Munich Snuff Boxes and Tobacco

Hand-crafted sterling pill box in the shape of a strawberry, stamped NAVA 950.

This rare pair of Russian folk art treen tobacco containers are beautifully hand turned from one solid piece of limewood. They have well hollowed interiors with a neatly fitting lid ...

Hand-crafted sterling pill box in the shape of a peanut, stamped 950 Mex.

A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner. Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece. Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...

circa 1940. We offer this set of 16 vintage wooden geometric shapes. These wooden models were used in teaching solid geometry and mathematics.

AMBIANIC presents Very Vintage Italian Florentine Jewelry Box red and gold Florentine 7.5w x 4d x 4.5t fading present unrestored vintage missing...

An Italian cobalt glass box, 1960s. 5 ¼ inches wide by 3 ½ inches deep by 2 ⅛ inches tall

Vintage sterling silver pill box in a charming candy shape. Stamped 925.

This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...

Inro is an ancient traditional Japanese box used to carry and store small items such as tobacco, money, paintbrushes, and other objects. The...

1960s Italian leather box with gold embossing made for B. Altman’s.

2 Mexican brass boxes, 1960s Brass boxes with Abalone shell and Amethyst stones 2 Rectangular boxes with rosewood interior with hinged lid and 1 ...