19th Century Boxes and Cases

A finely crafted Japanese carved ivory incense box (kōgō), dating to the Meiji period, circa 1880. This elegant circular box is masterfully carved from solid ivory and decorated wit...

A refined five-case Japanese inrō from the late Edo to early Meiji period (circa 1800–1880), executed in deep black urushi lacquer and decorated with an elaborate narrative scene in ...

1878 - 1919 Antique British colonial period Pill Box wonderfully made as a stack of 10 British colonial Indian 1 Rupee coins of 917 purity Silver soldered and hollowed out in the cen...

Fine, luxurious heavy antique Imperial Russian 14K yellow gold and cabochon sapphire cigarette case. 19th Century Exquisite workmanship, sophisticated design of undulating gold waves...

Rare museum quality three color 18K gold and diamond oval box featuring Allegories of Love motifs. Circa 1800, Mark of Chief Assayer Cayetano Buitron References: for a similar exampl...

A rare and beautifully detailed Black Forest carved antique wooden scent casket/box dating to the late 19th century (circa 1870–1890). This striking piece...

This is an antique Art Nouveau style silver chatelaine box. It comes from Austria with gilt inside silver box with iris motif on the lid. I have included a 19.25 inch sterling silver...

An historically important gilt bronze snuff box. With highly detailed Neoclassical engraving throughout to the lid and sides. With a cursive inscription to the base for Hannah Crow...

This match safe is made of the finest and most pure sterling silver known as sterline. The front and back are embossed with raised images in high relief. . On the front is a woman of...

Antique Vienna Silver box with floral decorations, both machine and hand - engraved elements. Internal gilding . Size: 75 mm x 41 mm at axes x 13,5 ...

A rare and charming Japanese three-piece carved ivory set dating to the late Meiji period, circa 1880–1910. Finely turned and delicately incised, each miniature vessel is decorated w...

INDULGE IN A SPECTACULAR ANTIQUE SAPPHIRE ADORNED LIPSTICK CASE PENDANT NECKLACE IN SOLID 14 KARAT GOLD OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. THE JEWEL IS SIMILAR TO THOSE BY CARTIER. THE LIPSTI...

An elegant five-case Japanese inrō, dating to the late Edo period, decorated with a tranquil river landscape rendered in gold lacquer. An inrō is a traditional Japanese personal con...

A beautiful and rare antique German silver cigarette case with a sunflower repoussé and scrolling foliage decoration, with the name Dorothy engraved on the front. Dating to around 1...

A RARE 22 K GOLD Gold Utility Box ,Gold 130 Gm, Gorgeous 1870's French gold ribbed box Size 3.2X1.5X1 inch The Box is of rectangular shape with fine basket-weave decoration. antique...

Very decorative Silver Box with hand -engraved floral relief decor on the lid. Solid 830 grade Silver alloy / Coin silver US standard. Swedish hallmarks. The box is hallmarked with...

Vintage Diamond and Basara Pearls Sapphire Cabochon 18 karat yellow Gold Compact Box 158 gm Stand out with this vintage compact box from around the 1940s, is Italian-made and craf...

A rare and delightfully whimsical Victorian-era sterling silver vesta case, dated 1887, showcasing a unique blend of satire and fine craftsmanship. This collectible piece, both funct...

This rare and delicate bag was handcrafted in the early 19th century. The silk is covered with a net that is used for embroidering. The handbag is decorated on one side with hand emb...

This spectacular heirloom piece has made its journey forward from the Victorian period. Made of .800 silver, the cigarette or snuff box is stamped with hallmarks, dated 1859 and sign...

One of the finest game boxes we've had the pleasure of offering, classic Regency Style, the case beautifully constructed of rare, dramatically figured Coromandel wood, lift top with front panel doors opening to reveal a hand carved chess set...

A delightful antique French vesta case (match safe), finely crafted in gilt brass and decorated with a colorful hand-painted enamel plaque. The enamel scene depicts a playful seaside...

Delightful antique textured 18K yellow gold pillbox decorated with a profusion of Forget Me Not flowers in periwinkle blue and white enamel with black centers. Very fine quality, the...

A cartouche-shaped gold box. The hinged lid, the base and the sides are chiseled with flowers and scrolls as well as rocaille patterns in slight relief. The lid has a chiseled bouque...

maker's mark A.A. , Moscow 1892 Realistically modelled, the back pierced with engraved floral motif,the flat-hinged cover,on four bracket feet, height 9,5cm weight 70,4gr.

Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box An 18 karat gold snuff box accented with blue enamel set with a micro mosaic of dogs hunting a deer Circa 1850's Dimensi...

Particularly popular from the mid 1600s to the mid 1800s, fashionable snuff boxes were considered a status elevating personal accessory. Snuff taking, enjoyed by many to acquire a nicotine lift in lieu of smoking, commonly consisted of dried ground tobacco flavored with oils, extracts or fermentations and was often carried in highly decorated snuff containers. Crafted in sterling silver and hand engraved with flora and botanical designs, this exceptional snuff box displays hallmarks including; George III duty mark, SP Samuel Pemberton as its maker's mark, the Lion and a date indicator of 1812 Birmingham. Measuring 101mm long x 64mm wide and 23mm deep, this unique antique snuff box...

Very decorative Silver Pill Box with thick walls and internal gilding. Identical cast decorations on both sides. Hallmarked with clear British marks, created in 1812 at the workshop...

INDULGE IN A MUSEUM QUALITY PERFUME BOTTLE VINAIGRETTE DECORATED WITH HAND PAINTED NEOCLASSICAL ENAMEL IMAGES OF MERMEN, CENTAUR, GODDESS MAIDENS, AND FISH IN A BUCOLIC PASTORAL SCENE OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY. THE PERFUME IS SILVER GILT AND DATES TO CIRCA 1850-1900. The enamel images on the perfume are as fine and wonderful as we have ever seen. The classical subject matter is absolutely stunning. On one side is a goddess maiden rising out of the water on the back of a merman with another merman rising out of the water and holding her robes. There is a fish in the water and the background includes a cloud filled sky, with a tower and trees. On the other side, the goddess maiden is climbing onto the back of the magnificent centaur who kneels by the side of a stream with a temple in the background. The cap is further adorned with elegant geometric flower motif designs in enamel. The classic images from mythology are absolutely exquisite and the work of a master enamel artisan of the highest quality. The perfume bottle is silver gilt. The perfume bottle is most likely Swiss or Austrian. It dates the 19th Century. The perfume vinaigrette...

This delightful little pendant in the shape of a basket is made out of guilt metal and decorated with pale blue and white enamel.

Antique imperial russian era orginal silver pill box made in moscow 1850s with a total weight of 100 grams box messures 8cm lenght hall marked 84 imperial russian silver standard and...

A fine and highly decorative English sterling silver vesta case (match safe), hallmarked in London around the turn of the 20th century. This rectangular case combines utility with ar...

A charming antique vesta case (match safe) featuring a beautifully hand-painted enamel portrait of a long-haired dog adorned with a red bow against a soft blue background. Crafted ci...

Oval snuff box in brown tortoiseshell, entirely lined with gold. The hinged lid is decorated with a floral medallion in several different gold tones. The gold framework is intricatel...

A rare and delightful late 19th-century gilt-brass vesta case with hand-painted enamel scenes, in the tradition of playful Continental "novelty" smoking accessories. The exterior lid depicts a gentleman seated on a riverbank fishing, while a lady stands nearby. Below, a hand-painted French inscription reads: “Entagaînant le goujon jéveux”, which loosely translates as “Catching the gudgeon I desire.” In French slang of the period, “gudgeon” (goujon) was both a small fish and a playful metaphor for a naïve “catch,” giving the scene a humorous double meaning. Opening the case reveals a hidden risqué scene: the same couple, but with the lady having taken a tumble, her skirts up and legs in the air, much to the surprise of her companion. The interior enamel is inscribed in French “Les surprises de Suzon” (“Suzon’s surprises”), a humorous and cheeky detail typical of these whimsical 19th-century objets de vertu. The case is of gilt brass with a ribbed striking surface to the base and retains its original hinged construction. The enamel is beautifully executed in vivid colors and remains in very good condition for its age, with only minor wear consistent with use. Dimensions: Approx. Length 4.6 cm, Width 3,7 cm, Height 1.1 cm. Weight: 39 grams Origin: France, circa 1880–1900 Materials: Gilt brass, enamel Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear; enamels intact and vibrant. This piece would make a superb addition to any collection of antique smoking accessories...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in Russia solid silver with gold gilt internals Cloisonne Enamel cigarette case...

Charming sliver open work box for hosts. The outer rim of the round lid features doves of peace. In the center there is the lamb of godwith the flag of victory.

This exquisite 1950s vintage compact box, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, showcases the exceptional artistry of its era. Its exterior is intricately ador...

This item is an antique silver cigarette case with decorative engravings, likely dating to the Art Nouveau or Liberty period. Material: Sterling silver with embossing and engraving. ...

This sterling silver Georgian vinaigrette has a bas relief floral design on its lid of a three-leaf clover with a bloom in the center. Around the ...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid silver Meiji period circa 1870 dragon embossed cigarette case with gold gilt internals If y...

Rectangular box with three tones of gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is embellished with a multicolored gold medallion in relief featuring a bouquet of roses and tulips, se...

This delicate snuffbox has been made out of pressed horn and is covered entirely in blue and white glass beads threaded on cotton string. The lid is decorated with a sun emblem, a lozenge and a zigzag pattern and the French words...

NOTE TO USA CUSTOMERS: WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS (TO COVER FOR THE TARIFFS) Finds such as these are rare, as it’s a fascinating piece of the early XIX century history of ...

Beautiful antique, handcrafted French bronze and brass scalloped hinged jewelry or trinket or vanity box from the 19th century features a round porcelain plaque or disc, bezel set in the lid, exquisitely hand painted with a famous image depicting one of the cherubs from the "Sistine Madonna" by Raphael Sanzio, also known as "Cherubs from the Madonna of San Sisto", which was originally painted between 1513 -1514. This is considered to be one of the most popular angel images...

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.

THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE LOCKET PENDANT OR JEWELRY, RING OR PILL BOX IN SILVER WITH A BEAUTIFUL DEEP REPOUSSE DESIGN OF PEACOCK ...

The influence of the Empire for objects in classical antique manner is still felt in this elegant silver spice box designed in the shape of an amphora on a pedestal with two handles....

An exceptional example of Victorian whimsy and craftsmanship, this antique silver vesta case is both a functional object and a collector’s delight. Designed in the form of a miniatur...

French tri-colored, red, green and yellow 18Kt gold pencil case decorated with applied classical lobes, swags and festoons of flowers. French rubbed mark, circa 1810 Width: 12 mm H...

A fine white guilloche enamel box by August Hollming for Fabergé, of very unusual convex shape, the outside entirely worked in white enamel guil...

INDULGE IN A MUSEUM QUALITY BLUE MOSER GLASS PATCH, JEWELRY, DRESSER BOX DECORATED WITH A HAND PAINTED ENAMEL IMAGE OF A FROLICKING FAIRY, CHERUB, EROS OR ANGEL WITH BUTTERFLY WINGS WHO IS HOLDING A LYRE OR LUTE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND A BASKET OF FLOWERS AND IS DANCING THROUGH A CLOUD FILLED BLUE AND WHITE SKY. SURROUNDING THE CHERUB IS A SPECTACULAR SUNBURST FLAME DESIGN IN GOLDEN ENAMEL. FURTHER GOLD ENAMEL DECORATES THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE BOX. THE BOX IS AN EXQUISITE BLUE GLASS, MOST LIKELY MOSER BOHEMIAN GLASS...

Russian Silver pill or snuff box with fine niello decorations on all sides with vacant square cartouche on the top of the lid, with handy nail - catcher attached. Rectangular form w...

Step into the times long gone with this amazingly preserved military officer's antique travel shaving set. Date letters on the sterling silver pieces date the items between the year...

Hand Made 18K Gold 1880s Engine Turned Engraved Case Snuff Box 97.5 Gram 97.5 gram 3 inch by 2inch by 3/8 inch thick In good condition for its age, no...

Rare and unusual Art Nouveau 14K two tone gold and enamel pill box. It features an enamel top with grape leaves motif around it; also features an intri...

Small, rectangular, enamel keepsake box from Limoges. The lid is decorated with a central medallion featuring the profile of an upper-class woman, who was certainly the owner of this...

In this 24 kt gilded bronze box with hand-painted floral motifs is set a beautiful micromosaic (circa 1850) depicting the Roman Forum. The "Vatican Mosaic Studio", in which this micr...

Antique 18kt yellow gold snuff box, featuring a carnelian stone set within an ornate, scrollwork border. Material: Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, the box showcases an ornate, Rococo-...

Fine rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves and gilt bronze mounts, finely chiseled with interlacing, garlands and flower basket resting on four winged lion...