English Boxes

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...

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.

A very early 19th century English work box with two very unusual inlay designs. Especially the heart where the keyhole is. Box has a tray in the velvet lined ...

Antique English Brass Banded Rosewood Box on Stand, Circa 1880.

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.

19th century English long silver trinket box.

Finely made and signed E. Wells Co Patent on hinges. Rectangular hinged top with brass edge and fleur de lis corners and central monogrammed plaque opening to a fitted interior. Conf...

This tea caddy is of sarcophagus form, oblong with a raised panelled lid, painted with autumnal fruit and flowers. The exterior is brilliantly decorated in penwork with stylised flow...

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 ...

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...

A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and highly decorative foliate marquetry to the front and top. The top has a handsome cast ...

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 ...

The burgundy / brown lacquer is decorated with gold depicting figures and buildings in a landscape. The caddy stands on four carved wooden feet in the shape of claws. The interior contains a single pewter canister...

1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and base are mounted with scrolling sterling silver. T...

Late Georgian/Regency Period Tea Caddy "Optic/Medallion" Tea Caddy Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A stunningly constructed English Sheraton-period tea caddy dating to the late ...

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...

Antique English Burled Walnut Letter Box, Circa 1870.

Late 19th century English Oak Octagonal Humidor With Silver Mounts. Complex octagonal form with moldings and silvered brass fittings. The base supported by small bun feet, two ring h...

This is a cast bronze metal box modelled as a casket with a wood liner and depicting medieval scenes. We date this box to the late 19th Century. The box is made of a cast metal (b...

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...

Hallmarked in Chester in 1907 by Nathan & Hayes, this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, features a hinged lid which is lined and has spaces for six rings, a...

18th Century Bilston Enamel Patch / Snuff Box - Hinged on both base and lid, the base is decorated with gentlemen walking outside a church, while the lid has an embossed female port...

English Regency period mahogany collectors chest with ebonized detail. The mahogany case having six drawers with turned pulls, figured mahogany top with molded edge and sitting on a ...

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

An early 20th century bird's-eye maple collectors box, circa 1920. Complete with recessed silvered handles and corners which gives it a military Campaig...

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of silver boxes and cases. This fine antique Georgian...

A snuff box designed by Robert Mitchell. This is a fabulous antique pocket snuff-box created in Birmingham England by Robert Mitchell, back in the 1824. The unusual snuff box has be...

Hand painted papier mâché box with original perfume bottles.

A Very Fine Plum Mahogany Box with brass inlay. England, circa 1880. Side handle present but not operational. Dimensions: Height 6" Width 13 1/2" Depth 11" CW5778

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...

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

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique English sterling silver fox boxes; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection...

Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by John Rose Birmingham in 1969. Rectangular with plain straight sides. Cover hinged with tapering tab. Cov...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddies; an addition to our silver teaware collection. These exceptional antique George II sterling silver tea caddies have a circular baluster shaped form. The surface of each antique tea caddy is embellished with very sharp, finely chased floral and foliate decoration, incorporating a scroll bordered vacant cartouche to either side. The ornamentation to the body of each piece incorporates a plain applied moulded girdle. These caddies are fitted with a cylindrical push fit covers encircled with leaf decorated textures. The covers are surmounted with the original cast sterling silver leaf decorated finials. These impressive antique tea caddies...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by E. S. Barnsley & Co., this attractive, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, is round in shape, with engine turned decoration t...

Hallmarked in London in 1915 by James Samuel Bell, this very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Box, is double sided and plain in design, with a...

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

The front of the case exhibiting an exquisite hand painted panel depicting sprays of irises in shades of lavender, royal blue & green, set against a radiant white enamelled machined ...

Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball feet. Circa 1870.

An antique English sterling silver and cut-glass vanity, dresser, or bath/powder room jar box, Victorian period, circa late-19th century, England. The sterling silver top/lid has a r...

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form. The underside of this box has a subtly concave form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets. The surface of this antique silver tobacco box is plain and unembellished. This silver tobacco tin or box retains the original sprung flush hinged hallmarked subtly convex cover, which opens by applying gentle pressure to each side. The interior of the box retains the original gilding. This antique Edwardian piece is an exceptional example for its type. Condition This antique tobacco box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks and part hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear. Dimensions Diameter 8.7cm/3.4" Height 2.4cm/0.9" Weight 3 troy ounces/92.7g Maker: William M Hayes...

19th Century Regency Style Red Hand-Painted And Tole Coal Bucket/ with Lid. Painted with Red and Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration. Domed cover with lovely original gold gilt lion head ha...

A Superb Example of an English Georgian Period Well figured Mahogany Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of flat rectangular outline, generous proportions and outstanding quality, all ...

An Important & Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London circa 1745. This exceptional gold box has a slightly tapering rectangular form with a shagreen exterior inset wit...

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

Octagonal form with Asian figures! Great old paint.

A circa 1930's English engraved bone box with landscapes. Measurements: Height: 6" Width: 12.5" Depth: 8.5"

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1904 by Roberts & Belk, this stylish, Edwardian, antique sterling silver biscuit box, is cylindrical in shape, plain in style, standing on ball feet and fe...

A charming cylindrical box with a domed lid made of black lacquered papier-mâché, known as japanning, is decorated throughout with chinoiserie scenes featuring small figures in a gar...

Trio Of Decorative Boxes Covered In Porcupine Quills And Bone, Priced Per Box. Measurement is for the largest Box.

A Fine and Rare Late 18th Century George III Satinwood Octagonal Box, C.1790. The kingwood crossbanded sectional top with ebony and box stringing is finely laid around a central in...

Black lacquered box decorated overall with gilt figures, trees, pavilions, and flowering plants on the sides, and a landscape scene on the lid. Brass keyhole escutcheon on the front....

A fine antique Georgian style mahogany tea caddy. Of bombé form with fruit wood inlay, gilt brass mounts & handle, and bracket feet. Simply a wonderful, rare form! Date: L...

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...

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

This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay. The elegant floral motif at the ...

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

There is much more to this exquisite Georgian snuffbox than meets the eye. Beautifully crafted of striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom, which, when gently unscrewed, reveals a miniature erotic painting of exceptional detail. Erotic antiques...

A stunning, fine quality English Victorian brass-mounted walnut tea caddy, retailed by Wedgwood & Sons, 9 Cornhill, London. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the mid-19th century, rectangular chest form finished in rich burled walnut, having a shaped hinged lid featuring an inset Wedgwood Jasperware plaque of Cupid riding a lion. Locking, retaining the original key, the top opening to reveal an interior fitted with two lidded compartments, one lid marked B (black tea...

Documented Georgian Sheraton Period Marquetry Tea Caddy with Prince of Wales Feathers, Inscribed “E * S 1797,” England, circa 1795–1800 8 pieces: the Tea caddy box, the two caddy bo...