Silver Boxes

A truly iconic Art Deco double-lidded cigarette or cigar box with the most fantastic shaped handle to the top. The box is entirely engine-turned and stands on four elegant feet. T...

Mexican silver box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay. Lid opens to a wood lined interior. Very nicely done and a really beautiful object!

A truly striking and very rare box by the iconic designer, Gucci, Italy. What makes this one so very special is that is made from solid 800/100 silver rather than the usual silver p...

Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This small box includes a clean interior and rounded corners. The box is free of names or initials, but would have been used to house keepsakes such as jewelry or cufflinks. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection. Trinket or keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the owner. Originally, these boxes were used specifically for jewelry. These were in common use as early as 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when the majority of Egyptians, both male and female, wore jewelry. Boxes were used to keep these gemstone encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were needed for security and storage purposes. Finding early examples of these are quite rare. Victorian and Edwardian examples of trinket boxes are far more common. This is because owning jewellery was a luxury until the Victorian era- let alone possessing so much a box was needed to store it all. Fine jewelry and other items became available to the masses after the industrial revolution due to the reduction in production costs. This led to a demand for trinket boxes, which were much smaller than jewelry boxes and therefore better suited to the needs of the middle class who did not yet possess an abundance of jewelry. In Victorian households, collectables and other items of interested were also stashed inside these boxes. This is why they are known as trinket or keepsake boxes, rather than just jewelry boxes, although of course jewelry was also stored in them. Trinket boxes were produced in large numbers around this time. Many were lined with colored plush or velvet or rich wood. More elaborate designs had interior divisions and trays for rings and other pieces of jewellery. It was also common to see trinket boxes so small that they could only contain one item, such as a single ring. Ornate exteriors were created to reflect the value of the trinket boxes contents. The Edwardian era saw the introduction of new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy; an addition to our Victorian silverware. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victo...

This is an amazing parcel-gilt silver table ,jewelry box in the form of a box. Artist initial NS or IS undetermined, also marked Faberge in Cyrillic , According experts the box was s...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver trinket/table snuff box modelled in the form of a banana; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a banana. The surface of this silver snuff/trinket box has a satin finish and bears features reflecting the curvilinear nature of the banana's peel. This antique sterling silver banana...

This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...

Silver plated Italian lidded apple with decorative brass stem and leaf handle. A lovely objet d'art that would also be perfect for storage on the dressing-table or bathroom.

Rectangular pocket cigarette case with two rounded long sides, with translucent fired enamel on guilloché top and bottom, with a lost, i.e. semi-invisible, hinge, opening with a spri...

Beautiful turtle-shaped pill box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. More than a box...

A silver pill box, made to commemorate the coronation of George V, by James Fenton, Birmingham, England, date marked, 1910. The round lidded box shows the heads of King George the F...

Swiss Silver card case by A.D.A.R., 1920s A silver card case by A.D.A.R. (Ateliers d'Art decoratif Réunies SA) Switzerland. A rectangular case with a motif of ribbon on each corner ...

A spectacular example of a solid silver snuff box inset with two agate stone panels to top and bottom, both in beautiful undamaged condition with a bright polished patina. The box h...

A most unusual example of a mid-century modern multi-functional box by the iconic fashion house, Gucci. Made from silver plate the box itself has a brushed satin finish with the lid...

Set of 4 playing card suit-shaped boxes in 925/1000 sterling silver with Art Deco style fire enamels, early 1900s. Total weight 793 g. Designed by Renato Salimbeni in 1951 inspired b...

Rectangular pocket cigarette case with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with red and black fire-enamelled stripes. With button and spring opening. Measurements cm. 10.3...

This vintage jewelry box from 1970s Italy is a charming heart-shaped design crafted in silver-plated metal with refined gold detailing. The lid features a delicate ribbon motif, addi...

Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in Japan for F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970. Made out of Silver Plate and Gold Plate Steel an...

Cigarette case silver 925 , striped and oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver. Opening button and spring opening . Early 20th century Art Deco style. ...

American Edwardian sterling silver box, ca 1910. Rectangular with straight sides; cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Engine-turned stripes in plain frames; on cover ...

Measures : 18x8 cm H:8cm Materials : Gold Plate,Silver Plate,Steel,Cast,Hand-Crafted Silver-plated peanut-shaped box by FB Rogers, believed to be from the 1960s. Made of silver-plat...

Sterling silver powder case, produced for Cartier, fired enamel manufactured by Salimbeni. Powder case for handbag in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fired enamel. Openi...

PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85. Gorgeously detailed and hand-crafted ‘sadeli mosaic’ inlay, from the Bombay Area, with deep greens with silver, pewter, mother of pearl, bone and ebony in geometric patterns. The box case, is made of sandalwood but completely covered in MOP, bone, faux ivory, ebony and mosaic inlay. Edged with faux ivory and banded with a different pattern of sadeli mosaic. Some minor damage to the top (repair is obvious in pics) and ivorine replacements to some edging, but it still a BEAUTIFUL BOX and of real QUALITY! The mosaic work is FABULOUS! Box opens to reveal its original blue velvet lining. It sits on 4 (recently added) silvered button feet. SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials. Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color. The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design. On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent. The earliest Sadeli boxes...

An antique Greek pure silver & cloisonne case, circa 1910. Despite this case dating circa 1910 it has a later engraved legend to the base "Greek Army Day Athens, 15th May 1946", from...

A Stunning Late Grand Tour Collectors Box 19th Century Mahogany & Ebony Pietra Dura Karlsbad, Germany. The Lid Is Decorated with Marble And Agate Geometric Motifs. With Continen...

Faux Bamboo silver plate box attributed to Maria Pergay. Excellent condition. Heavy weight box.

Beautiful silver plated and brass cigarette box designed and produced in France, 1970s. Beautiful item with a belt buckle detail in the Maria Pergay's style. Decorative item that wil...

This petite keepsake box with a swivel lid is crafted in the tradition of Indian bidri-ware, with a dark metal body decorated with simple silver inlay. Composed of a zinc and copper ...

A French art deco large cigarette case designed by Frontin-Paris. This is an elegant and very rare cigarettes case created in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 19...

A ‘Palais Royal’ miniature horse-drawn carriage trinket box made with mother of pearl, silver-plated horses and gold plated metal. 19th century.

A fine signed vintage silver box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a pear. With a gold wash to the interior. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany...

Pill Box Yellow floral miniature in Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimbeni.Round pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent...

A truly luxurious find, I have only ever seen these before in silver plate, this one in sterling silver with the "Minerva" mark (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver). The ...

Mappin & Webb Silver Cigarette Case with Green Shagreen Cover An elegant silver cigarette case by the renowned British luxury retailer Mappin & Webb, distinguished by its refined gr...

Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs late 1800s, early 1900s. Measurem...

Antique Pewter Caviar Box Herring Fish Lid Glass Insert Luxury Tableware An exceptional antique silver pewter caviar box, masterfully handcrafted and richly adorned with intricate A...

A wonderful cut crystal star bottom / glass beveled top sterling silver 925 swag oval casket vanity dresser jewelry box.

A fine Art Deco period silver & enamel covered box. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Decorated throughout with enameled vines, flowers, and garlands in green, blue, and yellow...

A fine signed silver table box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is ...

A rare design seldom seen in the market. The design folds from a minimal box into a fantastic combination of 16 felt lined drawers and hinged mirrors. The sculpture is a homage to P...

Large English sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1956, H. Pidduck and Sons. Unusual engine turned decoration design both exterior and ...

A wonderful 1920’s compact retailed by Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss. We’ve had this compact retailed by various companies from Cartier to Black Starr and Go...

Note: We do not ship pieces uninsured. We require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services...

A striking mid-century Murano art glass box designed by Alessandro Mandruzzato, one of Italy's most celebrated glass artisans. Crafted in the 1950s, this elegant box showcases Mandru...

Midcentury Modern sterling silver desk box. Rectangular with straight sides; cover flat and hinged without overhanging cutout scroll tab. Box interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Fu...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese silver tobacco box; an addition to our Chinese silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese silver tobacco box has a c...

A fine and unusual French opaline glass box dating to the early 1900s, beautifully mounted in brass and sterling silver. This elegant decorative box features a keyhole and retains it...

This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior with fittings for two different types of coins and a covered powder dispenser...

1961 Sterling Silver Lidded Box by Lars Fleming for Atelier Borgila, Sweden An elegant and timeless sterling silver lidded box designed by Lars Fleming (1928–2025) for the renowned ...

A large silver compact case with gilt surface and inset rubies by Boucheron Paris circa 1930s-1940s, of Art Deco period and style. The silver case is quote large compared to similar ...

George V sterling silver cigar box. Made by Barnard & Sons, Ltd in London in 1930. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and with tapering tab; top flap with engine-turne...

Small Dutch 19th Century Silver Lodderein or Snuff Box by Dirk de Gilde Koppenol A Lodderein box or a snuff box in rectangular shape with filigree motif The Silversmith is Dirk de ...

Dutch silver pill box, 1852 A Dutch silver small cartouche-shaped pill box with engraved symbol decor on the lid. The silver box has a hinged lid. The box is Dutch silver hallmarked...

Rare set of four nestable boxes in extremely fine tortoiseshell, each decorated with a silver medallion in the Yogyakarta style. Excellent condition except for a crack on the larges...

The freedom box is marked on the side in enamel stating "This casket - to contain the diploma of the honorary freedom of the city of Exeter - was presented...

For your consideration, a vintage mixed-metal box from the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, Mexico. Founded in 1939 by Antonio Castillo and his brothers, the studio became wo...

ASPREY (Retailer) - GOURDEL VALES & CO. (Manufacturer) - Exceptional and rare George V period sterling silver and guilloché enamel round dressing table box - featuring powder blue en...

This exquisite vintage box from Mexico features a richly textured stone mosaic design on its surface, combining deep shades of blue and green. The geometric ornamentation is crafted ...

Dutch Silver box by Zaanse Zilversmederij, 1916 A Dutch silver box 835/1000 purity of silver, completely Dutch silver hallmarked. With lion, master's...