Victorian Boxes

This is a Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Shaped Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted white. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with several branches of colorful flowers around...

An English 19th century tobacco caddy of tin covered in stitched shagreen, of oblong hexagonal form with a lid surmounted by a silver whippet, retaining ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare full sized Imperial Russian 1891 Cloisonné enamel casket box made from solid silver with g...

Vintage Fitz and Floyd Rain Forest Monkey Majolica ceramic Teapot. Vintage Majolica Monkey Fitz and Floyd 1980s Rain Forest Teapot. Designed as ...

Hallmarked in London in 1900/1 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver String Box, is ornate in design and stands on three decorative feet. The stri...

Always Free Worldwide Shipping Outstanding Feathered Walnut Veneer From our Decanter collection, we are thrilled to offer this rare example Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box attrib...

A remarkable 19th-century Victorian mahogany and satinwood coal scuttle, also referred to as a coal hod or purdonium, exemplifies exquisite period craftsmanship. This piece features ...

A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk. This grand large example is made from beautif...

Lovely British made Victorian (circa 1865) hard to find yew wood "dome top" compartmentalized writing box;. Tea caddies of this style are more prevalent, so writing boxes are especia...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case made by Nathaniel Mills; an addition to our range of collectable silverware This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form. The surface of this collectable card case is embellished with fine and impressive chased and embossed scrolling leaf and floral decoration on a matte background. The anterior surface of the case incorporates the Scott Monument depicted in relief. The decoration to the reverse of the case incorporates a shaped, scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initals 'MVFT'. The shaped sides of this piece are embellished with plain scrolling borders. This antique silver card case...

A monumental 19th C. English papier mache jewelry box. Highly decorative with a hand carved scalloped black lacquered body, inlaid on all sides wi...

Victorian Period, sterling silver, heart-form trinkets box having a hinged lid and gilded interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1895, James Aitchison - maker (by Appoint...

Victorian sterling silver soap box. Made by International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn., ca 1900. Rectilinear with curved corners and raised and hinged ...

Hallmarked in Chester in 1899 by William Neale, this striking antique Victorian sterling silver dressing table box has a navette-shaped form. The body and hinged cover are embellishe...

A handsome and very stylish biscuit box dating to circa 1890 by the top notch silversmith, John Grinsell & Sons of Sheffield. Made from solid English oak, the box is fitted with e...

Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Trinket Box with Putti Garden Scene, London, 1886, by Jacob & John Keyser Dimensions: 3.75” W x 2.5” D x 1.25” H, 79 grams Country of Origin: En...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver jewellery casket made in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to the Victorian silver collection. This mag...

Charming 19th Century cigar box or humidor guarded by a metal dog with glass eyes on a short lease. These boxes are perfect for collectors of boxes...

Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....

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...

Fine quality antique stationary box having a quality mahogany rectangular box with original brass carrying handles, the hinged lid opens to reve...

A Victorian English oak 6 sided Country house letter box, with single draw to the base and silver plated handle. English Circa 1865 Designed as a six-sided pedestal box, it was inte...

19th Century Hand Painted Kashmiri Vessel A stylish late 19th Century hand painted Kashmiri vessel. Covered in intricate painted flowers a...

English Victorian silver round shaped box with acorn top and lion head sides

Vienna Woven Bronze Basket Box with Cold-Painted Rabbit, Attributed to Franz Bergman School, Austria, Circa 1890 Presenting an exceptional Vienna woven bronze basket box with a cold...

Silver plated and enameled bat matchsafe, realistically cast and chased, with enameled wings, unmaked.

Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating to around 1860. Made from nutty coloured burl Walnut, all three pieces are mounted with the most wonderful polished brass mounts all inset with fabulous hand painted porcelain plaques. Our restorer had to remove all the mounts to professionally clean and on doing so found the name of the figure depicted on the plaques, "Ninon De Lenclos" a French Author, Courtesan, Freethinker and Patron of the Arts. The set is made up of a Stationery box with brass swing handles each side; the box complete with a working tasselled key. The box opens to reveal the wonderful original gilded leather lining with the original paper lining the sides of the dividers. The lock and hinges are beautifully engraved, a true sign of quality. The next piece is a hefty large oval Walnut Inkstand with a large glass inkwell...

This is a very small antique snuff pot. A Chinese, carved marble lidded jar, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Endearingly petite, with...

Antique French glove box covered hand stamped leather with floral and geometrical designs with a silk pink striped interior fabric the top and...

This is an antique travelling jewellery salesman's box. An English, mahogany and cedar secure carry case, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightfully appointed traveller's box with useful storage Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks show fine grain interest throughout Rich russet hues beam beneath a wax polish finish Shallow lid dressed with a brass handle and held securely with a pair of rotary hooks Inset diamond to fascia hosts a working lock — key present Interior replete with a segmented storage tray, two compartments dressed with small bone...

Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geometric Mosaics, c1850 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware - A Fine Sewing Box with Isometric Cubes and Geo...

A wonderful late Victorian biscuit box or barrel, made from solid English Oak and the fittings in silver plate. One side of the box has a cast image of the wheat being harvested and...

This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver jewellery casket / pin cushion bearing the makers mark of H.Matthews, and hallmarks for Birmingham 1899. The hinged lid is fitted with a navy velvet pin cushion...

French Victorian large faux wood painted metal jewel box with bronze dore trim and center frame.

An English Victorian period black coal box from circa 1880 with hand-painted King Charles Spaniel dog motif and gilded accents. Enhance your home decor with this exquisite English Vi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise. The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head. The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker. The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior. The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear. Dimensions length 8.4cm/3.3" width 5.5cm/2.2" height 3.2cm/1.3" Weight 2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover) Maker: Thomas Johnson II Date: 1882 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

This Tunbridge box still bank is indigenous to the Tunbridge ware cottage industries of the town of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England in the 18th and 19th c...

A hand crafted Sea shell box in a heart shape. The box is hinged and opens with a brass chain to hold open. Lined in red felt. A great gift, wedding o...

This Victorian silver embossed bedside clock features a brass body clock complete with a brass-cased timepiece and lever escapement along with a solid st...

This is an antique dome top calling card box. An English, walnut and brass bound desktop tidy, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.   B...

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box having a quality antique Victorian work box with stunning mother of pearl inlay, with a lift up lid o...

French Victorian silver plated rectangular shaped box with cupids in relief and crystal top

A large antique English Victorian era brass-mounted papier-mache dressing box. 19th century, England, large shaped casket form, exterior in a black lacquered finish embellished with...

The outer ring slides to allow the snuff box to be opened. Engraved Silver Monogram on top.

19th century miniature mahogany chest of drawers from England. This was most likely a very fine salesman's sample. In the 18th and 19th centuries, craftsmen would carry these small...

This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Vi...

American Victorian Country style wooden box with four brass corners and a carved floral front

A scarce Victorian campaign military artist's watercolour box by the famous Reeves & Sons of 113 Cheapside, London. War department stamps, along with the initial 'I', believed to sta...

Austro-Hungarian empire mechanical vesta tinder case made by Karl Rössler Beautiful antique fusee vesta tinder case, created in Vienna Austria around the...

Antique English Victorian Dovetailed Walnut Tea Caddy Small Desk Trinket Box. Item features dovetailed joints, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice antique item. ...

Fully Lined Interior From our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Mahogany Accessories Box. The Box of rectangular elongated form made from solid Mahogany...

Faux Elephant Foot Humidor with Carved Hardwood Lid, Late 20th Century A highly unusual and sculptural faux elephant foot humidor, executed in realistically textured cast resin and ...

Awarded at Fernhill 18th August 1843 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Ebonised Tea Chest given as a Royal Prize is 1843. The Tea Chest of rectangular for...

English Victorian cormandel tea caddy decorated with mother of pearl and brass studs, circa 1850s. Cormandel was considered one of the most luxurious woods and only used on the fines...

This late 19th century spectacle case has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers and is bord...

Victorian Rosewood Dressing table box with Mother of pearl car-touché to the centre of the lid, the lid does have age related shrinkage. To the inside of the lid it has a blue velvet...

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 luxurious English writing box of circa 1879, in the manner of Tunbridge Ware using burled walnut that has been inlaid with mother-of-pearl and geometric marquetry. The top of the l...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our silver boxes collection This excepti...

A gorgeous Victorian Royal Worcester melon shaped biscuit box featuring a gorgeous floral design embellished with gilt detailing. The rim of the jar is embellished with bats wing flu...