British Boxes

Quality antique 19th Century walnut tea caddy with Tunbridge inlay, having a quality domed shaped lid with beautiful Tunbridge inlay opening to reveal two compartments for tea. D. 1880

An Exquisite 19th Century Victorian Decorative Brass Bound Burr Walnut Domed Tea Caddy Chest Features Two Caddy Compartments Which Feature Domed Wooden Lids & Each Has A Circula...

Edwardian Period, sterling silver, wood-lined table box with hinged lid, having a black leather underside, London, year-hallmarked for 1912, William Comyns - maker. Etched stripes an...

Regency rosewood campaign lap desk. Finely crafted with brass inlay of the finest construction. Fitted interior with red velvet writing surface.

A fine English honesty box or tobacco dispenser of brass from the Georgian era, circa 1820 - the rectangular brass box featuring a double-hinged lid and two compartments, one for coi...

Early 19th c. English Inlaid Letter Box Signed by Maker Halstaff and Hannaford 223 Regent Street.

Sturdy decorative rectangular hinged trinket box for display or functional for jewelry. The interior features veneered rosewood lining. Wonderful piece for a vanity or table.

A handsome hexagonal solid silver tea caddy created to mimic a Georgian wooden caddy with the top decorated with a fan "inlay". The centre of the fan is mounted with a folding finia...

This is a elegant Victorian mahogany table top jewellery collectors cabinet, circa 1840 in date. The cabinet is freestanding, finished all r...

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

This is an antique tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany loose leaf tea container with glass mixer, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Attractive Regency period caddy with fi...

Antique English Wedgwood Porcelain and Sheffield Silver Mounted Ebonized Jewel Box, Circa 1880.

Curios novelty trinket in the shape of a porcelain teapot trinket hand-painted with pink flowers, a coffee cup and a hatted black reader (cat or person). The lid mechanism in patinat...

Antique Arts & Crafts metal clad jewelry box with applied decoration - remnants of velvet trim - silk lining - unsigned - United Kingdom (likely...

A wonderfully handsome and unusual jewellery box in the form of a bow fronted dresser on legs or a dressing table with two solid silver knobs to the fr...

A stunning and scarce antique English Victorian era burlwood voting box. Hand-crafted in the 19th century, the small table box having a rectangular case wi...

This 18th-century English snuff box is composed of a beautiful dark hardstone body encased in gold casework mounts. The box opens with a hinged lid, allowing snuff stored inside to b...

Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen (modern), and one single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key Antique lap...

19th century Anglo Indian box with raised painted arches on front, fantastic with a lot of patina. Does not have a key has small button feet.

A very fine late 18th century, George III period mahogany knife box or cutlery canteen with fitted interior. Figured sloping lid over a serpentine front with satinwood crossbanding a...

A really charming novelty sterling silver jewelry or ring box modelled in the form of a dressing table including a swing mirror to the back with it's original beveled mirror (minor s...

These novelty solid sterling silver boxes or Canisters are always highly sought-after in the form of a paint tin with a lift off lid. This one is made by the creme de la creme of si...

This is a small antique keepsake box. An English, painted mahogany and silver plated trinket case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Vibrant appearance to this charming pe...

A large antique English Victorian era brass-mounted papier-mache dressing box. 19th century, England, large shaped casket form, exterior in a black lacquered finish embellished with...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English 9-karat rose gold and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of smoking related silverware. This exceptional antique Edwardian 9ct rose gold cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This antique case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is ornamented with an impressive enamel panel depicting four jockeys riding horses in a race, with stands full of spectators in the background. The enamel panel is further embellished with the caption 'Cambridgeshire 1902'. The posterior cover is embellished with contemporary engraved inscriptions in the form of a business card, denoting: the telegraphic address 'Shamefaced, London', the telephone details 'No 112 Avenue, 9890 Central', the name 'E Israel', the job position 'Turf Commission Agent', in addition to the address '16 Philpot Lane E.C.'. The rounded sides of the cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This hallmarked antique cigarette case...

Agate box or snuff-box in of circular form with gently bombé sides, the gold mounted lid is chased with scrollwork. Probably Georges II period. Unmarked gold...

Charming vintage English ceramic covered box by Royal Winton Grimwades featuring a romantic pastoral landscape with a colorful gypsy caravan crossing a stone bridge amid flowering ga...

A well-made antique, circa 1830, English tea caddy with stunning marquetry inlays, warm coloring, superb detailing, and luminous rich patina! When tea first arrived in Europe in t...

This is an antique ladies garden seed box. An English, walnut and boxwood inlaid greenhouse storage case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Delightful seed storage, ideal for the potting shed or greenhouse planting table Presents a desirable aged patina and in good antique order Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest with caramel hues Boxwood inlay accentuates the lid with an attractive floral motif Dressed to the fascia with an ebonised lock escutcheon — in working order, key present This is a charming antique garden seed...

A late Victorian oak smoker’s companion in the form of a horse drawn delivery van, 1897, a hinged lid encloses two compartments, with a pipe rack and...

This is an antique dome top tea caddy. An English, burr walnut and brass capped loose leaf box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful Gothic revival finish to ...

A very attractive, good quality, late 18th century rosewood oblong shaped tea caddy having satinwood strung mouldings and original brass hinges, with working lock and key. Constructed using attractive rosewood timber which retains a good colour and patina, the satinwood strung mouldings used on this tea caddy create a really nice contrast. Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves...

A romantic example of an Edwardian heart shaped trinket box made from a heavy thick piece of crystal beautifully cut in the ever-popular hobnail design with a star cut to the base. ...

A fine antique Georgian mahogany letter holder of exceptional craftsmanship. Beautifully shaped and richly figured in striking flame mahogany veneers, the serpentine-fronted design w...

P0121 A superb Victorian bird's-eye maple and tulipwood jewellery or sewing box, dating to circa 1860. This exquisite piece boasts a finely inlaid front and lid, showcasing beautiful...

Just a lovely cribbage game box! If you don't know how to play, perhaps this will entice you to learn!.  

Exceptional English traveling or ship's desk, an original from the 19th century. Made of mahogany, with its characteristic reddish hue, with gilt brass fittings and ornaments. When ...

Vintage silver gilt compact case Made in England Made by Asprey, London, 1939 Dimensions - 14.5 x 10.5 x 2 cm Weight : 659 grams Condition: General w...

This is a small antique dressing table ring box. An English, Sterling silver lidded dish, dating to the early 20th century, hallmarked 192...

Antique oak engraved chest English, late 19th Century Height 34cm, width 67cm, depth 37cm This charming oak chest serves two functions: when horizontal, the piece is a chest, bu...

A rare nautical desk set The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of the original owner, houses twelve writing implements and accessories, constructed in silver plate and gilt metal, using spheres and chain work decoration. A bespoke commission of undoubtedly unique character-and most likely having nautical connections-the various accoutrements executed in a uniform style reminiscent of rope work, buoys, and markers found on seafaring vessels. The set includes a pair of candlesticks, a chamber stick, inkwell, bell, letter opener, personal wax seal, a stamp container, paperweight, ash tray, sealing wax spoon...

A very early 19th century English work box with two very unusual inlay designs. Especially the heart where the keyhole is. Box has a tray in the velvet lined ...

Trimmed in elegant yellow gold is this polished English agate snuff box. Distinguished by the dynamic patterning of the agate, the exquisite vessel i...

Trio Of Decorative Boxes Covered In Porcupine Quills And Bone, Priced Per Box. Measurement is for the largest Box.

A most attractive George III period miniature mahogany chest of drawers with two short and four long graduated drawers with original brass knob handles and standing on bracket feet. ...

Late Georgian/Regency Period Tea Caddy "Optic/Medallion" Tea Caddy Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A stunningly constructed English Sheraton-period tea caddy dating to the late ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Georgian mahogany and thick solid brass wine bucket with period zinc liner A very good lo...

A good quality Glasgow Style Arts and Crafts oak needlework box with upper drawer and sliding storage below on four tapering legs united by twin cross s...

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...

Weathered late 19th century country English hat box featuring an oval form. Crafted from metal with a golden painted finish having an aged patina. The victorian era box is topped wit...

This is an antique storage box. An English, solid walnut fireside bin or occasional seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascina...

Elegant Art Deco Sterling Silver Engraved Cigarette Case By Renowned British SilverSmiths Harman Bros. Birmingham 1931. Weight 129grams Hallma...

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...

A pair of English Victorian period red lacquered tôle cellarettes from the 19th century with gilded Chinoiserie décor and lion paw feet. This exquisite pair of English Victorian peri...

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...

A Roman lamp form maplewood & tortoise shell snuff box of great rarity & exquisite craftsmanship, c. 1800. From Scotland. Integral hinge. Inlaid gold shield on the lid. Provenance: H...

Rectangular Art Deco bone trimmed amboyna burl cigarette box, Trimmed in bone on all edges as well as the surfaces of the opening the amboyna extends to all sides including the botto...

Early 20th century English satinwood box, Arts & Crafts to Art Deco. Slightly domed, travel trunk design. Greek key line inlays & studs of rectangular form enhance the illusion. Ebon...

A fine antique Georgian style mahogany tea caddy. Of bombé form with fruit wood inlay, gilt brass mounts & handle, and bracket feet. Simply a wonderful, rare form! Date: L...

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...