The Arts and Crafts movement that emerged in England in the late 19th century saw a dehumanization of design in the rise of industrialization and mass production of objects. Its practitioners prized craftsmanship and a close connection between the artisan and the entire process of what they were making. This included the design of Arts and Crafts jewelry and watches, which evolved as the movement spread to the United States in the early 20th century.
While much of the Arts and Crafts furniture realm was dominated by male designers like William Morris and Gustav Stickley, several women came to prominence in Arts and Crafts jewelry design, including British metalworker Charlotte Newman and American enamelist and metalsmith Elizabeth Copeland. Many creators were part of guilds, encouraging an exchange of ideas, with some focused on jewelry, like England’s Guild and School of Handicraft — founded by Charles Robert Ashbee — and Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.
In contrast to the Victorian era, with its decadent gemstones and heavy mourning jewelry, designers of Arts and Crafts jewelry looked to the past and abroad for inspiration, from simple medieval shapes to East Asian styles. The movement’s emphasis on natural forms overlapped with Art Nouveau. Flourishes like leaves and flowers formed from silver, aluminum and copper can be found in bracelets and necklaces designed in this style, while rings and earrings are adorned with affordable gems such as turquoise and freshwater pearls.
Arts and Crafts jewelry designers used materials that were often simple, such as semiprecious stones and enamel, which is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration. Artisans prioritized the use of artistic techniques to elevate the jewelry rather than expensive components, and every piece was intended to be one of a kind — a work of wearable art.
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1919 Colonial British Vanity Pill Box ten 1/4 Rupee Coins 917 Silver / 14.22 gr
Located in SE
1919 Antique British colonial period Pill Box wonderfully made as a stack of 10 British colonial Indian 1/4 Rupee coins of 917 purity Silver soldered and hollowed out in the cente...
Silver
1878 - 1919 Colonial British Vanity Pill Box ten 1 Rupee Coins 917 Silver / 45gr
Located in SE
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...
Silver
Vintage Silver Hand Chased Dragon Cigarette Case
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous silver cigarette case features a hand chased/engraved dragon and an area for a monogram. The inside is gilt with gold. Measurements: 3 1/8 by 6 3/4 inches Weight: 196....
Silver
1870 Vanity Pill Snuff Box solid 830 Coin Silver / 42gr
Located in SE
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...
Silver
Antique French Vanity Pill Snuff Box solid 925 Silver / 94gr
Located in SE
Very decorative Silver Box with thick walls and internal gilding. Machine - engraved and cast decorations. Box is hallmarked with vague French marks on several spots , hand -made ca...
Silver
$236Sale Price|20% Off
Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Caddy Box Continental C.1910
Located in Toronto, ON
Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Caddy, Continental C.1910. The Caddy on invert brass pedestal foot, bombe ovoid hand hammered copper and polished brass body, detachable hammered cop...
Brass, Copper
Price Upon Request
Malachite Treasure and Jewellery Box for Family
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Ural peacock stone, peacock-like green Malachite, is considered to bring good luck, wealth, fertility and prosperity. It is also said to empower ambitious achievements. If you g...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Silver
Southeast Asian Silver Dresser Box or Cigarette Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver dresser box. In .900 silver. We believe it's likely Chinese or Thai in origin. With repousse animal decoration and geometric patterns to both sides. One side...
Silver
$383Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.15 in W 2.66 in D 0.4 in
Stunning Solid Sterling Silver 1927 Gold Gilt Inside Cigarette Case Ng & Co
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Solid Sterling Silver The Northern Goldsmiths Newcastle upon tyne 1927 engine turned cigarette cas...
Sterling Silver
$895
H 0.63 in W 3 in D 1.88 in
Antique Viennese or Austrian Engine-Turned Silver Card Case or Snuff Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver card case or snuff box. With engine turned engraved decoration throughout. Marked with an Austrian silver assay mark for 13 Loth, Vienna, and 1856, along with...
Silver
$602Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.35 in W 2.76 in D 0.44 in
Rare Solid Silver Meiji Period Dragon Embossed Cigarette Case and Gold Gilding
Located in GB
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...
Silver
$5,999
H 0.49 in W 2 in L 1.53 in
Vintage Golden Engraved Pill Box, Solid Gold Patterned Vanity Travel Case 14K
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Perfect for the luxury lover or the person who already has it all, this golden box is ideal for your vanity, travel bags, or in your purse for on the go. Featuring a beautiful engr...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,800
H 0.5 in W 1.88 in L 2.5 in
Antique Gilt American Coin Silver Snuff Box attributed to Benjamin Tappin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gilt silver snuff box. With engraved decorations to the top & monograms to both the top & bottom. Struck with what appears to be...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Bulgari B.Zero 925 Sterling Silver Leather Cord Pill Box Case
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Bulgari B. Zero 925 Sterling Silver Pill Box Case with Leather Cord is a luxurious, modern accessory that reflects Bulgari’s signature bold and sophisticated style. Crafted from ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Pill Box
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold lapis lazuli pill box, circa 1970 A sweet pill box of rectangular shape both the lid and base of the box are set with cabochon lapis lazuli gently fle...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.93 in Dm 1.85 in
German Pforzheim 1910 Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Box 935 Sterling With Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled round box with flowers Beautiful enameled round box, created in Pforzheim Germany, during the art nouveau period back in the 1910 This beautiful box was careful...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$4,386Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.04 in W 3.67 in D 0.91 in
Antique Large Russian Silver 84 Gold Gilt Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in GB
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...
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Florenza Enamel Elephant Pill Box
By Florenza
Located in New York, NY
Florenza Enamel deep gray Elephant Pill Box from the 1960's USA. Charming subject matter with flip top opening and emerald paste eyes. Best carried in a pouch for enamel protection. ...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
$14,208
W 3.15 in L 5.56 in
Gustave-Roger Sandoz, Rare Art Deco Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case, circa 1925
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping still available during Lockdown Gustave-Roger Sandoz Cigarette Case, Circa 1925 Silver with Enamel geometric decoration on both sides. The clasp set with a cabochon...
Onyx, Silver
Antique Japanese Meiji Dragon Cigarette Box Silver / 88 gr
Located in SE
Late 19th-early 20th century Meiji period hand-made Japanese cigarette case in fine Silver with relief decorations of Dragons flying in the clouds. The...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Marcus and Co. Arts and Crafts Presentation Box
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Marcus and Co. Arts and Crafts Presentation Box, handmade of enameled green wood with a cover made from an antique Victorian paisley textile. Custom desi...
Arts & Crafts Enamel Copper Brass Box, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Arts & Crafts enamel, copper and brass box, circa 1900. The box of four turned rivet bracket brass cornices, the paneled copper body with stylised arts a...
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Sold
H 1.75 in W 2.5 in L 2.5 in
Art Deco Arts & Crafts Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver Box Pill Jewelry Ring Box
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE ORIGINAL ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD, ART DECO STERLING SILVER BOX ADORNED WITH GORGEOUS LAPIS LAZULI CABOCHONS ON ALL FOUR SIDES AND ON THE TOP. The Arts & Crafts silver work which is adorned with gemstones is highly coveted. This is an absolutely stunning small silver box which can be used as a jewelry box, ring box, pill box or for whatever treasure you wish. It has a hand hammered top set with the lapis in a circle design. Lapis cabochons adorn all four sides of the box. The box has lovely footed feet. I just love the gorgeous round blue lapis cabochons with the spectacular design in sterling silver. The overall effect of this design is truly magnificent! The box is a delightful 1 3/4 inches (4.5cm) tall. It is 2.5 inches (5.5cm) square. One of the rear corners of the top has a very slight indentation which is almost impossible to see. The box dates to the Arts & Crafts period, circa 1900-1910. It is hallmarked with the British Lion...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Arts & Crafts Jugendstil Box, C.1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau Jugendstil Enamel, Copper and Brass Box, C.1900. The box on four turned bracket brass splay petal supports, the paneled copper and brass rivet body with s...
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Arts & Crafts Enamel, Copper and Brass Box, circa 1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Arts and Crafts Enamel, Copper and Brass Box, C.1900. The box of four turned rivet bracket brass cornices, the panelled copper body with stylised arts an...
Arts and Crafts Enamel Box C.1900
Located in Toronto, ON
Arts and Crafts Enamel, Copper and Brass Box, C.1900. The box of four turned rivet bracket brass cornices, the panelled copper body with stylise...