Bronze Boxes

Elegant English campaign desk box crafted from solid rosewood with finely crafted brass reinforcements and details. This mid-20th-century piece combines the functionality of a portab...

Acrylic box by Gabrielle Crespi, 1970s The box features a rectangular design with rounded corners, combining the transparency of acrylic with a patinated bronze band that surrounds i...

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch Box / Bonbonniere Circa 1780, white ground, hand-painted floral motifs around outside, base and lid, white interior. 60mm high x 55mm wide x 55mm ...

Beautiful ovoid-shaped covered vase in patinated bronze with golden highlights, with rich rotating decoration in relief. The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moon, a dragon flying among the clouds ; and the belly, symbolizing the Day, is decorated with a rising sun, mountainous landscapes, and cherry tree branches. The whole, topped with a flamed seed, is supported by three African-type atlantes dressed in a loincloth. Historical and artistic context This work of art combines elements of Japonism and Orientalism, two important movements representative of the taste of the time for exoticism. Indeed, this taste for Chinoiserie was revived at the end of the 19th century following the Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III’s French troops bring back part of the treasure from the Summer Palace, constituting in 1863 the famous Chinese Museum of Empress Eugénie at the Palace of Fontainebleau. First in painting, the movement quickly spread to decorative arts and furniture. This craze for the Far East is encouraged in France by the diffusion of Chinese ornamental works renewing the interior decoration of the luxurious Parisian residences of a clientele eager for something new. It was also under the Second Empire that the Orientalists were propelled to the forefront. Emperor Napoleon III, aristocrats as well as wealthy bourgeois in search of exoticism fill the order books of the most renowned artists. It is then not the predominantly academic style of the Orientalists that counts but above all the exoticism that they show to a fascinated public. Biography Alphonse Giroux and Company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated in Paris, at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for « The Children of France » by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentionned for the first time in 1837 in the class « cabinet...

French Bronze Mounted Covered Cut Crystal Box or Jar

Dimensions - H: 4 1/4 in W: 4 1/2 in D: 3 in This Antique French 19th Century Black Cut Crystal and Bronze Jewelry Box showcases the remarkable craf...

Antique Bronze Verdigris Box with with Applied Greek Key Decoration. Box is wood lined and would have held cigarettes or trinkets.

A small gilt bronze pill box by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940-50s. The rather rare round box features a relief-cast spider on the lid. The interior ...

The Nenuphars box is a sculptural decorative object designed for both functional and ornamental use, crafted from solid Travertino Grey Anne sourced from the Giansanti quarries outsi...

A wonderful jewelry box in silvered cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which poems were cast in relief on the cover. Most existing examples features poems that are well-known. This poem, however, was not identified by us, and possibly is a creation of the artist herself. It is a very soulful prose (see the full poem in French below). Signed on the base as shown. We have a gilt bronze box with the same relief cast poem that comes with a three-page Certification in French by Comite Line Vautrin, shown in some photos as well. Reference: For other boxes with poems see "Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries, page 42. "Les glaciers vagabonds qui ébranlent les murs et les anges frileux qui cherchent un asile quand la nuit de décembre anesthésie la ville t’effraient plus que les morts tutélaires et durs Ils désertent pour toi...

This cigar box is crafted in the form of a rustic wooden chalet, featuring detailed sculpting that imitates timber planks and wooden beams. The roof, decorated with metalwork accents...

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, of shallow form, white with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene depicting 3 ch...

Dimensions - H: 4 1/2 in W: 6 3/4 in D: 4 1/2 in This exquisite Antique French Napoleonic Style bronze box captures the imperial grandeur and refined craftsmanship associated with ...

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 ...

Unusual "Stamp" rose in box handcrafted "Rose" made of hundreds of French stamps, circa 1950s. Unusual French novelty in its own glass and brass framed casket. ...

19th century bronze decorative or jewelry box with putti in relief.

An excellent quality late 18th or early 19th century Battersea enamel snuff or patch box. The pink enamel background with white enamel lattice and a raised gold around the hand paint...

A Vintage Celadon Crackle Glazed Lidded Jar with Lion's Paw Feet Description: Features a lobed body, a small lid with a decorative knob, and is set upon a bronze base with paw feet....

Large oak box carved on all sides richly decorated with garlands of flowers and bronze foliage. 4 bronze puttis adorn the 4 corners of this box. Signed on the lock "TAHAN in Paris". ...

This very unusual French cigar box features a silver bronze dog wearing guarding his master's cigars.It stands at the window of his dog house and at the end of its chain, there is th...

Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Box with Bronze Mounts, 1990s Offered for sale is an elegant lidded box by Oggetti that is clad in tessellat...

American Mission Tiffany rectangular bronze spider web filigree box with glass panel interior

French Victorian bronze and glass bottom box on four legs with small gallery top and round miniature of lady

This lovely, handsome vintage and well-made heavy box from Silver Crest Co. is hallmarked on the bottom genuine silver crest bronze SMA 518-36, 59....

A large bonze box (based on the size, it is likely a card case) by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The box features an interesting design i...

Shark skin cedar cigar box with bronze feet and shaking hands cover lift.

A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...

Decorative lidded box by Chris and Pat Shatsby c.1990's, USA. The diamond shaped box is made of textured bronze with a hand carved wood lid. The lid is finished with a sculptural bro...

An early Georgian mahogany box from the late 18th century. This exquisite English box is made of a rich mahogany wood seemingly stained to perfec...

A silvered bronze Poudrier "Le loup et le renard" (The wolf and the fox). by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The square box features a relief cast of two s...

A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...

A rare and evocative artist box by Mexican artist Enrique Zavalo, most likely dating to the turn of the century. Cast in bronze with a rich green patina ...

This exquisite doré bronze box, featuring a meticulously crafted micromosaic lid, embodies the pinnacle of 19th-century Italian artistry. The centerpie...

Porcelain box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated golden finish. Each object is handcrafted and the care for eve...

An Extremely Italian Rare Bronze Locking Vessel With Latin Inscription, Possibly with Maritime Associations. Italy circa 1780-1820 This very unusual bronze...

Midcentury pineapple form lidded jar or container crafted in cast bronze with a dark lush patina and signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.

Clear crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish. Each object is handcrafted and the care for ...

Amber crystal box with opaque cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish. Each ...

This bold and sophisticated decorative box was realized by the esteemed artisans Gene Jonson and Robert Marcius in the United States, circa 1970. This is a particularly stunning exam...

Decorative black marble box with brutalist bronze cast lid.

Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) large black lacquered box with semi precious stones and bronze floral trim Antique condition.

A rare cast gilt bronze box "Pinocchio" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The elongated lidded box depicts a silouette portrait of the famous boy. The interior...

Gilt bronze trousse with tree branch decorations. France 1930. Lid with tortoiseshell base. Inside three compartments for make-up. Good conditions.

Tobacco jar in bronze, by Nils Johan, 1920s-1930s.

Add a touch of Eastern philosophy and artisanal charm to your desk or vanity with this captivating vintage figural trinket box. The piece features a heavy, cast metal sculpture of a ...

Antique American Gold Bronze Humidor, Circa 1930s.

Antique French Art Nouveau bronze d'ore jewel box with enamel flowers, circa 1920.

Our fruitwood jewelry chest with bronze mounts and plaque dedicated to Marie comes from the esteemed Parisian cabinet maker, Paul Sormani (1817-1877). Signed and dated on the brass.

A rare pair of 19th century or earlier valet drawer boxes with carved oak in curvaceous serpentine drawers with original bronze hardwares.

Grand tour Moser Bohemian flashed red crystal box. The interior fitted with two original scent bottles. All bronze dore in very bright condition. All i...

Hermès Paris decorative box in leather and bronze. This Hermès Paris decorative box features a cylindrical design covered in textured black leather on the exterior. The top and botto...

An 18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box, decorated with a couple and two seated musicians in parkland, the sides with small panels within rai...

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1950's Stitched leather and pearwood boxe By Jacques Adnet

1970s Indian bronze box with character on the lid.

1970s Italian Box with Bronze Lid Signed by the Artist Esa Fedrigolli

Florence box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 9 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of...

Signed: Jaimal Odedra Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method. Raised in England and educated at one of the finest art schools in th...

Napoleon III circular enamel box Material bronze and Cloisonne enamel Origin France Circa 1870 19th century Excellent quality and excellent condition Natural wear on its patina Its i...

French Bronze Jewelry Musical Box with Portrait Miniature Painting Late 1800s to earliest 1900s, this elegantly crafted musical box is in very nice condition, just the music string ...