British Boxes

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique silver jewelry box, in sterling standard, has been modelled in the form of a dressing table. The surface of this Edwardian jewelry box is plain and embellished with two applied sterling silver balls to the anterior convex arched surface, replicating the details of the draw handles. The original hallmarked hinged cover is plain and parallels the shape of the body, opening to reveal the original segmented velvet interior. The weighted base of this exceptional antique box retains the original leatherette covering to the underside. The box is supported by four subtly tapering pillar style legs Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior; it is a sign of quality when boxes have unlined interiors in addition to a solid silver cover. Condition This antique silver box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The original interior and leatherette covering have wear in keeping with age and use. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Edwardian jewelry...

A fine and unusual silver plate and shagreen cigarette case. Shagreen was a popular but rare material used in the 19th century on certain fine pieces, such as clocks and cases. Its b...

English Regency-style (19th Century) pollard oak men\'s miniature jewelry cabinet with 2 doors and brass plume crest.

A most attractive Regency painted chinoiserie box in an unusually large size; plain painted interior.

Period Georgian dresser box made from Rosewood. The lid is gracefully shaped and has a hand cast brass handle on the top. The top looks almost liquid in its movement. In the corne...

Pair of Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes – Friendship & Wisdom Quotes – Hand-Painted Collectible This exquisite pair of Halcyon Days enamel boxes featur...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House, an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Abbotsford House in high relief. The sides of the box are encompassed with bands of chased scrolling leaf ornamenation. The underside of the box is ornamented with engine turned decoration incorporating a plain rectangular vacant cartouche. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied scrolling leaf decorated borders. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille. The vinaigrette retains the original gilding; this has worn with age in a sympathetic fashion to an aesthetically pleasing mellow color. This exceptional vinaigrette was crafted by the renowned silversmith Nathaniel Mills. A historical country house which was the former residence of renowned novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott, situated in the Scottish Borders. Condition This antique vinaigrette is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the interior and part hallmarks to the underside of the grille are all very clear. Dimensions Length 3.8cm/1.5", width 2.6cm/1", height 1cm/0.4". Weight 0.8 troy ounce/26.3g. Maker: Nathanial Mills...

An English Victorian period paper hat box from the 19th century, with floral motifs and book pages. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, this hat box features a flo...

A Victorian rosewood Tunbridge ware handkerchief box with lid decorated with mosaic floral group to the centre and floral border, opening to reveal a ...

A Silver and guilloche enamel cigar humidor. With engine turned, starburst pattern. Silver hallmarks of lion passant, which is British standard finess mark, and anchor silver mark f...

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 charming vintage wood mosaic box is a beautifully crafted decorative object, showcasing an intricate geometric patchwork of carefully arranged wood segments. Composed of circula...

4 piece cut crystal dresser set. The bottle measures 2 x 4.25, and has a lovely lid which has an inscription 30 April 1897. The hallmark is dated...

English Victorian-style wood decorated box with horse heads and horses

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection This fine antique Victori...

19th Century English Penwork Box with Lion’s Head Handles & Brass Ball Feet

Rectangular snuff box from the Bowsprit of HMS Victory c.1937’ A rectangular snuffbox made from the English oak of the bowsprit of HMS Victory. A crown of sails and coat of arms is ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection This excepti...

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...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to the Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original, stunning condition teal coloured machinist work tool box in all steel with period lock and lo...

19th century English long silver trinket box.

P0123 A stunning William IV rosewood work and jewellery box, dating to circa 1840. This exceptional piece features elegant quadrant beading alongside fine decorative inlays on both t...

Antique early 20th Century British burgundy leather-bound jewellery box with decorative silver-gilt mounts, cast escutcheon and lion mask handles. It features a working lock and a ke...

a fine 19th-Century Coromandel Wood vanity Box with Secret Compartment A superb vanity box crafted from precios coromandel wood, beautifully enhanced by two elegant mother-of-pearl ...

Antique early 20th Century English solid silver cigar case. The case has a straight edge and rounded end with two compartments to hold cigars, with a richly gilt interior. Hallmarked...

Pair of George III Antique Style Mahogany Knife Boxes Dimensions : 13.5" Tall X 7.5" Wide X 8" Deep This pair of Knife boxes was made by Southhampton furniture and are made in the ...

19th century English Oak Liquor Bottle Case with brass Chubb lock and brass handle engraved with Capt. E.J. Ward R. A. relative to Captain Edward Jo...

A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This antique George IV sterling silve...

English Victorian papier mache and gold inlaid decorated lap desk box with floral bouquet.  

Brown Westhead Moore Co. Majolica box and cover which features a suitcase (perhaps), with two belt straps either side of a twisted rope handle. Coloration: cobalt blue, brown, ochre,...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver dressing table box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form. The surface of the tea caddy is plain and unembellished, with an applied reed decorated border to the upper and lower rims. This antique silver tea caddy retains the original hallmarked domed flush hinged cover; the flush hinge indicates the fine quality of this piece. The cover is surmounted with the original and exceptional silver topped oval button style finial. This antique Georgian tea caddy...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Windsor castle; an addition to our collectable box...

This handsome antique wooden box is a refined example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, blending functional utility with intricate folk-art detail. Meticulously carved from a rich, dark-stained hardwood, the case features a sophisticated octagonal design on the lid, framed by a continuous border of hand-carved bead-and-reel trim. Centered on the cover is an ornate, hand-engraved metal shield bearing a scrolling script monogram, adding a layer of storied history and personalized charm to the piece. Its deep, warm finish and architectural lines make it a masculine yet elegant addition to a traditional library, executive desktop, or a curated shelf of curiosities. Ideally suited for safeguarding small treasures such as cufflinks, vintage stamps, or heirloom jewelry, this versatile case measures 5.75" wide, 4.25" deep, and 2" tall. The interior reveals a clean, natural wood finish, while the exterior has acquired a deep, lustrous patina over more than a century of use. It remains in great antique condition, showing minor surface scuffs and gentle smoothing to the carved edges that serve as a testament to its long history. This piece is a sophisticated find for any collector of antique treenware...

Regeny Heavily inlaid Brass Tea Caddy This Tea Caddy in Walnut and Elevated on Four Bun Feet Some Minor Nicks The Interior Consists of a Tea Compartment with Shedding Paint

This 19th-century English patch box dates to the early–mid 1800s and is carved and polished from cow horn. It consists of two carved sections and measures approximately 2 inches in d...

An Art Deco pewter covered lidded box with green cabochon. English. Circa 1930. The box has hand-tooled geometric design to the top with all over punchwork. The interior is lined in...

A truly magnificent drinks / decanter box made from exotic Coromandel mounted with polished brass mounts inset with a plethora of different kinds of cabochon cut and polished onyx st...

A nice group of three antique Victorian snuff or trinket boxes with metal sides and banded or moss agate tops and bottoms. I’m not quite sure what the smallest one is made of. It has...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver commemorative card case featuring The Crystal Palace; an addition to our range of collectable silverware...

English (20th Century) decoupage small box with cat design.  

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Newstead Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique William IV silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Newstead Abbey in high relief. The sides and the underside of the box are ornamented with panels of engine turned decoration, accented with an impressive elongated applied thumb piece ornamented with leaf and bud designs. The decoration to the underside incorporates a rectangular vacant cartouche. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied moulded borders. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille. The vinaigrette retains the original gilding to the surface and interior. A former Augustinian priory which is known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron. This Abbey, situated in Nottinghamshire, is now publicly owned by the local Council and houses a museum displaying a tribute to Byron memorabilia. Condition This antique Nathaniel Mills vinaigrette is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The decoration is very sharp and very crisp. The original gilding is in exceptional condition, in keeping with age. There is some discoloration to the interior of the grille, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the interior are all very clear; the nature of this piece dictates the location of the part hallmarks to the underside of the grille, resulting in the maker's mark and lion passant being partially visible. Reflections in photographs may detract from this fine example of antique silverware. Dimensions: Length 4.2 cm / 1.7" Width 2.7 cm / 1.1" Height 0.9 cm / 0.4" Weight 1 troy ounce / 30.2 g Maker: Nathanial Mills...

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...

An English miniature cabinet from the 19th century with scrollwork inlay, glass doors and multiple inner drawers. This English miniature cabinet from the 19th century is an exquisite...

An elegant 19th century English regency work box decorated in the chinoiserie taste with intricate pinwork detailing and raised on four brass feet. The exterior displays a beautifull...

English Regency (19th Century) rosewood box with brass handles and decorated with inlaid a brass filigree design and fitted as a humidor with 2 trays

Edwardian Marquetry Sunburst Walnut and Burlwood Box, England, Late 19th Century A finely crafted Edwardian circular parquetry box, England, late 19th century. The lid is adorned wi...

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...

Anglo Indian, early 19th century. A highly unusual Antique hand carved 4-section tea caddy. The box which features a carved ribbon edge hinged lid, which opens to reveal four individually wood lined tea boxes with brass finial handles. The body is not only beautifully carved with blooming floral designs but it is also inset with 8 classical tin Manganese Delft...

English Victorian small rectangular shaped white porcelain box with woven design, blue trim and fruit design top.  

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass smoking compendium carriage; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian sterling silver smoking compendium...

A fine and impressive antique Edward VIII English sterling silver jewelry box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This fine antique Edward VIII sterling silver jewelry box has a rectangular form with plain rounded corners. The surface of the jewelry box is embellished with fine and impressive panels of engine turned decoration. This antique silver jewelry box...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectab...

Handsome Antique English Brass Banded Walnut Travel Box, Circa 1880.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English 9-karat yellow gold and rose gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptional antique...

This fine old English box made circa 1850-1860 is made from burled walnut with dramatic figuring. The box is then mounted with gilded bronze and engrav...

Early 20th century crystal dresser box with a hunting scene painted on a brass lid. This crystal box is a nice size and good quality that would loo...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Box, is plain in design, and carries a family crest engraved on the lid. The box...

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...