Decorative Boxes on Sale

An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fash...

This antique pressed glass jewelry casket or jar is unsigned but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1880 in the period Vict...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique silver and niello enamel box; an addition to our diverse silverware collection This exceptional antique Persian silver box has a rectangular form, supported with four plain ball feet. The body of this antique box is embellished with impressive niello enamel floral festoon panels, encompassed with fret band decorated borders. The box is fitted with an impressive hinged cover, embellished with further niello enamel decoration incorporating a vacant scroll shaped cartouche to the centre. This exceptional box has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 850 standard silver. NOTE: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining; it is a sign of quality when boxes have an unlined, solid silver interior. Condition This antique Persian silver and niello enamel box is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The piece has some natural surface wear in keeping with age. The written Iranian/Persian hallmark has wear in keeping with age; the date can be determined by the composition and decoration. Reflections in photograph may detract from the true representation of this Persian silverware...

This is a pottery called Seto-yaki, which was fired in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Seto is a kiln with a long history in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. (Seto kilns are marked with red c...

An excellent quality late 18th or early 19th century Battersea enamel snuff or patch box. The pink enamel background with white enamel lattice and a raised gold around the hand paint...

A good antique Georgian scrollwork tea caddy, circa 1780. The caddy of hexagonal shape, the front, back & cover with overall decoration of paper s...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta box, an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional and unusual antique Victorian sterling silver vesta box has a rectangular, scalloped shaped form. The body of the vesta box is embellished with embossed lobed decoration accented with an applied oval thumbpiece/striker to the anterior side. The hallmarked hinged cover of this collectable antique box is ornamented with an impressive two-toned blue enamel quatrefoil design incorporating scrolling leaf design to either end, with a central spiraling leaf motif encircled with a red enamel border. The cover is further ornamented with an applied trellis design within a plain rectangular border, all encompassed with tooled decoration detailing the lobed form. The hinged silver vesta box cover opens to reveal the original hinged, bright cut engraved decorated silver gilt internal cover allowing access to the match compartment. This vesta box in silver and enamel retains the original gilt interior. Condition This antique vesta box...

A wonderful antique Scandinavian or Dutch silver marriage box. It is crafted in sterling silver, late 18th century and is designed as a hinged, shaped...

Nice mellow patina on this 18th century English mahogany tea caddy with three interior compartments. Two end sections have incised geometric carved lids. Tapered all around from top ...

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ABOUT A distressed 19th century English tin bin with ball feet and hinged lid. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.mid-1800s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Paint, Tin. ...

A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and big strong perfectly working lock dated (forged in the iron) 1752. This special shaped pine wood box, bought in the region of "...