Hand-Crafted Boxes

This large antique hand-carved and hand-painted box bears no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from the Netherlands and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Fo...

A striking and highly collectible sewing box stand designed by Joost Teders for Metalux, dating from the 1950s. This playful yet functional piece beautifully captures the spirit of m...

Sterling silver Jewel box with Rectangular rounded corners gold plated with translucent fire enamel stripes on guilloche and hand engraved with late Russian Empire style ornament app...

Oval rounded "soap" shaped snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver with fired enamels above and below and hand-painted miniature of a horse's head, English "Art Nouveau" style, early 1900s. Measurements cm. 4.7 x 6.7 x 2. Weight gr. 96. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1980 and manufactured in Florence in the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at high heat at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. Hand-painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors. With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color. It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times. Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene. Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors. The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...

Antique Moroccan Koran Scroll Talisman Box Amulet Holder Made of Metal Silvered Repousse. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant storage box with a lovely original patina, a rare, large amulet necklace probably from Morocco. Traditionally the case would have contained a small copy of the Koran or other protective religious verses or written incantations were sealed inside to protect the wearer. In square shape, silvered metal repousse talisman case which stored a miniature Koran or talisman considered to hold special protective powers. This ornate box is a Quran case or carrier and would have originally been worn by someone to protect from the evil eye. Silvered metal box with hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving. As the wearer moves, a soft jingling sound is made by the dangle drops. Noise is thought to drive djinns (evil spirits) away. The front has intricate, dense geometric design, the box opened from the top by sliding a small piece of metal. Large pendant with hanging amber colored beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse. This beautiful antique ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry pendant. Great Islamic Folk Art, metal work, bold, beautiful, great to use as a collectible Islamic object displayed on the wall or on a table. Material: nickel silvered metal. Circa 1920's. Probably from Morocco, but similar objects can also been found in Islamic country around the world in North Africa from Morocco to Algeria, and also in Asia,Afghanistan Oman, Malaysia, India Kashmir...

Round shape sterling silver jewelry box. The simplicity of the forms and the harmony of the proportions make it suitable for all settings. The lid of the jewelry box has a knob hand...

Behold the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship: a square table box, meticulously crafted from gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver. This masterpiece features exquisite engravings a...

Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with nume...

An art-deco desk box designed by Floron Chicago. This is a beautiful Streamline geometric desk-box created in Chicago United States during the Art Deco period by Floron, between the...

Shaped pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted miniature in Louis XVI style, second half of the 19th century, and fine hand engravings. Measure cm. 3,5 x 4,...

An Art Deco pewter covered small lidded box with green glass cabochon. English. Circa 1930. The box has hand-tooled geometric design to the top with the initial 'C' along with all o...

Artisan box in black lacquer with hand-lacquered shagreen top and interior in green shagreen printed suede by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Springer” on brass label on...

Great decorative Moroccan Tribal flask.. African decorative brass with front richly decorated with embossed brass and overlay. The valve stem turns and open. Truly a conversation mu...

This exquisite set of two boxes by Kifu Paris showcases the luxurious craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that the brand is renowned for. Handcrafted in grey shagreen, t...

This exquisite honey onyx box is carved from exceptionally beautiful natural onyx sourced from Pakistan, prized for its luminous honey-gold coloration and distinctive bands and cryst...

This fine sterling silver box is a piece of high craftmenship. All the surfaces are finely engraved with rich Baroque decor. It is a little jewel of handmade work. It was a jewel bo...

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

Jugandstil Humidor, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, c. 1920 This is a Jugendstil-style humidor box, manufactured by Erhard & Söhne in Germany, circa 1920. The box has a cylindrical shape wi...

Small 19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box circa 1870. Original painted dome top chest of small proportions.  Superb opportunity to own a decorative piece to s...

Gorgeous & breathtaking! This 19th century black forest jewelry box carved out of fruitwood. Carved by a master carver with at...

1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and base are mounted with scrolling sterling silver. T...

This early George the 3rd era and styled handcrafted wooden miniature blanket box is unsigned by presumed to have been made in England in circa 1790. T...

Spectacular table box with inward corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche, in Art Nouveau style, and in the center a fine rectangul...

Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-painted fire-enamelled miniature depicting a female face wearing Art Nouveau style clothing, hand-...

Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth circa 1730. Rare and beautiful Swedish pine chest.   Traces of original paint to the outside with decorative metal strap...

Around the time that MEMPHIS had become a world-wide phenomenon, several Italian manufacturers approached the various MEMPHIS designers to execute similar work but on different produ...

Gorgeous & Breathtaking! This small 19th century Black Forest Jewellery Box carved out of fruit wood. Carved by a master carver with attention to detail decorated on the top, front ...

A Fantastic and Large 19th century French dore bronze mounted hand-cut prismic crystal box. The mount is hand-chased and hand-chiseled with the finest detail. The entire mount is des...

A ventage Chinese Huanghuali wood box with a beautiful natural grain of Huanghuali. Measures: 2.5in (6.3 cm) X 8 3/4 in(22.2 cm) X 4 7/8 in(12.3 cm).  

A lovely mid century Japanese silver and mixed metal rectangular hinged box on squat shaped feet. The inside lined in rosewood. Stamped SILVER 0.950. Circa 1950. The decorative mixe...

A rare pair of 19th century or earlier valet drawer boxes with carved oak in curvaceous serpentine drawers with original bronze hardwares.

Square snuff box with two slightly domed sides in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of flower bouquet, late 1...

Rectangular rounded cigar box with vertical opening in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine miniature hand-painted in tempera on vegetable iv...

Handcrafted decorative round brass Indian lidded betel box with latch and a top handle. Delicately and intricately hand-chased with geometric designs. Used as a tea caddy with tea bo...

A unique post-modern mixed woods jewelry box handcrafted and signed by the artist, circa 2006. The box is a mix of mahogany, oak, cherry and ebony woods. Elegant design and styling. ...

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish gilt glass perfume bottle. Hand blown glass perfume bottle gilded with 24-karat gold hand painted designs...

Decorative Mughal Raj Vizagapatam Carved Veneered Bone Jewelry Rectangular shape Box. Vintage Asian lidded box crafted with bone finely engraved and hand painted in black with geometric Moorish designs. Delightful Anglo Indian footed box crafted with an intricate patterned polished bone inlay mosaic over a wood frame. Handmade in Vizagapatam, India, mid 20th century. Elegant intricate pattern. A true work of Islamic artwork...

1950s Colorful Leaded Stained Glass Box With Removable Lid Glass colors: blue, green, red, clear glass bottom Removable lid has a white knob handle

Misiones agate & alpaca silver collection is inspired in our Iguazu falls were we get this beautiful stone. In our boxes and photoframes the star is a big natural piece of this b...

Decorative box made of black sea shell and brass, designed into an organic shape. The inside is finished in palm wood. We have one box in stock.

A captivating vintage Limoges trinket box, crafted in fine cobalt blue porcelain and adorned with hand-applied 22-karat gold detailing. The lid features a richly illustrated courtesa...

R & Y Augousti Paris France snakeskin decorative table box. Beige in color. Overall excellent condition. Age appropriate wear. Box measures approximately 5 5/8" in length, 5 5/8" ...

Silver lidded box of rectangular shape, with straight sides and rounded corners and edges, standing on four flattened spherical feet; a band of chiselled acanthus leaf scrolls runs a...

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...

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...

Box Shells in porcelain with porcelain lid. All details in solid bronze in antique finish.

An Art Deco pewter covered small lidded box with blue glass cabochon. English. Circa 1930. The box has hand tooled geometric design to the top with the initial 'L' along with all ov...

A hinged Rectangular light beige stone box with silvered frame. Perfect for jewelry, keepsakes or on a desk to hold paperclips.......... Why not place it on a table just for good loo...

The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris is crafted from luxurious black pen shell, bringing a natural depth and shine that only this material can offer. The smooth, lacquered finish of ...

Hagenauer Art Deco Silver-Plated Decorative Box Hagenauer Art Deco decorative box. It features a rectangular silver-plated metal base with straight sides and curved dark wood support...

An Art Deco pewter covered lidded box with green cabochon. English. Circa 1930. The box has hand-tooled geometric design to the top with all over punchwork. The interior is lined in...

Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. It is due to its age beautiful...

Blending antique textile artistry with sculptural design, this decorative jewelry box is a distinctive creation by French artist Jacques Lamy. The wooden box is upholstered with auth...

English Regency Parquetry diamond inlaid hinged ebonized tea caddy with two lidded interior compartments, original ebonized knobs, stylized foliage borders, locking mechanism with ke...

Large Post Modern 1980s Maitland Smith decorative box made of a square wood bottom covered in brown leather and top lid covered with zebra hide with a round polished brass and hyde p...

The 925 sterling silver box is cylindrical in shape, with a contoured base and lid. The lid is slightly convex, with a central Italian ceramic panel hand-painted with a butterfly and...

A charming and finely detailed 19th-century Black Forest–style hand-carved tobacco jar. Entirely carved from wood and executed with remarkable depth and texture. A rare large size to...

Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with nume...

A French art deco modernist cigarette case. This is a gorgeous cigarettes case created in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 1925-1930. The case has been crafted i...

. Decorate a vanity, dresser, or tabletop with this elegant antique porcelain jewelry box. Crafted in France circa 1920, the shaped recta...