Belle Époque Boxes and Cases

A Rare and Exquisite Sewing Accessory Elevate your collection or needlework station with this Antique Gold Thimble, a seldom-seen treasure distinguished by its intricate engraving and timeless elegance. Crafted with exceptional care, it stands as both a functional piece of sewing history and a captivating object of art. Intricate Engraving & Design Ornate Detailing Each side of the thimble features delicate, hand-engraved motifs, highlighting the meticulous artistry once devoted to sewing implements. The patterns blend floral or geometric elements (depending on the specific design) to create an eye-catching, textured surface. Gold Construction Fashioned from precious gold, this thimble’s warm luster adds a luxurious note. The material ensures durability—making it as practical in a sewing basket today as it was in its era of origin. Hallmarked ‘S’ Inside the thimble is a hallmark “S,” indicating either the maker or a specific assay mark. This hallmark underscores the piece’s authenticity and collectible status. Dimensions & Weight Weight: Approximately 3.2 dwt (pennyweights), offering a reassuring solidity without compromising the piece’s delicate craftsmanship. Size & Fit: Designed for standard thimble use, it fits comfortably on most fingertips. Collectors often display antique thimbles...

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...

Art nouveau belle epoque card holder created by Brüder Figdor. An impressive and beautiful piece, created in Vienna Austria by Brüder Figdor during the Edwardian and Belle Epoque pe...

A fine antique Austrian glass, silver, & enamel table or dresser box. By Georg Adam Scheid. With a cornucopia or vase form decoration enamel flowers in a guilloche cartouche. The r...

This elegant vintage lipstick holder is crafted in richly engraved 14k yellow gold, showcasing exquisite floral and neoclassical motifs through...

Alvin silver overlay glass perfume bottle. With clear glass and art nouveau style silverwork, featuring 8 bouquets of daffodil or narcissus flowers with complementary design on stopp...

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...

Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick...

René Boivin was born in February 1864 in Paris. An excellent designer and engraver, he began a career in the jewellery field at a young age. During the 1890s he purchased several workshops and established himself at rue St. Anastase. In 1893 he married Jean...

Rare, vintage snuff box from the Victorian era. This is an incredible collectors item and an estate piece that you rarely see! It would be an incredi...

This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror underneath the flap is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, ...

A beautiful box with fine enamel work studded with Diamonds and Rubies. Similar enamel work can be seen in Indian and Mughal jewellery from centuries ag...