19th Century Shadow Boxes

Shadowbox containing Grand Tour gutta-percha plaques. Gutta-percha is a rigid, naturally occurring latex derived from the sap of South American Malaysian trees and was produced long ...

Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century Antique botanical composition featuring a delicate array of hand-pressed flowers and foliage, artfull...

This vide poche is a mural Vide poche or box, this is setting on the wall. Made in Japan in the 19th century, it has been made in black lacquered wood.  

Shadowbox containing English Grand Tour gutta-percha plaques. Gutta-percha is a rigid, naturally occurring latex derived from the sap of South American Malaysian trees. Mounted on a ...

Antique Depression era green Uranium glass plate in the Snakeskin and Dot pattern, attributed to Bakewell Pears c1870. It is mounted in a shadow box di...

19th century French dried plant specimens... signed by G. Babou, dated, and meticulously catalogued including location in France.... a wonderful set of 15.

Pair of English Fox Hunting Subject Wax Pictures: “The Meeting” and “The Brush” Samuel Percy (English, 1750–1820) The delightful pair of sporting pictures modeled in polychrome wax...

This is a Gothic style huge triptych shadow box/display of an Orthodox Church silver icons. The triptych is a large ogee shaped arc closed display made of heavy wood and glass. When you open the doors, it features some icons painted on wood and covered by an embossed and chased silver oklads with some gilt areas. They are framed by some red velvet. In the center, there are two icons who represent St.Paul and St.Peter; above them is the Almighty God...

This brass plaque featured in a shadowbox is of the famous circus horse "Black Eagle", and was made and framed circa 1855 to 1860. "Black Eagle" was purchased from the King of the Be...

Antique 19th century Chinoiserie hand-made fan in a lacquered frame, circa 1870.

Elevate your space with this rare pair of Antique Caucasian rug fragments, expertly preserved as contemporary wall hangings. These fragments originate from the rugged Caucasus Moun...

Well preserved large 19th century pressed herbarium specimen hand labeled in French of roses. Matted on hand marbled paper and framed in a gold frame.

This is a singular piece, a framed vintage Chinese gilt and inkwash miniature six-fold paper screen, that was possibly a salesman's sample, and it is beautiful. This is from the la...

Impressive pair of circa 1890's Victorian women's dress tops. One elaborately layered black lace / mesh shirtwaist with leg of mutton / gigot sleeve. And one black bodice / jacket in...

"Early 19th century infant’s white lace trimmed christening gown, frame in a shadowbox with robin’s egg blue background and a small dried nosegay of baby’s breath and blue silk flowers.  Measure: 31". Family history on reverse dates dress to 1819. ""Baby dress...

Beautiful Ottoman Empire era textile of gold metallic threads embroidered on purple color silk velvet background ,exceptional patterns. The textile is professionally hand mounted in ...

This stunning antique bronze panel shadowbox is a true collector's piece, showcasing the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship of Asian artisans. The three panels feature intricate As...

This English brass horse from the mid-19th century features black eagle, a horse belonging to circus proprietors John and George Sanger. The highly trained...

Antique Victorian Shadow Box with Floral Wreath C1890 Measures - 26.75"H x 24.75"W x 4.5"D A finely crafted antique shadow box featuring an intric...

Framed antique 19th century Royal Vienna style plate by Hutschenreuther with beehive mark, in green and gold with a central reproduction of Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun...

c1800 Antique Early American Hand Stitched Glass Shadow Box Scene Man & His Dog. Man is saying his prayers in front of the cross. Doggie looking beautiful in fluffy hand stitched mat...

A set of hair-work articles and award lithograph associated with the Flower Show of Savannah, Georgia, 1888. Not removed for inspection, but likely sterling and gold. Presented in ...

5 Dioramas or shadow boxes of 19th Century beetles.... odd and interesting....

Intaglios, pressed seaweeds from a Victorian album, resin wax seals, and vintage frames come together in a wonderful paint and gilt velvet matted shadow box that originally housed an...

Large lid from an antique wallpaper box featuring “The Rhinoceros Hunt” paper. The paper is a rare, American early 19th century block-printed decorative paper. It was less used as a ...

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870. Exotic Shell Collection

Antique Hand-Painted Mother-of-Pearl Fan Screen Shadow Box, Circa 1840.

Antique mixed-media enhanced engraving artwork attributed to Francois Grenier. François GRENIER b. 1793-1867. This work features a hunting scene from India, framed shadowbox style, signed in stone lower left and titled on backside. La Chasse au Tigre translates to (Tiger Chase or Tiger Hunt...

Antique Enclosed Free Standing Light Box with Stained Glass Church Window with Religious Scene This antique stained glass window is encased in a fr...

Pair of Antique intaglios newly framed on camouflage burlap.

Two 19th Century English Royal Equestrian Horse plaques, depicting a horse in profile, executed in gilt finish cast bronze. The horses are mounted on original fabric background, in o...

Rare antique American Hand-Embroidered three dimensional paintings, Circa 1820. Paintings were mounted in shadowboxes to protect the embroid...

A hand painted porcelain cabinet plate with elaborate hand decorated raised gilt border, the central figure of a bishop. The porcelain is 19th Century German or Austrian, with a bea...

Amazing silk North African caftan, hand-stitched beautiful embroidered details. Framed in a large shadow box, this piece is a visual treat.

A collection of early 19th century wax seals framed. Small frame measures 7.5" W x 8.5" H Medium circular frame measures 15.5" W x 13.5" H Large fra...

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such st...

A piece, fragment of porcelain off of a piece of furniture in a shadowbox and trimmed in French braided ribbon in the neoclassical style. Early 19th century porcelain could be a litt...

This vide poche is a mural Vide poche or box, this is setting on the wall. Made in France in the 19th century, it has been made in Brown Painted wood.

Exceptional antique hand embroidery Suzani textile, beautiful purple and indigo colors , fine silk embroidery on cotton background, all professionally hand sewn to linen backing , q...

Pair of High Relief Carved Wood Plaques, Chicken and Cock Fighting Scenes. A pair of high relief carved wood plaques depicting barnyard scenes with chickens and roosters, each carve...

Gorgeous Grand Tour intaglios or impronte in their original tray, newly framed in a black shadow box with gold accents. Perfect for a bookcase. The Paoletti firm advertised themselve...

Papercut Memorial or Tribute to Mendelssohn with SilhouetteFantastic and very unusual papercut with a silhouette and urn that was meant to either a tribute or a memorial for the Germ...

Gilt framed 19th century Sèvres bisque plaque depicting cupid and zodiac with cornelian cabochons and gilt bronze mounts. Sèvres bisque rondel medallion ...

A matching pair of porcelain plaque from late Qing dynasty nicely framed in giltwood carved as bamboo. The Famille Jaune plaques were likely ...

A wooden display case from France, produced circa 1880. This wall hanging display board stands five feet four inches tall, featuring two swinging w...