Other Boxes

Jewelry box completely handmade in gold-plated sterling silver and brown fire enamel in the shape of a trunk. The shape is rectangular with a convex hinged lid. The frame of the jewe...

Small box with opening top, slightly convex urn front with shaped shelf support, decorated on the front with carved tablet, while the rest of the object is simply painted. The front started with four pilasters that create three reserves, the two lateral pilasters have two twisted columns on a blue background, the central pilasters are instead painted with gold candelabra...

Decorative oblong table box in 925 sterling silver. The bottom of the box was hand-shaped from a sterling silver sheet and hammered and then finished with a flat edge. The hinged and...

Oval box in solid 800 silver with embossed daisies and 24kt golden interior. This box was made entirely by hand giving it an oval shape. The lid, finely embossed with flower motifs...

Pair of boxes of two different sizes made of Sterling silver Large d. 12.5 h. 6 cm. d. 4.92 h. 2.36 in Small d. 11 h. 4.5 cm. d. 4.33 h. 1.77 in The boxes are round and smooth. On t...

Antique 20th Century English solid silver art deco style cigarette box. Featuring a black lacquered top and a curved body, resting on four mounted feet. Hallmarked English solid silv...

Antique early 20th Century Imperial Russian partly gilt solid silver hexagonal tea caddy featuring a detailed Chinoiserie design, depicting a seated scholar surrounded by flowers. The decoration is partly gilded, adding depth and richness to the scene. The interior of the box is richly gilt, complementing the intricate exterior design and enhancing its overall opulence. Hallmarked Russian Silver 84 (875 standard), Moscow, Assay Master (Ivan Lebedkin...

Sterling Silver Lipstick Box with Mirror and Velvet Interior in a Triangular Shape, Practically a Miniature of a Small Purse. The lid is hinged. The box is worked with hand-engraved ...

Impressive decorative boxes made completely by hand. The shape of the box is round and low, called in Italy "a pagnottella fiorentina" which means in the shape of a loaf of bread tha...

A fine Korean iron box that was traditionally used to store tobacco leaves dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The box is made from iron and has a heavy weight, although the wears along the edges of the lid and base exposes a bronze metal color underneath, indicating the iron metal may contains a high level of copper. The surface was beautifully decorated with elaborate silver inlay that covers the entire surface except the base. The extraordinary workmanship depicts a pair of deer within the circled square (shape of heaven and earth) and a lined background on the long sides and a crane with spread wings on the shorter sides. Both animals were associated with longevity. Their eyes were highlighted with copper inlay, adding a lively touch to the animation. The lid is centered with a Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony). The large symbol was set on geometrical background of tightly scrolling diamond pattern surrounded by stylized Ruyi mushroom heads, another floral longevity symbol. Archaic fret cloud band borders the entire perimeters of the lid and the container. Tobacco was introduced to Korean in the first half of the 17th century and gradually gained popularity. When the tobacco was started being smoked in shredded form instead of rolled leaves, there rose the production of the smoking accessories, with some in fine quality as luxury items for the elite. The accoutrement such as this box is a fine example made in late Joseon dynasty, using extensive silver inlay, a technique called "jjoeum-ipsa", in which the silver wires were hammered into the scorched iron surface to create the elaborate design. Similar boxes with variation of shape and motifs are in the collection of several major museums. Compare the box with item Gu 754 in the National Museum of Korea; item 22.78 in MET NYC and M.240:1, 2-1926 in V& A Museum in London. The most closely related example we found is item C232 in the collection of the Museum of East Asian Art...

Rectangular solid silver 800°°/°°° table box. The box is embossed by hand with flowers, leaves and fruits. At the center of the hinged lid is embossed and engraved a sailing ship in ...

Round shaped box Made in Italy Silver Gilted 925/1000 with translucent enamels on guilloche with hand painted floral miniatures and gold paillons The Miniatures are hand-painted on a usually white homogeneous enamel base. The same colored glazes are used, but ground much finer, which are mixed with special oils to form an infinite palette of colors. The paint must be gradually dried on electric stoves...

The box was made from an 800 silver plate and subsequently shaped into an oval shape. The external band has been engraved faithfully reproducing the o...

Tower shaped box in solid sterling silver round shape. Made entirely by hand, with a chisel reproducing the bricks on the body and the windows are embossed and chiseled in the lantern. The tower is smooth, surmounted by a rooster. Ideal for offering cigars, or for holding scrolls or diplomas. By Poli...

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...

Smooth round 925 sterling silver box. The lid was modeled to be able to apply a Limoges porcelain, subsequently hand painted in polychrome with a female figure picking flowers. On ...

Solid 800 silver box in the shape of a bread completely made and embossed by hand. Its shape faithfully reproduces the shape of bread. The lid is hinged.

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 rectangular form. The anterior surface of this case is embellished with a fine and impressive chased decorated panel depicting a scene with four characters in a boat above a shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary bright cut engraved initials ‘EH’. The reverse surface is ornamented with a chased decorated panel illustrating a male and female character in period Asian dress clasping each other under a tree canopy. The shaped sides and border to both the anterior and reverse surfaces are plain and unembellished. This antique silver card case is fitted with a hinged cover. Condition This fine antique solid silver card...

Briar lady's casket with brass inserts. Inside compartments with coeval glass flasks and compartments in velvet and purple silk. The opening front reveals two drawers. The lids of th...

Sterling silver box with natural horn body. The box has been completely handmade. The hinged smooth lid, the ring and the base with feet have been shaped by hand on the shape of th...

Mid 20th Century French solid silver, 18k gold and mother-of-pearl box, crafted in Paris and retailed by Dunhill. Rectangular in shape, the lid features an intricate inlaid panel dep...

Antique 19th Century English walnut & glass jewellery box. The front of the box has two bevelled glass doors that open to reveal two drawers with brass handles. The top lifts to reve...

This very interesting and decorative silver box was made in Siam now Thailand circa 1920. It is made from solid high grade silver (tested) and is beautifully decorated with niello w...

Antique early 20th Century English solid silver four tier cigar box. A refined silver four-tier box designed for smoking essentials—matches in the top tier, followed by compartments ...

A 20th Century English solid silver and shagreen cigar box, featuring a novelty artwork by H.M. Bateman set beneath glass and framed in silver on the lid. The illustration bears the ...

Old containers for tea leaves or for message sheets. In teak: h.17,5 x diameter 6 and h. 27 x diameter 8,5. In brass: h.16 x 4,5 - The smallest SOLD and cancelled. The NEW PRICE i...

Round box in 800 silver. The sweets box is round and rounded. The body has been worked with a diamond or rhombus pattern. This type of workmanship makes the object very bright and sh...

Antique 20th Century Edwardian solid silver bridge gaming box, the plain silver box applied to the lid with a stylised Bridge writing. Inside is lined with wood, creating separate co...

Vintage 20th Century chrome plated novelty duck paint box with a cleverly concealed interior, twist the head and lift the wings to reveal a hidden painting ...

A rare and stunning antique 19th Century pierced jade set into a circular silver box. The jade dates back to over 200 years ago to Northern China. The box has a smooth, rounded desig...

Decorative casket box in 925 sterling silver with 24kt gold plated interior. The body of the box has been embossed and chiseled with an ovules design, as well as the hinged lid. A sm...

Cylindrical box of "turner's test", 17th-18th century. Cylindrical box decorated with different bands and lid with a carved star. In the bse it presents a series of inscriptions t...

Antique 19th Century finely crafted horn box lined with cedar, featuring a hinged lid topped with a carved lotus flower finial. It stands on turned horn feet and retains its original...

Featuring a sleek contemporary design, this modern 21st Century watch case showcases an oak carcass with brass hinges and lock, covered in a fine pollard oak trim. Upon opening, it r...

The brass body showing a hinged lid rising up to a faceted receptacle with an engraved hinged cover, overtop a hinged open compartment which then lifts to reveal an interior fitted ...

This intriguing Chinese zhadou is intricately carved of fine cinnabar lacquer. A work of exceptional artistry, this covered bowl is adorned with an intricately carved floral motif on all surfaces, including the cover and the wide rim. Also known as a cuspidor or spittoon, this rare container would have been used by members of the imperial family and scholar- officials at the court. Carved during the Kangxi period (1662-1722), this charming piece exhibits the high detail and charm associated with items from that period, making it a true treasure, Early 18th century (Kangxi dynasty) Measures: 6 ¼” wide x 3 ¼” high Cinnabar has been revered for its color all over the world. It has been found in the royal burial chambers of the Mayas, in the rituals of India, and in the ruins of ancient Greece and Rome. In China, cinnabar and gold were the two most important elements in alchemy. Mined since the Neolithic Age, cinnabar is the ore of mercury, and as such, it can be incredibly toxic, especially when mining. In fact, during the Roman Empire, miners at Spain’s Almadén mine in Spain were frequently exposed to mercury fumes, and the subsequent, often fatal, sickness was considered an occupational hazard. The most popular known use of cinnabar is in Chinese carved lacquer-ware, a technique that is believed to have originated in the Song Dynasty, in which cinnabar is ground to a powder and added to clear lacquer. As with mining, there was inherent danger of mercury poisoning for those who carved the lacquer, as mercury was also released into the air when artisans ground the pigments. Most antique cinnabar...

An 18th century English Porcelain Trompe L'oeil covered cauliflower form Box. This English Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Covered Cauliflower F...

Super fun, colourful and charming vintage model of boxes / ad display set up. Provenance, an old French box manufacturers. Built of cardboard and wood, ...

This Shiwan ceramic pillow (headrest) of earthenware features a green & blue glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typi...