20th Century Boxes

A stunning antique French brass ormolu beveled glass footed jewelry casket or dresser box with hinged lid with a large rectangular design with beveled glass, ornate feet, intricate...

Vintage cobalt blue porcelain box decorated with pagodas in a riverscape, interior fitted with two compartments, made in 20th Century Width 7.5 inches / depth 4 inches / height 3 inc...

This French rectangular silver box is heavily decorated in the typical styles of this Art Nouveau period. The box has vintage red velvet interior and the original hardware with a wor...

This is a small antique tobacco tin. An English, copper and silver plate lidded box, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Pleasingly time ...

A large and substantial vintage hand blown glass and bronze caged casket, apothecary box or bonbonnière, made in the 20th century. Both the body and the lid of this casket have thic...

An exquisite Mid-Century Modernist tessellated marble demilune box, designed by Celerie Kemble for Maitland Smith, Philippines, circa 1980. This luxurious box features a beautifully ...

Antique German porcelain bathing beauty trinket box, often called a naughty lady figure, featuring a woman emerging from a turtle shell. The turtle shell serves as a removable lid, ...

Large egg on smooth tripod with 8-day mechanical skeletal Swiss movement with alarm, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché with Russian E...

One of a kind and all hand-crafted, good size antique box by Alfred Daguet (1875-1942). Alfred Daguet was a French craftsman/metalsmith, active around the early 1900s and who specia...

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Green Opaline Egg Form Covered Box. The egg form opaline box rests in a gilt bronze nest of grapes and leaves. The box opens to reveal a small compartment.

A rare, curved and large Art Deco storage box, jewelry box, or cigarette dispenser featuring a roll-top lid with a small brass handle, dating from the 1930s. This is an early design ...

Large cast bronze, brass and crackled tiger penshell crocodile and dragonfly box / sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition...

Charming vintage lidded box crafted in mahogany ambitiously hand decorated with seashells highlighted with a brass shell handle and four shell feet. Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.

An elegant and very decorative pewter sculpture from Ystad-Metall, rectangular base mounted with a cute stylized deer grazing. Perfect as a decorative sculpture or as letter weight.

This is a small antique apprentice chest. An English, camphorwood sample storage box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Superb craftsmanship in miniature from the hand...

Beautiful old tramp art box, jewelry box or trinket, trinket box, made in the first half of the 20th century, Belgium. Beautiful form of folk art, anyone could make a tramp art obje...

Charming small Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table ...

Decorative metal box with a graphic design inspired by the bamboo motif, typical of modernist work from the 1970s. Its rhythmic and repetitive relief directly evokes the iconic aesth...

Elegant Italian rectangular box featuring a richly patterned tortoiseshell-effect Lucite lid framed in polished brass. Its clean geometric form and warm amber tones make it a sophist...

A Dutch silver box with "De Nachtwacht" Rembrandt by H. Hinne, 1924. A silver box in relief with a scene on the lid of the painting by Rembrandt "...

A beautiful, solid elm wood jewelry box with carved flowers and three full length drawers. The box opens to support the mirror stand. There are two positions for the mirror to be hel...

Exquisite Antique Islamic-Mughal Engraved & Gilt Enamel Domed Box, #145 with import label, Persia/IIndia, 20th century This exquisite antique Mughal domed box is a stunning example of Indo-Islamic artistry from the 20th century, originating from Persia or India. Crafted from patinated cast and forged bronze, this work weighs nearly 10 pounds, emphasizing its substantial and durable construction. Standing 15 inches high with a diameter of 12.5 inches, the circular architectural design is both imposing and elegant. The box features an elaborate front latch hinge, complemented by a matching rear hinge, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in both form and function. Profusely decorated with intricate, exotic fine engravings and gilt enamel work, the surface is adorned with elaborate patterns that reflect the rich artistic heritage of the Mughal era. The patinated finish adds depth and character, enhancing the visual appeal of the engraved and gilded elements. Numbered 145 and accompanied by an import label, this piece holds not only aesthetic beauty but historic significance. The numbering suggests it may be part of a limited series or collection, adding to its uniqueness and value. Its impressive workmanship and historical roots make it a remarkable find for collectors or an addition to any interior.  Ready to place in any setting, this domed box serves as both a functional storage piece and a captivating decorative object. Its substantial size and weight make it a standout addition to any room, whether displayed on a mantle, side table, or within a curated collection. This Mughal bronze...

A truly iconic Art Deco double-lidded cigarette or cigar box with the most fantastic shaped handle to the top. The box is entirely engine-turned and stands on four elegant feet. T...

Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...

Beautiful cream alabaster box designed and sculpted by romano bianchi in Italy in the 1970s. Decorative object that will bring a real design touch to your interior. Very nice patina....

Incredible vessel sculpted brass shopping bag. This stylish piece is whimsical as it is glamorous. Brass sheets have been sculpted to create a vessel that mimics a shopping bag. E...

A handmade trinket or jewelry box, crafted with utmost care from exquisite onyx. Details in guilded metal such as the lion feet. This versatile box will work for your treasures, whil...

Rectangular with rounded corners table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent enamels on a radial guilloché an...

A fantastic and highly collectible Edwardian Art Nouveau cat-themed pill box or snuff box featuring an enchanting brass plaque of a cat with original green glass eyes, made in German...

Large Solid Oak wood sewing box ,on wheels . opened with two hinged doors on the top, while the accordion style (with layered shelves that used external hinges to store more stuff in...

For your consideration, a vintage wood humidor cigar box featuring detailed geometric marquetry inlay around the perimeter of its lid. Manufactured by the Paradigm Humidor Company, t...

For your consideration, a vintage marquetry inlaid wooden jewelry box, often featuring a herringbone or chevron geometric pattern crafted from mixed exotic woods. Various shades of ...

French Ormolu Cartouche Box with Miniature Portrait of Princess de Lamballe, Signed, Paris, circa 1900 This refined French ormolu cartouche-shaped box dates to the Belle Époque, cir...

Beautiful silver plated and brass box designed and produced in France, 1970s. Beautiful item with a belt buckle detail in the Maria Pergay's style. Decorative item that will elevate ...

Late 19th or early 20th century Teacaddy in Hand engraved and embossed brass. Great rich patina that along with its details give it a certain charm. It has a hinged lid that works ju...

Art Deco jewelry box vienna around 1920s Original cut glass Polished and stove enameled.  

1950s Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Specimen Wood Box by Norman Brumm This small but striking 1950s decorative box by Norman Brumm showcases the artist’s signature Brutalist ...

A low round urn shape, pale pink alabaster box with gray veining. Very heavy and an attractive design. Signed on bottom. Italy, circa 1970s.

A beautiful and highly ornate Gothic Revival Medieval Renaissance silver and gold plated bronze casket or jewelry box made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany c. 1900. The box is a magn...

The set of Wedgwood consists of three lidded boxes in different shape and design and two small serving bowls of which one can be used as an ashtray. All is made of the famous but r...

Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box featuring brass and inlaid iridescent mother of pearl shells throughout. This box is super charming and functional for displaying or containing ...

Decorative pewter lid box in pewter by Haralder Linder, Uppsala Swedish Grace 1933. With hallmark. One smaller dent, nice patina. Normal signs of age and wear.

French decorative aluminium box dating from the 1970s. This small round box features a removable lid adorned with an elegant raised floral decoration, depicting stylized flowers and ...

Middle Eastern Syrian style wooden jewelry box intricately inlaid with geometric patterns and accented with pieces of mother of pearl, with patinated brass hardware and a hinged lid ...

A stunning antique Japanese silver jewelry or keepsake box intricately designed and handcrafted, circa 1900s. Double skinned body, sides and lid are embossed in high-relief with wa...

Watch box from Cartier with its cardboard packaging, 1990. 20th-century watch box from Cartier with its original cardboard packaging. H: 15.5 cm, W: 16 cm, D: 14.5 cm Please contac...

This rectangular table box is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Crafted from 925/1000 sterling silver and gold-plated, it features a hand-painted fire-enameled miniature by Beatrice Me...

ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...

A beautiful square yellow alabaster trinket box with a floral design. With a hinged lid, a lovely floral motif in purple and green decorates the ...

Art Deco Sycamore and Burr Walnut Veneer Inlay Cigar Exchange Box With Felt Base From The Connaught Hotel London Supplied With A Humidity Thermometer, Velvet Pouch, Cigar Cutter Wit...

A matching pair of English knife boxes offer mahogany construction with sloped top having an inlaid satinwood patera and opening to a divided interior 20thC. Measures - 15" x 9 3/8"...

Vintage handcrafted decorative box with lid features live edge design in spalted Oregon maple burl wood. The rich texture of the burl wood is emphasized by the fine graphic dark str...

Art Deco Sterling Silver Chain Mesh Evening Bag, London 1924, A.M. & M. Ltd. An exceptional and highly collectible Art Deco sterling silver chain mesh evening bag, hallmarked Lo...

This is a Limoges France Porcelain Needle Trinket Box. Its background is white. It is hand painted and adorned with branches of flowers alternated by pink and gilt bands. Inside the ...

Gun-shaped silver vermeil snuff cigarette case France, early 20th century. Crafted in the shape of a pistol, entirely engraved with floral motifs, with a vermeil interior. Hallmark...

Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...

An elegant antique decorative casket box, made in Spain in the early 20th century and finely executed in gilt bronze & silvered with lined interior. This richly detailed box refl...

Mughal style pietra dura marble box - hand made - featuring an over-all floral and vine design with lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and black onyx inlay - signed on the base and the li...

An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy by Martin, Hall & Co, dating to 1904, of compressed octagonal form with a gently domed lid surmounted by a substantial silver carrying handle. The exterior is extensively decorated with intricate silver ribbon work, scrolling foliate decoration and floral motifs across each panel, standing prominently against the rich tortoiseshell ground. The silver mounts are fully hallmarked sterling silver for Martin, Hall & Co of Sheffield with the date letter M for 1904. Opening the tea caddy reveals a fitted interior with a single lidded tea compartment designed for the storage of loose leaf tea. The compartment retains its original silver foil lining beneath the lid, complementing the silver mounted exterior and surviving well throughout. A decorative example of early twentieth century English silver mounted tea ware, combining elegant proportions with detailed silver work associated with Edwardian tortoiseshell tea caddies...

A Painted Cast Iron Artillery Bank Mechanical Bank Money Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Features a soldier standing beside a cannon...