Antique Louis-Phillipe I, Mythology Scene Chariot Snuff Box Soapstone Silver

This charming box was handcrafted in 1830 ca. It was most probably a sentimental gift, a token of fidelity and friendship. It is made out of wood covered in velvet. The inside is li...

This exceptional quality powder compact was imported by H C Freedman Ltd of Birmingham in 1914. The box is impressed on the inside with the makers mark, the date letter for 1914, 92...

This little elegant travelling inkwell is made out of plated silver. The lid and the bottom of the box are set with slices of agate dyed blue.

A charming silver box, heavily guilt on the inside is marked with German Kaiserreich crown and moon silver hallmark, maker's mark J, a Swan, K in an oval surround. The lid and the s...

Italian/French Enamel and Silver Snuff Box. Late 19th Century, the interior lid impressed 22, no other visible marks. The rectangular hinged box with an interior gilt wash, the lid ...

A fine antique Austrian silver snuff or dresser box. In 13 loth (.815 fineness) silver. With engine-turned engraved decoration throughout and a gilt interior. With empty cartouches to the lid and base for a monogram. With hallmarks to the interior. Dated for 1860. Simply a wonderful antique Austrian silver box...

Elegant Continental Silver Hunt Scene Repousse Box. Hand repousee with hunters with boar, dog and boar. 1900's European hallmarks. Handmade. 5.75" x 4" x ...

An octagonal box crafted from Yamsk Jasper, with each side featuring two layers of green and brown agate, set in a silver gilt mount. The front is adorned with a cameo of Achilles, his helmet embellished with a dragon motif. weight: 50.49 g dimensions: 2 x 6 x 3.8 cm The Yamsk Jasper cameo snuff box, depicting Achilles in profile on the lid, is attributed to the Yekaterinburg Russian Imperial Lapidary, established in 1751, known for producing exquisite hardstone objects, many now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection. The Russian Imperial Cabinet, responsible for overseeing Imperial family properties, managed lapidary production using precious stones from the Ural Mountains. The craftsmanship, material, and dimensions of the snuff box, along with its similarity to other Hermitage pieces, suggest it likely originated from the Yekaterinburg workshop. It was later fitted with 19th-century Russian snuff box components. The cameo likely draws inspiration from a model created by the renowned gem engravers Charles and William Brown, who also worked for Catherine the Great. A good visual comparison is offered by a modern cameo brooch...