Metal Boxes

This hand chased heavy gauge sterling tea caddy was made in Boston by renowned makers Shreve and Stanwood, and weighs approximately 15 ounces.

A very good quality French 19th Century onyx, ormolu mounted jewellery casket, having Pietra dura floral plaques to each corner, set into classically shaped gilded ormolu mounts. Ba...

Description: Silver cigarette case with plant engravings, waves on the edge and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Auseente. Weight: 134.45 grams. Dimensions: 11.6x7...

Description: Tortoiseshell matchbox with gold applications and button to open. Metal: Gold. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 13.91 grams. Dimensions: 5.5cm x 3.5cm. Content: 5...

Elegant silver plated duck ice bucket by Mauro Manetti, with an metal inlay inside and signed on the bottom.

This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley's enamel work from the late 1940s displayed beautifully on a wooden box. Note that the box top does not stay open at an angle as t...

This is an hexagonal shaped patinated bronze vanity box enfolded in the interior with a delicate fabric. It has a hand painted portrait of Fabiola, she was a member of a wealthy Roma...

A wonderful antique German humidor. Mostly copper with some metal and a wood interior. The interior is about 3" deep. there isn't a key. Circa 1890s.

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George II English sterling silver toilet boxes; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. These...

Paul Evans & Phillip Lloyd Powell Box for Designers Inc. USA, 1960's

Art deco German enamel minaudière imported by Scholl Limited Co. An exceptional art deco minaudière, imported into Glasgow England by the retailer and goldsmiths, Scholl Limited Com...

Small Selene Box by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 15 x W 22 x H 4 cm Materials: Leather, wood, horn, brass. Rectangular box in horn and wood with lacquered ivory gloss finish. Lid in wood ...

Description: Stamp holder in rosewood with trembles, silver applications and six compartments inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 406.23 grams. D...

Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (Probably French Late 19th Century) oval dark bronze box with classical figures in relief and top with a scarab and 2 stones

Chinese Cloisonne Box Round enamel box with lid in a blue and white pattern. Circa, early 20th century Measures: H 5 in. (12.7 cm) NMA No. 2084

Early 19th Century Papier-Mâché Snuff Box with Silver Inlay, c.1820 A small and decorative early 19th-century snuff box in lacquered papier-mâché, the shaped lid finely inlaid with ...

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890 w/ Original Keys.

A mid 20th Century Cartier jewellery box crafted from solid silver, adorned with a exquisite gold plated lid handle. This item epitomises luxury in...

An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinged lids cast with flower sprays above foliate-cast bands over front panels relieved with river gods within canted corners cast with standing muses, the sides with lion mask and ring handles over leafy aprons on massive lion’s paw feet; the Brahmah type lock stamped “T. Davis from London” and impressed with the Royal Crown. These extraordinary pieces are modelled on Regency wine coolers. The forms are classic Greco-Roman revival with the boat-hook handles, mythic figures and the overall sarcophagus pattern. You would struggle to find one let alone a pair. Good items for any collection. Research on going into these strong boxes but we have found possible information on the lock stamped Davis….(historyoflocks ) The relationship of King George III and George Davis of Windsor, who was locksmith in ordinary to His Majesty. Davis, in 1799, invented and patented a unique style of lock, which was also beautifully engraved with a warning not to make duplicate keys. Sensitive government secrets always demanded, then as today, locks that were state of the art. Davis locks ended up on government dispatch boxes...

beautiful Italian decorative box 1970s.  

Late 19th Century French Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Cut Crystal Table Casket, Attributed to Baccarat A refined French fire-gilt ormolu and cut crystal table box, dating to the late 19th century and attributed to Baccarat. The rectangular casket is executed in heavy crystal, cut in the pointe de diamant (diamond point) pattern, with a richly faceted surface that sparkles with light. The base is finished with a classic starburst cut (étoile taillée), a hallmark of Baccarat’s precision craftsmanship. The crystal is mounted in finely chased fire-gilt bronze, the band encircling the box decorated with laurel leaf and berry motifs, symbols of victory, eternity, and refinement within the French neoclassical tradition. The lockplate is adorned with a foliate wreath surrounding the keyhole, adding both ornamental and symbolic significance, as the casket was intended to hold cherished personal objects, jewels, or keepsakes. The ormolu mount retains a rich, warm fire gilding, applied by the traditional mercury gilding process, and features a continuous rear hinge—an indicator of the precision fittings used by Baccarat and other leading Parisian luxury workshops of the period. The box opens to a generous interior, ideal for use as a boîte à bijoux (jewel casket), boîte à bonbons (sweetmeat box), or wedding casket...

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

A beautifully decorated Indian metal box with a stone of amber on the top. 1920s or earlier There once was a fabric inside but it has disintegrated you can see it, all of the fibers ...

Description: Jewelry box, in silver with engraved plant motifs surrounding a card with an ancient lady on the hinged lid and lined interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: ...

Description: Nickel plated silver cigarette case with flowers and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Asian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 138.69 grams. Dimensions: 9.8cmx7cm. Content: 900/...

Description: Matte silver cigarette case with gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 132.45 grams. Dimensions: 14x8cm. Conte...

Description: Jewelry box, in silver with reliefs on the casing, gold interior and plant motifs engraved on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. We...

Elegant pewter jar by Estrid Ericson, with beautiful matte patina. Rim and lid decorated with a subtle pattern. Handle wound with blonde rattan for a nice contrast.

Description: Jewelry box, in wood wrapped with rosewood trembles and silver decoration with "WEDDING SOUVENIR". Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 929...

Set of two antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket boxes by Baccarat, France. Since 1764, Baccarat have crafted superb glass pieces for an elite clien...

This patinated bronze ashtray draws its originality from the lines of its removable lid. Those random lines, which combines simplicity and originality, is a pattern developed in vari...

This is a nice example of artist, Elizabeth Bensley's enamel work from the late 1940s contrasting a primitive, crudely assembled box with refined, expert enamel decoration. Note that...

Gilt bronze and onyx jewelry box. France, late 19th century. It has silk inside.

Description: Silver jewelry box, in the shape of a safe and embossed with Asian-style animal motifs and a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Unknown. Brand: Absent. Weight: 229.52 gr...

Set of 3 Vintage 1960s Biscuit Tins - Mid-Century Charm for Collectors This delightful set of three vintage biscuit tins from the 1960s brings nostalgic charm and practicality to yo...

Description: Jewelry box, in rosewood with silver structure and lined interior, surrounded by cut-out garlands and resting on four raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Bra...

Nicely crafted solid rosewood box with enameled lid.

German 835 silver playing card box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with chamfered tab; top flat with two glazed windows face...

Antique 800 Silver Bonboniere / Sugar- Lidded box Christoph Widmann - Germany - 800 Silver Flowers & Children ornament - inside gilded Weight: 386 grams The condition can be s...

Description: Silver cigar case in the shape of a chariot pulled by two swans. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 138.42 grams. Dimensions: 15.7cmx10.3cm. Conten...

Antique 800 Silver Bonboniere / Sugar- Lidded box Half moon & crown - Germany - 800 Silver Flowers, Putto & Children ornament - inside gilded stand on 4 feet Weight: 372 gr...

Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III copper box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1880, the ornate ...

Very beautiful gilt bronze box or mirrorless compact. This object has two sides with different motifs representing the Armenian alphabet. Patina re-gilded with fine gold. Design: Li...

Description: Brushed silver toiletry box with gold bands and interior mirror with powder container. Metal: Gold - Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 155.61 grams. Di...

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engraving on both sides from the period of George III. Metal: Silver - Gold. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 10.47 grams...

Description: Jewelry box, in tortoiseshell with filigree silver details and cut-out flowers (marigolds), profusely defined enamels. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça d...

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with book-shaped engraving from the George IV period. Metal: Silver - Gold. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 13.74 grams. Dime...

Description: Silver cigar case with engraved wreaths, flowers on a hunting background, and a pearly frieze around the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 68.4...

Hallmarked in London in 1897 by Harris Adelstein, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is designed to look like a book, and has a gilt interior and engraved d...

Description: Jewelry box, in relief silver with baskets of flowers surrounding a cameo card and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 252.56 ...

Description: Silver toiletry box with engraved wreaths and a frieze surrounding an idyllic scene on enamel, with a mirror inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Wei...

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with engraving on both sides from the period of George III. Metal: Silver - Gold. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 7.35 grams....

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with asymmetrical engraving on the lid and a lattice interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 13.97 grams. Di...

Description: Wooden jewelry box with silver filigree applications, lid with Portuguese coat of arms in enamel and velvet interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II T...

Description: Fluted silver toiletry box with gold band in the center, tilting lid with mirror inside and powder container. Metal: Gold - Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Unknown. Weigh...

Description: Silver-gilt toiletry box with mirror and powder puff area, with case. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de àguia. Weight: 134.25 grams. Dimensions: 7.5x7....

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with Victorian period engraving on both sides. Metal: Silver - Gold. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 6.45 grams. Dimensions: ...

Description: Circular silver jewelry box with reliefs on the removable lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: àguia asa aberta do Porto. Weight: 95.22 grams. Dimensions: 8x2....

Description: Jewelry box, in silver with pearls on the surround and the Portuguese coat of arms in relief on the removable lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugal. Brand: boar II Title....

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box in the shape of a suitcase with engraving on the lid from the period of George IV. Metal: Silver - Gold. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingh...