19th Century Boxes

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Steel, Wood, Paint

Continental steel decorated white painted spa box 19th century The ivory colored box adorned with exquisite steel mounts adding crisp definition and brilliance. The rectangular top...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes

Iron

A finely-built and wonderfully rustic, small storage chest with original iron hardware and key. Containers of this kind were made for the storage of small comestibles.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

A late 19th century Chinese lacquered box decorated with scarlet-red and gilt Chinoiserie motifs. Stunning brass hardware will keep your treasures tidy. Box interior dimensions: 13....

Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Straw

This cylinder box is an exceptionally fine example of straw marquetry, and a rare survivor of the craft, which involves the cutting, coloring, and mounting of split straws to form de...

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

English enamel patch box, the top painted with "Scarboro Cliff Bridge", over a blue body; opening to a mirrored lid.

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Agate, Silver

Continental silver and agate box, circa 1870. With Agate on top and bottom. Silver apparently unmarked.

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Silver

Japanese engraved silver and lacquer three-drawer cabinet box, circa 1880.

Antique 1820s Russian Decorative Boxes

Glass

Large bronze and green glass box, Russian, circa 1825.

Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Desks

Rosewood

Rare late 19th century British Campaign rosewood lap desk on custom-made stand. Used by the British officers for their personal effects and designed to travel to the many different c...

Elkington & Company

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Silver Plate, Cut Glass

English Victorian silver plated and cut-glass mechanical purse motif table box, with dual lift sides on a finely cut-glass purse shaped base, Unmarked.

Antique Late 19th Century Romanian Decorative Boxes

Handcrafted with chip carved panels and hinged lid, this small elm box has lots of charm. Perfect for storing ephemera or other collectibles. Please take a moment to enlarge the phot...

Grish Chunder Dutt

Antique 1880s Indian Tea Caddies

Silver

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Indian silver tea caddy has a cylindric...

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes

The delightful hand-painted floral motif seen on this small trunk or box was a traditional Folk Art style in the 1800s throughout Europe. Accent colors of red, eggshell and green are...

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Elm

This rustic Chinese food box is from Shanxi, China and made from elmwood, circa 1800s.

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Bone, Horn, Ebony, Sandalwood

Museum quality piece!! GORGEOUS, RARE and IMPORTANT mid 19th Century Anglo-Indian Sewing Box made in Vizagapatam, India circa 1860. The Box is made of sandalwood but covered in...

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood

Gorgeous Anglo-Indian octagonal shaped document box in sunburst pattern. Made in Vizagapatam, India in the 19th century, circa 1865. The box is constructed of sandalwood the cove...

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Sandalwood

Stunning mid-19th century example of a Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam ring box of real quality. From circa 1840. Made in Vizagapatam, India, the box is made of sandalwood but complet...

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Mahogany

English Campaign cellarets on stand with brass hardware, circa mid-19th century.  

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian More Desk Accessories

Silver, Sterling Silver

Austro Hungarian silver playing card or cigarette box, circa 1890. Fully hallmarked by head of Diana No 3 (800/1000) and head of dog No 3 (800/1000) on closing of the box. Weight ...

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes

Bone, Pewter, Precious Stone, Ebony, Sandalwood

Superb example of a mid-19th century, Anglo-Indian Sadeli mosaic box. This one is in beautiful condition for its age! One or two minor losses but otherwise great! The Sadeli...

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Tea Caddies

Silver, Bone, Precious Stone, Padouk

Gorgeous 19th century Anglo-Indian double tea caddy from circa 1880. The caddy is made from sandalwood encased in highly carved Padouk wood with deep reliefs and fretwork on the l...

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Silver, Bone, Precious Stone, Ebony, Sandalwood

Absolutely stunning and exceptional 19th century Anglo-Indian document/scroll box from circa 1880. The box is made from sandalwood with highly hand-carved reliefs on all sides and b...

Jean-Pierre Feuillet

Antique 1810s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Bronze, Porcelain

An Important and very rare Empire period Paris porcelain ormolu-mounted Empire rectangular shaped two-handled casket decorated and assembled by Feuillet or Sèvres Porcelain manufactu...

C.J. Co.

Antique 1890s Chinese Other Sterling Silver

Silver, Sterling Silver

A fine antique Chinese Export sterling silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a circular cylindrical fo...

Frederick Marson

Antique 1870s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Silver, Sterling Silver

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This fine antique sterling silver table snuff box...

Antique Early 1800s British Regency Tea Caddies

Satinwood

Regency satinwood tea caddy with conch shell inlay. Featuring a satinwood box with oval inlay top and front featuring fine quality inlaid and toned conch shell. The box having ebony ...

Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Caddies

Porcelain

A beautiful Chinese Export Canton Tea Caddy in a large scale square shape. This Chinese export Canton export blue and white tea caddy with wood lid is an exceptional piece. Beautiful...

Levi & Salaman

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

A superb late Victorian playing card box made from English sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1899; the makers mark is also present for the well renowned English silvers...

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

Gorgeous and rare early 19th century, circa 1810, gentleman’s Jewelry casket or necessaire. Made in Vizagapatam, India. Made of Sandalwood with bone/faux ivory and ebony bandin...

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Beautiful 19th century anglo-Indian glove box from, circa 1880. The box is constructed of sandalwood but completely covered in the most gorgeous speckled faux blonde tortoiseshell a...

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Tea Caddies

Sterling Silver, Rosewood

Really nice and unusual 19th century Anglo-Indian spice or tea caddy, circa 1890. Made of solid rosewood with solid silver mounts on base and lid. The lid has three silver studs and...

Antique 1820s English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Mahogany

Sn3285 Unusual Regency, mahogany sideboard or chest (apprentice piece), having figured top above a long, moulded and crossbanded frieze drawers and panelled crossbanded cupboard door...

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Bone, Pewter, Precious Stone, Ebony, Padouk

Lovely Anglo-Indian carved Padouk wood, faux ivory and sadeli mosaic stationary box. Made in Bombay, India in the 19th century, circa 1880. The box is constructed of sandalwood t...

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Glass, Walnut

Carved walnut and beveled glass panels in the surround, hold a removable base with four etched decanters and 16 etched cordial glasses held by decorative brass and handle.

Antique 1890s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

The box is made from English oak and has a glass front and the watercolor is original.

Antique 1810s English Tea Caddies

The tea caddy is painted and decorated on the top, front, back and sides with figures working amongst trees, birds and flowers. The lid opens to reveal two penwork painted lids above...

Antique 1810s English Decorative Boxes

The pagoda-shaped top is finely decorated with three figures standing in a garden with a house in the background and is surrounded by birds and flowers. The lid opens to reveal a now...

Antique 1810s English Decorative Boxes

The sarcophagus shaped box has chinoiserie scenes to the top with floral designs throughout. The carved ivory ring-pull handles are original as are the carved turned feet.

Antique Early 1800s English Decorative Boxes

The tea caddy top is profusely decorated with exotic flowers and foliage and centred with a bird perched on a branch. The lid opens to reveal two compartments with the original colou...

Antique 1820s German Tea Caddies

The glass domed lid is sealed to protect the handmade silk cut flowers concealed in the top and a beetle can also be seen foraging amongst the bouquet. The beetle is faux but can be ...

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Refined Anglo Indian basket or cricket box intricately crafted with porcupine quills and ebony, decorated with bone dots and painted floral designs from the island of Ceylon.

Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Jewelry Boxes

Brass, Bone, Rosewood

Very nice little jewelry box in finely marquetry rosewood.   

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Bronze, Satin, Purpleheart

This stunning Napoleon III period marquetry box is made from violet wood, also called purpleheart. This species of wood is renowned for being an incredibly durable, hard wood, its bo...

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Models and Miniatures

Bronze, Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood

This rare 19th century miniature Louis XVI style model writing desk or bonheur du jour features an upper cabinet and fold out leather top writing surface. Called a bonheur du jour in...

Antique 1880s Russian Tea Caddies

Silver, Enamel

This beautifully enamelled set of two boxes dates from late Imperial Russia, and consist of a tea caddy and a sugar box. These will make excellent additions to a kitchen, and are bea...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Copper, Cherry

This cheerywood box is covered in a pressed copper with animal figures and foliate detailing. When open the box shows its beautiful warm toned wood with a compartment to the right si...

Bacon Stickney & Co.

Antique 1880s American American Colonial Side Tables

Tôle

Red hand-painted Green Japan tea tin made by Bacon Stickney & Co. Albany NY. Red with black painted sides and backside. Most recently used as a side table.

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Wood, Burl, Paper

Octagonal box with playing cards 19th century A charming box with delightful playing card motif adorning the lid. Of octagonal shape, the burl wood top with parquetry boarders cent...

James E. Blake Co.

Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver

A lovely jewelry box from the turn of the century. Crisp etching of swirls and flowers decorate the cover; in the centre a cartouche for you to place your monogram. The box lid and i...

Antique 1870s English Decorative Boxes

Bronze

Fine gilt bronze and Wedgwood two-handled casket, circa 1875.

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Bronze, Enamel, Porcelain, Velvet, Ormolu

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. "The Ma...

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Sterling Silver

Large, sterling silver, hinged jewelry or table box, The Gorham Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1895. Beautifully etched with flower garlands, ribbons, bows and flower baskets...

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Antique 1860s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Metal

French Sevres Toilette box in translucent blue opaline. Rectangular with canted corners gilt ornaments and feet. Large escutcheon covering the front of the casket.

Antique 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Brass

Antique leather box with original butterfly hardware was used as a traveling suitcase. Well preserved inside lining shows original oiled paper. New back hinges, circa 1880s.

Wang Hing & Co.

Antique 1890s Hong Kong Decorative Boxes

Silver

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver dragon box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases. This fine antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box h...

Edward Smith

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Silver, Sterling Silver

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House; an addition to our collectable box collection This e...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Other Decorative Boxes

Silver

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver card case; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection This fine antique Indian silver card case has a shaped ...

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Cut Glass, Hardwood

Coromandel wood jewel or dressing box A fine quality mid-19th century Victorian coromandel wood veneered jewel or dressing box. The interior is fitted out with blue leathe...