1890s Boxes

A handsome and very unusual late Victorian / early Edwardian biscuit box made from solid English Oak, beautifully carved with a bark design. The fit...

Victorian Period, sterling silver and peach guilloche enamel - mounted dressing table jar, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895, Foster and Bailey - makers. Sterling silver lid is bord...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our oriental silver collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) locking box has a rectangular form. The surface of this antique box with lock is embellished with a chased decorated matte texture with a variety of embossed and chased decorated stemmed floral and foliate designs to the sides, including cherry blossom and iris arrangements. The upper surface of the cover is ornamented with an embossed and chased decorated scene depicting a grassy terrain surrounding a tree with fan shaped leaves by the side of a winding stream, with a traditional Chinese crane...

A Scandinavian spirit barrel in carved spruce with an integral stand having glass windows at each side and ends bound in willow, with chip decoration and brass studwork. Retaining o...

This is an antique travelling jewellery box. A Chinese, lacquered pine campaign case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightful example of red lacquered craftsmans...

Large and rare 19th century Majolica jewel box signed Choisy Le Roi. Renaissance style.   

Large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra. This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell with a lizard on the top, a butterfly and a bug. Very rich decoration all-over the pot. Reference / Page 38 " Portuguese Palissy Ware...

Gorgeous Tramp Art box / Jewelry box marked 1893 and decorated with brass. The box contains multiple guns & pike helmets and a lions head holding a brass ring to open the chest. ...

Lovely antique game box, made of mahogany. The box contains several games, with many bits and pieces. Not all complete. It is obviously that there h...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver four finger cigar / cheroot case; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver cigar case...

A salmon colored enamel box with patina bronze surround and latch and topped with a gold laurel wreath.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese silver tea caddy...

Majolica tobacco jar Onnaing, circa 1890. The two handles are elephants heads, decorated with corn, the handle of the jat is a corn. Usually in ...

A really unusual biscuit box (it would make the most wonderful ice bucket too); made from glass and silver plate which is marked EPNS and 1/0 which I believe is made from the famous ...

Small engraved glass box framed with nickel-plated spelter with it matching lid and a handle. The decoration of the box with its vegetable elements, i...

19th century French Majolica money bank duck. No maker's mark.

Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.

Exceptional late 19th century Moroccan inlaid box, dating to approximately the 1890s and notably earlier than comparable examples. The box is craft...

Victorian Regency sterling silver lady's desk box for elegant epistles. Made by Howard & Co. in New York in 1897. Rectangular with straight sides and hinged cover. Applied oval wreat...

European box, 2.8 ounces of solid silver. Bumble bee pulling a chariot.

Box Page: 299 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover Signatures: WMF G with ostrich = The fir...

This highly unusual and rare snuffbox has been handcrafted out of leather in the last quarter of the 19th century. It has been much loved and used, but the lid still closes tightly.

Special antique wooden farm bucket. Wooden bucket pail having heavy hand forged iron banding. Two solid wooden handles specifically for titling the bucke...

A sterling silver navette form Dutch scene gilt interior tea caddy with British import mark, makers mark SBL for Samuel Boyce Landeck, (Sheffield 1897). Decorated with couples in a t...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes and Chinese silverware...

The freedom box is marked on the side in enamel stating "This casket - to contain the diploma of the honorary freedom of the city of Exeter - was presented...

A refined Baccarat crystal dresser jar, exquisitely crafted and beautifully preserved. The crystal body is brilliantly clear with the weight and precision expected from Baccarat, off...

A stunning example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, this antique sterling silver calling card case was made in 1895 by the...

A black lacquer tebako (hand box) with maki-e decoration and silver trim, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The surface of the lid features a Rinpa style maki-e paint depicting ...

A timeless and distinguished gift, this antique sterling silver cigar box is hallmarked in London in 1895 by renowned silversmiths Gibson & Langman. Beautifully crafted with a smooth, minimalist exterior and gently rounded edges, it exudes quiet sophistication and classic Victorian refinement. Inside, a richly grained cedar wood lining not only preserves cigars but adds a touch of luxury that speaks to the craftsmanship of the era. Whether for a milestone birthday, retirement, wedding, or Father’s Day, this piece is ideal for those who appreciate fine design and enduring quality. The elegant plain surface offers ample space for a bespoke engraving—perfect for initials, dates, or a personal message—making it a meaningful and memorable keepsake. Gibson & Langman's silverwork is celebrated for its superior finish, and this box is no exception, offering beauty, function, and sentiment in equal measure. A thoughtful and versatile gift, it can also serve as a refined storage box for watches...

Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2 decorative inlaid tunbridge ware bands. Box opens out to a beige fabric writing slo...

An exceptional, fine and impressive German silver spice tower, an addition to our silver Judaica collection. This exceptional antique German silv...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff/vesta/trinket box modelled in the form of a barrel; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This exceptional and rare antique sterling silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a barrel. The surface of this unusual Victorian trinket box...

This is either a 19thc hardware drawer box or a cash drawer of sorts.The construction is early cut nails and a dovetailed drawer.There is a brass & iron handle on the side of the box...

1890s French leather box. Ceramic plaque of children on top.

French Majolica box with Cyclamens, Circa 1890.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectab...

This exceptional antique Russian silver tea caddy has a cuboid shaped form with rounded shoulders. The surface of this silver tea caddy has a...

Rare and unusual Black Forest box in the shape of wood log with a large wood carved Alpine ibex or bouquetin, circa 1890. The carved bouquetin is 5" height and the box is 8".  

Hallmarked in Chester in 1899 by Nathan & Hayes, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box, is ornately decorated throughout, with a scene on the li...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection This fine antique Victorian English s...

WMF Art Nouveau Germany painted glass and gilt dresser box, 1900s. An exceptional example of the WMF Art Nouveau workmanship, combining the gilt figural stylized handles, holding an ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional and large Dutch silver tea caddy has a chamfered rectangular shaped form onto four cushion feet. The surface of this silver caddy is embellished with embossed and chased decoration depicting figures drinking, conversing and supporting each other in a tavern setting; this ornamentation was influenced by Flemish/Dutch genre...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver cigar box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver box has a plain rectangular form with rounded ends. The surface of this impressive and unusual antique cigar box...

A small teak container or vessel, hand-carved off a single piece of teak wood. Indonesia, late 19th Century. Intricately decorated lid with carved conc...

A Tunbridge ware rosewood handkerchief box, of square form, the sides in scrolling mosaic, the hinged lid with inset mosaic of a bouquet of flowers within a broad floral mosaic borde...

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian casket form letter or stationary box The wood is Cormandel which has a lovely patina and lacquered finish Decorative pierced brass mounts fixed w...

Grand tour Moser Bohemian flashed red crystal box. The interior fitted with two original scent bottles. All bronze dore in very bright condition. All i...

Box Style: Art Nouveau year: 1890 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art No...

Very nice Louis XV style Provençal walnut salt box dating from the end of the 19th century. Top tray that lifts and small drawer at the bottom. Artisanal work. Good condition.

Box Page: 299 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover signatures: WMF G with ostrich = The fi...

Hand-Painted Bentwood Brides Box. An oval-shaped bentwood style brides box with a painted lid and sides. The lid features a central scene depicting a woman in a yellow gown, pink bow, blue covering, and white veil. The scene is framed by a decorative border and set against a blue background. The sides of the box are painted with a green floral pattern. Painted bentwood bridal boxes are a type of antique storage container...

A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The nicely decorated lacquerware is of a Classic sake ewer for...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Box, is plain in design, and carries a family crest engraved on the lid. The box...

An exceptional 19th century rosewood tea caddy, originating from Saint Croix in the Virgin Islands, crafted in the English taste. This rare island piece is...

Hallmarked in Chester in 1898 by John Millward Banks, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Card Case, features shaped sides, and floral...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1898 by Heath & Middleton, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass Biscuit Box, is heart shaped, with a cut glass body, and a plain silv...

With applied leaf and pomegranate finial. Height of stand is 1.75".

FMC “the King’s Own” Regiment 20th November 1899, Presentation Box A superb quality piece, probably a cutlery canteen as it has an Elkington label on the inside, the box and the int...

A beautiful Irish 19th century rosewood tea caddy has its original glass and all of its interior. A sarcophagus design sitting on butt...