European Boxes

A 20th Century Art Deco French 18K gold and diamond compact. Circular in form with an all-over engine-turned decoration. The cover is set with a stylised "Shriners" logo accented wit...

This exceptional antique letter box is a one-of-a-kind piece crafted in the 20th century from genuine 19th-century leather-bound books. The richly d...

This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional Dutch silver tea caddy has been realistically modelled in the form of a classic antique wine cooler...

Austrian 18th or early 19th century gilt continental silver box, beautifully adorned with curvilinear and shell motifs, measuring 7'' in length by 5 1/3'' in depth by 3 2/3'' in heig...

Meissen Gilt-Metal Mounted Etui / Bodkin Case, circa 1755, cylindrical case painted with floral trails between blue-scale borders, the ends painted with pe...

A captivating vintage Limoges trinket box, crafted in fine cobalt blue porcelain and adorned with hand-applied 22-karat gold detailing. The lid features a richly illustrated courtesa...

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...

English Regency Mahogany monumental wine cellarette with a gadrooned step back hinged lid, canted gadrooned exterior sides, interior locking mechanism, flanking figural dolphin feet...

A Spanish Baroque leather-wrapped coffer brass accents from the 18th century. This antique Spanish coffer, with it's rectangular-shaped body, has been o...

"David" is a leather box, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, made of genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the ...

Enameled etui necessaire designed by Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921). This is an extraordinary etui necessaire oval box created in Vienna Austria at the workshops of Georg Adam Scheid...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver trinket box in the form of a table; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver trinket box has been modelled in the form of a 20th century table/cabinet. The surface of this antique trinket...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by George Unite this striking Victorian antique sterling silver card case is of a rectangular form with a scalloped edge and a hinged lid. The surfac...

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...

In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady needed to dress for High Society. Placed in a prominent position in a lady’s bedroom, the service would have signified its owner’s wealth and high status. This nine-piece service is of Austro-Hungarian origin, being created in Vienna in the late 19th century. The service includes a double sided table mirror...

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...

Exuding a lavish flair intertwined with its geometrical design, this refined ivory storage box showcases a precious structure in horn and wood and a rectangular lid in the same lacqu...

19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.

We are pleased to offer for sale a distinctive vintage smoking accessory that conceals, within a classic gold-toned aluminum box covered in brown leather, a clever and practical ciga...

Bitossi box, ceramic, blue black, sgraffito, abstract, geometric, signed. Small scale lidded box with geometric sgraffito decoration, glazed in blue and black. Signed on underside of...

Puzzle by Line Vautrin – Box in gilded bronze Large and wide box in gilded bronze whose lid is carved with a puzzle by Line Vautrin. The chiselled puzzle p...

Description: Silver box for rosaries with palm-shaped engravings. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 27.21 grams. Dimensions: 5.4x1.9cm. Content: 950/1000. A...

English Victorian cormandel tea caddy decorated with mother of pearl and brass studs, circa 1850s. Cormandel was considered one of the most luxurious woods and only used on the fines...

Antique 18th Century Exceptional French 18k gold & enamel snuff box, a circular snuffbox crafted in solid gold, adorned with blue, green, and white enamels, further enhanced by gold ...

Turquoise marbled wood and nature wood box, 1940s. Rectangular box painted in blue faux marble and nature wood with brass closure and ribbon-shape...

A unique and most elegant French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Glass and Ormolu box. This charming etched Glass lidded box is raised by Ormolu legs in the shape of lily pads below ...

Description: Wooden jewelry box with silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 218.59 grams. Dimensions: 4x14.5cm. Content: 833/1000. As...

Description: Silver box with an elliptical shape and engraved floral motifs, framed enamel on the lid and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Eagle's Head. Weigh...

Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Rhodium-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder...

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The creamy and smooth exterior of this 19th Century Opaline Box harmonizes beautifully with its streamlined Dore Bronze mount and clasp. All elements, including its oval shape, contr...

Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Horn, Chromed Brass & Glossy Ebony by Arcahorn Dimensions: D 14 x W 26 x H 7 cm. Materials: Glossy ebony, horn, and chromed brass. Available in three fi...

Description: Small silver filigree jewelry box in the shape of a chest with clasp and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Unre...

Set of five refined hand turned wooden boxes each in a different specimen of wood shaped in straight and tapered cylinder shape in various heights showing excellent craftsmanship. Th...

This cigar box is crafted in the form of a rustic wooden chalet, featuring detailed sculpting that imitates timber planks and wooden beams. The roof, decorated with metalwork accents...

Description: Tortoiseshell matchbox with gold applications and button to open. Metal: Gold. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 13.91 grams. Dimensions: 5.5cm x 3.5cm. Content: 5...

A rather unique painted chest from Europe, this table coffer was commissioned in 1915. The right side (when viewing from the front) is dated, with the numbers flanking a springing ra...

A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This impressive antique G...

Wooden box with lock and mirror inside. The external covering is in briar wood veneer, brass with mother of pearl inserts, the handles are in brass. Italy half 19th century.

Description: Silver cigarette case with Arabic-style engraved floral motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Egyptian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 145.86 grams. Dimensions: 12.5x0....

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

Vintage Pewter and wooden round box realized in the early 20th century. Very good condition.

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 ...

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...

Description: Silver snuff box with friezes, engraved with country motifs and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Corôa. Weight: 62.38 grams. Dimensions: 7x1.5...

delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...

a bentwood box used in the 19th century by a Spanish Milliner, the inscription on the box says Grandos Uva Negros, wich means big dark grapes, lovely decorative item, great patina ...

This Austrian Art Deco box (c. 1930) is a masterclass in geometric minimalism and material contrast. The rectangular body is finished in a deeply grained, dark exotic wood veneer, sh...

This wooden box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated with bluish, green and white polychrome enamels. For Mithé Espelt, the object is an essential element of the boudoir....

A superb quality ladies’ travelling vanity case, veneered in richly figured coromandel wood with brass edging and escutcheons, the hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted interior line...

A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver combination scent bottle / vinaigrette; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection This exceptional and large antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette and scent bottle has an oval cylindrical shaped form. This exceptional bottle is comprised of a cut glass body, overlaid with impressive sterling silver covering embellished with pierced and embossed floral decoration, incorporating interlacing scrolling leaf and daffodil designs. The piece retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover to the antique scent bottle...

Set of three wooden cigar boxes, typical of the 1970s, designed for storing and displaying cigars. Each box has a simple, elongated shape with clean lines, highlighting the natural w...

Italian Squirrel-shaped box in gilded metal signed on the inside. TTauy raviga.

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze Presenting a remarkable fusion of artistry and opulence, the perfumer Baccarat's green op...

This stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is a true masterpiece. Nearly 150 years old, the wood has developed a rich patina that enhances its beauty and ch...

This charming jewelry box from the 1940s was made out of copper and is hand-dented. It shows a nudist art of a woman. It is in a beautiful original condition. A unique piece whic...

A lovely 19th century oak lidded-top table chest with hand carved leaf scrolls and roundel carvings, having swivel carrying handles to the sides. The chest has a rustic charm and sh...

Suitcase luxury watch blue covered with blue cowhide leather sheathing, box with details and finishings in polished nickel-plated brass. Upholstery and ...