Hand-Carved Boxes

A 17th century Malines alabaster and ebonised wood coffer or casket with engraved inset panels, arches and columns. The interior has a marbled paper lini...

Vintage hand carved wood jewelry trinket storage box with brass inlaid. Hand-carved large wooden Anglo-Raj jewelry box. Found in Kashmir, India. Mi...

Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.

Round snuffbox in gold-plated 800/1000 silver with translucent fired enamel on a guilloché pattern with a blue line, in the English Art Nouveau style of the early 1900s. External dia...

ANTIQUE FOLK ART WOODEN BOX A wonderful example with typically notch carved exterior and bulbous geometric forms. Incorporating green velvet panels on each side as well as a stuffe...

Oval curved snuff-box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, above and below. Modern contemporary style. Size cm. 4.5 x 6.5 x 2.3. Weigh...

French handcrafted solid ebony wood box made in the 1950s. Can be used as a jewellery box or as a decorative object. Good condition.

A handsome, hand-carved, walnut hinged box with marble insets and hand-painted and gilded details.

Modernist box designed by Giovanni Ottaviani. Fabulous modernist rectangular box decorated with "smalto". It was designed by Giovanni Ottaviani during the post-war period in the cit...

Highly sculptural, oval-shaped box with a pair of yin-yang lids that rotate at opposing points, executed in walnut by Bobby Reed Falwell. Falwell earned his master's degree in sculpt...

21st century, clear hand-carved crystal, chromed bronze box with intricate detailing and a bold geometric style. The domed lid features a radiant sunburst pattern, topped with a uni...

A scarce antique circa 1900 South Asian hand carved wooden decorative table box / jewel casket. Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely British Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka)...

Vintage 1950's Agra Indian Shell and Black Marble Box with The Taj Mahal Inlays.Onyx Black Marble Box with Pietra Dura Intricate Abalone Inlay of the Taj Mahal.Fine Quality Shell Inlaid Taj Mahal Box.Black marble trinket box with an inlaid image of the Taj Mahal. This unusual piece has the details drawn on the white shell in black ink, giving it the appearance of a micro mosaic. The surface catches the light and shows some iridescence at different angles.The Anglo Indian style box is lined with black velvet.A Very fine intricate work of Islamic Art.From Agra, India. Circa 1950's.Great gift to express your Love.From a Private Estate Encino Collection. DIMENSIONS: Height: 1.75 in.Width: 3.75 in.Depth: 2.75 in.About the Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is a world-renowned monument located in Agra, India. It is considered one of the most iconic examples of Mughal architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's some information about the Taj Mahal: 1) History: The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653. 2) Architecture: The Taj Mahal combines elements of Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and Indian architectural styles. It is primarily made of white marble, with intricate inlay work using semi-precious stones. The central structure is a large dome surrounded by four minarets at each corner. 3) Symbolism: The Taj Mahal is often regarded as a symbol of love. It was built as a testament to Emperor Shah Jahan's eternal love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The gardens and reflecting pool in front of the Taj Mahal add to its romantic ambiance. 4) Location: The Taj Mahal is situated on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is located approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of India's capital, New Delhi. 5) Visitors: The Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year. It is open to the public, except on Fridays when it is reserved for Islamic prayers...

A charming scarce Spanish Colonial era parquetry inlaid cedar legged storage chest (large table box / small trunk) with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1790 Rustic handmade...

Snuff Box Snuff Box Venetian landscape is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24 carats.. Snuff Box Snuff Box Venetian landscape has translucent fired enamel on guilloche and min...

This distinctive decorative box features a hand-carved wooden base and an artfully blown glass component. It is potentially a singular creation, comprising a base and a lid. The desi...

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

This exquisite hand-carved wooden jewelry box features a beautifully stylized depiction of a kingfisher bird. The octagonal box showcases intricate craftsmanship, with the bird motif...

Free Edge Burl Wood Jewelry Box Manner of Michael Elkans 1970's, USA Hand-worked, found free-edge burl wood chunk with four drawers. Felt covers bottom, but likely a Michael Elkans c...

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art painted box circa 1865. Good quality Swedish pine metal bound box.  Decorated with original ragwork paint and blue painted strap work.  Hand painte...

Beautifully decorated hand carved, painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with chinoiserie theme gilding and paint design. Chinese red painted interior. Bras...

X-Small egg in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on fire on guilloché in Russian Art Nouveau style, inspired by the eggs of Carl Fabergé late 19th century, early 20th c...

Round Carved Cloud Design Box Cream Lacquer Hand Carved Wood Base Limited Edition Inclusions Vary Unique and one of a kind Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynast...

Franco Salimbeni Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case with Hunting Dog Miniature by Romano Buccioni, Florence, 1976 Exquisite rectangular cigarette case with softl...

It is a carved wooden box, brown and black. One part is hand carved, the other Painted lacquered. It was made in China during the 1930s and 1940s, so it is from the Republic period.

Oval pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature enamelled by the painter Romano Buccioni, in Louis XVI style, second half of the 19th century. Dimen...

A late Qing dynasty Chinese wooden rice measure, hand-carved and richly lacquered in red and black, with traces of gilt enhancing its decorative motifs. Octagonal in form, the bucket...

beautifully hand-turned Rosewood box crafted in Brazil during the 1950s, showcasing the elegance and richness of South American hardwoods. The form is both simple and sculptural—cla...

Italian Carved Walnut Casket Box, 16th century, with low relief carved birds in roundels in recessed roundels with trellis motif and iron handle. 5.5" H x 12.25" W x 5.75" D. Prove...

Kingwood Inlay From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Elongated Hexagonal Satinwood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of stretched hexagonal shape with six matching pa...

Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, octagonal section, in 925/1000 sterling silver. Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case has a spring-loaded button and opening Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette C...

Exceptional studio glass box by renowned American-Austrian artist Jack Ink. Glass with inclusions and cast brass.This unique piece features a sinuous, undulating form with a shallow ...

This is an elegant hand carved stone trinket box. This box has intricate carvings of bamboo around the entire service of the stone box. The outer layer of the carving is the natural ...

Rectangular shaped table box with finely embossed and hand-chiseled lid in Baroque style. Velvet interior. Dimensions cm. 11.7 x 21 x 4.5. Weight gr. 1000. Designed by Giorgio Salimb...

Vintage hand carved and painted soapstone lidded box - taking the form of a seated tiger - unsigned - country of origin unknown - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - cl...

American walnut hinged sugar chest with exposed exterior dovetails and resting on the original incised molded edge stand with pointed cone feet. Secondary wood consist of Tulip popl...

An Antique Victorian Chess and Games Box, 19th Century Description: The timber box with faux burr walnut painted finish and rounded lid with inset gilt panel bearing the monogram ‘M...

Folk art: Norwegian lidded box (butter box) crafted in birch with rich woodcarving. The lid finial carved as a seated woman. Lid and rim decorated with reliefs of oak leaves, acorns,...

A George III tobacco round desk box made in England. This is a beautiful round desk box created in England during the period of king George III, back in 1787. The box was finely car...

Vintage small decorative trinket box with pull-out drawer compartment features handcrafted sculptural form, carved of solid Zebra wood. The fine wood texture is emphasized by the gra...

Keep your jewelry safe while traveling with this compact and durable black onyx jewel box. The round everything catchall box is a carved using traditional wood carpentry techniques ...

19th century birdseye maple box with brass nail head decoration and iron lock plate and hasp. This box is hand crafted with beautiful dovetail joints visible on the corners, evidence...

19th Century Black Forest carved liquor set. The exterior of the box is hand-carved in design as a wood log cabinet, the rectangular Black Forest tantalus is decorated on the top wi...

An early 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with nicely detailed hand-carved shell and incised urn. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Waxed patina. From Pro...

If you are looking for a truly beautiful box for yourself or maybe as a gift for that special someone in your life then this rare and all handcrafted gem could be perfect. An excep...

This box is in a brown color. It has been made in the 20th century, in China. It is hand carved, with character and landscapes, patterns.

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820 This is the smallest marble butter box we have ever had. Its heavily worn-down edges truly show the centuries of use and time. Made of Swedish Ko...

Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790 Svepaskar were used to store various household items. Crafted by bending thin strips of wood, often birch, into an oval or circular shape and ...

Nice and unusual Indian Mughal style large decorative box, filigree and carved horn. Anglo-Indian footed domed box with exceptional engraved details throughout with filigree and carved veneered bone plaques with arabesque carving. Vizagapatam, late 19th century. History of the Anglo-Indian Boxes Beginning in the early part of the 18th century, Indian artisans made what came to be known as Anglo-Indian boxes for the English residents living in India, who eventually brought or sent them back to England. At the beginning of the 19th century, India began exporting these boxes commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the 1850s. People valued them so highly that manufacturers of tins copied the designs on them in the late 19th and early 20th century. Anglo-Indian boxes fall into four groups: Rosewood or ebony boxes inlaid; sandalwood boxes veneered; sandalwood boxes covered with Sadeli mosaic; and carved boxes often combined with Sadeli mosaic/ The first two categories came from Vizagapatam in East India while the last two came from Bombay in West India. English traders discovered the rich woods and intricate workmanship of Indian artisans, so colonial government officials began to recognize the work of the Indian artists and craftsmen as a source for satisfying the need for furniture and boxes, which would both serve to enhance English households in India. This gave rise to the cabinetmaking workshops in Vizagapatam between Calcutta and Madras. Craftsmen made the first boxes to be decorated with Sadeli mosaic of rosewood or ebony, incised to give further definition to the decoration, directly inlaid into the wood. The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with stylized floral scrolls and the centers with a single floral motif following a circular or oval symmetrical or asymmetrical pattern. The edging was ornamental and protective, both helped protect the end grain against the weather. Made in Vizagapatam, situated on the south east coast of India, near Madras These exotic boxes...

Rectangular cigarette case with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire-enameled and hand-painted miniature by painter Renato Dainelli depicting a pheasant....

A 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with marquetry inlaid detail and turned feet. Good craftsmanship. Back right foot replaced. From Provence, a boîte à farinière is a de...

This fabulous estate find is an old Turkish shoe shine kit that came from Istanbul. It is made of sturdy wood and brass with beautiful repousse Iznik in...

Vintage Large Dark Walnut Finish, Engraved Brass Mounts and Pulls Chinese Jewelry Box Hinge Lift Three Drawers, Red Linen Lining Interior, Jade Inlay, the Box Equipped with Brass Ha...

Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent 2-color striped fire enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings in Viennese Art Nouveau style, second half...

Sterling silver gold plated snuff box with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and monochrome blue hand-painted miniatures on five sides and fine hand engravings on all edges. Eng...

Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides. Authentic ceremonial divided box with hand wrought iron hinges l...

19th century English Regency box with unusual elm wood veneer. The beautiful grain of the elm wood has a very appealing golden hue, offset by rosew...

Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silvere gold-plated with fine hand engravings and three-color fired enamels on guillochè also on the sides. Baroque style. Dimensions: 6 x ...

More information coming soon… A fascinating table box from Southern India, dating to the 1800s. The pyramid-shaped lid with a thin iron handle opens to reveal two compartments of u...

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...