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Place of Origin: British
Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mail carriage strong box. An English, oak security chest, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720.
Fascinating George I lock b...
Category
Early 18th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days
Limoges Collectibles
By Halcyon Days
Located in Morristown, NJ
Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles
This charming set of four golf-themed enamel boxes includes three English Halcyon Days pieces and one Limoges, France box, making it a perfect collection for golf enthusiasts and collectors of fine enamelware. Each piece is crafted with exquisite detailing and hand-painted designs celebrating golf's rich history and playful spirit.
1. Halcyon Days "William Innes & Blackheath Golf Club" Enamel Box
Design: Features William Innes, a Member of Parliament and Captain of the Society of Golfers in 1778 at the Royal Blackheath Golf Club.
Interior: The inside lid bears the inscription, referencing a painting by Lemuel Francis Abbot, along with a note about King James I introducing golf to England from Scotland in 1608.
Exterior: Decorated with vintage golf illustrations, bordered by green and gold accents.
Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England.
Original box retained.
2. Halcyon Days "The Old Course, St. Andrews" Enamel Box
Design: Features an elegant map of the Old Course at St. Andrews, the world’s most famous golf course.
Interior: Inscribed with historical details about St. Andrews, including its role in the Open Championship and the founding of The Royal and Ancient Club House in 1854.
Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England.
Original box retained.
3. Halcyon Days "Golfing Teddy Bears" Enamel Box
Design: A whimsical hand-painted scene of two teddy bears playing golf, one in a striped referee shirt and the other in red golf attire.
Interior: Features a black-and-white illustration of a teddy bear holding a golf club.
Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England.
4. Limoges "Lady Golfer" Hand-Painted Enamel Box
Design: Features a female golfer in a classic plaid skirt and yellow sweater, preparing for a swing while her caddie watches nearby.
Interior: Painted with a small golf ball on a tee.
Backstamp: Marked "Limoges France - Peint Main" (Hand-Painted) with a golf club illustration.
Set Features:
✔ Hand-Painted & Hand-Decorated
✔ Fine English & French Enamelware
✔ Historical & Whimsical Golf Themes
✔ Perfect for Collectors & Golf Lovers
✔ Excellent Condition – Includes Original Box for St. Andrews Piece
This set celebrates the tradition, history, and charm of golf, making it a fantastic addition to any golf memorabilia collection or fine enamelware display.
Dimensions:
2"dia x 1.25"h (Two larger Halcyon Days Boxes...
Category
Late 20th Century Country British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Storage Box, English, Walnut, Fireside Bin, Military, Seat, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique storage box. An English, solid walnut fireside bin or occasional seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fascina...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this green board box in a variety of colors. ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Paper
English Victorian Period 1880s Black Coal Box with Hand-Painted Dog Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period black coal box from circa 1880 with hand-painted King Charles Spaniel dog motif and gilded accents. Enhance your home decor with this exquisite English Vi...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
By George Betjemann
Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
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Outstanding Feathered Walnut Veneer
From our Decanter collection, we are thrilled to offer this rare example Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box attrib...
Category
Late 19th Century High Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Majolica Brown Westhead Moore Box
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Austin, TX
T.H. brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., Staffordshire cobalt Majolica box, England, circa 1880.
Box with figural strap decoration and braided handle to cover.
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Majolica
Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century toilet box.
Magnificent Victorian period toilet box, made of Mahogany veneer. Rectangular in shape, this kit includes original Crystal contain...
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Rosewood Vanity Box w/Sterling Silver Accents Likley John Gough
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example of a Victorian English vanity traveling case. It is crafted of rosewood and features glass containers with sterling silver tops and utensils with mother of pearl handl...
Category
19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Desktop Stationery Box, English, Oak, Arts
Crafts, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desktop stationery box. An English, oak correspondence case in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Striking Victorian craftsmans...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Oak
George III Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top and two over three drawers with wood knobs. Bracket feet.
Category
1790s George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
George V sterling silver presentation casket with Scottish scenes - Glasgow 1910
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Glasgow in 1910 by Aird
Thomson, this handsome, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Presentation Casket, was presented to Robert Harvey Esq. on his retiremen...
Category
1910s Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Teapoy English William iv Rosewood Work Box, 19th Century, circa 1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique teapoy, an English, William IV, rosewood work box dating to the early 19th century, circa 1835.
Superb color in the polished rosew...
Category
Early 19th Century William IV Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Specimen Wood Parquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged coffered top over a conforming case. Side ring handles and brass paw feet. Fitted interior.
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Gentleman
s Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome rosewood English vanity box retains the original glass bottles and jars with silver plated tops, 19th century. The inside reveals multiple compartments and a spring loaded lever opens the secret drawer...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian knife box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid mahogany Georgian serpentine knife box circa 1790
Good quality decorative box, serpentine fronted and an inlaid with a shell patera to the hinged lid.
Many other...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality circa 1790 Georgian letter box, with three compartment fitted interior (see image). Exterior has original double brass hinged slope top with serpentine shaped front, and...
Category
Late 18th Century George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
A. J. SEWARD - Arts
Crafts Brass Box - Cedar Lined - U.K. - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ARTHUR JOHN SEWARD (Attributed) - Antique Arts & Crafts brass box with riveted construction and hinged lid - the lid extends beyond the edges of the box (typical of Seward's work) - ...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Rosewood
Brass Scent Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming and particularly good quality mid-19th century, Victorian Period, rosewood perfume scent box, with attractive brass bound decoration and hinged li...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rosewood Toiletry Box
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Very fine rosewood gentleman's toiletry box, English, ca. 1880
Category
1880s Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Shagreen (Ray Skin) Veneer Covered Wood Box of Light Grey Color
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered rectangular wooden box in pale grey, veneered on all exterior surfaces including the bottom.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Shagreen Stingray
Art Deco Shagreen Covered Box with Bone Edges, Marked "London Made"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered cedar box with bone edges, the snug fitting lid attached at the back with a single long stop hinge to prevent the lid falling back when open. The leather co...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
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...
Category
1910s Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gentleman’s Document Box, English, Keepsake Case, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman’s document box. An English, rosewood and leather keepsake case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A refined and versatile accessory for the desk ...
Category
1820s Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Victorian Tunbridge Ware Lined Handkerchief Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Victorian rosewood Tunbridge ware handkerchief box with lid decorated with mosaic floral group to the centre and floral border, opening to reveal a ...
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
English 19th Century Leather Trunk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We absolutely love this decorative trunk from England, wrapped in perfectly patinated Cordovan red leather adorned with brass studs in swirling patterns inspired by India. The lock is in working condition and includes one key. A pair of simple handles on each side make it easy to carry even when filled. The interior is lined with a (faded) red fabric that is fixed with leather cording to support the lid. Both decorative and functional, this unique petite trunk...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Office Storage Pot, English, Leather, Desktop Stationery Tin, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique office storage pot. An English, Moroccan leather dressed desktop stationery tin, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Tactile leather craft...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
English Victorian Brown Lacquered Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brown lacquered tole oval shaped box with three herons on top
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820
Located in Bath, GB
About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card or games box has a deep red or burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork wit...
Category
1820s Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Georgian Yew Wood Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
George III solid burr yew wood box with original spurred carrying handle and standing on bracket feet, the interior with three dividers and lined with original marbleized paper.
Category
1760s George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$2,900
An Early Victorian Burr Walnut Velvet Cushion Lined Ladies Vanity Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Early Victorian Burr Walnut Velvet Cushion Lined Ladies Dressing Box
Box features an elegant ebonised banding.
The domed cover with central brass carrying and fall front handle ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$2,262 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Box, Birmingham, 1931
By John Grinsell
Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent large box made from a hefty piece of English crystal with a variety of intricate cutting creating an impressive and truly glamorous piece.
The hinged rims are made f...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$981 Sale Price
20% Off
C. 1870 English "Trinity House" Sewing Work Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 "Trinity House" sewing work box, English. Walnut inlaid with exotic woods. From 1850-1880 the men who manned the lighthouses were known for crafting these boxes to while a...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Sterling Silver Biscuit Box by William Hutton, London 1899
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by William Hutton
Sons Ltd., this ornate Victorian sterling silver biscuit box is set on an integrated footed tray raised on cast scroll feet, and ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Mahogany Mechanical Bellows
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual early 19th century English mahogany and brass mechanical bellows for stoking a fire by blowing air into it to make it burn better. This clever contraption consists of a mahog...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Scottish George III corporation treasury box, dated 1772, of caddy form, the lid with cove molded edge, the front with polychrome decoration commemorating the Edinburgh Corporat...
Category
Mid-18th Century George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Moorcroft Pottery Hibiscus Heart Shaped Box with Lid, England
By Moorcroft Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage ceramic box with lid features the Hibiscus pattern decor, with a striking red flower and yellow-green leaves hand-painted over a slightly raised relief. The soft sha...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Very Rare Tunbridge Ware Box with Dover Church and Pharos
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware box with image of Dover Church and Pharos
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : Probably Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Central mosaic of Dover Chu...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Georgian Brass and Mahogany Mechanical Bellows
Located in Greenwich, CT
English early 19th century mechanical bellows having wavy spoke solid brass wheel and studded brass bellow chamber with patinated mahogany body. Use as bellows or as a decorative ...
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Malcolm Appleby Shooting Companion
Located in London, GB
The Malcolm Appleby Shooting Companion is a breathtaking collaboration with master engraver, Dr Malcolm Appleby MBE. A striking pairing of Britain's Cr...
Category
2010s British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
Late 17th Century Leather And Brass Travelling Box
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine and interesting late 17th century English work box or travelling case
English Circa 1680
Of conventional form with slightly domed lid, this piece has acquired a magnifi...
Category
1680s Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Birmingham 1912 Sterling Silver, Agate
Cabochon Ruby? Pill Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a beautiful little Birhimham Sterling Silver Pill box with an agate top. The The has a different color slice underneath on the interior. The outside is decorated with what I believe ...
Category
1910s Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Shagreen Box by Asprey, England
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully finished in panels of ivory-toned shagreen, this hinged box is a superb example of the craftsmanship practiced by the famed Asprey Company in London. Founded in the late ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shagreen
19th Century and later oak and brass storage box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century and later oak and brass storage box circa 1896.
Good quality storage box by Goodyers of regent street and bond street of london. Original brass embossed brass lid whic...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Regency Mahogany 6-Drawer Collectors Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
English Regency period mahogany collectors chest with ebonized detail. The mahogany case having six drawers with turned pulls, figured mahogany top with molded edge and sitting on a ...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique sterling silver cockerel sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
18thC. Georgian Yew Wood Large Sarcophagus Shaped Table Box England. Circa 1760
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous looking fine quality and unusual large size 18th century George III table top yew wood sarcophagus shaped box. While it could have been a tea caddy; at 14" wide it seems ove...
Category
1760s George III Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Yew
England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver
By Battersea
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian Battersea enamel box from the 18th century.
A beautiful fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box created in the district...
Category
1770s Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Oak Candle box from England
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century oak candle box from England. The box has a wonderfully hand carved top with two opposing birds flanking a central pineapple. These symbols were also synonymous with welcoming guests into your home. Below the birds, there is a lovely small carved piece over the lid of the candle box. The lid is beveled around the edge for added design detail. The sides of the box are simple and the front has beaded edges, which flank the central panel. That is decorated with a crossed knife...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay. The elegant floral motif at the ...
Category
1880s Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut
Military Campaign Burr Walnut
Brass Bound Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim.
The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast.
Item will include new notepad pad, Quill pen (modern), and one single glass inkwell and Ink Pen and Lockable Key
Antique lap...
Category
19th Century Campaign Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Savannah, GA
Tea Caddy made of rosewood with extensive mother-of-pearl decoration to the top and front. Special features include bun feet and unusual handles on either side with mother-of-pearl b...
Category
1810s Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
$995 Sale Price
37% Off
Antique Rosewood Tunbridge Ware Inlaid Box with Key
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tunbridge ware is a form of decoratively inlaid woodwork, typically in the form of boxes, that is characteristic of Tunbridge and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent in the...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Painted Satinwood Dresser Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique satinwood painted English dresser box from the 19th century. Box has colorful floral and ribbon design with exotic birds on a beautiful satinwood background. Designs are in ea...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Satinwood
Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rare James Friend Tunbridge ware regency sewing cabinet
Date : c1815
Period : Regency
Origin :Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Front double doors and cover decorated with...
Category
1810s Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal Combination Vinaigrette/Thread Spool Holder
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver and rock crystal combination vinaigrette/thread spool holder in the form of a carriage lamp; an addition to our diverse collectible silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette / thread holder has been realistically modeled in the form of a carriage lamp.
The body of the vessel is embellished with impressive chased scrolling leaf decoration, accented with plain silver borders.
The anterior surface of the antique silver holder bears a feature bezel set cabochon cut rock crystal panel, displaying the initials MAUD; this protruding panel replicates the location of the lamp's light.
The posterior of the vessel features an impressive hallmarked plain belt loop/hook fastening.
The piece retains the original domed hinged cover ornamented with tiered panels embellished with further scrolling leaf decoration.
The cover is surmounted with a plain ring loop attachment and opens to reveal the original thread spool.
The underside of the lamp is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover, which opens to reveal the vinaigrette with the original push fit grille and gilding.
The grille is ornamented with an engraved and pierced decorated floral rosette design.
The interior of the antique vinaigrette cover bears a Victorian lozenge mark which certifies the patent of the design on 8th September 1869 with the UK Patent Office.
Condition
This antique thread spool...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Mahogany jewelry box 1880s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Antique solid mahogany jewelry box, comes with a
Blue Velvet interior . and a Mirror in the lid of the box .
Ideal for your watches . Good condition .
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century, English Regency Leather Oval Hat Box
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic early 19th century English regency oval hat box with a carry handle. The box is crafted from leather and features European and Asian port of call stickers. Beautifully worn pa...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a stunning silver plated keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This small box includes a wooden interior with two slots and a blank square on top where initials could have been engraved. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver or home decor collection.
Trinket or keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the owner. Originally, these boxes were used specifically for jewelry. These were in common use as early as 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when the majority of Egyptians, both male and female, wore jewelry. Boxes were used to keep these gemstone encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were needed for security and storage purposes. Finding early examples of these are quite rare.
Victorian and Edwardian examples of trinket boxes are far more common. This is because owning jewellery was a luxury until the Victorian era- let alone possessing so much a box was needed to store it all. Fine jewelry and other items became available to the masses after the industrial revolution due to the reduction in production costs. This led to a demand for trinket boxes, which were much smaller than jewelry boxes and therefore better suited to the needs of the middle class who did not yet possess an abundance of jewelry.
In Victorian households, collectables and other items of interested were also stashed inside these boxes. This is why they are known as trinket or keepsake boxes, rather than just jewelry boxes, although of course jewelry was also stored in them. Trinket boxes were produced in large numbers around this time. Many were lined with colored plush or velvet or rich wood. More elaborate designs had interior divisions and trays for rings and other pieces of jewellery. It was also common to see trinket boxes so small that they could only contain one item, such as a single ring. Ornate exteriors were created to reflect the value of the trinket boxes contents.
The Edwardian era saw the introduction of new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes...
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
William IV Sterling Silver Newstead Abbey Vinaigrette by Taylor
Perry, 1835
By Taylor
Perry
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1835 by Taylor
Perry this remarkable William IV sterling silver vinaigrette is of a rectangular form with a hinged lid. The 'castle top' lid is deco...
Category
1830s William IV Antique British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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