Netherlands Decorative Boxes

Very pretty Art Deco love letter box in carved walnut wood, would also be great to keep jewellery in. Two detailed carved doves lying in an amorous em...

Large decorative antique 18th century 2-piece reliquary or monstrance case to hold a religious relic. This is a large case, 87cm high, 38cm wide and 20cm deep (34.3" x 15" x 7.9")...

Offered here this stunning antique 17th-century English oak chest with a beautiful patina. This remarkable oak chest dates back to the 17th century and is full of original and exqui...

Overgrown X Mikimoto by Mark Sturkenboom Materials: clockwork, natural grown Mikimoto freshwater pearl, 18kt goldplated brass, crystal, natural leather Dimensions: W 35 x D 25 x H ...

A rare wooden casket with polychrome and gilded pastiglia relief, Italy, 15th century. The box is adorned with four finely executed scenes from the life of an unknown martyr — beautifully preserved and remarkably vivid after centuries. Dimensions: 15.5 × 10.4 × 9 cm Provenance: Dutch private collection In overall good condition for its age, with minor losses to the surface and possible retouching to the polychromy. The ball feet are likely later additions. Pastiglia [paˈstiʎʎa], an Italian term meaning "pastework", is low relief decoration, normally modelled in gesso or white lead, applied to build up a surface that may then be gilded or painted, or left plain. The technique was used in a variety of ways in Italy during the Renaissance. White lead pastiglia was a north Italian speciality, produced between about 1450 and 1550. Six workshops were identified by Patrick M. De Winter, although their location remains uncertain; the Workshop of the Love and Moral Themes, whose products seem the most numerous, was possibly at Ferrara, where the painter Cosimo Tura began his career gilding caskets. Venice is also thought to have produced them. Other workshops identified by De Winter include the "Workshop of the main Berlin casket" and "Workshop of the Cleveland Casket". The subjects were typically classical, drawn from both mythology and Ancient Roman history (especially the early period covered by Livy), but biblical ones are also found. Compositions can often be shown to be borrowed from another medium, such as prints or bronze plaquettes...

Not only Sleeping Beauty's hair has the color of ebony wood, so do a number of details of this antique spinning wheel. The well shaped lances and bu...

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...

Sea captain's box with iron fittings 1680/1720 colonial.

Introducing the Exquisite 1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Box by Ottaviani: A Timeless Treasure of Elegance and Craftsmanship! Are you in search of a truly unique and stunning piece th...

Beautiful spacious chest from ca. 1800. Most probably from Germany. The box is veneered. Herringbone motif on the front and sides. Beboned mouldings. Contains a secret drawer. Key ...

Unusual size walnut chest, decorated with blackened wooden rims, standing on ball feet, France or South Germany, 18th century, Dimensions: 57 x 33 x 27 cm. In fair condition, some ...

English 19th century Bottle Carrier. Wine rack / Bottle Carrier. Originating from England, early 19th century. Made of solid mahogany with brass fittings. Lock is working. Dimensio...