English Boxes

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...

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...

A good antique English Charles II period carved oak Bible or deed box, from the late 1600s. The box is made of typical six plank and joined pegged construction, the box with a hinge...

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 ...

This diverse set of early 19th-century English painted snuff boxes, of various shapes and sizes, are finely decorated with a variety of subjects, inc...

Art Deco shagreen covered wooden box of dark green color and with a bone lid lift.

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...

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.

Hallmarked in London in 1900/1 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver String Box, is ornate in design and stands on three decorative feet. The stri...

Antique 19th silver tobacco box, from 1820s.    

A delightful letter or stationary box Wonderful colours Similarities to Mauchline ware. Hand painted paper applied to wood, possibly sycamore. Applied hand coloured steel engravin...

The Following Item that we are offering is A Beautiful and Unusual RARE COLLECTORS Handpainted Crummles Porcelain Box. Outstandingly done with Beautifully Colors featuring Noah's Ark...

English Regency Parquetry diamond inlaid hinged ebonized tea caddy with two lidded interior compartments, original ebonized knobs, stylized foliage borders, locking mechanism with ke...

Antique English copper repousse chest, circa 1880.

P0241 An attractive Regency-era rosewood jewellery box, dating back to circa 1820. This antique piece features striking decorative scroll inlays and a fully lined interior. It retain...

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 magnificent English Regency oval cranberry glass dressing table box with toleware lid inset with embroidery surrounding a colour wash print. The cranberry glass with deep cut diamo...

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 fantastic painted wooden English 'country house' private red post box likely to have been made for the lobby of a hotel, business, club or a country house. It would have been empti...

Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860's. Stand: 13 1/4" H x 24 1/4" W x 14" D Box: (Closed) 8" H x 23 1/2" W x 13 1/4" D Box: (Open) 19 1/4" H...

This exquisite 20th century serpentine-shaped covered box represents a superb manifestation of the iconic artistry and style associated with Royal Crown Derby. The craftsmanship and ...

Antique Victorian marquetry jewelry box with satinwood and ebony stringing - fine quality with aged patina - featuring veneered top and sides - diamond shaped satinwood key escutcheo...

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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning heavily carved Victorian walnut sewing table A very good looking and decorative piece...

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...

Late 18th century, English George III mahogany knife box fitted out for letters / ballots. The interior voided of the old knife compartments. One small remov...

This Georgian period traveling desk from circa 1820, crafted in England, features an Italiante metal handle and lock that enhance its functionality and historical charm. The exterior...

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

This is a salesman sample of a Demilune English chest. It has four doors with an ivory bar handle. It is all inlaid around the top and the bottom. It sits on four legs. Circa 1800s.

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...

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.

About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card or games box has a deep red or burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork wit...

20th century brown leather Royal Navy cordite carrier with good patina. The main body of the bucket is made of cork with a tan leather exterior and canvas interior. The sewn leather ...

This stunning English Art Deco geometric hand-hammered dinanderie, polished pewter-covered decorative box or tea caddy, was manufactured by A.E. Poston & Company, Birmingham, England...

Mid- 20th century confections tin made in England. It is decorated with a Romanesque pattern in bold blue and white. The height with the handle up is 8.5 inches and with the handle...

19th century English barrel shaped wall-mounted salt box A 19th century English curved wood wall-mounted salt box/ jar in light colored wood and mahogany strips, 1830-1850 The l...

Victorian Period, sterling silver, heart-form trinkets box having a hinged lid and gilded interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1895, James Aitchison - maker (by Appoint...

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a dainty basket suspended from a bow with long ribbons entwined with flowering tendrils, ...

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...

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Inlaid Box, Circa 1820.

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...

Unusual Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing box with two lift up tops opening to reveal a writing surface with original ink bottles an...

A regency tea caddy made of rosewood inlaid with brass. Bronze dore feet are a winged lion with flowers and fruit. A wonderful and desirable shape. E...

A nice example of a Victorian English vanity traveling case. It is crafted of rosewood and features glass containers with sterling silver tops and utensils with mother of pearl handl...

An exceptionally rare early 17th century, James I/Charles I, black Japanned jewel box decorated with gold and red flowers and foliage. With a domed lid, o...

Large Tunbridge ware box with herringbone pattern inlaid parquetry. Circa 1840, England.

This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color. Holding several compartments.

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...

A handsome and very stylish biscuit box dating to circa 1890 by the top notch silversmith, John Grinsell & Sons of Sheffield. Made from solid English oak, the box is fitted with e...

A 19th century English Battersea box depicting gentlemen on hobbyhorses.

A middle of the 19th century mahogany table cabinet. The cabinet has panels of birds eye maple and the door and side panels have ebony beading. The interior has two short drawe...

About as fine as they get, this large Burr walnut cigar cabinet is a magnificent quality box beautifully made. Each corner has a carved column with a polished brass base and brass...

Stunning little 19th century tabletop stationary box made of micro-mosaic. Made in Britain, circa 1870, in Tunbridge Wells, hence these type of works are called Tunbridgeware! ...

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

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

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.

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

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...

Brass and steel bound teak Campaign trunk with recessed brass carrying handles.

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...