Continental US - Boxes

Large Old Paris Porcelain box with a white glaze in the form of a bombé commode. The top panel is of a nude woman with two dogs. The front panel ...

The Argentine Hide trunk was found in the Frontier region of Argentina. The remarkable piece is an antique which brings a historical significance, noted by the intricate patterns of...

Solid brass filagree box with spherical feet. The filagree is beautifully done and the small box is great for next to the bed, on the vanity, in the bathroom or at work station or d...

Antique Persian Khatam Marquetry Qalamdan Pen Box with Hand-Painted Equestrian Miniature, Circa 1940s An exceptional Persian Khatamkari Qalamdan (pen box), handcrafted in the celebrated tradition of Khatam-kari, one of the most prestigious decorative arts of Persia. Dating to the 1940s, this elegant rectangular sliding-lid pen case is meticulously decorated with intricate geometric micro-mosaic marquetry and crowned with a finely executed hand-painted miniature depicting a royal equestrian polo match. Traditionally used by Middle Eastern Persian scribes, scholars, and government officials to store reed pens, writing instruments, and inks, the Qalamdan became an important symbol of education, refinement, and artistic patronage. This example beautifully illustrates the marriage of functionality and exceptional craftsmanship that defines Persian decorative arts. The top lid features a richly detailed miniature painting portraying mounted horsemen pursuing deer across a stylized landscape, rendered in vibrant colors with remarkable attention to detail. The sides are decorated with exquisite Khatam marquetry, an ancient Persian micro-mosaic technique composed of thousands of tiny pieces of wood, bone, and metal meticulously assembled into intricate geometric star patterns. The interior is finished in black lacquer, while the sliding cover operates smoothly, preserving the elegant proportions characteristic of traditional Persian Qalamdans. Khatamkari has been practiced in Persia for over four centuries and remains one of the country's most labor-intensive and highly respected crafts. Similar geometric inlay traditions later spread throughout India, where they became known as Sadeli mosaic, influencing Indo-Persian and Anglo-Indian decorative arts. The extraordinary precision of the geometric patterns reflects the Islamic artistic ideals of harmony, symmetry, and infinite design. Originally intended as a writing case, this versatile piece also serves beautifully today as a jewelry box, keepsake box, pencil case, or luxury desk accessory. It is equally suited for display in a library, study, or curated collection of Islamic and Middle Eastern decorative arts. Origin: Asia Date: Circa 1940s Materials: Wood, papier-mâché, hand-painted lacquer, Khatam marquetry (micro-mosaic inlay) Style: Persian / Islamic / Indo-Persian Dimensions: Length: 8 in. Width: 1.75 in. Height: 1.25 in. Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful original patina with finely preserved miniature painting and Khatam inlay. An outstanding example of traditional Persian craftsmanship, this museum-quality Qalamdan is highly desirable for collectors of Islamic art, Persian antiques, miniature paintings, and Khatam marquetry. Keywords: Persian Khatam box...

Beautiful 19th century English Regency burl walnut tea caddy. Lovely shape and pretty details including decorative handles on the sides. Makes an elegant statement!

Paneled case with top lifting handle and side handles. Signed on top with working lock and key.

French Empire style porcelain box, decorated with the official heraldic symbols of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The Imperial crown is hand painted in rich gold relief on the front pan...

Antique 19th century French provincial salt box.

Bitossi box, ceramic, orange and matte brown, signed. Small scale box having a raw clay lid hash mark incising and decorated with an orange glazed pill pat...

Decorative keepsake, jewelry box clad in geometric horn and bone tiles, some with hand engraving, lined in wood. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.

A great gift for the art collector. Our Rabbit Rabbit Lacquer Box features Hunt's iconic rabbits in every color - all with attitude and personality. Box...

A beautifully crafted Chinese Chinoiserie box, featuring high-relief decoration and a generous size. The whimsical exterior design showcases in...

A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist. Of cartouche form with bombay shaped...

Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back and end caps with green stained mulberry burl bottom and lid, the lid with a wood h...

Kiyomi Iwata is a Japanese-American Textile Artist known for her Sculptural use of materials examples of her work can be found in a number of Museums including the Smithsonian.

George VI sterling silver box. Made by Garrard & Co. Ltd in London in 1947. Rectangular with straight engine-turned sides. Cover flat, tabbed, and hinged; top has geometric pattern w...

This charming vintage round wood inlay trinket box exemplifies understated craftsmanship and timeless design. Expertly constructed from richly grained wood, the box features a beauti...

Vintage Post Modern Split Reed Decorative Jewelry Box in the Betty Cobonpue Style. Circa 1980s. Unsigned Features a split reed gracefully curved detail over a textured stone...

An English 19th century tobacco caddy of tin covered in stitched shagreen, of oblong hexagonal form with a lid surmounted by a silver whippet, retaining ...

Gorgeous 10” large owl figurine/ jewelry box in beautiful polychrome enamel , richly embellished with Swarovski crystals.

Having a rectangular top with a molded edge and a line carved detail the center with a coin slot, the conforming case with steel reinforcement straps and a decorative steel escutcheo...

Italian black Shagreen tissue box with black leather presentation box designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy. Measures: Height...

A beautiful blue Moser crystal and enameled box made for the Islamic or Moorish market. This box is made with beautifully handcut blue crystal and overlayed with gorgeous 24-karat gold, white, yellow, green, orange, red, and blue raised enamel decoration. The enamel decoration includes flowers, vines, rabbits, birds, and Islamic style decoration. The enamel work is further adorned with 24-karat gilt decoration, emphasizing the superb craftsmanship and artistic work. The box sits on four bronze doré...

A beautiful Art Deco compact by Black Starr and Gorham. It is Sterling Silver with a 14k Gold accent on top, fitted with 3 small precious stones likely rubies. The compact is in est...

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. Th...

Beautiful shimmery round alabaster box with sliding lid. Unique custom blue colored box is perfect for your mementos, coins, jewelry or 420. Slide ...

Vintage stained pine miniature chest, circa 1930 Measures: 13.5" wide x 10" deep x 9.5" high. Great for jewelry, letters, etc.

Smart and Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with slight overhang. Stylish Midcentury design. Box i...

This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful braided gold design, the two-compartment box features an exquisite oval agate key, which opens a recessed lock in the base of the box. Such a box would have been a prized possession and would have been able to fit neatly into a gentleman’s waistcoat pocket. Ingenious miniature portable devices, musical snuff boxes...

A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...

Paul Evans Mixed Metal Riveted Box Good original Surface Useful Size

A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finished with black lacquer (kuro) with sparse Mura-Nashiji effect outside and on the top surface of the lid, there are three Komainu, (sometimes known as Shishi or Japanese lions) frolicking and forming a circle in lively motion. Komainu are auspicious animals in Japanese cultures in both Shinto and Buddhism tradition. Originally from China, these animals symbolizes guardians to ward off evil spirits. Hiramaki-e was used in combination with carving and combing to render the lions with various surface textures. A gilt border with an slight angle was given to the lid and even the thin band is decorated with miniature floral scrolls. The interior of the box was finished in a dense nashiji. Underneath the lid, a cluster of peonies open lavishly by two gentle mounts. Takamaki-e (high relief) in both gold and silver were...

A ceramic majolica serving dish with an asparagus motif lid. This lovely piece will bring a little whimsy to your next dinner party. Created from ceramic, this dish resembles a woven...

Vintage porcelain dresser box feature cylinder shaped form with round lid, decorated in Fiesole pattern with rectangular romantic landscape of countryside in Tuscany; a castle, small...

Hand Blown Italian Murano Cenedese apothecary Jar. The piece is a unique shade of pink. A compliment to any vanity, desk or work station. Can hold anything from Candies, to cotton...

A gorgeous vintage box in the manner of Ystad Metal. Designed by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst. Inscribed on the top as shown. Would work well on a shelf, coffee table, or on a des...

A vintage hand-painted lacquer papier-mâché box depicting Prince Ivan and the Frog Princess, USSR Era Russia, circa 1990-2000. The small round box shows an original, traditional Rus...

An exquisite Chinese export peacock from hardstone and gilt silver filigree canister box, Republic Period, circa 1920's, China. The graceful and elegant hardstone container of cyli...

This heavy white marble box with some gray veining is a great desk accessory or cocktail table addition.It is modern and more contemporary. Great for a man or woman. It has never b...

A magnificent cut crystal Box with Brass closure and hinge. The condition is very good with no chips or cracks. A compliment to any cocktail table, desk, side table or work stati...

A splendid 18th c. Italian architectural model featuring a gessoed and gilt hemispherical dome on a circular entablature supported by a gessoed colonnaded facade with relief carved g...

1960s Italian Red Black decorative ceramic pottery box geometric relief attributed to Bitossi Aldo Londi Stamped Italy 6 x 4.38 x 2 H inches Presentation unrestored original vintage ...

This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity. Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, but its lush sound is accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton...

Hollywood Regency upright jewelry dresser. This vintage piece made by Dixie has been custom fitted for jewelry. The original knobs have been moved to...

This antique French safe was crafted circa 1880 in the Champagne-Ardenne region by Bauche, renowned for their patented “Système Incombustible” fireproof designs. Weighing 78 pounds, ...

Charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in green with gold gilt featuring a coat of arms on the lid. This box could be used for storage or jewelry and would...

Modernist keepsake, document box clad in Black, White resin stripes accented with brass inlay stripes.

1980s Chinese enamel box.

A sculptural oval travertine box produced by Fratelli Mannelli in Signa (Florence), Italy, during the 1970s. Carved from solid stone, the piece highlights the warm ivory tones, organ...

1970s handmade domed top shell box.

Elegant Italian Art Deco box crafted in richly figured burl wood, accented with bold geometric inlays of Macassar ebony. The lid features a dynamic diagonal composition, enhanced by ...

American Victorian-style (19/20th Century) small brass rectangular shaped woven design box

Maitland Smith tessellated polished horn and penshell jewelry box with brass trim.

French ivory (Celluloid) vanity jewelry pink and blue velvet lined box set by Pyralin Du Barry, circa 1900. Larger box Measures 2" high x 6.5" W...

Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, Circa 1820 Measures: 2.25" W x 1.5" D x 0.75" H / 62 Grams A finely worked small silver box crafted in 13 l...

Genuime Pytnon wrapped desk/document trunk. Sold thru Karl Springer, C80s.

This is a wonderfully simple yet beautiful tessellated stone veneered trunk. The manufacturing tag is still on the underside of the trunk and reads "Alexvale Furniture, Inc/ Philippines// item number///date. The featured stone specimens have been placed closely together and their sizes range from about 1" x 3" to 2"x 5" of different sizes. Different shades of beige dominate the color scheme while subtle hints of grey, yellow , and orange can be seen throughout the piece. Fine brass inlays run vertically on the top and front of the trunk. A brass inlaid circle...

This Victorian silver embossed bedside clock features a brass body clock complete with a brass-cased timepiece and lever escapement along with a solid st...

Vintage Rajasthani Indian vaulted dowry jewelry box, hand painted with Indian lovers enjoying each other, while beautiful court musicians accompany them ...

This diminutive yet opulent 18th or 19th-century French snuff box exemplifies the Boulle-style, renowned for its intricate gilt and inlaid brass decoration against a tortoiseshell ba...