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Aesthetic Movement Boxes

AESTHETIC MOVEMENT

In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.

The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.

The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris & Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.

Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.

The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.

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Style: Aesthetic Movement
Fine Hawkes Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Ornithological Motif Box
Fine Hawkes Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Ornithological Motif Box

Fine Hawkes Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Ornithological Motif Box

$784Sale Price|20% Off

Fine Hawkes Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Ornithological Motif Box

By T. G. Hawkes & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

T.G. Hawkes & Co. was founded in 1880 by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes in Tiffin Ohio. This exquisite cut crystal and sterling silver box by Hawkes features a beautifully detailed ornithol...

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20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box
19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box

19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box

$3,355

19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement period Bohemian enameled jewel casket attributed to luxury glassmaker Moser. Hand-crafted in the late 19th cent...

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19th Century European Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880
Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

$1,800

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica box with oysters and snail signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880. Measures: Height / 8", length / 15" on 6.5".

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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box
19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box

19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box

$950

19th Century Brass Inlaid Walnut Box

Located in Houston, TX

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.

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1890s European Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883
Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883

$2,400

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883

By Gorham CO.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883 Dimensions: 3.5" W × 2.5" D × 1.5" H Materials: Copper with applied silver decoration Marks: Gorham, date letter “P” for 1883 A finely crafted American Aesthetic Movement mixed-metal box by Gorham, executed in copper with sculptural silver appliqué. The domed lid features a dynamic lizard in high relief, accompanied by two playful mice in motion, all arranged above a silvered ground with grasses and textured earth. The decoration is set asymmetrically against the warm copper body, leaving generous areas of polished surface that highlight the contrast between metals. The interior is left plain, showing use consistent with age. The imagery reflects the strong influence of Japanese Meiji-era design on Gorham in the late 19th century. Themes of small animals and naturalistic vignettes were drawn directly from Japanese art, where lizards were regarded as symbols of protection and renewal, and mice were associated with quickness, fertility, and in some contexts, good fortune. Together, they create a whimsical narrative of pursuit, rendered with wit and naturalistic detail. This work exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement credo of “Art for Art’s Sake,” emphasizing beauty, asymmetry, and nature study over traditional allegory. Gorham’s mixed-metal line, developed in the wake of the 1876 Centennial Exposition, sought to rival Tiffany & Co. in innovation and design, producing decorative objects that were both functional and avant-garde. Comparable Gorham copper...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box
Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box

Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box

$1,495

Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Austrian Alabaster And Gilt Metal Book Box. Unusual Austrian gilt metal and alabaster box in the form of a book. This lovely decorative box has a wood interior and hinged l...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor
A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor

$27,166

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor

Located in London, GB

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted Humidor with a shaped display plinth to the top, surrounded with a turned gallery, and an upper compartmented drawer hand painte...

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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

$1,450

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1870 in the period Aesthetic Movement style. The box was made as a sewing chest, but could be adapted for other purposes such as a jewelry box. The box is composed of paper mâché with a glossy black lacquered finish. The stepped top has scalloped edges and a detailed border of inlaid mother of pearl done with a floral motif. The central portion of the box's top is done with large pieces of mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box are accented with hand-painted gilt detailing and the inside of the top is hand painted with floral accents. The inner tray of this box is divided into several compartments, some having fabric covered lids with molded handles. The inside of the box is paper lined in the same blue patterned paper as the tray. There is small brass lock on the front of the box, but there is no key. The box is finished with round squat biscuit shaped feet. Please note that due to the composition of this box, it may only be shipped within Canada.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Paper

Aesthetic Movement Trinket Box, circa 1900
Aesthetic Movement Trinket Box, circa 1900

Aesthetic Movement Trinket Box, circa 1900

$960Sale Price|52% Off

Aesthetic Movement Trinket Box, circa 1900

Located in Spencertown, NY

The box with scenes of lilliputian figures

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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Wood

Striking Victorian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Card Case made in 1876
Striking Victorian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Card Case made in 1876

Striking Victorian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Card Case made in 1876

$1,188

Striking Victorian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Card Case made in 1876

By George Unite

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by George Unite this striking Victorian antique sterling silver card case is of a rectangular form with a scalloped edge and a hinged lid. The surfac...

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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dr C Dresser Attri, Aesthetic Movement Walnut Coal Scuttle with Stylized Mounts
Dr C Dresser Attri, Aesthetic Movement Walnut Coal Scuttle with Stylized Mounts

Dr C Dresser Attri, Aesthetic Movement Walnut Coal Scuttle with Stylized Mounts

$2,445

Dr C Dresser Attri, Aesthetic Movement Walnut Coal Scuttle with Stylized Mounts

By Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser

Located in London, GB

Dr. C Dresser attributed. Made by Benham and Froud. An Aesthetic movement walnut coal scuttle with applied chrome-plated stylized carry handle and foliate decorative mounts and a side holster to hold a coal shovel.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Chrome

19th Century European Black Lacquered Chinoserie Painted Tea/Tobacco Caddy Jar
19th Century European Black Lacquered Chinoserie Painted Tea/Tobacco Caddy Jar

19th Century European Black Lacquered Chinoserie Painted Tea/Tobacco Caddy Jar

$476Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century European Black Lacquered Chinoserie Painted Tea/Tobacco Caddy Jar

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A large English lacquered papier-mâché container from the Aesthetic Movement period, featuring a decorative chinoserie painting of stylized Asian figures, pagodas, and a garden bridg...

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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Papercord

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Collar Box
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Collar Box

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Collar Box

$115

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Collar Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English Aesthetic Movement Collar box, late 19th century. Japanese Aesthetic design - the lid with a prominent Iris flower among long stems & leaves in wood inset with apparently cor...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Cork

Ceramic Decorative Flower and Vegetation Chinese Plate Signed WL, 1896
Ceramic Decorative Flower and Vegetation Chinese Plate Signed WL, 1896

Ceramic Decorative Flower and Vegetation Chinese Plate Signed WL, 1896

$146

Ceramic Decorative Flower and Vegetation Chinese Plate Signed WL, 1896

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Ceramic decorative flower and vegetation chinese plate signed Perfect gift for your special someone. Dimensions: Diameter 20 cm (37.86 inches) A series of three make the matchin...

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Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865
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$650

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Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut gentleman's dressing box or case Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Original patina. Not re-polished Almost complete interior Silver plated topped bottl...

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1860s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

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Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent
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Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Aesthetic Movement Trinket Box, circa 1900
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Aesthetic Movement Trinket Box, circa 1900

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H 4.25 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Aesthetic Movement Trinket Box, circa 1900

Located in Spencertown, NY

The box with scenes of lilliputian figures

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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Boxes

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Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870
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$950

H 7 in W 20 in D 11 in

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Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware and ebony stringing Working secret drawers* Replaced leather No Key Free U...

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19th Century Burr Walnut Stationary Box
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$1,351

H 4.5 in W 7 in D 3.75 in

19th Century Burr Walnut Stationary Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Stationary Box, With Profuse Original Brass Bound Decoration And Hinged Dome Lid, Enclosing Lined And Fitted Interi...

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19th Century, Bohemian Barfatan or French Blue Opaline & Gilt Enameled Glass Box
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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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c. 1890s Continental Papier-Mâché Pen Case Box
c. 1890s Continental Papier-Mâché Pen Case Box

c. 1890s Continental Papier-Mâché Pen Case Box

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H 1.13 in W 8.75 in D 2.75 in

c. 1890s Continental Papier-Mâché Pen Case Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1890s papier-mâché pen case box, Continental. Lid decorated with a courting scene as cupid aims his arrow. Scarlet interior. Lacks release button on front but still opens & clo...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

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Aesthetic Reverse Engraved Mercury Mirror Box
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H 7.5 in W 8.25 in D 7 in

Aesthetic Reverse Engraved Mercury Mirror Box

Located in Astoria, NY

Aesthetic Movement Reverse Engraved Mercury Mirror Mounted Gilt Bronze Box, late 1870s, floral motif centering the name "Laura" in Gothic script, above four beveled side panels simil...

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1870s Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

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Bronze

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Ceramic Japanese Design Casket
Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Ceramic Japanese Design Casket

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Ceramic Japanese Design Casket

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H 5.12 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Ceramic Japanese Design Casket

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and unusual antique English Aesthetic Movement majolica ceramic Japanese design casket by renowned makers Joseph Holdcroft and dating from the 1870’s. At the time there was ...

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Ceramic

1913 Huntley & Palmers Japanese Screen Form Biscuit Tin Box
1913 Huntley & Palmers Japanese Screen Form Biscuit Tin Box

1913 Huntley & Palmers Japanese Screen Form Biscuit Tin Box

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H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 7.5 in

1913 Huntley & Palmers Japanese Screen Form Biscuit Tin Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1913 Huntley & Palmers Japanese screen form biscuit tin box. Aesthetic Movement design 4-panel screen complete with faux leather trim - each panel well decorated. Regd No. 611071. St...

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c. 1930s-40s Book Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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c. 1930s-40s Scarlet Book Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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1910 Faux Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
1910 Faux Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

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H 6.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Faux books biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1910, English. In the form of a strapped group of generic books old red & black paint with gilt work and tan strap. Overall wear comm...

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1910s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Boxes

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1911 Faux Dickens Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
1911 Faux Dickens Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

1911 Faux Dickens Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

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H 6.25 in W 4.75 in D 6.5 in

1911 Faux Dickens Books Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Faux books biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1911, English. In the form of a strapped group of novels by Charles Dickens in old green & red paint with gilt work and black strap. ...

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1910s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Boxes

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Metal

Early 20th Century Satchel Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
Early 20th Century Satchel Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

Early 20th Century Satchel Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

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H 7 in W 8 in D 3.5 in

Early 20th Century Satchel Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A satchel purse form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, early 20th century, English. Faux snakeskin decoration with elegant details. Registration No. 48391L, 1908. All parts in go...

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Early 20th Century Child's Book & Carrier Form Biscuit Tin by Hutley & Palmers
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Early 20th Century Child's Book & Carrier Form Biscuit Tin by Hutley & Palmers

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Minton Majolica Purple Grape Cluster on Green Leaf Covered Box, date marked 1861
Minton Majolica Purple Grape Cluster on Green Leaf Covered Box, date marked 1861

Minton Majolica Purple Grape Cluster on Green Leaf Covered Box, date marked 1861

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H 3.5 in W 5 in D 6 in

Minton Majolica Purple Grape Cluster on Green Leaf Covered Box, date marked 1861

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We rarely use the term rare … here we have a VERY rare covered majolica box in the form of a cluster of grapes on a leaf tray, made by Minton in England, date marked 1861. One of on...

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1860s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Boxes

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Aesthetic Movement boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Furstenberg Porcelain, Benham & Froud, Boucheron, and Choisy-le-Roi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $138 and tops out at $8,900 while the average work can sell for $1,335.

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