Silver Boxes

A deco style silver plate box. Interested riveted and heavy construction with concave base interior. Marked "Compesi".

A ruyi-shaped Shakudo-style erotic tobacco or snuff box, relief-decorated with silvered applied figures Possibly Jakarta (Batavia), first half 18th century Measures: H. 2.2 x L. 12.1 x W. 8 cm This box is very much in the Dutch taste, for the illustration is after a print with a legend reading “L’oiseau sans cage. Prenez, belle, mon oiseau. C’est le plus doux présent que je puisse vous faire. Pour les autres oiseaux, la cage d’ordinaire est une espèce de tombeau. Mais le mien semble prendre une nouvelle vie, Lorsqu’il sera dans la cage de mon aimable Silvie.” The erotic message is as clear as can be. In Dutch culture the verb ‘vogelen’ (catching a bird) is another word for having sex and a bird escaping from his cage indicates loss of chastity. The lady with the bare breasts, while making the sign of sealed lips to the lady behind her, who is pointing towards heaven, seems to be caressing the bird held in the sleeping man’s groin. 17th century Dutch pictures...

Silver box from India, late 19th century with elephants, 6 cm high, 16 cm long and 9 cm deep. Additional information: Material: Silver.

Antique mid-19th Century very rare Victorian solid silver vesta case and lighter, in a shape of a horseshoe, opening on both sides, with a compartment for matches and a striker, with wheel to wind the lighter wick, one side is applied with initials "E.H". Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1853 (S), Maker's mark H.W.D (Henry William Dee...

A Superb Quality Silver plated Domed oval box This fine oval box was made in the 1920s. It is a good example made from heavy gauge copper with a domed lid which has decorative dragooned moulding at the top edge and also the rim where it opens on a stop hinge. The box has matching mouldings on its top edge and base. This pleasing piece was originally intended as a biscuit box but could have many other uses. The original silver plating is in good condition, its surfaces show a few minor age-related light scratches but overall a very pleasing high-quality item. Stamped on the base made in England EP...

Danish Modern sterling silver box. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Long and rectangular with straight sides; square corner supports. Cover flat and hinged with cutout stepped tab...

J. Anthony Redmile Derbyshire Spar Mtd. Silver Plate Box English, signed Redmile London. Rectangular, the hinged lid mounted with a Derbyshire spar sphere. Height 5.5 in., Width 5 i...

Description: Silver jewelry box with cut-out grid, bell-shaped handle on the lid and heads of birds of prey with three raised, claw-like feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Turkish. Brand: ...

Description: Jewelry box, in fluted silver with floral applications on the handle of the removable lid resting on four frieze feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing ...

Description: Smooth silver piggy bank with filled bottom and knob on top. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Eagle Head. Weight: 118.56...

Description: Hammered silver bonbon jar with a fruit-shaped knob on the lid and two turned handles. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 651.82 grams. Dim...

Description: Silver pin box with elliptical shaped friezes and relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 69.41 grams. Dim...

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with Islamic-style floral reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Turkish. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 100.68 grams. Dimensions: 5cmx2cm. Content: 800/1...

Description: Silver bonbon box with embossed floral motifs and dove-shaped knob on the hinged lid and two handles. Metal: Silver. Origin: South American. Brand: Absent. Weight: 344.2...

Description: Silver tea box with engraved plant motifs surrounding a monogram card, friezes on the border, knob on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Standing Eagle I ...

Description: Fluted silver snuff box with engraving on the lid, surrounding a monogram card and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 87.51 grams...

Description: Chiseled silver snuff box with embossed floral motifs, hinged lid and monogram card. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 175.51 grams. Dimensions: 3.2...

Description: Silver snuff box with engravings surrounding the monogram card and relief on the opening. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 52.84 grams. Dimens...

Description: Guilloche silver pill box with bands at the top and BRK enamel on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 38.46 grams. Dimensions: 5.1x1...

Description: Silver snuff box with engravings surrounding the monogram card and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 74.57 grams. Dimensions: 8c...

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround and engraving on the hinged lid with gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 91.07 ...

Description: Silver snuff box with bucolic scene in relief on the hinged lid and gilded interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 71.2 grams. Dimensions: 7.6x4...

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes on the surround and engraved with country motifs on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 101.19 g...

Description: Circular-shaped silver box with a raised sunflower flower surrounded by a frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 143.64 grams. Dimens...

Description: Silver cigarette case with curved engraving and gold interior with hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birminham. Weight: 140.38 grams. Dimensions: 12x2cm...

Description: Silver toiletry box with engravings, garlands and frieze involving a scene of a troubadour in a musical moment on enamel, with a mirror inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: Ge...

Description: Silver cigarette case with engravings surrounding the monogram card, gold interior and spring-loaded hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Mark: Unreadable. Weight:...

Description: Silver box with high relief figures enjoying a moment of fun in a village surrounded by a frieze, engraved floral motifs, garlands, hinged lid and gold interior. Metal: ...

Description: Silver toiletry box with chiseled garlands, gilded interior with mirror and enamel on the lid with figures of ladies in a musical moment. Metal: Silver. Origin: Italian....

Description: Cigar case in rosewood and silver applications with shields, caravels, armillary sphere as a knob for the swivel opening and resting on three circular feet. Metal: Silve...

Description: Silver box with high relief figures in a moment of fun surrounded by a frieze, engraved floral motifs, garlands, hinged lid and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Por...

Description: Hexagonal silver jewelry box with surrounding reliefs, gilded interior and resting on three feet with a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II T...

Description: Jewelry box, in gilded silver with engraved plant motifs surrounding a card with children having fun on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. ...

Description: Silver jewelry box with engraved plant motifs surrounding a card with a gallant scene, lined interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: open-winge...

Antique early 20th Century English solid silver casket. it is a blank canvas in that he interior is completely unlined but for some faint traces of the original gilding to help prote...

Description: Silver pot embossed with cylindrical scrolls and garlands. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 118.20 grams. Dimensions: 7.7cmx8cm. Content: 925/1...

Description: Circular silver planter with a grate and cut-out grid, resting on three openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 654.15 grams. Dim...

Description: Guilloche silver snuffbox with bands at the top and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: London. Weight: 90.39 grams. Dimensions: 9.5cmx1cm. Content: 925/1...

Description: Silver snuffbox with longitudinal reliefs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Mark: Unreadable. Weight: 101.42 grams. Dimensions: 9.5cmx1.8cm. Content: 800/10...

Description: Curved silver snuffbox with floral motifs surrounding a monogram card and a spring on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 89.95 gr...

Description: Two-tone silver snuffbox with traces of gold on the inside and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Middle East. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 99.14 grams. Dimensions: 10cmx7cm....

Description: Smooth silver snuffbox with curved shape and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 101.45 grams. Dimensions: 9.5x7cm. Content: 925/1000....

Description: Snuff box in guilloche silver with monogram plaque on the soap-shaped pressure cap. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Cabeça brand. Weight: 64.72 grams. Dimensions: 7cmx7cm...

Description: Silver snuffbox in Art Nouveau style with reliefs depicting knights in a horse riding scene. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 96.69 grams...

Description: Silver snuff box with country motifs on the hinged lid and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 71.24 grams. Dimensions: 8.8x3cm. Conte...

Description: Snuff box in crimped silver with engraved hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête de Minerve. Weight: 49.61 grams. Dimensions: 7.1x1.3cm. Content: 950/100...

Description: Silver snuff box with engraved wreaths and monument, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 86.1 grams. Dimensions: 8.2x4.6cm. Conten...

Description: Silver pill box with enamel lid reproducing the Battle of Trafalgar on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Mark: Absent. Weight: 38.83 grams. Dimensions: 4.8...

Description: Silver snuff box with floral and feather motifs, hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Paris. Weight: 60.34 grams. Dimensions: 24.5x11cm. Content: 950/1000. ...

Description: Silver snuffbox with idyllic scene in high relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 107.74 grams. Dimensions: 8x5cm. Content: 833/1000. Ass...

Description: Silver snuffbox with city motifs engraved on a surrounding frame. Metal: Silver. Origin: Nederlandesa. Brand: Leão Passante. Weight: 99.79 grams. Dimensions: 12.5cm x 7c...

Description: Silver snuffbox in Art Nouveau style with a horse figure in relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 94.96 grams. Dimensions: 8.5X7.8cm. ...

Description: Silver snuff box with reliefs surrounding the monogram card and wood-lined interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Pakistani. Brand: Farouk Industries. Weight: 238.37 grams. Di...

This fabulous silver plate box is with the four seasons depicted on each side. On the front is summer. Winter, fall and spring are on the sides and back. It is lined in a blue green ...

Large, hand decorated ostrich egg container featuring a gilded interior. The whole mounted on a sterling silver pedestal with a multifaceted, amethyst cr...

Description: Silver medal with a gold frame in the center and a reliquary box. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Cisne. Weight: 26.66 grams. Dimensions: 4.7cm x 0.9cm. Content: 8...

Description: Letter holder in rosewood with silver applications, wreaths, grid friezes, bows, monogram card and raised floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown....

19th Century Victorian silver and cut glass spirit flask, unusually large, of rounded oval form, with a plain hinged and twist lid, the glass body hand engraved with large and very e...

Description: Embossed silver matchbox with players in everyday scenes and sliding lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 55.51 grams. Dimensions: 6cm x 4cm. Cont...

A Very Rare "Ducks in Flight" Table Snuff Box Made in Birmingham in 1851 by Daniel Pettifer. The Snuff Box has a shaped base and rim and incuse corners. The sides are engraved with...