Europe - Boxes

Beautiful modernist jewelry box designed and produced by J. Capo Esmaltes in Spain during the 1970's. This handcrafted woodbox with pink, yellow, blue and brown enamel details is a t...

1950's Stitched leather boxe by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès Good original vintage condition

Description: Rectangular silver cigarette case with beveled corners, polished bands on matte silver and monogram card. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weig...

Beautiful jewelry box in rattan and lucite designed and produced in Italy, 1970's . Rectangular box attributed to Gabriella Crespi for Dior home. Beautiful and playful item to displa...

A charming and highly collectible Italian coffee advertising storage tin, dating to the 1940s or earlier. This decorative canister features richly detailed coffee-themed imagery, evo...

Pastoral box. Carved antler, wood, metal. Spanish school, 1861. Submit registrations. Oval box made of antler carved in its color, with wood on the lid to reinforce it, decorated o...

Rare and valuable ebony-plated domed case with rich gilt bronze decoration and central jasper medallion. Italian Renaissance manufacture from the early 17th century. The production...

According to motto "Perseverantia et Amicis" (Perseverance and Friends) with Bird (dove) holding olive-branch, this amazing, luxurious "necessaire" comes from family ofacknowledged L...

Very beautiful walnut-shaped jewelry box designed and made in Italy in the 1970's vintage. Beautiful decorative object perfect for storing your earrings, small necklaces or even your...

A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of silver boxes and cases. This fine antique Georgian...

19th Century Treen Money Box A fine 19th century treen money box, made in fruitwood with brass feet and handle, the money box is in good condition for its age, lovely colour and pat...

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional Description: This elegant Japanese lacquer box, crafted in the 20th century, is a beautiful example of refined traditional craftsmanship. Coated in deep black lacquer, the box is adorned with delicate gold-painted branch and bird motifs, evoking a sense of serenity and natural harmony. The fine, meticulous brushwork captures the lightness of the reeds and the poised elegance of the bird, offering a peaceful and contemplative decorative piece. The removable lid reveals an interior decorated with two gold medallions, each threaded with a golden ribbon, adding an extra touch of subtle luxury and detail. Key features include: Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: This box reflects traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques, emphasizing delicacy, patience, and respect for nature. Elegant Black and Gold Color Palette: The deep black base contrasts beautifully with the fine gold detailing, creating a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic. Nature-Inspired Motif: The scene of golden reeds and a resting bird embodies calmness, elegance, and a connection to the natural world, key themes in Japanese art. Decorative Interior: Inside, two gold medallions with threaded ribbons enhance the box’s refined, ceremonial feel, offering a hidden layer of beauty. Functional and Decorative: Perfect for use as a decorative object, a jewelry box, a keepsake container, or a small personal storage piece. Versatile Placement: Its understated luxury allows it to fit effortlessly into minimalist, traditional, wabi-sabi, or eclectic interiors. This 20th-century Japanese black lacquer box is more than a container—it’s a poetic celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and subtle beauty, offering both functional use and decorative sophistication. Keywords: Japanese black lacquer box, gold painted bird and reed motif, 20th-century Japanese decor, traditional lacquerware, serene Japanese art box, nature-themed lacquer container...

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1970s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...

Beautiful jewelry box in lucite with chromed details designed and produced in Italy, 1970's. The way this piece reflects the light is simply beautiful and makes this piece ideal for ...

Beautiful modernist jewelry box designed and produced by J. Capo Esmaltes in Spain during the 1970's. This handcrafted box with red, blue and white enamel details is a true work of a...

This striking vintage cigarette box with support in leather was designed and crafted in Spain, 1980's. The cigarette box is in excellent conditio...

Crafted in a striking red hue, this Caribbean-inspired humidor is a masterpiece of varnished wood, exuding an extra glossy sheen and adorned with a captivating printed glass panel. T...

Exquisite oval-shaped cut-crystal antique jewelry box. The crystal is chiseled into twisted patterns, and the mounts are of gilt bronze, which is decorated with small flowers, pearls...

A fantastic painted wooden English 'country house' private red post box likely to have been made for the lobby of a hotel, business, club or a country house. It would have been empti...

Description: Silver cigarette case with high grooves, hinged lid and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 185.8 grams. Dimensions: 14.2x8...

Hammered copper casket with a gently pitched lid, floral ornamentation, and sculptural brass feet, designed by Einar Backström in the 1930s. * Lidded, hand-hammered copper casket wi...

small mother-of-pearl box

Imperial Russian Papier-Mâché Lacquer Box – Troika Scene A finely detailed Imperial Russian papier-mâché lacquer box, featuring a dynamic hand-painted troika scene with figures in ...

Impressive wrought iron tabletop safe with engraved decoration and original patina. This type of safe was commonly used in the 16th and 17th centuries to hold valuables, alms, or doc...

Oval box in solid 800 silver with embossed daisies and 24kt golden interior. This box was made entirely by hand giving it an oval shape. The lid, finely embossed with flower motifs...

delightful alabaster round jewelry box with flower decal

Box "Deux Pigeons" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919. Molded signature on the edge of the lid. Perfect condition. Great patina and very rare model. h...

This stunning humidor, a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, is a captivating addition that transcends mere functionality. Enveloped in the deepest shade of black, its high-glos...

Midcentury decorative Box Italy, ca. 1960s Brass, glass, mother of pearl H 3 cm x 12 × 30 cm Conditions: very good, slight defects

Beautiful circular pill box with a fish designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. We spec...

Pistachio green wooden humidor with an extra glossy finish and printed glass featuring a full-color theme. The interior is lined with cedar wood, ideal for maintaining consistent hum...

The HERCULES SCARAB box is a best seller at Ginger Brown. This piece is made in lost wax cast brass with a bronze patina. The brass lid is covered in shagr...

Description: Gold snuffbox with enamel depicting rural activity on a panel with engravings, hinged lid, floral motifs, garlands and richly defined engravings. Metal: Gold Origin: Fre...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1901 Matthew John Jessop Leather and Sterling Silver, Cherub stationary box A wonderf...

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 ...

Shagreen liquor boxe with silvered bronze knob 4 crystal glass and one crystal decanter France, 1990-2000.  

Inspired by the vibrant spirit of Cuba, this blue varnished wood humidor captivates with its iconic flag glass design. The aromatic cedar interior preserves prized cigars' quality, w...

Fashioned from varnished wood boasting an extra glossy finish, this humidor captivates with its striking light blue printed glass panel, themed in "full color". Inside, the cedar woo...

A Fine George III Gold Mounted Snuff Box, Most Probably for a Lady. Made Almost Certainly in London circa 1790. The Snuff Box is of an unusual smaller size and was most probably for...

Sterling Silver box made with Samodorok technique in Russia 1960 Unknown maker The inside of the lid is gilded, 9.5 x 14.5 cm, height 4.5 cm. Total weight C. 330 g. Good condition.

Description: Brushed silver toiletry box with gold bands and interior mirror with powder container. Metal: Gold - Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 155.61 grams. Di...

A very nice enamel tea caddy, Vienna 18th century, paintings with landscape and couples on all sides and on the top and gold ornamentation.   

Small Round Box 1960 Alabaster jewelry box with flower decal,

Opera humidor cabinet features an extra glossy lacquered exterior with a smoked glass door showcasing the cedar-lined interior. It offers a capacity for up to 500 cigars with five re...

A stylish round container fashioned from pewter and inlaid with a red/brown material. Applied rose buds around its perimeter. Designed and made by Christian R. Kunst in Denmark circa...

A wonderful little money box or bank created from Spelter metal in the form of an owl, continental in origin, probably Austrian or German. The owl retains his original two glass eye...

This exquisite flame mahogany veneered casket, originating from Central Europe mid 19th century, is a stunning example of Neoclassical applied arts. Its original shape and high quali...

Antique box for jewels or treasures, hand inlaid with straw threads, built by prisoners of the time as work for integration and financing, built in Italy, 19th century. Depicting lan...

Brass-plated, 24-karat gold accessories. Unique features of this certified product includes: High level steel with several layers of chrome carbides for straightening Internal hinges...

Modernist lucite and silver-plate set of boxes Mellerio Paris, France 1970s silver-plated metal, lucite Marked underside: "Mellerio - A. Paris" H 19.5 cm - 15.5 cm diam H 10 cm ...

Description: Silver pill box with two embossed daubs on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Absent. Weight: 15.91 grams. Dimensions: 2.5cm x 2.3cm. Content: 925/...

Safe for jewelry, available in three finishing options. See information below for details of finishing variations. Copper: Jewelry case in hammered copper finish steel. Drawers in ma...

Delicate rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves. The box is mounted in gilt bronze and intricately sculpted with interlacing, garlands and baskets of flower...

Beautiful hand painted box decorated with flowers and leaves in red and yellow on black base. Very good condition, signed on the top. France, circa 1890.  

Persian/Iranian solid silver box carved/engraved repoussé with birds and flowers. Very intricate details throughout this special piece. Distinct byzantine r...

Leather trunk Spanish, 17th century Boiled Leather, wood and iron Measures: 22 x 53 x 32 cm. Provenance : - collection Metz-Noblat, Château de Clevant, France Rectangular trunk of the form and size of a small suitcase with wrought iron hinges and lock-plate. Wood, covered with leather, cut and embossed with every surface of the thick cow hide covered in interlace, zoomorphic features. The construction method is boiled leather, often referred to by its French translation cuir-bouilli: a process used to change flexible, vegetable-tanned leather into rigid, moulded objects. For shaping of the vegetable-tanned leather, heat and moisture were used, as indicated by the term boiled leather. No written medieval sources describing the production of decorated cuir bouilli objects survive, so knowledge of the process relies on the important studies of the Scottish leather historian John William Waterer. A large range of methods, materials and techniques could be used in various combinations. The vegetable-tanned leather, made supple with moisture and heat, was stuffed, shaped and nailed to the rigid wooden coffer support. The stuffing material was probably modeled beeswax or stearin wax. To shape the leather, to create its topography, « Cushions » were made by lacing a thread through an awl hole and attaching the flexible leather and stuffing to the rigid wooden support on the bottom. Then the decoration was done: lines were incised through the upper layer of the leather (epidermis) with different thicknesses of knives or needles. Contours were created with deep v-shaped cuts, decoration with thin incision and final details with a needle point. For the incision and pouncing stage, the leather was probably kept heated and moistened for suppleness. Once dry, the leather would be hard and rigid. the saturated leather is worked over a form, possibly even damp sand, with the pattern shaped using bone or wooden tools. Compare to metal, leather was lighter and it offered protection from cuts and punctures. Cuir bouilli objects were produced by specialist leather workers and needed skillful craftsmanship. The surface is filled with roundels shaped foliages enclosing animals, lions and peacocks. The foliate arabesques creating a vegetal connection tweet the animals create the impression of a lush verdant space . The vegetal pattern here employed in combination with geometrical pattern came from the pre-islamic artistic traditions of the Byzantine and Sasanian empires. An aspect of Islamic geometry Is the basic symmetrical repetition and mirroring of the shapes that create a sense of harmony. The decoration of this truck is inspired by the islamic « arabesque » a form of vegetal ornament composed of spirals, intertwining plants and abstract curvilinear motifs. An arabesque character is given to the birds of the decorations through extreme stylisation. This arabesque maintained the classical tradition of median symmetry, freedom in Detail and heterogeneity of ornament. The presence of the peacocks is a paradisiacal allusion: in popular Islamic literature they were among the original inhabitants of the garden of Paradise expelled with Adam and Eve. Peacock as a decorative motif may have originated in the West, despite their eastern provenance. There was an ancient belief that the flesh and feathers of peacock do not decay. This led to the peacock becoming a christian symbol for Christ’s resurrection. Renowned for their decorative wall hangings, seventeenth-century Spanish leatherworkers also produced utilitarian objects, such as this trunk. A similar trunk is on display at the Metropolitan museum of art ( 09.158.1). Related literature : Davies L. 2006. Cuir bouilli. Conservation of leather and related materials, 94-102, Oxford: elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Grabar, Oleg. The Mediation of Ornament. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1992 Gabriela Germana Roquez, "El mueble en el Peru en el siglo XVIII...

Beautiful and large tortoise shell effect jewelry box attributed to Dior Home and crafted in Italy during the 1970's. This unique object will add a touch of joy and elegance to your ...

The B. Box is a sculptural decorative object designed for both functional and ornamental use, crafted from solid Travertino Navona sourced from the Giansanti quarries outside Rome an...

dint vintage set of 5 mid century faux tortoise plexiglass and brass desk accessories consisting in : 2 different sized trays. 1 small trash bin 1...

Description: Jewelry box, in embossed silver with floral and bird motifs, lid with golden flowers and red velvet interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: Estrela. Weight: 132...