European Boxes

Jewellery box with decorative ceramic lid by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s). A series of yellow and green imperfect circles appear on the cover of the box like stepping stones in a garde...

An exceptionally rare Irish George III hand cut full lead crystal single tea caddy of rectangular outline with canted corners and outstanding quality, first quarter of the nineteenth century. The finely chased silver mounted rim and hinged cover, hand cut with three bands of lozenges on a plain ground, decorative star cut base underneath. Condition: Exceptional condition for such an early piece, with no losses or clouding inside, silver mounts are unmarked but test positive for silver. Wonderful age wear underneath on base. Lock is present but key does not turn. Back and front views are similar. Measures: Height: 5.25” (13.5cm). Width: 3.75” (9.5cm). Depth: 3” (7.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Stunning and rare Tea Caddy...

One of a kind and all hand-crafted, good size antique box by Alfred Daguet (1875-1942). Alfred Daguet was a French craftsman/metalsmith, active around the early 1900s and who specia...

This Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in muted green is a magnificent piece that showcases the brilliance of traditional Venetian craftsmanship infused with contemporary design ...

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

Beautiful cigar case made of red parchment in the 1950s by Giorgio Tura, fine Italian manufacture. The cigar case is very beautiful and striking in red p...

René Lalique (1860-1945) « Panier de Roses » Box 1919 Two parts oval glass with a frosted basket of roses motif lid covering the clear bottom of the R. Lalique Box. White and blue ...

This listing features a beautiful late 19th-century Austrian metal needle stand in the form of a bird figurine, complete with its original pincushion top. Dating to the 1890s, this c...

A very rare pair of Italian decorative mid century wooden storing boxes in Russian pine wood with brass keys by Mario Ceroli from the "Mobili della Valle" series produced by Poltrono...

Brass walnut shaped nut cracker , 1970’s

Set of Exquisite Pewter Bonbonniere designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Set (2) of round pewter boxes with lids with top spheres * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer...

A superb cigar case made from Crocodile / Alligator skin dating to the late Victorian era, c.1890. Excellent condition with all stitching intact. 5" x 3 1/2" x 1". Item: 35829 FRE...

Vintage Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Round Box in Cobalt Blue. Elegant large French vintage round Limoges trinket jewelry porcelain box i...

This antique Victorian opaline glass jewelry casket is a true testament to the opulence and elegance of the era. The pièce de résistance is undoubtedly its exquisite floral enamel p...

Beautifully styled is this 1930s Art Deco French Bonbonniere. Part of the half doll, powder box, jar family. Typical Art Deco coloring which is as b...

A stunning Malachite box out an estate collection of 4 rare specimen boxes. This box has beautifully graining and great color. It still has the remnants of a label on the bottom. It ...

This Mid-Century Modernist sterling silver and polished brass box, created by the esteemed Lalaounis in Greece circa 1950, is a remarkable exemplar of the elegance and innovation cha...

An elegant and functional antique circa 1900 English flame mahogany jewelry box by esteemed furniture maker Maple & Co. The interior is fitted with spring green velvet and ample stor...

A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in th...

Vintage Limoges Bowler Hat form Trinket Box, porcelain, French. Hand painted. Marked: "Peint main Limoges France HC". Porcelain & brass with bow clasp. An umbrella painted on the int...

Rectangular with rounded corners table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent enamels on a radial guilloché an...

Beautiful, Edwardian period, sterling silver table/jewelry box on ball feet, having a hinged lid and a pull-out drawer (which has a lovely, hinged handle). The box was made in Chest...

A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace lidded pewter box with amazing patina. Made by Harald Linder in Uddevalla, Sweden, in 1932. Great condition, with only a few light scratches a...

1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...

Mid-Century onyx box, Made in Italy, 1950s Complete and in good condition.

Vintage Handmade Alhambra Palace Moorish Jewelry Box – 1950s Granada, Spain Bring the grandeur of Islamic architecture into your home with this stunning vintage jewelry box, handcraf...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.06 carat ruby, 0.24 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold mirror/powder compact made by Cartier; an addition to our Cartier collectables...

This beautiful large gemstone box is finely crafted with the finest malachite in brilliant green. The cover with beveled edge demonstrates a stunning patt...

One of a kind Murano handcrafted large rectangular shaped clear blown glass box with floating 24k gold on black orb center creating a beautiful sculptural bronze color, each box wi...

Mid century modern decorative organizing cylinder tea caddy case with lid manufactured by ESA, Denmark circa 1960's. This unique piece showcases continuous flowing teak grains and vi...

1970s Glamorous Hollywood Regency vintage jewelry box or treasure chest retailed by Saks Fifth Avenue, covered in Italian made Jacquard like embroidered fabric and gold velvet on 22k...

Monogrammed A.D. Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of...

Around the world, Döttling luxury safes find homes among select connoisseurs and enthusiasts of the finest locksmith artisanry. They originate from the Döttling manufactory in Sindel...

Stunning Mid-Century jewelry or decorative octagonal box in a beautiful tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This stylish object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attribute...

Small Dutch 19th Century Silver Lodderein or Snuff Box by Dirk de Gilde Koppenol A Lodderein box or a snuff box in rectangular shape with filigree motif The Silversmith is Dirk de ...

A fabulous tortoise shell box, beautifully molded so that the lid is sculpted into its distinctive domed form rather than flat. The rich tortoise patterning has wonderful depth and w...

Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a hot air balloon and mahogany wood insert / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1960s Length: 4.5 inches /...

A truly exceptional Art Deco Gentleman's smoking compendium, beautiful quality by the highly sought-after silversmith, Mappin & Webb. This impressive piece stands on four original...

A biscuit tin celebrating The British Commonwealth, both natural & architectural. The 1930s Canadian Rockies train is wonderful! Also featuring Windsor, Parliament House of New Zeala...

A beautifully hand-crafted Ostrich Egg made into a box featuring refined brass closure details, an elegant acorn-form finial lid, and distinctive bone-style feet (the bone may be res...

Early 20th century Art Déco metal and black enamel compact vanity case with mirror and lipstick holder, France By: unknown Material: metal, enamel Technique: cast, molded, enameled,...

Pair of mid 20th century Swedish pine ammo boxes circa 1950. Great talking point and solution to storage problems. Useful for storage. Partially fitted with pine partitions which w...

A French 19th century writing box made of exotic rosewood. The top of the petite trunk is inlaid with a small tile of mother-of-pearl, engraved for “Charlotte”. The case opens to rev...

Tchibo coffee tin box red and gold coffee box vintage 1960 Germany. Circa 1960's Tchibo round coffee tin box in gold and red enamel. Very decorative storage tin with a Moorish Arabes...

Round snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel on the enameled edge with vertical stripes and fine monochrome miniature hand painted by the painter Renato Dainelli. Diameter cm. 6.2 cm high. 3.4. Weight gr. 222. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1967 and produced in Florence in the Salimbeni company headquarters with manual workmanship by skilled artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous high-fire enamelled firings at approximately 750 < 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

French Art Deco Cigarette Box – 1920s Wood and Chrome Metal Suitcase Design. Rare and stylish French Art Deco cigarette box from the 1920s, crafted with a unique suitcase-inspired d...

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Dual Interior Canisters A 19th century English chinoiserie tea caddy of faceted octagonal form, raised on carved paw feet and decorat...

Beautiful antique porcelain hand painted powder box by Limoges, circa 1898. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...

We are pleased to offer this elegant and rare large-scale Art Deco box, a striking decorative object that will not go unnoticed in any interior. Handcrafted in Italy circa the 1930s,...

Art Deco 1930s ceramic powder bowl, hand signed under the base Aladin France – made in France. Features a young woman vibrantly colored with her white bo...

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.

Italian. Renaissance style jewelry box with secret compartment. Carved walnut with satinwood panels. Velvet interior. Mid 19th century. Made by Raffaello Bianchini.

Our Origami box is an endlessly useful complement for a master closet. Two sizes ideal for organizing your interior. Made with eco-friendly, washable an...

Italian Green & Plum Specimen Marble Box with Alabaster Interior, Florence, Mid-20th Century 4.75" W x 3.25" D x 1.25" H This elegant Italian decorative box is crafted in richly fig...

Box Pot a Creme "Chrysantheme" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1913. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Rar...

Rare Majolica box with oysters and snail signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880. Measures: Height / 8", length / 15" on 6.5".

Oval pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, and a miniature horse's head hand-painted by the painter Romano Buccioni. With raised beaded decoration. Vie...

Liberty and Co. Stamped Tudric 0586. A pewter box with an enamel inset into the lid depicting a Pre-Raphaelite Maiden in electric blue colours. The hinge on the sides of the lid has been removed and shortened all the way around, and it has been made into a push on lid. Representations of the human figure are quite rare in Liberty Tudric pewter...

A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. The inside clad in teak wood. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only a few light scratche...

Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s Very elegant jewelry or decorative trinket box. Entirely constructed with alabaster stone and a brass hin...