English Boxes

Finely crafted 19th century Victorian silver repousse desk box with swirl, flower and lattice pattern. Interior completely tufted in original pale green silk. Hallmarked H M.

Enchanting antique English box crafted with a hinged top lovingly decorated with collected exotic seashells over a cardboard bottom.

This is a elegant Victorian mahogany table top jewellery collectors cabinet, circa 1840 in date. The cabinet is freestanding, finished all r...

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

This is a stylish antique Victorian oak brass and cedar lined tabletop cigar humidor circa 1860 in date. The rectangular box features a lift out tray and adjustable divisions with sunken handles to the sides and a hinged lid with a central brass shield. Complete with the original Bramah lock and key. It would make a beautiful gift to any connoisseur of fine cigars. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique items, the humidor shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 19.5 x Width 44 x Depth 29 Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 11 inches Humidor is any kind of box or room with constant humidity that is used to store cigars, cigarettes, orpipe tobacco. For private use, small wooden or acrylic glass humidor boxes for a few dozen cigars are used, while cigar shops may have walk-in humidors. Humidors can be used to store other goods for which a certain level of humidity is desirable; the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team stores game balls in a large humidor at their home stadium, Coors Field, to counteract the effects of Denver's high altitude and generally low humidity. Humidors of all sizes use hygrometers to keep track of the humidity levels. Classification of humidors Walk-in humidor - most common in cigar bars or stores. One room is built as or converted to a humidor where all the cigars are stored. Cabinet humidor - usually placed on the floor as a piece of furniture. Typically holds 1000-5000 cigars. Table humidor - often quite heavy, though portable in theory, it's usually kept in one location. Capacity ranges from three hundred to a few thousand cigars. It usually comes with a polished wood exterior, marble, leather or combination of exotic elements, and glass top. Personal humidor - semi-regular cigar smokers will sometimes keep a small humidor in their homes for personal storage, special events, or aesthetic characteristics of the humidor itself . Usually contains 20-75 cigars. This may also be known as a "Desktop Humidor". Travel humidor - portable and made for carrying cigars enough for the outing or event, usually 2 to 10 cigars. Oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus - Latin "oak tree" having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of. Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture. Bramah is London's oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Marylebone, London and Romford, Essex. Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the patent was awarded in 1787. The designer was Joseph Bramah. Joseph Bramah was a leading inventor of the industrial revolution, patenting over 18 new ideas, including a new valve for the water closet (toilet), the hydraulic pump, a fountain pen, and a fire engine. Bramah also introduced a beer hand pump for use at the bar, to prevent fluid loss when barmen went downstairs to pour a new jug! Due to the quality of his manufacturing, his name became a by-word amongst British Engineers for engineering excellence and many of his inventions are on display in the Science Museum in London. You can find one of his original toilets still working in Osborne House, Queen Victoria's home on the Isle of Wight. The Bramah lock was unique and advanced property and valuables protection enormously. Indeed it was 50 years ahead of any Chubb lock...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval shaped form. The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with impressive bright cut engraved broad overlapping leaf decorated borders accented with a band of scallop and trefoil ornamentation in addition to protruding stylized leaf designs to the incurves of the body. The body of this large tea caddy...

Collinson and Walton. A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized music cabinet with pierced gallery to the top, wild burr walnut panels to the doors whi...

Framed In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Georgian Paper Scroll Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of e...

A fine tea chest or tea caddy in satinwood with crossbanded edges on the lid and all four sides, the lid, front and sides inlaid with ovals of tortoiseshell. The lid, centered with a...

A very attractive, good quality, late 18th century rosewood oblong shaped tea caddy having satinwood strung mouldings and original brass hinges, with working lock and key. Constructed using attractive rosewood timber which retains a good colour and patina, the satinwood strung mouldings used on this tea caddy create a really nice contrast. Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves...

A very large faux tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. Lovely shape and sterling plate on top this hasn't been monogramed. Sitting on ball feet, circa 1860.

Guild of Handicraft attributed. An Arts and Crafts patinated copper cigar box. With an enamel of a lakeside scene to the centre and trees to the sides probably made by Charles Fleetw...

Paneled case with top lifting handle and side handles. Signed on top with working lock and key.

An Extremely Rare Charles II Confit Box Made, Most Probably, in London circa 1670, Maker's Mark of M With a Crown Above This very rare piece is circular in form and plain in design ...

A nice group of three antique Victorian snuff or trinket boxes with metal sides and banded or moss agate tops and bottoms. I’m not quite sure what the smallest one is made of. It has...

Antique English Regency Style Lion Motif Oval Tole Box England, circa 1900s A beautiful colorful example, of oval from with swing handle, on a tapering box decorated with tassels, lion medallions and trellis work. Fitted with a latch handle, possibly a commercial tea box, can be used a fireplace kindling...

Regency antique 19th century burr elm tea caddy having a sarcophagus shaped lip which lifts to reveal two lidded compartments with original turned knobs, standing on small bun feet. ...

A superb 18th century George III period miniature japanned collector’s cabinet depicting Oriental scenes, exotic birds, pagodas, butterflies etc. Engl...

A transfer printed vanity or chemists pot, made by Grey’s Pottery, England, circa early 20th Century. A. E. Grey operated between 1912 – 1920, on Mayer Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Tren...

A charming and particularly good quality mid-19th century, Victorian Period, rosewood perfume scent box, with attractive brass bound decoration and hinged li...

A wonderfully handsome and unusual jewelry box in the form of a bow fronted drawers on legs or a dressing table with two solid silver knobs to the fron...

Mid 18th century mahogany strong box with applied brass edges centering a central applique on the lid, a large lock plate (key present) and large carry handles. The two ends fitted w...

ABOUT An antique lunch box with metal thermos and original food storage case, advertising a college rock band "The Kollege Kids". It features three hands waving different school pen...

A timeless and distinguished gift, this antique sterling silver cigar box is hallmarked in London in 1895 by renowned silversmiths Gibson & Langman. Beautifully crafted with a smooth, minimalist exterior and gently rounded edges, it exudes quiet sophistication and classic Victorian refinement. Inside, a richly grained cedar wood lining not only preserves cigars but adds a touch of luxury that speaks to the craftsmanship of the era. Whether for a milestone birthday, retirement, wedding, or Father’s Day, this piece is ideal for those who appreciate fine design and enduring quality. The elegant plain surface offers ample space for a bespoke engraving—perfect for initials, dates, or a personal message—making it a meaningful and memorable keepsake. Gibson & Langman's silverwork is celebrated for its superior finish, and this box is no exception, offering beauty, function, and sentiment in equal measure. A thoughtful and versatile gift, it can also serve as a refined storage box for watches...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver gilt castle top vinaigrette depicting Dryburgh Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection. This excepti...

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...

It was a great pleasure to find this rare Arts & Crafts pewter and copper box. The copper applications are decorated with green and blue glass cabochons. The...

A superb quality ladies’ travelling vanity case, veneered in richly figured coromandel wood with brass edging and escutcheons, the hinged lid opening to reveal a fitted interior line...

A very early Victorian sterling silver gilt viniagrette by Francis Clarke, Birmingham, 1841. This very nice vinaigrette is in fine condition with an engine turned top, engraved with ...

Finely made and signed E. Wells Co Patent on hinges. Rectangular hinged top with brass edge and fleur de lis corners and central monogrammed plaque opening to a fitted interior. Conf...

English, circa 1870. A Regency Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Tea Caddy Box of Hexagonal form. Featuring a decorated Neo Classical taste top centering the goddess Ceres recumbent upon her...

English Pewter decorative foliage and figural tobacco jar with a molded edge lid and gadrooning rope borders, Late 18th Century.

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...

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...

A refined mid-19th century personal writing accessory, the rectangular case sheathed in richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey an...

A Very Good Quality, 18th century, George III Period, Mahogany Pair Of Knife, Or Cutlery, Boxes Of Typical Shape With Serpentine Fronts And Superbly Figured, Inlaid And Crossbanded Sloped Lids, Revealing Later Fabric Lined Interior Compartments. Cutlery boxes, or as they are now more commonly referred to, Knife boxes, were of course originally made with the purpose of housing the homes most precious and valuable cutlery and enable it to be locked away when not in use. This was very important as generally the cutlery used...

With Two Tea Caddies From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Harewood Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form veneered in Harewood with inlaid Boxw...

19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...

Late 19th century English Oak Octagonal Humidor With Silver Mounts. Complex octagonal form with moldings and silvered brass fittings. The base supported by small bun feet, two ring h...

Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back and end caps with green stained mulberry burl bottom and lid, the lid with a wood h...

A Rare Partridgewood, Late 18th Century Georgian Tea Caddy, Of Octagonal Form Having Attractive Inlaid Decoration And Hinged Lid Enclosing Two Lidded Divisions. Partridge wood is a...

Liberty & Co in the style of. An English Arts & Crafts hexagonal pewter Inkwell with a Green Ruskin ceramic jewel to the hinged lid. Retaining the original pewter removable inkwell. ...

Regency Penwork Decorated Box c1810. "A sycamore veneered box decorated in penwork. The sides of the box are decorated with what looks like stylized marigolds. ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver combination snuff and pill box; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional an...

Hallmarked in London in 1912 by Horace Woodward Co., this antique, George V, sterling silver biscuit box is of oval form, decorated with applied rope borders, and features cast...

A lovely leather box with Gold tooled leather. In the shape of a treasure box, with a raised center portion, the box is unique in shape and style. A compliment to any desk to hold...

18th Century Bilston Enamel Rectangular Patch / Snuff Box Circa 1780, of shallow form, white with hand-painted floral motifs around edges and base, and a central scene depicting 3 ch...

An English Victorian period leather hide hat case from the late 19th century, with G.C monogram, lined in red with removable divider. Created in England durin...

Double chamber tea caddy with burr walnut sides and back having intricately inlaid geometric top and front. The hinged top opening to a divided interior with two light wood covers wi...

A lovely vanity box crafted out of Calamander with brass inlay. It is by the prestigious British firm Sampson Mordan & Co of London. The utensils feature mother of pearl handles and ...

A Delightful Pair Of 18th Century, Hepplewhite Period, Georgian Mahogany Pair Of Knife Boxes, Or Cutlery Boxes, Having Elegant Serpentine Fronts, Superbly Figured Lift Up Lids, Enclo...

ABOUT A 19th century distressed scroll-footed box with original velvet interior. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1800-1899. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Velve...

19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with Ornate boulle inlay on all sides in gold and red. A del...

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 ...

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.

Large English sterling silver cigarette case Birmingham 1956, H. Pidduck and Sons. Unusual engine turned decoration design both exterior and ...

An 18th Century South Staffordshire Snuff Box Top / Lid, decorated with a Lady and Gentleman with a flute in parkland, gilt scroll border, the unde...

Collection Nr3, six watch box made from hardened glass and a solid bog-oak wood frame. Detailed with brass finger joints and hinges. Each product houses, three, six or ten watches at...

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...

A fine quality and handsome George IV/Regency inlaid rosewood dressing box, with the original sterling silver and glass fitted contents, London, 1824. The box having a lift-up hinged lid, finely inlaid with brass and bone marquetry of floral garlands & swags, the front having twin locking doors with corresponding inlay. Both the top, base and door panels have 'Dutch Ripple' molding and at each corner a hand-turned 'Barley Twist' column, both to the front and rear. The interior of the box also having inlaid satinwood stringing and three fitted compartments each with an etched crystal container...