1880s Boxes

Beautiful glove box from the end of the 19th century, entirely sheathed in leather with a beveled glass on the cover. The interior is covered with a padded blue silk.

A rare English Marquetry tea cabinet made by Clark of 20 Old Bond Street, London. For the Chinese tea producer Tuck Loong to present tea samples (mostly fo...

An absolutely charming Victorian novelty jewellery box made from very heavy cast brass and I think that the dog himself is Bronze, with traces of the o...

A beautiful 19th century gilt bronze mounted sevres jewel box and cover with multi-panel scenes. Of cartouche shape, the top painted with two maidens reclining in a garden attended b...

1880s English brass Gothic box with handle.

French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.   

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise. The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head. The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker. The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior. The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear. Dimensions length 8.4cm/3.3" width 5.5cm/2.2" height 3.2cm/1.3" Weight 2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover) Maker: Thomas Johnson II Date: 1882 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

A fine antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine Dutch silver tea caddy has a navette shaped oval form. The surface of this antique silver tea caddy...

Brown Westhead Moore Co. Majolica box and cover which features a suitcase (perhaps), with two belt straps either side of a twisted rope handle. Coloration: cobalt blue, brown, ochre,...

19th century painted dome top box with mother of pearl.

Very fine rosewood gentleman's toiletry box, English, ca. 1880

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

T.H. brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., Staffordshire cobalt Majolica box, England, circa 1880. Box with figural strap decoration and braided handle to cover.

Majolica Palissy box with a large lizard handle unsigned Saint Honore Les Bains, circa 1880.

Bohemia, circa 1870. ​This exceptional 19th century antique casket originates from Carlsbad, a spa town in the west Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. The town is officially known as Karlovy Vary and gained fame as a destination during the 19th century. Its piping hot springs drew tourists from across Europe to 'take the waters' and their health benefits. The highly figured stones used on this exceptional box were locally sourced and are specific to the hot mineral rich springs of Carlsbad. Close inspection will reveal layer on layer of fine mineral...

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...

French bronze and faceted crystal box, Empire, circa 1820.

Grand, lidded, hinge-top, richly carved walnut coffer embellished with four panels of reliefs featuring shields bordered by foliate scrolls. The whole atop paw feet.

A truly magnificent drinks / decanter box made from exotic Coromandel mounted with polished brass mounts inset with a plethora of different kinds of cabochon cut and polished onyx st...

Napoleon III music box with 8 bee melodies including 4 complications. Ability to play and replay loops melodies. Possibility to add to engage a resonator and or activate small bees t...

Japanese porcelain covered jar, circa 1880.

19th century Victorian Majolica turquoise box with a bird handle and white flowers attributed to Joseph Holdcroft. Very rare shape box.                    

Wood and copper birdcage from late 19th-century Italy. A wonderful example of a sculptural yet functional object, this rustic yet delicate piece shows its age, having developed a won...

An Antique English Victorian inlaid tunbridge walnut jewellery casket, circa 1880 in date. This splendid burr walnut casket is rectangular in shape and features luxurious tunbridge ...

Antique Victorian Pine Blanket, Toy Box, Coffee Table, Scotland 1880, H1193 Scotland 1880 Solid Pine Original Finish Rectangular moulded top with single pine board Original iron ha...

Compact, perfectly proportioned antique Japanese storage box. Previously used for storing jewelry and other such precious things. A hi...

An antique Solid Silver Jewellery box decorated both Putti and baskets of flowers Hinged lid with central oval disc with high emb...

A fine quality antique Russian Imperial silver tea caddy, engraved and hand Embossed in the classical Russian style, or even islamic ta...

A silver plate high relived table box with hinged lid. The box is decorated with egrets, winged cherubs faces and classical scenes. almost 6 inches wide, 4 inches deep, 4.5 inches high.

An extremely large 19th century Louis XVI style french silvered bonze mounted pink opalescent dore bronze mounted jewelry box. This box is truly amazing in both size and appearance. ...

Circa 1880's / Spain Size W 840 D 410 H 350 mm From 19th century, Spanish antique box. The original primitive shape and expression of age. It is recommended for use as storage, but ...