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Stacked Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The irregular stacked jewelry chest in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a stunning geometric piece to store your personal items. This piece has 4 drawer compartments that have black velvet trays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Indo-Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of wood, precious wood, and delicate miniatures paintings.
This beautiful Middle Eastern Persian style box is covered inside and out with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry.
Indo Persian Moorish style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid.
Intricate inlaid Asian Indian box with floral and geometric Islamic
Moorish Sadeli design in a square shape form with inlay marquetry, very fine artwork, lined in red velvet.
Museum collector piece like the one in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum.
The repeating geometric patterns of Sadeli Mosaic are what give it beauty and richness. This decorative technique is a type of micro mosaic featuring repeating geometric patterns. A highly skilled craft, it has had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th century. In the 1800s, it became popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Rosewood Jewelry Box with Ornate Solid Brass Fittings
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Here is nice large Chinese rosewood jewelry box with ornate solid brass fitting with a round longevity symbol carved in the middle and light peach felt lining inside. Comes with lock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
$544 Sale Price
20% Off
Gorham American Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Jewelry Box 1897
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1897. Oval with hinged cover. Chased leafing scrollwork, flowers, and scallop shells. Beaded and guil...
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Towering Skyscraper Storage Cabinet by Maitland Smith 1980s
By Tony Duquette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Maitland Smith hommage to Paul Frankl's "Skyscraper Furniture" Features 18 Drawers two drawers and a pull-out shelf. It is a post-modern mast...
Category
1980s English Art Deco Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Faux Tortoiseshell Small Early 20th Century Layered Folding Jewelry Box w/Clasp
Located in Larkspur, CA
This is a multi layered folding faux tortoise jewelry box with vertical clasps.
It’s originally from London, and is meant for compartmentalizing jewe...
Category
Early 20th Century European USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Vintage Live Edge Trinket Jewelry Box by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Live Edge Trinket jewelry box by Michael Elkan.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood, Burl
Antique French Crystal Lead Glass Bronze Mounted Vanity Jewelry Box Casket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Crystal Heavy Lead Glass Bronze Mounted Vanity Jewelry Box Casket. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 3.5" H x 7.5" W x 4.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988. This piece is signed and dated to the back of the drawer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Porcelain Box with Chintz Design
Located in New York, NY
A white porcelain 'violin' box with blue and green floral 'Chintz' design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. This violin shaped box, outlined in gold, has a blue flower and green leaf c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Michael Elkan Live Edge Burl Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Studio craft raw edge burl box with hinged lid, which conceals 2 compartments. Signed Michael Elkan.
Category
20th Century American Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Burl
Porcelain Butterfly Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small white porcelain oval jewelry or trinket box with colorful butterfly, leaves and cherries, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece has a raised butterfly knob...
Category
Mid-20th Century European USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted interior, and resting on the original silver plate winged paw feet. Early 19th Century
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Vintage Modernist Stone Trinket Box attributed to Pepe Mendoza (Mexico)
By Jonathan Adler, N. Nordstrom 1, Pepe Mendoza
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and sculptural piece. This vintage stone box attributed to the modernist Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza is unique and special. The box has inlaid stones and a cast brass May...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Bohemian Figure Lidded Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf with this elegant antique Majolica box. Crafted in France circa 1950, the decorative and whimsical casket is decorated on all four sides in realistic high relief weave motifs. The removable lid features a bohemian figure lying on his side his feet up and holding his head. The colorful porcelain candy box...
Category
Mid-20th Century French USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
BOUCHERON watch, model "Reflet", 2001 with box and paper
Located in Encino, CA
Wrist watch.
Designer : BOUCHERON
Model: : Reflet
Metal: Stainless Steel
Movement: Quartz
Measurements: 32mm x 22 mm (case)
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Comes wit...
Category
Early 2000s French USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An extensively filled 19th century ormolu-mounted ebonized wood dresser vanity box fitted with silver gold washed lidded glass gars and sewing tools. The ...
Category
1880s European Empire Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Hermes Black / Palladium Clic Clac Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hermès black enamel / palladium extra wide Clic Clac bangle bracelet. Slightly worn still with protective plastic film. Comes with pouch and box.
Purchased from Hermes on Rodeo Dr.
Category
Late 20th Century French USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Italian Round Red Opaline Glass Hinged Trinket Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small round red Italian opaline trinket box. In a rich deep ruby red, this vintage box will be glamourous on a dresser, nightstand, or coffee table. Large enough to hold bobby pins...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Round Marble Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming marble box with gilt brass, marked Made in Italy. The lidded box is perfect for jewelry, trinkets, small collectibles. The box is a beautiful addition to a vanity or as a de...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Marble
Handcrafted New Zealand Maori Paua Abalone Shell Stash Trinket Wood Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted mahogany wood and natural abalone shell (Paua) inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. Made in New Zealand and still has the original tag on the top. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century New Zealand USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shell
Malachite Box Turkey Tail Hexagonal
Located in Somis, CA
This extraordinary fine-grade malachite hexagonal box showcases the coveted turkey tail pattern, a rare and highly prized formation within the stone. Malachite, renowned for its capt...
Category
20th Century Italian USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Malachite
$330 Sale Price
40% Off
French Gothic Style Jewelry Box or Chest with Bronze Inlay & Leather
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite French Gothic style jewelry box or small chest, a testament to the timeless allure of craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate brass inlay ...
Category
20th Century Gothic USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone, Bronze
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Lidded Heart Trinket Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Lidded Heart Trinket Box.
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1960 and fully and properly marked/sta...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Art Deco Wooden Jewelry Box with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Miami, FL
A large and very good quality French Art Deco style jewelry box made of walnut with fruitwood inlay. Hand-crafted with an eye to details. Grea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
$1,260 Sale Price
30% Off
Wonderful French Lalique Coppelia Crystal Rose Garland Brass Dresser Jewelry Box
By Lalique
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Lalique Coppelia Frosted Crystal With Roses & Garland And A Brass Housing Dresser / Jewelry Box
Category
20th Century French Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Tiffany & Co., Sterling Silver Ball/Sphere/Jewelry Box, Modern, Marked
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very pretty sterling silver Tiffany & Co. jewelry ball, box, number 35378 Weighted, 7.
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
R&Y Augousti, Paris Shagreen and Lacquered Jewelry Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
R&Y Augousti, Paris Shagreen, and Lacquered Jewelry Box
Paris, circa 1990s
This exquisite R&Y Augousti Shagreen and Lacquered Jewelry Box, made in Paris circa the 1990s, is a stunning example of sophisticated modern design and superb craftsmanship. Standing 12 inches high, 9.75 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, this table box features a luxurious shagreen exterior complemented by a sleek lacquered finish.
The twin doors open to reveal a meticulously designed interior with concealed compartments...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer
$2,144 Sale Price
27% Off
1920s Oval Jewelry Cask
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This will look beautiful on your dresser. Perfect to hold jewelry.
Category
1920s French Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass
Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
An early Italian jewelry box, Modern design, by designer Richard Ginori, made in Milano, Italy, circa early-20th century. Marked 'Milano' on original label underside lid, and marked 'Richard Ginori', 'Made in Italy' on underside base, as well as 'decorazione a mano' (hand decoration), all shown in images. Box is square with modern soft lines, rounded corners (top and base), graduated base. Gold detail, dahlia flower and leaf design on top lid, sides, and inside, finished with a gold line detail on lid and base.
For other items shown search 1stDibs ref. #s:
Opal cocktail ring search 1stDibs ref. #: LU4068223876302
French porcelain box, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243500852
Cartier coffee...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
$243 Sale Price
25% Off
Small Tooled Brass and Wood Holder
Located in Medina, OH
Art Nouveau style small tray on four little circular legs, perfect for a nightstand jewelry holder. High quality and durable tooled brass construction.
Intricate Art Nouveau French...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Silver Plated over Bronze Jewelry Box with Repousse Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III silverplated box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1870, and built of bronze, the rectangular casket with raised top, sits on small scrolled feet, and is dressed with lion face handles on both sides. All sides including the top are decorated with detailed repousse floral and leaf motifs in high relief throughout; the top is decorated with a oval medallion featuring Poseidon, one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Fine Gilt Bronze and Wedgwood Two-Handled Casket, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Fine gilt bronze and Wedgwood two-handled casket, circa 1875.
Category
1870s English Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Fine Patinated Etched Brass Jewelry Box Style Tiffany
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage patinated brass safe keeping box , it can be used to store cigars, cigarettes, jewelry etc. Floral vine ornamentation. H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Edward F. Caldwell Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Box, Angels, Music Motifs
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine and unusual signed Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Neoclassical style silvered bronze box depicting a pair of winged angels playing music at an altar. One angel plays a lyre and the other an aulos or double flute, flanked by impressive torcheres bearing pine cones and surrounded by a wide border of olive leaves and olive fruit. The interior of cover decorated with a highly artistic pair of Bacchus masks flanking a grapevine garland, signed on upper right corner E. F. Caldwell & Co. Inc New York. The sides of the box further decorated with Bacchus masks and grapevine garlands of very fine quality Caldwell is known for.
Substantial size- excellent as a jewelry box or tabletop decorative box.
Very good condition commensurate with age. Base is lined with black velvet, very slight bend to upper left corner, silvered finish in good condition.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co was established in 1895 in New York City at 31 East 17th Street and quickly became one of the premier designers and manufacturers of fine lighting and decorative objects. Their commissions included J.P. Morgan's residence, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Vanderbilt Mansion, Henry Clay Frick residence, Harvard Club...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Lucite and Velvet Jewelry Box with Storage Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite and velvet jewelry box with storage draws, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century. Box has ample room with four (4) storage draws lined with r...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood & Teak, Signed
By George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare early George Nelson for Herman Miller nine drawer jewelry / miniature cabinet in rosewood and teak with porcelain pulls. Completely original, never refinished very good conditio...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak
19th Century Bohemian Moser Enameled Amber Art Glass Jewel Casket
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Bohemian enameled art glass hinged lid jewelry casket - table box by renowned luxury glass maker Moser.
Exquisitely hand-made in Bohemia (present day Czech Republic) in the late 19th century, artistic Art Nouveau period opulence, featuring very fine quality hand-blown polished...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box
By Samson & Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous French 19th century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box probably by Edme Samson.
Marked on the base with “Made in France” and unmistakably in the style and manner of Samson.
The lid features hand painted floral bouquets on an ivory porcelain background with gold edging, surrounded by a sky blue lid with gold web or crackling effect.. The lid is hinged and the lid and base are edged in floral gilt metal mounts with Fleur De Lis clasp. It sits on 4 gilt metal or ormolu feet. The sides are likewise hand decorated.
This wonderful antique hand painted box is just bursting with History. Inspired by Edme Samson of Samson & Co., Paris. we believe (based upon the markings and natural aging) that it was made between 1880– 1890 in France and was meant to resemble an antique of a much earlier period. It is very similar to Sevres pieces with it’s color, decoration and design.
Samson specialized in reproducing antiques from the 1600 and 1700s. One of his most interesting works was his Heraldic or Armorial pieces. With this medium sized box, he was not only copying the larger porcelain caskets or coffin boxes...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Salesman's Sample French Louis XV Inlaid Jewelery Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous saleman's sample that can be used as a jewelery box. The workmanship is remarkably well done and the inlaid flowers and miniature hardware are superb. This woulld ...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage leather clad hand painted Chinese dresser box.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage hand painted leather clad dresser box. This dresser box was handmade in Canton China. This box has two small drawers at the front and a lid that opens up and presen...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather
Malachite Box Turkey Tail Hexagonal Box
Located in Somis, CA
This extraordinary fine-grade malachite hexagonal box showcases the coveted turkey tail pattern, a rare and highly prized formation within the stone. Mala...
Category
20th Century Italian USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Malachite
$355 Sale Price
35% Off
American Victorian Style Brass Jewelry Box by Wade Manufacturing Group Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Victorian style brass jewelry box by Wade Manufacturing Group Co.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
$399 Sale Price
38% Off
Silver Plated Rectangular Dolphin Footed Box with Lid
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We see this charming 2 piece box for used as a trinket box for jewelry or keepsakes. Could also function standing alone on a coffee table or nightstand.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Miniature Chest by Arthur Umanoff in Walnut
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful miniature chest by Arthur Umanoff in figured walnut.
Category
1950s American Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
French Late 19th Century Onyx Champlevé Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful onyx and gilt bronze champlevé enamel jewelry box in a chest design; made in France in the Late 19th Century, having a soft red velvet interior and impeccable hand-painted ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Rhomboid Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Rhomboid jewelry chest in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a stunning geometric piece to store your personal items. This piece has 3 drawer compartments and a flap top opening that have black velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Steven Spiro, Jewelry Box, Oak, USA, 1970s
By Steven Spiro
Located in High Point, NC
A carved oak jewelry box designed and produced by Steven Spiro, USA, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Oak
Alfred Klitgaard Danish Modern Rosewood and Suede Jewelry Box, Denmark, 1950s
By Alfred Klitgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Danish modern jewelry box, rendered in polished rosewood and lined in suede, with a removable 3 section tray, a ring section and 3 lower sections. dividers can be removed f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Rectangular Brass and Bronze Wood Jewelry Box, 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box for display or functional for jewelry. Wonderful piece to add to existing collection. Marked on the bottom, China
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Collection Of French & German Crystal Hinged Lidded Boxes
By Baccarat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Collection of three crystal boxes including:
Crystal box with dome lid, flame form finial, egg and dart brass embossed banding, swirled design, unmarked, attributed to vintage Baccar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Decorative Box in bird’s-Eye Maple Burl by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful lidded box made by Michael Elkan from Oregon Birdseye Maple Burl. Box features a live edge front with great movement. Lid is not hinged like ma...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85.
Gorgeously detailed and hand-crafted ‘sadeli mosaic’ inlay, from the Bombay Area, with deep greens with silver, pewter, mother of pearl, bone and ebony in geometric patterns.
The box case, is made of sandalwood but completely covered in MOP, bone, faux ivory, ebony and mosaic inlay.
Edged with faux ivory and banded with a different pattern of sadeli mosaic.
Some minor damage to the top (repair is obvious in pics) and ivorine replacements to some edging, but it still a BEAUTIFUL BOX and of real QUALITY!
The mosaic work is FABULOUS!
Box opens to reveal its original blue velvet lining.
It sits on 4 (recently added) silvered button feet.
SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins.
The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials.
Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color.
The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched.
The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design.
On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent.
The earliest Sadeli boxes...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French bronze box with semi precious stones.
Lovely 19th century French Baroque style bronze box or jewel casket with semi...
Category
19th Century French Baroque Antique USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Handcrafted Middle Eastern Sadeli Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Egyptian mosaic marquetry sadeli inlaid wood jewelry box.
Dome chest intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Moorish USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Deco Ladies Traveling Necessaire Ensemble, American, circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
Art Deco ladies traveling necessaire ensemble consisting of 13 implements for grooming, contained in a hard cardboard green branch decorated traveling case. The grooming implements a...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Resin, Bakelite
Ink Blue/Natural Horn Checkerboard Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake/jewelry box clad in hand incised natural horn and ink blue dyed bone tiles hand set on a wood structure. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Table Top Jewelry Chest, Walnut, Brass Pulls Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Signed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare table top jewelry case / cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Signed with the brass Dunbar metal tag. Walnut case and brass pulls. Two drawers...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage USA Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
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