1880s Boxes

This exquisite English tea caddy is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, crafted from rich rosewood and adorned with intricate bronze inlay. Resting on ornate bronze feet, th...

Hallmarked in London in 1889 by John Newton Mappin, this wonderful, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, features swirled and sunken fluted decoration, and a representat...

We are delighted to offer for sale this antique original circa 1880 Black Forest Wood music box with grape vine carving to the top A very good lookin...

Japanese porcelain covered jar, circa 1880.

Heading : Tunbridge ware spool holder with floral mosaic Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with geometric border. S...

A handsome, hand-carved, walnut hinged box with marble insets and hand-painted and gilded details.

Heading : Pillow topped Tunbridge ware glove box Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic wth a foliate mosaic border within k...

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

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...

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.

Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box with floral mosaic Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration :Pillow topped with central floral mos...