English Shadow Boxes

Enchanting early 20th century British colonial sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells around an image of a schooner or sailboat as seen through a convex glass lens.

Circa 1900 shadowbox hunt scene panel, English. Chromolithograph cut-outs on panel creating a diorama effect as they are floated off the black ground. 23.75" w., 11.25" h., 1" d.

English Heraldic Embroidered Silkwork Picture of a Rampant Lion, Circa 1830 This attractive silkwork picture, dating from approximately 1830, presents a beautifully rendered rampan...

Fascinating 19th century English Victorian naturalist presentation of two starfish specimens with their iconic form, under hand blown convex glass in...

Late Victorian trompe l'oeil English chromolithographs of birds on paper, in arched giltwood and mirrored shadow box style frames, with gold paper 'bars' laid over glass. This is a charming set of bird...

An impressive large Art Deco style ceiling or wall mounted light box dating from the mid 20th century; perfect for bringing the glitz and glamour of iconic Gatsby style to a boutique...

A superb pair of cased taxidermy Great Horned Owls attributed to Henry Ward. The owls are set against a realistic blue painted background and tree bra...

A beautifully detailed framed stumpwork textile featuring central courting figures, surrounded by lions, rabbits, and other animals, as well as plants, flowers, and other foliage. Da...

A brilliant English 19th century nautically themed diorama featuring a schooner. These three dimensional works of art were typically made by sailors in the 19th century. Encased behi...

Good quality display cabinet made from solid Mahogany with opening glass door. Each cabinet has a metal arm that locks into position, allowing the door to stay open. The original hin...

Antique wooden hunter's Display Cabinet Shadowbox Collection, Circa 1910-1920.

This is a lovely late Vicorian Gonçalo Alves and Marquetry writing table / desk, Circa 1880 in date and in the manner of Edwards & Roberts. The rectangular top has a moulded edge and features satinwood banding with an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface over a central frieze drawer flanked by six small drawers, all superbly decorated with wonderful marquetry of swags and garlands. It is raised on four elegant square tapering legs that terminate in their original brass castors. Complete with working locks and keys, this elegant desk will make a wonderful addition to your home. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 75 x Width 122 x Depth 57 Height 61 x Width 53 - Kneehole dimensions Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 4 foot x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches Height 2 foot x Width 1 foot, 9 inches - Kneehole dimensions Edwards & Roberts The firm Edwards & Roberts was one of the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards & Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, Antique and Modern Cabinet...