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Place of Origin: English
Rare William IV period sterling silver lockable box made in London in 1831
By Charles Reily
George Storer
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1831 by Charles Reily & George Storer, this very handsome, Antique, William IV period, Sterling Silver Box, is plain in design, with reed borders, and an engr...
Category
1830s William IV Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Engraved
Christmas 1950
, English, Birchwood Lined Pewter Hinged Box
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming pewter hinged box, lined with birchwood and engraved 'Christmas 1950'
Sits on four pewter feet, is fully functional with excellent interior
Circa 1950's
Stamped and numbered...
Category
1950s Vintage English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
$489 Sale Price
20% Off
Octagonal Burl Oak Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine country made English burr oak octagonal tea caddy in richly figured timber, the facetted lid with solid cap, the interior with two lids retaining original turned bone knobs, sta...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak, Burl
18th Century English Mahogany Knife Box
Located in High Point, NC
Lovely Georgian mahogany knife box from England. The top is sloped and has a brass handle for easy lifting. The top lifts to reveal the original fitting for knives with remnants of...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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 English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
English large Regency period country house gesso decorated casket, circa 1820
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare and Important Large Regency Period Country House Gesso Decorated Casket
This most interesting large scale casket is highly decorative. It stands on four raised cast bronze an...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gesso
Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Vic...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
4 Piece Cut Crystal Dresser Set
Located in High Point, NC
4 piece cut crystal dresser set. The bottle measures 2 x 4.25, and has a lovely lid which has an inscription 30 April 1897. The hallmark is dated...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$595 / set
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this red board box in a variety of colors. At...
Category
20th Century Folk Art English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Silk, Paper
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage George III Style Lacquered Wood Hand Painted Butterfly Flower Knife Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage George III style lacquered wood hand painted butterfly flower knife box. Item features red lacquer painted finish, gold painted flowers, solid wood construction, very nice an...
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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 English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Paper
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
1920s Sterling Silver and Enamel Compact
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and pink enamel compact; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and enamel compact has a circular form with a swept lower portion.
The anterior surface is embellished with a pink guilloche enamel panel which reflects a wavy concentric ring design, emanating from the centre of the cover.
The sides and underside of this impressive compact are plain and unembellished.
This antique compact opens to reveal the original gilding and integrated mirror.
Condition
This antique pink enamel...
Category
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920s Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass and Enamel Biscuit Barrel
By P.H. Vogel
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver, cut-glass and enamel biscuit barrel; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection
This exceptional antique George V cut-glass biscuit barrel has a circular rounded form.
The glass box is fitted with a plain cylindrical hallmarked sterling silver mount to the rim.
This antique biscuit barrel...
Category
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
Category
19th Century Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Ancient Travel Toiletry Set, England, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Travel Toiletry set is an original decorative object realized in the 20th century.
Lacquered mahogany box with golden brass finish with lock (key miss...
Category
19th Century Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,306 Sale Price
50% Off
Leather Book Box - Receipts #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather book box from England. Classic style leather front with creative snap lock to hide your special belongings. Looks perfect on your shelf. Add some classic old English leather ...
Category
1990s Other English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Padgett
Braham Ltd Vintage 1965 Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
By Padgett
Braham Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigar box made by Padgett & Braham Ltd; an addition to ...
Category
1960s Vintage English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is much more to this exquisite Georgian snuffbox than meets the eye. Beautifully crafted of striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom, which, when gently unscrewed, reveals a miniature erotic painting of exceptional detail. Erotic antiques...
Category
19th Century Other Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Burl
Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Belted Suitcase Box and Cover
By Brown, Westhead
Moore/Cauldon
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore Co. Majolica box and cover which features a suitcase (perhaps), with two belt straps either side of a twisted rope handle. Coloration: cobalt blue, brown, ochre,...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Majolica
ENGLAND 1787 George III Tobacco Round Desk Box In Carved Wood And Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A George III tobacco round desk box made in England.
This is a beautiful round desk box created in England during the period of king George III, back in 1787. The box was finely car...
Category
1780s George III Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the perio...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Vintage English Cash Box , England, 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Vintage cash box with stenciled lettering. A sturdy and characterful metal cash box, likely originating from England, featuring bold white stenciled lettering initials on the front p...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
EDWARDIAN 1910 Rectangular Cards Case With Round Clock In .800 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian card's case with round clock.
This is a very unusual antique rectangular case to store presentation cards. This box is dated back to the 1900's and was masterfully craf...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Naturalistic Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box made circa 1890
By James Dixon
Sons
Located in London, London
Made circa 1890 by James Dixon & Sons, this attractive, Antique, Victorian, Silver Plate folding Biscuit Box, is of traditional form, with push button opening to each side, and gilt ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique George V Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box (1910)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver dressing table box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George...
Category
1910s Vintage English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
VICTORIAN 1880 Carved Wood Desk Oval Box With Hunting Dog Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Late Victorian carved wood oval box.
Stupendous antique oval desk box, created in England during the late Victorian period, circa 1880. The beautifu...
Category
1880s Late Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
Located in Morristown, NJ
1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and base are mounted with scrolling sterling silver. T...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Rare
Beautiful Heirloom Mahogany Inlay Wall Candle Box with Slot on Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare and gorgeous Georgian English mahogany hanging wall box with satinwood inlay and elegant fretwork back, that once was used as a candle box. Unus...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Mid-Century English Hand Painted Tole Tea Boxes with Bird Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen cabinets with this pair of colorful tea boxes. Crafted in England circa 1950, and built of tinned metal, each decorative box with attached lid, is hand painted wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Pair of Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes – Friendship
Wisdom Quotes – Hand-Painted
By Halcyon Days
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes – Friendship & Wisdom Quotes – Hand-Painted Collectible
This exquisite pair of Halcyon Days enamel boxes featur...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Georgian Quarter Sawn Oak Candle Box with Burr Walnut Inlay
Located in Nantucket, MA
Quarter sawn oak slide lid candle box of rectangular form with the back board extending above and pierced for hanging. The nicely figured lid with reeded edges inlaid with a burr wal...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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 English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Victorian Greyhound Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
By Harrison Brothers
George Howson 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our range of silver boxes and cases.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
This antique cigarette case has a subtly curved form proffering a comfortable fit in the majority of pockets.
The anterior cover is embellished with an exceptional hot enamel scene depicting two greyhound style canines in a rural setting.
The posterior surface of the case is ornamented with the contemporary engraved initials 'G.W.C.R' and the date '11th Feby 1886'
The rounded sides of this cigarette case are plain and unembellished.
This antique enamel cigarette case...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century coromandel writing slope, fabulous quality with brass corners and a central brass diamond with a nice jasperware plaque, there is ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$1,066 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique George V Sterling Silver Engine Turned Box by Finnigans Ltd., 1913
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1913 by Finnigans Ltd., this antique, George V, sterling silver box is decorated with engine-turned engraving and scattered fleur-de-lis motifs, and features ...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Barrel Shaped Wall Mounted Salt Box
Located in Delft, NL
19th century English barrel shaped wall mounted salt box
A 19th century English curved wood wall mounted salt box/ jar in light colored wood and mahogany strips
1830-1850
The b...
Category
19th Century Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1733 George II Sterling Silver Toilet Boxes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George II English sterling silver toilet boxes; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
These...
Category
1730s George III Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$14,892 / set
Liberty
Co Ltd Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Arts
Crafts Box
By Liberty
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and enamel box made by Liberty
Co Ltd in the Arts
Crafts style; an addition to our diverse range of antique silver boxes and cases.
This exceptional Edwardian sterling silver and enamel box has a plain rectangular form.
The body of this antique enameled box is plain and unembellished.
This antique silver box is fitted with the original domed hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with an exceptional and impressive hand painted enamel panel depicting a river bank scene incorporating a plain beam bridge with a simple handrail.
The enamel panel is encompassed with a paralleling scalloped border accented with rope twist ornamentation.
The chamfered portion of the cover is further ornamented with an iconic Arts
Crafts style applied lobed border.
The interior of the box retains the original gilding; this box can be refitted with a bespoke velvet jewelry box fitment upon request.
This impressive antique silver box was crafted by the collectable silversmith Liberty
Co Ltd.
Large Arts
Crafts style boxes with an enamel panel are uncommon and becoming increasingly rare to the market.
Note: The majority of such boxes have a wood lining to the interior; it is a sign of quality when boxes have gilded, unlined interiors in addition to a solid silver cover.
Condition
This antique silver and enamel box...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely old papier mâché tea caddy with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hand-painted decoration, England, 19th century.
Category
19th Century Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Antique Leather Crayon Box from England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This limited edition commemorative box, created to mark the end of Baignol & Farjon's celebrated 104-year legacy in the French pencil-making industry, encapsulates a rich history in ...
Category
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Attractive antique sterling silver jewellery box with pierced lid made in 1918
By S. Blanckensee
Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1918 by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Box, or Jewellery Box, features a pierced top, and is oval in shape.
The box ...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Decorative Biscuit Jar With Frosted Glass Liner - Sheffield 1893
By Atkin Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1893 by Atkin Brothers, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Biscuit Jar, stands on 3 ball and claw feet, and features pierced and engraved d...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Rosewood Sarcophagus Form Sewing Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 19th Century Rosewood Sewing Box. This beautiful and large box has a simple elegance, with its bombe, sarcophagus form and beautifully grained rosewood. The exterior is decorat...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
VIctorian Era Sterling Silver Humidor Box
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an elegant rectangular Victorian-era forged sterling silver box that has a carved wood compartment in the interior. It can be used as a humidor for cigars, or for jewelry ...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English 19th Century Brown Leather Case with GR Crowned Monogram and Ball Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique English leather case from the 19th century, with GR crowned monogram, brass handles and petite ball feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this brown leather ca...
Category
19th Century Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
By Harman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Harman Bros. in Birmingham in 1982. Excellent condition. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged. Engine-turned wave ornament in plain frames...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Penwork Box with Lion’s Head Handles
Brass Ball Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Penwork Box with Lion’s Head Handles & Brass Ball Feet
Category
19th Century Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Burl Wood Dome Letter Writing Treasure Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Burl Wood Dome Letter Writing Treasure Box. The wood looks like maple and has some Birdseye maple on the inside. Nice brass or bronze mounts. Original i...
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Burl
English Regency Mahogany Wine Cellarette with Flanking Dolphin Feet, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Mahogany monumental wine cellarette with a gadrooned step back hinged lid, canted gadrooned exterior sides, interior locking mechanism, flanking figural dolphin feet...
Category
1810s Regency Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Regency Pagoda Form Work Box with Brass Feet
Inlay, Early 19th Century England
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency Pagoda Form Work Box with Brass Feet & Inlay, Early 19th Century England
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Decanter Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with six compartments and a handle, square legs with corner spandrels, casters.
Category
1790s George III Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian sterling silver playing card box for 2 packs of cards - made in 1908
By Goldsmiths
Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, will hold 2 packs of playing cards, and is very pla...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Table Box - Walker
Hall Sheffield 1895
By Walker
Hall
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Box, is plain in design, and carries a family crest engraved on the lid.
The box...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Regency Mahogany and Satinwood Cellarette with Orig. Brass Liner C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany and satinwood wine cellarette with original fitted brass liner, checkered ebony and satinwood inlays, embossed brass foliage side panels, original gilt circu...
Category
Early 1800s Regency Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver Jewelry Casket
By William Hutton
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver jewelry casket made in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional Edwardian sterling silver jewelry casket has a rectangular form onto four cushion feet.
The surface of this antique jewelry casket...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Carved Wood Shoe Souvenir Snuff Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
In the 19th century, boots and shoes were symbols of good luck. So, it was only natural that trinkets and personal objects should take the form of footwear. This snuffbox, dating to the Georgian era is an excellent example of that phenomenon. The box is made in the shape of a fashionable lady’s shoe...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique English Decorative Boxes
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
19th Century English Brass
Bone Banded Calamander Dome Top Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English brass and bone banded calamander box with dome top.
Category
19th Century Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver
Leather Miniature Knife Holder Styled Playing Card Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver and leather playing card box was made in London, England is 1885 by an unknown maker, in a period Victorian style. The box is styled as a miniature knife...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Copper and Brass Coal Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique coal scuttle was created in England, circa 1880. Built of copper with a brass and turned walnut handle, the oblong bucket stands on a round base. The versatile decorativ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Victorian Box, Mahogany on Oak, England, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large early Victorian box, Mahogany on oak, England circa 1840
Large body in mahogany veneered on oak. In the lid with fan inlay work in maple. Standing on 4 carved feet. Inside with 1 brass...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
$845 Sale Price
20% Off