British Boxes

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The tea caddy of sarcophagus form is raised on gilt brass claw feet and constructed with a sycamore carcass and hinged lid. The exterior is finely decorated ...

This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay. The elegant floral motif at the ...

This is a vintage storage bin. An English, handpainted walnut waste paper basket, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Resplendent in the handpainted Roses & Castles manner, ...

A Very Fine William IV Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in Birmingham in 1836 by Joseph Willmore. The Nutmeg Grater is of a large size, with reeded rounded sides. The hinged cover is engra...

A vintage English Wedgwood Egyptian revival matte black basalt and gold jewelry box, circa 1970s, England. This matte black basalt stoneware box has a g...

A finely crafted rosewood box from the mid 19th century possibly used as a cent or ink box. The exterior features richly grained rosewood with a high polish and is accented with orna...

Octagonal form with Asian figures! Great old paint.

English Modern sterling silver box, 1919. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover curved and hinged with short tab; on top inlaid agate in form of stylized thistle in rondel. Silver l...

English Art Deco cedar box of rectangular form covered in pale green shagreen with white bone edges.

A fine and elegant Georgian satinwood tea caddy of exceptional colour and figuring dating to the late 18th century. A particularly attractive example with rich golden tones and stron...

This is a very good example of a sterling snuff box veneered in tortoise shell which has been inland with fine sterling detailing surrounding the lid. There is an inlaid sterling res...

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...

The Malcolm Appleby Shooting Companion is a breathtaking collaboration with master engraver, Dr Malcolm Appleby MBE. A striking pairing of Britain's Cr...

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

Rectangular 19th century box with an oval brass plaque without engraving. The exterior has been re-polished over time. It has a nice warm patina. The int...

A rare example of a novelty biscuit tin in the form of an elaborate crocodile skin and brass mounted satchel was produced by Peek Frean and Co of London circa 1900 who were biscuit m...

This is an antique sarcophagus tea caddy. An English, rosewood loose leaf tea case dating to the William IV period, circa 1835. A beautifully proportioned piece with fine detailing, ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare James Cawston dressing case make gentleman’s military campaign vanity box 1836 A very collectable and rare piece, the ...

Antique 19th Century Victorian malachite book shaped box with natural mineral samples. When the box is opened it reveales thirty two natural samples, each fitting into their own comp...

A fabulous, undulating, c. 1820, English, hinge-top, tole letter box hand painted in faux tortoise. The interior with a mirror which hides a secret compartment. The top featuring a c...

The Following Item that we are offering is A Beautiful and Unusual RARE COLLECTORS Handpainted Crummles Porcelain Box. Outstandingly done with Beautifully Colors featuring Noah's Ark...

Antique 20th Century crocodile leather overnight vanity travel case. This case features a leather carrying strap on the lid along with a locking mechanism on the front. The inside is...

We are delighted to offer this lovely Walnut & Satinwood Faux books pipe rack with internal drawers A very good looking and decorative piece, its designed to hold three pipes in t...

This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 20th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, Green and brown in color.

Antique 20th Century English solid silver monumental regimental table snuff mull, crafted in the form of a British Artillery Officer’s Busby. Featuring a hinged lid with a detachable...

According to motto "Perseverantia et Amicis" (Perseverance and Friends) with Bird (dove) holding olive-branch, this amazing, luxurious "necessaire" comes from family ofacknowledged L...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1918 by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Box, or Jewellery Box, features a pierced top, and is oval in shape. The box ...

A truly exceptional Art Deco Gentleman's smoking compendium, beautiful quality by the highly sought-after silversmith, Mappin & Webb. This impressive piece stands on four original...

Hallmarked in Chester in 1899 by Nathan & Hayes, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box, is ornately decorated throughout, with a scene on the li...

20th Century English solid silver cigar box of rectangular form, finely engraved with linear detailing throughout. A rose gold band frames the edges, while the lid is adorned with a ...

19th century English barrel shaped wall mounted salt box A 19th century English curved wood wall mounted salt box/ jar in light colored wood and mahogany strips 1830-1850 The b...

David Deakin, a silver box, Deakin & Frances, Birmingham, England, 1973, signed. Gilded inside. Height 10 cm. Total weight: 343 grams. Unique piece ma...

A quite superb silver and purple, engine turned, guilloche enamel snuff or card box. This Art Deco box, set with pink faceted stone and marcasite's, stamped '935', London import mark...

SPODE - PRESENTATION LIMITED EDITION #24/250 - Vintage gilt decorated bone china bon-bon dish with lid - stamped on the base - original retail presentation box - original Spode numbe...

English Georgian (18/19th Century) mahogany tea caddy box on bracket feet with inlaid satinwood and ebony banding and a hinged stepped up top with a brass handle and escutcheon

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver cigar box. Elegantly crafted, this box features a shaped central handle and two hinged lids that open to reveal a divided compartment. The...

A magnificent English Regency oval cranberry glass dressing table box with toleware lid inset with embroidery surrounding a colour wash print. The cranberry glass with deep cut diamo...

A Charming 19th Century Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy With Attractive Floral Band To Main Body And Parquetry Perspective Cubes To Hinged Lid Enclosing Lidded Interior. Tea was an extrem...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored heavily carved Victorian walnut sewing table with ornately inlaid Tunbrid...

With rectangular hinged top with brass stringing and central blank inscription plaque.Interior with B&H label and tin lined. Conforming case with brass stringing. Sides with recessed...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This late Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy by Saunders & Shepherd dates to 1895 and is designed in an elegant sarcophagus form raised upon sterling silver b...

19th Century English Regency Leather Box. Offered is a large handsome antique English Regency embossed leather box with bronze trim, compartment for letters, notes or paper with a dr...

Antique 20th Century Edwardian solid silver cigar box. Finely crafted, it features a curved central handle and two hinged lids, which open to reveal a divided compartment. The handle...

English early 19th century mechanical bellows having wavy spoke solid brass wheel and studded brass bellow chamber with patinated mahogany body. Use as bellows or as a decorative ...

A Regency leather jewelry, work and writing casket, the hinged lid enclosing a partitioned compartment, the moulded doors enclosing four drawers with faux book spine fronts, the low...

Antique 19th Century English walnut & glass jewellery box. The front of the box has two bevelled glass doors that open to reveal two drawers with brass handles. The top lifts to reve...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare oversized Gothic Revival circa 1840 Victorian wine cooler or planter A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lio...

Unusual Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing box with two lift up tops opening to reveal a writing surface with original ink bottles an...

This is an antique wine bottle case. An English, walnut and brass Champagne Magnum box, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Wonderful Regency bottle case, with a charming appe...

This is an antique campaign apothecary box. An English, flame mahogany chemist's case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. A superb and evocative example of 18th century porta...

This pair have the typical shape of boxes from this period, with shaped serpentine front, sloped hinged lid, and boxwood and ebony lines. Each cover is inlaid with an oval patera and...

A Rare Ships or Country House Carved Oak and Steel Bound Strong Box This fabulous and richly carved oak strong box most likely belonged to a 19th century ship’s captain and was used...

Antique 19th Century English solid silver cigar box of rectangular form, with smooth sides and a heavy gauge. The hinged lid features a mounted curved handle on one side. Hallmarked...

Offered is an elegant rectangular Victorian-era forged sterling silver box that has a carved wood compartment in the interior. It can be used as a humidor for cigars, or for jewelry ...

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

A Very Good Quality, 18th century, George III Period, Mahogany Pair Of Knife, Or Cutlery, Boxes Of Typical Shape With Serpentine Fronts And Superbly Figured, Inlaid And Crossbanded Sloped Lids, Revealing Later Fabric Lined Interior Compartments. Cutlery boxes, or as they are now more commonly referred to, Knife boxes, were of course originally made with the purpose of housing the homes most precious and valuable cutlery and enable it to be locked away when not in use. This was very important as generally the cutlery used...

19th century lapis lazuli jewellery box with fruit decoration to lid in relief. The lid of the box features relief pietra dura with semi-precious stone inlays, including a Sienna mar...

Hallmarks for London, 1901. Maker: Charles Dumenil.

Early 18th century George I Japanned Chinoiserie dome-topped box, Circa 1715-1725. England or France. A rare survivor from the first quarter of the ...

Antique 20th Century English solid silver art deco style cigarette box. Featuring a black lacquered top and a curved body, resting on four mounted feet. Hallmarked English solid silv...