge ware work or sewing box having calamander sides with light wood edges, the top with exotic woods inlaid in a tumbling block pattern within a Vandyke frieze b...

1960s Hand-Tooled Red Leather Train Case Embossed Floral and Leaf Motif Brass Hardware and Lock (no key available) Leather Handle Leather Interior B...

This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, red and brown in color.