1890s Boxes

19th century Brass inlaid walnut box. This stunning decorative box or jewelry box has beautiful brass inlay and trim with the original tufted satin interior.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

This exquisite lidded jar, which could also serve as a bonbonnière or sugar bowl, is crafted from approximately 1 kilogram of hand-carved rock crystal. The crystal body has been care...

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...

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

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...

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

Presentation Tebako box from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative presentation Tebako desk box from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1880. This box h...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Visiting card case box in sterling silver designed by Frederick Manson. Beautiful antique presentation visiting card holder, created in the city of Birmingham England at the ateli...

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

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 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...

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".  

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

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. ...

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

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

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...

Sevres porcelain romantic scene box napoleon III style Origin france hand painted 19th century circa 1890 with no stamp perfect condition.

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...

Hallmarked in London in 1897 by Harris Adelstein, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is designed to look like a book, and has a gilt interior and engraved d...

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 charming Swedish bentwood box, circa 1890s, in very good condition. Entirely hand painted with floral motifs, this piece features a warm red painted interior and a decorative paint...

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 ...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Anglo Indian trinket box, nice size inlaid in brass made of rosewood. The interior is two and half inches deep. India, circa 1890s.

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

A wonderfully carved Black Forest box. Carvings are made to look like a log with multiple types of flowers and a center cartouche. Red moire interior....

French antique bronze mounted and painted sevres style cobalt blue accessory box France, circa 1890 Decorated with a figurative scene de...

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...

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