British Boxes

A 19th century Directoire diminutive walnut Secrétaire a' Abattant and a similar diminutive five-drawer chest. Great small drinks table or jewelry chest. Great attention paid to deta...

Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with swing handle c1850 Date : c1850 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Two compar...

1890s heavy industrial box trolley. We were recently contacted about the clearance of an old textile mill West of Leeds, the mill had stopped working as a textile mill many years ago...

Heading : Tunbridge ware tea caddy c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Sarcophagus shape. Central floral mosaic within keylines borde...

Heading : George Wise Tunbridge ware box with swing handle and image of Dandelion Tower near Margate Date : c1815 Period : Regency Origin : Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Central trans...

This Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box, dating from c. 1660-1685, is a remarkable piece of early English furniture, showcasing the detailed craftsmanship and design aesthetics of the ...

These red leather and gold-embossed book boxes from early 20th-century England elegantly blend aesthetic appeal with clever functionality. Each features a luxurious deep blue interio...

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and cut-glass tea caddy, an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. This impressive antique George V cut-glass tea caddy has a circular rounded form. The vessel of this antique silver tea caddy...

Heading : Octagonal Tunbridge Ware games box c1845 Date : c1845 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Cover with perspective cubework with keylin...

This beautiful small oval box is a very complicated piece of English cabinet making. It has been very precisely made with a perfectly fitted lid. The box sits on an ebonized moulded ...

A wonderful old tobacco box with handsome banding.  

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

Antique English Walnut Miniature Chest or Jewel Box, Circa 1890's.

Heading : Tunbridge ware sarcophagus tea caddy Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic bordered by a geometric pattern within...

Antique English copper repousse chest, circa 1880.

Heading :Tunbridge ware writing slope by William Upton c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Brighton, East Sussex Decoration : Central perspective cubework with foliate ...

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...

A Rare & Important Renaissance Revival Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top Jewelry Box on Stand Elkington & Co., England Date...

Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing box with swing handle by George Wise Jr Date : c1865 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Two sloped compartments with stylised...

Beautiful 19th century English Regency burl walnut tea caddy. Lovely shape and pretty details including decorative handles on the sides. Makes an elegant statement!

Heading : Tunbridge ware spool holder with floral mosaic Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with geometric border. S...

Heading : Tunbridge ware box with image of Tonbridge Castle Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge or Brighton – see below. Decoration : Central mosaic of Tonbridge ca...

Period: Late 20th century Material: Black synthetic leather exterior with coordinating outer box and plush velvet interior Purpose: Designed to store and display rings, earrings, or...

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...

A Very Rare George III Parcel Gilt and Gold Neo Classical Aide Memoire Made Most Probably in London circa 1775. Does Not Contain Ivory. This very rare parcel gilt Aide Memoire has a...

A very Fine Antique English Hand Carved solid highly figured walnut hinged box with unusual "one-off" carved in relief monogram. This box is satin-lined and tufted likely to be used...

Rare English tobacco cast iron box, Victorian time: for connoisseurs ! If You don't smoke, it serves as a paperweight and it's beautiful to admire on You...

Antique English Wedgwood blue porcelain and coromandel wood inkwell desk compendium, circa 1880.

Heading : Tunbridge ware games box depicting Bayham Abbey Date : c1865 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central mosaic image of the ruins of Bayham Abbey within keylines; this is bordered by a berlin woolwork oak leaf pattern which is also within keylines. The side panels are decorated with fruiting vine berlin woolwork banding. The box contains the rules of Bridge, a cribbage board with six white and two black pegs together with two wooden whist markers...

A Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1856. An unusual Vinaigrette made in Birmingham.Marked with the makers mark of AB in a rectangular punch. Additional information: Height:1 cm / ...

This collection of charred wood vessels has been coaxed from an assortment of offcuts found in David Horan’s workshop. The dimensions of each piece of sapele, cherry and London plane...

This collection of charred wood vessels has been coaxed from an assortment of offcuts found in David Horan’s workshop. The dimensions of each piece of sapele, cherry and London plane...

This collection of charred wood vessels has been coaxed from an assortment of offcuts found in David Horan’s workshop. The dimensions of each piece of sapele, cherry and London plane...

This collection of charred wood vessels has been coaxed from an assortment of offcuts found in David Horan’s workshop. The dimensions of each piece of sapele, cherry and London plane...

Antique English sewing box or jewel box, circa 1850-1860.

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver & enamel quite wonderful cigar box, made by one of the leading silversmiths of the day. The eminent firm of Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd was fo...

Finely inlaid. Unusual shape. Footed. Mixture of exotic woods.

Heading : Tunbridge ware tea caddy depicting battle abbey gatehouse Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central image depicts Battle Abbey Gate...

A Tunbridge Ware Games Box with Inlaid Marquetry Image of Eridge Castle, c1870 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Games Box with Inlaid Marquetry Image of Eridge Ca...

An Extremely Rare George III Concentric Snuff Box Made in London in London in 1807 by Joseph Ash I. As with vinaigrettes, concentric Snuff Boxes are rare. This example is circular i...

Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box

Tunbridge Ware - A Very Fine Large Robert Vorley Stationery Document Box, 1978 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A very Large Robert Vorley Stationery/Document Box Date : 1978 Period : late 20th century Origin : Essex; England. Description : Rectangular box with curved, square-ended lid; opens to reveal four stepped document trays, a curved pen tray and three compartments for business cards or similar. Decoration : To the lid, a central butterfly mosaic...

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...

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...

19th century English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Flame Motif on four Bun Feet. Lock is signed by maker.

We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1890-1900 Late Victorian Burr Walnut Jewellery box table with mirrored top, velour lining and glass sorting / display shelf A very good...

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...

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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding set of burr walnut sewing storage boxes. Perfect for gifts, you can gift them individually, as a ...

Liberty brooch Box Period: Early to mid 20th century Material: Black leather exterior with cream satin lid and black velvet base Purpose: Designed for storing and presenting rings D...

A fine example of a burr thorn and crossbanded tea caddy of superb color and patina with the original brass handle and bracket feet, circa 1750.

This dresser mirror from England, painted in a muted green, features a tilt mirror supported by Ionic columns, a carved fan pediment, and urn finials. The piece is enhanced by a draw...

Liberty of London Bracelet or Watch Box Period: Early to mid 20th century Material: Black leather exterior with cream satin and black velvet-lined interior Purpose: Storage and pres...

A mahogany strong box made for the Ovenden Female Society, Instituted May 1809, of deep rectangular form with a hinged lid, three brass locks, brass carrying handles and an applied b...

A square brooch or pendant box with a textured exterior. The interior is lined with velvet and features Liberty branding, emphasizing its elegant presentation. This Liberty brooch b...

A Fine Table Cabinet Rising from scrolling foliate bracket feet, the rectangular cabinet constructed in rosewood and surmounted with a hinged cavetto moulded lid set with a Sèvres-s...

Lovely cigar box from the late 19th century. In excellent condition - you will not be disappointed.

Pair of intricately hand-painted, lacquered, parcel-gilt, occasional boxes.

Antique English burled walnut box, circa 1860. This box has beautiful Elkington hinges.  

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...