English Boxes

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...

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

The outer ring slides to allow the snuff box to be opened. Engraved Silver Monogram on top.

19th century coromandel writing slope, fabulous quality with brass corners and a central brass diamond with a nice jasperware plaque, there is ...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A Regency Cuban mahogany tea chest by Robert Wright of Hull, dating to the early nineteenth century circa 1815, of sarcophagus form with an architectural pa...

Antique Victorian quality figured walnut sewing box having a brass handle to the lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior, drop down front opening to reveal a storage drawer ...

Although unmarked this Coromandel wood box was clearly made for a major retailer in the London luxury goods trade. The top rises to reveal an array...

A very elegant & charming antique sterling silver miniature locket vinaigrette by James Fenton, Birmingham, 1872. This miniature vinaigrette would have been worn as a locket on a chain...

This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1870 in the period Aesthetic Movement style. The box was made as a sewing chest, but could be adapted for other purposes such as a jewelry box. The box is composed of paper mâché with a glossy black lacquered finish. The stepped top has scalloped edges and a detailed border of inlaid mother of pearl done with a floral motif. The central portion of the box's top is done with large pieces of mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box are accented with hand-painted gilt detailing and the inside of the top is hand painted with floral accents. The inner tray of this box is divided into several compartments, some having fabric covered lids with molded handles. The inside of the box is paper lined in the same blue patterned paper as the tray. There is small brass lock on the front of the box, but there is no key. The box is finished with round squat biscuit shaped feet. Please note that due to the composition of this box, it may only be shipped within Canada.

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...

Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, will hold 2 packs of playing cards, and is very pla...

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 ...

A table cabinet parquetry-veneered in rosewood on the outside and opening (both with a hinged lid and front) to reveal a fitted interior with stumpwork-fronted drawers. The stumpwork...

A large sarcophagus shaped rosewood tea caddy with a semi domed top. Original glass inside and two tea compartments. Mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon. On bun feet. The interior is f...

An unusual burnished steel and brass box on custom made steel and brass stand. England, 19th century.  

Rare Edwardian Classical sterling silver box. Made by George Henry Cowell in London in 1908. Rectangular with spread base and hinged cover. Cover top had beaded scrollwork mounted wi...

Antique 18th century English George III satinwood and mahogany tea caddy circa 1790. Elegant size and proportions with choice flame and crotch/burl woods. Original brass bail handle ...

Antique English Burled Walnut Letter Box, Circa 1870.

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.

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...

A beautiful Victorian Wavecrest box by CF Monroe Company, circa 1890, signed and in remarkable condition. This exquisite example of American art glass is finely molded and entirely h...

An antique Victorian English burr walnut tea caddy of classic sarcophagus form, raised on bun feet and of excellent colour throughout. The lid is beautifully shaped and finely carved...

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...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1835 by Taylor & Perry this remarkable William IV sterling silver vinaigrette is of a rectangular form with a hinged lid. The 'castle top' lid is deco...

Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by Harman Bros in Birmingham in 1990. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Corner bracket supports. Engine-turned ornament in plain frames...

An 18th century English Porcelain Trompe L'oeil covered cauliflower form Box. This English Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Covered Cauliflower F...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Sterling silver tea caddy of cylindrical form with a slightly tapered body, dating to 1911. The caddy stands on three straight legs and is cast with swags of...

A rather large and wonderful mahogany regency tea caddy. It is trimmed out with an inlay and an ivory keyhole. The interior is four inches deep in the tea compartments, does not have...

A Fine George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box, Most Probably for a Lady. Made Almost Certainly in London circa 1790. The Snuff Box is of an unusual smaller size and was most probably for...

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.

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver jewellery casket made in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to the Victorian silver collection. This mag...

This is a wonderful English regency tea caddy in rosewood. Beautifully executed, the carving is fantastic. It’s on burn feet and its velvet lined interior is complete. The silver is ...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1911 by John Grinsell & Sons this handsome Antique, sterling silver and glass box is very stylish in design. The box is very usable, and would be equall...

A pair of late 18th century Sheraton period faded and figured mahogany serpentine fronted cutlery boxes, having boxwood strung and tulipwood crossbanded tops with central oval urn...

Of sarcophagus form with geometric brass stringing throughout, with embossed gilt-brass ring handles to the sides, the interior fitted with twin lidded lead-lined caddies separated by a glass mixing bowl, raised on brass paw feet. With a secret drawer.

Hallmarked in London in 1912 by Horace Woodward & Co., this antique, George V, sterling silver biscuit box is of oval form, decorated with applied rope borders, and features cast...

19th century English rootwood office box with brass fittings and leather interior.

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high quality collectable piece, the box is solid Coromandel wood with brass edges, it’s a lovely dark timber with a similar grain to Rosewood. The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther head for London and the date letter M for 1867 The box has Braham locks which were of such high quality Gillows of Lancaster an London used them on their finest furniture, at the back of the base section you have a hand engraved plaque which reads Asprey Maker 166 Bond Street London, in the middle of this plaque is a depression switch, if you press it a hidden drawer pops out of the bottom. The listing includes the original key The mirror pulls forward to reveal a hidden document folio...

A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk. This grand large example is made from beautif...

NEW HALL - HANLEY - 'QUILP - OLD CURIOSITY SHOP' - Vintage ceramic lidded box with hand-painted border and transfer decorated lid - featuring a scene from a Charles Dickens novel - s...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage large Fortnum & Mason six person wicket picnic hamper RRP £2550 A very well made and decorati...

Hallmarked in London in 1821 by Christopher John Buckler, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is gilt, and features a cast "Topers" scene on the lid of three gentlemen ...

A Fine George III Hinged Patch Box Made in London in 1799 by Thomas Brough, The Box has an elliptical form and the hinged cover is engraved with an outer band of foliate motifs on a...

Hallmarked in London in 1889 by Barnards, this attractive Victorian, antique, sterling silver biscuit box, has swirled and sunken half fluting, in the Queen Anne style. It has a flus...

Antique English copper repousse chest, circa 1880.

Fine gilt bronze and Wedgwood two-handled casket, circa 1875.

Antique early 19th century English George III exotic wood desk box for stationery or sewing pannier. The box has a rosewood lid with the original gilt...

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 Rare and Important Large Regency Period Country House Gesso Decorated Casket This most interesting large scale casket is highly decorative. It stands on four raised cast bronze an...

A very handsome late 19th century silver plate humidor.

Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.

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...

This Victorian olivewood stationery cabinet by George Betjemann and Leuchars, dating to circa 1880, is of impressive size and veneered in feathered olivewood with brass mounted corne...

Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner mounts, hinges, pin, top mount and retractable handles. Features include a side drawer,...

The S. Y. St George Expeditionary Medicine Box by Burroughs, Wellcome and Co., London, c.1924 A hinged rectangular japanned tin box with a green interior, and two extendable drawers...

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...

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca. 1840's. Measures 3 inches long x 2 inches deep x almost 2 inches high. Sterling silver mount is engraved Mrs. Margaret Burke...

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Inlaid Box, Circa 1820.

Pedestal Box on Stand Table made of Paper Mache and Mother of Pearl with Gold Details.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1901 Chester hallmarked Sterling Silver tea caddy made by Muller & Son A very good loo...