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Item Ships From: England
1940s German Silver and Enamel Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage German silver and enamel card case; part of our boxes and cases collection. This fine German vintage card case has a rectangular book ...
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1940s German Other Vintage England Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative box dates to the early 20th century and it is a rare folk art piece based around a Victorian pine box and later decorated with a bold well arranged collection of English shells which has been glued onto its four sides in graduated matching boarders with an interesting collective display of individual ones on the top. This most interesting and eye catching box is in good condition. The shells show some age related patination. The pine box is raised onto plain square block feet. It is fitted with the original good strong brass hinges and a working Victorian brass lock and key...
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Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

A Fine of a 17th Century Painted Armada Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 17th century painted Armada chest with a finely engraved steel lock plate with Maidens, flowers, and a brass central boss. The outside is painted with a green background and floral...
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17th Century European Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

An antique early 20th century silver and niello box, Siam circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This very interesting and decorative silver box was made in Siam now Thailand circa 1920. It is made from solid high grade silver (tested) and is beautifully decorated with niello w...
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Early 20th Century Thai Other England Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Exceptionally Detailed 19th Century Carved Bone Gunpowder Flask
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally detailed 19th century carved bone gunpowder flask Italian, 19th Century Height 36cm, diameter 11cm This unconventional gunpowder flask, created in Italy in the 19th ce...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Pair of Sculptural Studio Pottery Boxes in Sage Green and Black
Located in London, GB
Sculptural square Studio Pottery boxes with slanting tops, signed PS. The geometric pattern in sage green and brown on the black boxes is designed t...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise. The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head. The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker. The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior. The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear. Dimensions length 8.4cm/3.3" width 5.5cm/2.2" height 3.2cm/1.3" Weight 2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover) Maker: Thomas Johnson II Date: 1882 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
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1880s British Victorian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ziricote Sun Hat Decorative Box by Master Craftsman Ray Key c1990s
By Ray Key
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a Sun Hat box by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in mu...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ziricote

1940's New Old Stock Vintage Box Of Animal Erasers - Box Set
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Vintage Box Of Animal Erasers - Box Set. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since ...
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1940s Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Antique Casket with Four Baccarat Perfume Scent Bottles
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century French ebonised and brass inlaid scent bottle casket Of shaped rectangular outline, the hinged lid concealing four gilt decorated clear glass bottles...
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1880s European Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Walter Zeischegg Stacking Ashtrays / Bowls, 1967 for Helit, Fantastic Plastic
By Helit Presswerk, Walter Zeischegg
Located in London, GB
Walter Zeischegg for Helit, Ulm, W. Germany Large stacking ashtrays / bowls, model 84009, designed 1967 Red melamine, original labels. This is an e...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Louis XVI Period Antique 18th Century French Box with mother of pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
Elegant Louis XVI Period Antique 18th Century French Box - A Lustrous Union of Mother of Pearl and 24kt Gold. In the lavish courts of Louis XVI, intricately crafted boxes were not...
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1780s French Antique England Decorative Boxes

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Gold

18th Century George III Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Star Inlay and Brass Accents
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Exquisite 18th Century Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Star Inlay and Brass Accents, circa 1770. England This exceptional burr yew tea caddy is a stunning example of Georgian craftsmanship,...
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18th Century English George III Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Yew, Burl

A Rosso Antico Marble Model of the Sarcophagus from the Tomb of the Scipios
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Rosso Antico Marble Model of the Sarcophagus from the Tomb of the Scipios. Attributed To The Workshop Of Benedetto Boschetti. The lid with palm-scrolled ends, is inscribed ...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

19th Century Oak and Metal Bound Silver Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century oak and metal bound silver chest, applied with iron side swing handles and corner brackets, opening to an arrangement of four compartmentalised removable trays. Dimensi...
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Late 19th Century British Antique England Decorative Boxes

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Oak

20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk, France, c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his...
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20th Century French England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Small Antique Keepsake Box, Oriental, Decorative Case, Qing Dynasty, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique keepsake box. An Oriental, mahogany and exotic stone inlaid decorative Qing dynasty case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Eye-catching Oriental el...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Jugendstil Arts & Crafts patinated brass box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Jugendstil or Arts & Crafts style repousse brass box with original dark patina and ball feet.
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Continental Miniature Silver Filigree Decorative Box
Located in London, GB
Crafted with superb skill in silver filigree, this beautiful and delicate box is most likely continental-made, dating from the early 20th century. Its exact origin is unclear, and it...
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20th Century European Modern England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Swiss Hand Crank Cylinder Wooden Inlaid Music Box
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Swiss Hand Crank Cylinder Wooden Inlaid Music Box Dimensions: 38 x 21 x 13 cm Condition: Beautiful as pictured. No chips cracks or any restoration. This is a v...
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19th Century Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Embossed Art Deco Brass Fireside Log or Coal Box This is a lovely chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Embossed Art Deco Brass Fireside Log or Coal Box This is a lovely chest it is made in Brass with a wooden lining, the beaten brass is a minimalist design This is an old piece it a ...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large 1940s Italian Fine Timber Decorative Box
Located in London, GB
A statement lidded decorative box with shapely handle and feet. Constructed from a mix of fine timbers, to include satinwood, burr maple and rosewood. Lined in a deep plum velvet. It...
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20th Century Italian England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Maple, Satinwood, Burl

Antique Gentleman's Travelling Box, Anglo Indian, Correspondence Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's travelling box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound correspondence case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880....
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Late 19th Century British Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Regency Tunbridge Ware Work Box with Cubework c1825
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Regency Tunbridge ware work box with cubework Date : c1825 Period : Regency Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Perspective cubes to the etnre with van...
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1820s British Regency Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Box with Perspective Cubes c1840
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware box with perspective cubes Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Perspective cube work set within a band of...
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1840s British Victorian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French 18K Gold Mounted Scent Perfume Bottle, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century French 18k gold mounted perfume bottle, lozenge shaped glass body set with a gold collar and hinged lid engraved with engine turning and scrolling foliage. A...
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19th Century French Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver Vesta case...
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1860s Victorian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Meiji Period Brass and Cloisonné Enamel Casket
Located in London, GB
A large Meiji period brass and cloisonné enamel casket Japanese, Late 19th Century Height 20cm, width 35.5cm, depth 22cm This beautiful piece is a Japanese casket...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920
Located in Central England, GB
This top quality Russian black lacquered papier mâché box has an extremely fine hand painted central panel to its lid with a medieval scene set amongst a landscape with a castle and ...
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Early 20th Century Other England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Estate/Housekeepers Box
By Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual and rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver estate/housekeepers box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This e...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Boxes, Antique George IV '1823'
By John Reily
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George IV English sterling silver boxes; an addition to our 19th century silverware collection. These exceptional and rare antique George IV sterling silver boxes have a plain rectangular form. The surface of each silver box is plain and unembellished, with applied thread decoration to the lower rim. Each box is fitted with a plain hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with further applied thread decoration to the upper rim. The upper plateaus of the covers are individually embellished with an impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest: one bears out of a ducal coronet a wyvern below the motto 'Avi Numerantur Avorum' - The forefathers of our forefathers are numbered and to the other an eagle regardant with wings extended grasping an escutcheon charged with a lion's head, below the 'Virtute et Robore' - By Virtue and Strength. By virtue of its size these versatile 19th century boxes could be used for a multitude of functions. Such original boxes of this period and size are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition These antique silver dressing table...
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19th Century English George IV Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Double Height Carved Indian Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Double height carved Indian box An unusual piece with 2 levels, the top of the box in the octagonal shape has an opening lid. The lower is recta...
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Early 20th Century Anglo Raj England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique stationary box having a quality mahogany rectangular box with original brass carrying handles, the hinged lid opens to reve...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Square Studio Pottery Trinket Boxes in Sage Green and Black
Located in London, GB
Sculptural square studio pottery trinket boxes, signed PS. The geometric design is emphasised by the alternating green and black glazed sections. The lids fit precisely on the bases ...
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1980s European Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Set of two David Horan charred wood vessel - UK, 2024
By David Horan
Located in London, GB
This collection of charred wood vessels has been coaxed from an assortment of offcuts found in David Horan’s workshop. The dimensions of each piece of sapele, cherry and London plane...
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21st Century and Contemporary British England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Design Style English Sterling Silver Box by Anthony Gordon Elson
By Anthony Gordon Elson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver box/canister, in the design style, an addition to our diverse silver boxes collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver canister/box has a plain cylindrical form. The surface of the body is plain and unembellished. This canister is fitted with the original hallmarked hinged cover embellished with a gilded applied textured panel, in the design style. The sides of the cover are plain and unembellished, apart from the part hallmarks and plain rounded thumbpiece. This impressive vintage silver canister retains the original gilt interior. Condition This vintage sterling silver canister is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The box has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the box and part hallmarks to the surface of the cover are all very clear. Dimensions Diameter 7.7cm/3" Height 10cm/3.9" Weight 8.6 troy ounces/268g Maker: Anthony Elson...
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1960s British Elizabethan Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Luxury Vintage Six Person Fortnum & Mason Wicker Picnic Hamper Crystal
By Fortnum & Mason
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage large Fortnum & Mason six person wicket picnic hamper RRP £2550 A very well made and decorati...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker

1733 George II Sterling Silver Toilet Boxes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George II English sterling silver toilet boxes; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. These...
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1730s English George III Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Half Doll Flapper Girl Powder Jar, German, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930's Art deco ladies powder/ trinket box. The top half of the container is in the form of a 1930's flapper girl ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Champlevé Enamel & Agate Pill Box / Snuff Box, France c. 1880
Located in London, GB
An elegant and very collectible 19th century French gilt metal, champlevé enamel and banded agate pill or snuff box made c. 1880. The box has oval form with a frieze of colourful fl...
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1880s French Victorian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Enamel

William IV Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in Birmingham by Joseph Willmore, 1836
By Joseph Willmore
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine William IV Pocket Nutmeg Grater Made in Birmingham in 1836 by Joseph Willmore. The Nutmeg Grater is of a large size, with reeded rounded sides. The hinged cover is engra...
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19th Century British William IV Antique England Decorative Boxes

A George IV Vinaigrette by Johnh Bettridge, Birmingham, 1830
By John Bettridge
Located in London, GB
A George IV Vinaigrette, Johnh Bettridge, Birmingham, 1830. The cover displaying a shaped cast and applied border decorated with foliate motifs, scrolls and shells around an engine ...
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19th Century English George IV Antique England Decorative Boxes

Russian Straw Marquetry Box
Located in London, GB
Dome topped table coffer veneered with traditional Russian designs in straw marquetry. This is a rare and vibrant object in rather careworn condition....
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1920s Russian Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Set of Unusual Spanish Crab Boxes in Solid Silver
Located in London, GB
Set of unusual Spanish crab boxes in solid silver Spanish, 20th Century Height 4cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm The delightful boxes in this set of four are cra...
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20th Century Spanish England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Castle Top Card Case, Scott Memorial, Sterling Silver, Nathaniel Mills 1844
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1844 by Nathaniel Mills, this fine quality, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Castle Top Card Case, features a high relief chased scene of The Scott...
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1840s English Victorian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960's Heavy Weight Rivetted Round Grain Bin
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Heavy Weight Rivetted Round Grain Bin. These grain bins are a staple functional item from farms throughout Belgium, used to hold grain feed for live stock. These bins are gr...
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1960s Belgian Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sheet Metal

Spalted Beech Box by Master Craftsman Ray Key 1990s trinket vase
By Ray Key
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a spalted beech box by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in museum collections ...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Beech

19th Century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
19th century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box A true work of art, this mid-19th century Kashmiri handcrafted trinket box is covered in beautiful detail. Including peacocks, birds, flowers, and foliage. The hand painted detail is raised from the box with gold gilded paint and vibrant colours. The box is hinged with its original key and painted orange inside, this example would likely have been owner by a wealthy individual considering the amount of detail and craftsmanship that has gone into creating it, A rare survivor. Size of inches approx.: H 4” x W 11.5” x D 4.5” Completely solid in structure and form, with natural wear, loss of surface detail, the paint has worn away over years with damage in areas and loss of detail, The key is present however the lock does not close. The House of...
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1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Masur Birch Decorative Sculptural Wooden Box by Ray Key trinket vase
By Ray Key
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a box in Masur Birch made by the master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist England Decorative Boxes

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Birch

Decorative 19th century book shaped inlaid olive box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century book shaped inlaid olive box circa 1890. Unusual Italian keep sake box made in olive wood.  Inlaid top surface with musical instrument, flowers and a faux peeled back c...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive

English Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Jewellery Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0241 Attractive rosewood jewellery box with decorative scroll inlays, lined interior and original working lock with a key. This antique box is in home ready condition. c1820 H6.5" W...
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19th Century Regency Antique England Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Antique Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box from 1911 by D. & J. Wellby
By D. & J. Wellby 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by D. & J. Wellby, this exceptional, Antique, sterling silver table snuff box, is rectangular in shape, and features a cast border, gilt interior, and en...
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1910s English Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A mid 19th century Staffordshire pottery cottage money box, Circa 1840 English
Located in Central England, GB
A Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Pottery Cottage Money Box, Circa 1840 This delightful mid 19th century Staffordshire pottery money box is made in the form of an English country est...
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19th Century Early Victorian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery

A Fine Anglo Indian Coromandel Workbox
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 19th century coromandel work box with moulded front design and fitted interior containing a super collection of sea shells. Ivory registration number 8NEDUS4R.
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope by William Upton c1860
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading :Tunbridge ware writing slope by William Upton c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Brighton, East Sussex Decoration : Central perspective cubework with foliate ...
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1860s British Victorian Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

A Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1856
Located in London, GB
A Vinaigrette Made in Birmingham in 1856. An unusual Vinaigrette made in Birmingham.Marked with the makers mark of AB in a rectangular punch. Additional information: Height:1 cm / ...
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19th Century English Antique England Decorative Boxes

18th Century Swedish folk art marriage box - Patinated
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning example of original 18th century Swedish folk art in the form of a marriage box. The patina and age are stunning and make this a very characterful decorative piece...
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18th Century Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Antique 1890s Chinese Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese sterling silver vinaigrette in the form of a purse; an addition to our silver boxes and Chinese silverware...
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1890s Chinese Antique England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Early 20th Century Briar Wood Collectors Box England Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century bird's-eye maple collectors box, circa 1920. Complete with recessed silvered handles and corners which gives it a military Campaig...
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1920s English Vintage England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Biscuit Box, c1905
By Tudric, Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
"Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Biscuit Box, c1905 Additional information: Date : c1905 Period : Edward VII Origin : England Decoration : Three bands of alternating ...
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20th Century English England Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

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