British Boxes

A very good 19th century Victorian sterling silver snuff box of oblong form, showing a hinged lid engraved with machined undulating wavy motifs, centred by a monogrammed shield-shaped cartouche, opening to a richly gilded interior with both the lid & base bearing Birmingham hallmarks...

Mid-19th century turned & carved treen twine holder box, English. Made of lignum vitae. The container & lid & base separately turned & screw together - the "jar" of a...

England, circa 1880. A large sarcophagus form tea caddy box in mahogany. Resting on four bun feet and opens to reveal a tin lined casing, two covered tea sections and a central crys...

Oak bible box with sloped writing lid. Circa 1740. H 26cm x W 66cm x D 46cm

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver and rock crystal combination vinaigrette/thread spool holder in the form of a carriage lamp; an addition to our diverse collectible silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette / thread holder has been realistically modeled in the form of a carriage lamp. The body of the vessel is embellished with impressive chased scrolling leaf decoration, accented with plain silver borders. The anterior surface of the antique silver holder bears a feature bezel set cabochon cut rock crystal panel, displaying the initials MAUD; this protruding panel replicates the location of the lamp's light. The posterior of the vessel features an impressive hallmarked plain belt loop/hook fastening. The piece retains the original domed hinged cover ornamented with tiered panels embellished with further scrolling leaf decoration. The cover is surmounted with a plain ring loop attachment and opens to reveal the original thread spool. The underside of the lamp is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover, which opens to reveal the vinaigrette with the original push fit grille and gilding. The grille is ornamented with an engraved and pierced decorated floral rosette design. The interior of the antique vinaigrette cover bears a Victorian lozenge mark which certifies the patent of the design on 8th September 1869 with the UK Patent Office. Condition This antique thread spool...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection This fine antique Victorian English s...

19th century turned sycamore and mahogany salt box from England. The top of the box has a wonderfully turned back portion from which the box can be hung, following down to a flat ba...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain oval rounded form. The underside of this box is embellished with a bright cut engraved stemmed rose, floral and foliate design; this indicates the high quality of the piece, as typically the underside would remain unembellished. The upper portion of this antique silver tobacco box...

19th century crossbanded mahogany box with brass inlay Beautiful old box with fitted interior. We don't know what this box originally held, but it would be a great jewelry box. ...

Good mid 19th Century turned wall mounted salt box, fashioned with alternating bands of sycamore and mahogany and having good crisp turned details and an exceptional patinated surfac...

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games, the case is stamped to the front...

This refined folding card case is of rectilinear form and constructed with an exterior veneered in richly figured tortoiseshell, framed by narrow linear inlays that emphasize its arc...

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...

Birmingham Guild of Handicraft attributed, Arts & Crafts brass coal bucket with stylized hand-formed pomegranates. Retaining the original liner. The Birmingham Guild of Handicraft ...

A sailor's ditty box for holding a sailor's valuables (mending needles, thread, pipe tobacco, razor, mementos, etc.) having a mirrored and gilt framed interior lid, with pull-out com...

Early 19th century oak candle box from England. This is a wonderful folk art box with loads of character! The top of the box is hand carved and has wonderful scalloped shapes and a central heart, surrounded by inlaid hears for added whimsy. The lid of the box is banded in boxwood and follows down to simple sides and the front panel is also inlaid in boxwood. There is a central frame in which is enclosed another lovely heart over a crossed knife...

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...

English octagonal hinged black lacquered tea caddy with gilt stenciled figural pagoda, decorative foliage motif, original hand chased lidded in...

19th century English silver plated ostrich egg box, attributed to Elkington & Co. In three parts, the silver plated lid with Acanthus leaf handle, the silver rimed egg, and the grap...

English, mid 18th century. A great neoclassical example of an English community tobacco keeper. These traditional boxes are made of lead and design...

Antique English Brass Anvil Matchstrike, Realistically cast and modeled, as an anvil, with lift top revealing the match caddy and strike on the lid, resting on a rope edge oval base....

Late 19th century English iron strongbox mounted on a stand as a side table with original key. Crane foundries.

A gorgeous Victorian Royal Worcester melon shaped biscuit box featuring a gorgeous floral design embellished with gilt detailing. The rim of the jar is embellished with bats wing flu...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. This antique cigarette case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional hot enamel scene depicting two greyhound style canines in a rural setting. The posterior surface of the case is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'G.W.C.R' and the date '11th Feby 1886' The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished. This antique enamel cigarette case...

Included in this group: Rectangular inlaid box with hinged lid revealing silk and paper lining. The box with mosaic central cartouche, geometric banding. Dimensions: 3 1/4" W x 4 5/8...

Nice mellow patina on this 18th century English mahogany tea caddy with three interior compartments. Two end sections have incised geometric carved lids. Tapered all around from top ...

Travel Toiletry set is an original decorative object realized in the 20th century. Lacquered mahogany box with golden brass finish with lock (key miss...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare Regency circa 1810 Rosewood with brass inlay Vanity box with sterling silver jars and contents in need of restoration. A very collectable and rare piece, the case is in need of restoration, the contents are perfect. The case has an old repair to one hinge, the whole piece needs washing back and french polishing, its been sitting in my warehouse for years waiting to be done so I have decided to just move it on to let someone else take up the mantle, restored this is a £2500-£3000 suite The contents are all crystal with sterling silver...

English Oak campaign chest on stand with hinged top, original brass mounts and side handles, baise lined interior, and resting on stand with br...

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...

English Victorian style rectangular rosewood box with a geometric various wood inlaid top lid having a mirrored back and an interior with nine compartments

This limited edition commemorative box, created to mark the end of Baignol & Farjon's celebrated 104-year legacy in the French pencil-making industry, encapsulates a rich history...

Early 19th century mahogany teapoy, the shaped, crossbanded and hinged top opening to reveal two wooden containers with lids, with two compartment spaces ideal ...

Continental, early 20th century. A antique oval box made of brass and other metals. The box has a basketweave pattern to the exterior and an affixed basalt plaque to the top. The pl...

A beautiful English Regency work box dating to the early 19th century, retaining its original fitted interior and luxurious velvet lining. Crafted in fine mahogany, the box opens to ...

A beautifully made small Arts & Crafts coffer in solid chestnut, dating from the 1920s and attributed to Ambrose Heal. The coffer has particularly interesting provenance. It was...

A biscuit tin celebrating The British Commonwealth, both natural & architectural. The 1930s Canadian Rockies train is wonderful! Also featuring Windsor, Parliament House of New Zeala...

Rare Magnolia Yellow Lacquer From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form with Chinoise...

English mahogany wine cellarette with inlaid Satinwood conch shell, hinged top revealing a compartmentalized fitted interior, and terminating on the original turned legs with brass c...

A fine early 19th century satinwood sarcophagus needlework or jewellery box with ornate brass ring handles and feet.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel box made by Liberty & Co Ltd in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our diverse range of antique silver boxes and cases. This exceptional Edwardian sterling silver and enamel box has a plain rectangular form. The body of this antique enameled box is plain and unembellished. This antique silver box is fitted with the original domed hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with an exceptional and impressive hand painted enamel panel depicting a river bank scene incorporating a plain beam bridge with a simple handrail. The enamel panel is encompassed with a paralleling scalloped border accented with rope twist ornamentation. The chamfered portion of the cover is further ornamented with an iconic Arts & Crafts style applied lobed border. The interior of the box retains the original gilding; this box can be refitted with a bespoke velvet jewelry box fitment upon request. This impressive antique silver box was crafted by the collectable silversmith Liberty & Co Ltd. Large Arts & Crafts style boxes with an enamel panel are uncommon and becoming increasingly rare to the market. Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior; it is a sign of quality when boxes have gilded, unlined interiors in addition to a solid silver cover. Condition This antique silver and enamel box...

English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top.  

Briar lady's casket with brass inserts. Inside compartments with coeval glass flasks and compartments in velvet and purple silk. The opening front reveals two drawers. The lids of th...

Leather book box from England. Classic style leather front with creative snap lock to hide your special belongings. Looks perfect on your shelf. Add some classic old English leather ...

English Victorian oak and walnut trim lap desk box with nail head and brass filigree design.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt castle top vinaigrette depicting Dryburgh Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection. This excepti...

A fine Victorian English glove box, crafted in molded papier-mâché and finished in deep black lacquer. The rectangular form features gently rounded corners and a hinged lid. The exte...

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

A fine specialist painted cellarette, the moulded lid with a carved vine leaf and grape cluster and the bored with trailing vine leaf and grape decoration. The tapering sides with si...

An English oak decorative box from the 19th century with carved dog on the lid, stylized foliage on the front and partitioned interior. Immerse yourself in the delicate craftsmanship...

English Regency rosewood letter box in casket form on brass feet with ring handles and a brass plaque engraved with name "lydia" and leather gold embossed pocket interior.

Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century This rectangular, oblong snuff box is constructed of papier-mâché with a black lacquer finish. It features a complete silver pi...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker & Hall, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass Biscuit Box, features engraved decoration to the silver lid and base, and a hobnail...

Octagonal form with Asian figures! Great old paint.

Antique walnut wooden boxes suitable for containing chess. You can choose among these four: (3 photos for each box) . -the first : SOLD. -the second has a silver S.Christopher - O/7...

Silver - Two English silver matchboxes - 19th century. English; with silversmith's marks P&S dated 1897 and silversmith's mark J.Gloster Ltd 1913. Approx. weight: (total) 40 g Di...

A lovely pair of Victorian horn perfume travel containers descended through a prominent New England Family. These two have pretty graining and are in generally good condition. The fi...

An Art Deco pewter covered small lidded box with blue glass cabochon. English. Circa 1930. The box has hand tooled geometric design to the top with the initial 'L' along with all ov...

Collectible Porcelain Box English Ware Made in England by L & Sons ltd Hanley. Antique ceramic box marked English Ware Made in England by Lanca...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver, cut-glass and enamel biscuit barrel; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection This exceptional antique George V cut-glass biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form. The glass box is fitted with a plain cylindrical hallmarked sterling silver mount to the rim. This antique biscuit barrel...