Decorative Boxes

19th Century English Rosewood Tea Caddy With Bronze Inlay

This exquisite English tea caddy is a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship, crafted from rich rosewood and adorned with intricate bronze inlay. Resting on ornate bronze feet, this luxurious box exudes refinement and historical charm.

The interior is lined with lush green velvet, featuring intricate detailing and symbolic motifs that enhance its beauty. Inside, the original glass panel with a Greek key design remains intact, preserving its authentic character. The compartments measure four inches in diameter by five inches tall, offering ample space for storing fine teas.

13" Wide x 7" Deep x 8.5" High

$950

Continental Humidor

A wonderful, continental small humidor out of specimen marble. It has the original key. Humidor is trimmed with silver inside and lined in glass and rosewood. The interior is three inches deep. Circa 1800 to 1820s.

5.5" Wide x 4" Deep x 4.5" High

$1950

Black Lacquer Chinese Export Work Box

An early 19th century black lacquer, Chinese export work box, beautifully decorated in gold. The decoration is a court seen in gold gilt with two brass handles on the sides and paw feet. The interior is three inches deep and has a tray. The signature is on the tray. Does not have a key.

11" Wide x 9" Deep x 6.5" High

$750

19th Century Tibetan Box

19th century Tibetan brass box.

7” Wide x 3.5” Deep x 1.5” High

$675

19th Century Chinese Work Box

This Chinese work box is very high-quality has a lot of its interior. Has some crackle on it but it’s very stable. With batwing and head feet.

14” Wide x 10” Deep x 6” High

$1250

Antique Moroccan Box

An antique Moroccan brass box,

circa 1890.

5” Wide x 3” Deep x 2” High

$550

Hand Painted Chinese Fan Box

A 19th century Chinese box which most likely held a fan. Beautifully hand painted on the interior with an oriental saying on silk.

16” Wide x 3.5” Deep x 3.5” High

$450

Antique Chinese Boxes With Oriental Figures

A fabulous pair of early 19th century Chinese boxes with hand carved oriental figures on the exterior and hand painted figures on the interior. Boxes also have lovely brass closures.

5” Wide x 3” Deep x 2” High

$475 Pair

19th Century French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy

A beautiful tea caddy with original key and original interior it is black lacquer, mother of pearl and has a brass inlay design all over the box. 19th century, France.

9.5" Wide x 5" Deep x 5" High

$850

Anglo Indian Inlaid Work Box

An anglo Indian workbox made of ebony. The tray lifts up from the box on the lid which is also inlaid in ivory and ebony and has a bone round disc that is signed New Bedford 1810. There are nine compartments and the tops of the compartments are inlaid with ebony.

12" Wide x 8" Deep x 5" High

$950

Grand Tour Scent Box With Ruby Red Bottles

An absolutely fabulous grand tour scent box with four ruby red scent bottles with stoppers. The bottles are with fine brass mounts on the body and the tops have several scenes of monuments. The box is rosewood with a tortoiseshell medallion and the interior is lined in silk and velvet with a trim. The bottles measure three inches high. Box is without a key. It does not get any better than this.

7" Diameter x 4.5" High

$1000

19th Century Cent Box

A finely crafted rosewood box from the mid 19th century possibly used as a cent or ink box. The exterior features richly grained rosewood with a high polish and is accented with ornate brass trim. The brass is decorated with raised studs and a pattern that adds both texture and visual interest. The interior is lined in velvet offering a soft contrast to the gleaming exterior. A charming and beautifully preserved piece from the Victorian era. Does not include a key. Circa 1850s.

4" Wide x 3" Deep x 4.5" High

$425

English Tortoiseshell Box

An English tortoiseshell box on ivory ball feet. Complete with all original interior, no key. England, circa 1800s to 1820s.

7" Wide x 4" Deep x 6" High

$3200

Biedermeier Petit Point Box

1830 to1840s German Biedermeier box with very fine petit point insert with glass. The petit point scene is of water, trees and two houses. The box has a black base at the bottom. Has a lock but no key.

6.5" Wide x 5" Deep x 4.5" High

$575

Mid Century By Alessandro Albrizzi

Alessandro Albrizzi signed box made of Paper and Wood,

Italy, late 1950’s.

Removable top, two pieces in total.

7” Wide x 4” Deep x 2” High

$525

19th Century English Playing Cards Box

An exceptional English playing cards box dating to the 1860s suitable for both bridge and standard card games. Crafted in pearwood and secured with bronze strapping the box features rosewood edging on the interior top and bottom. The lid is decorated with a charming motif that displays playing cards adding a whimsical and thematic touch. Inside the box is lined in rich purple velvet and moiré silk and includes original gaming components such as pencils chips and has playing cards. The interior depth is approximately one and a half inches. A beautifully preserved piece of Victorian leisure culture. No key present.

10" Wide x 8" Deep x 3" High

$750

Mid Century Silver Box

A beautiful silver plate box from the 1960s to early 70s. Fabulous design with a Department of the Treasury seal and a signature on top.

7” Wide x 4” Deep x 3” High

$375

Mid Century By Alessandro Albrizzi

Mid Century Italian Box By Alessandro Albrizzi

Signed mid century signed by the artist, Alessandro Albrizzi box made and out of paper and wood. Italy, late 1950’s.

Removable top, two pieces in total.

7” Wide x 4” Deep x 2” High

$525

Vintage Cuban Box

A vintage, circa 1930s box from Cuba. Completely hand carved of Cuban rosewood. The interior is tree inches deep.

10.5" Wide x 8.5" Deep x 4.5" High

$495

Chinese Brass Box

An antique Chinese brass box,

circa 1890 to turn of the century.

5” Wide x 3” Deep x 1” High

$550

Small Turn of The Century Florentine Box

A small turn of the century Italian Florentine box with an X design on top.

2.5” Square x 2” High

$350

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay

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 center adds a touch of refinement, making this piece both functional and decorative.

Crafted with rich walnut wood, this writing box would have once held the essentials of a distinguished writer or traveler. Though the original key is missing, its beauty and historical charm remain intact.

11" Wide x 7.5" Deep x 5" High

$875

Antique Moser Box

An Austrian Moser box in cranberry with gold flowers and bronze dore fittings. Circa 1890s.

3.5" Diameter x 4" High

$550

Antique Bronze German Box

A late 1940s bronze box with a wooden interior. Signed Germany with a patent number.

7" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 2" High

$475

1970s Domed Top Horn Box

A wonderful 1970s box with a domed top that lifts off, does not have hinges. Black inside it is pieces of horn and paint and in great condition. Interior with top off is 4.5” deep.

8.5” Wide x 5.5” Deep x 6” High

$475

Chinese Black Lacquer Work Box

The 19th century Chinese black lacquer work box has most of the interior with handles on each side. With dragon feet.

9.5” Wide x 8” Deep x 13” High

$1500

Papier Mâché Frog Box

A vintage hand painted papier mâché box in the shape of a frog from Kashmir India. Gold and black, circa,1960s.

4" Wide x 4.5" Deep x 2.5" High

$275

Hand Painted Papier Mâché Domed Top Box

A 1960s hand painted papier mâché box with a domed top from Kashmir India. The box is orange and gold hand painted papier mâché with a white interior the bottom is black.

5" Wide x 4" Deep x 2" High

$325

Anglo Indian Trinket Box

Anglo Indian trinket box, nice size inlaid in brass made of rosewood. The interior is two and half inches deep. India, circa 1890s.

10" Wide x 7" Deep x 4.5" High

$625

Indian Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box

A hand painted papier mâché square box with stripes on the sides and flowers on the top. It is signed Kashmir. Circa 1960s.

2.5" Square x 2" High

$325

Maitland Smith Box

A vintage 1970s Maitland Smith crackled lacquer box with a burled walnut inlay and brass fittings. Box is a dark brown and retains its original label. The interior is lined with black felt and the bottom is brown felt. A beautiful box for any room.

5" Wide x 3" Deep x 4.5" High

$495

Small Bone Work Box

A very high quality, small bone work box. Probably had sterling silver utensils inside. Monogrammed probably around 1860s the 1880s. English or possibly French. Dore bronze hardware.

4.5" Wide x 2.5" Deep x 1" High

$425

Large Baccarat Crystal Box

A signed Baccarat crystal box that is completely fascinated with cut stars in the facets and bronze fittings. A large and extremely heavy box. Circa 1940s, France.

7" Wide x 5" Deep x 3" High

$1200

Octagonal English Box

A lovely octagonal shape wooden box. The top with a striking inlay and a brass finial. Bun feet. The interior is three inches deep. English, turn of the century.

8" Diameter x 6.5" High

$450

Italian Alabaster Box

Hollywood Regency style mid century alabaster box from Italy. Circa 1970s.

7.5" Wide x 4.5" Deep x 2.5" High

$425

Maitland Smith Bone And Satinwood Box 1970s

This exquisite Maitland Smith box showcases a striking bone inlaid design on rich satinwood, with meticulously carved out square patterns that create a visually dynamic effect. Crafted in the United States in the 1970s, this piece embodies the brand’s signature blend of luxury and craftsmanship.

With an interior depth of two and half inches, it offers both functionality and elegance, perfect for storing cherished keepsakes, jewelry, or small treasures. Whether displayed on a coffee table, desk, or vanity, this timeless box adds a touch of sophistication and artistry to any space. A stunning collector’s piece that blends heritage, design, and functionality effortlessly.

7.5" Wide x 5.5" Deep x 3" High

$425

Antique French Bronze Dore Portrait Box

A strikingly beautiful French dore bronze box is all engraved with an ivory picture of an aristocrat, LeBron. The box is heavily chased with a velvet interior in red thats is original to the century. Circa 1890, France.

3” Wide x 2.5” Deep x 3.5” High

$375

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Box

This early 19th century Chinese export box probably held a robe or had sweets in it like cookies and candy. Has a flaw which is a crack going right down the middle but really does not distract from its beauty.

21” Wide x 21” Deep x 2.5” High

$950

Italian Faience Box

Antique Papier Mâché Egg Box

A round faience box with florals and fruit is 19th century Italian and in great condition for age.

6” Diameter x 5.5” High

$375

Antique Papier Mâché Egg Box

A lovely papier mâché box in the shape of an egg. The box is adorned with hand painted figures. Circa 1920s Kashmir, India.

5" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 3" High

$350

Russian Orientalist Papier Mâché Tea Box

A black papier mâché tea box with monograms on all four sides and figures on top. Russian orientalist, circa 1880s.

4.5" Square x 5" High

$550

French Inlaid Diminutive Commode Jewelry Box

1800s French inlaid diminutive commode. It is a salesman sample converted into a jewelry box with the two deep compartments and back lined in velvet. The interior could have been made to use as a tea caddy as well. The first drawer does not work of course but the but the second drawer does and it is lined in velvet and is an inch and a half deep.

11" Wide x 7" Deep x 10.5" High

$875

Round Wooden Indian Box

A round wooden box from India. Might be some type of rosewood. Circa 1920s, maybe a little earlier. Box with ivory feet and finial. The interior is about two inches deep.

5" Diameter x 3" High

$350

Kashmir Box

Turn of the century wooden Kashmir box. Hand painted with a striking black bird in the center surrounded by red and black accented leaves.

7" Wide x 4" Deep x 2" High

$350

Japanese Black Lacquer Pin Box

Turn of the century Japanese black lacquer pin box, elegantly adorned in silver and gold decoration over a sleek black lacquer base. This exquisite piece remains in excellent condition. A timeless piece of Meiji era artistry perfect for storing personal treasures or displaying with pride.

12" Wide x 4" Deep x 1.5" High

$595

Anglo Indian Portrait Box Emperor Franz Joseph Of Austria

An Anglo Indian box beautifully decorated it is all ivory so is the portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. The interior is trimmed in tortoiseshell and has brass feet and brass decoration around the portrait which is encased in glass. The interior is lined with velvet and the bottom. Circa late 19th century.

5.5" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 3.5" High

$950

Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Indian Box

A 19th century mother of pearl and celluloid inlaid Indian box.

10” Wide x 7” Deep x 3.5” High

$350

Turn Of The Century Sterling Pin Box With A Duck

A turn of the century pin box with a duck on the lid which is a holder for stick pins. It is sterling silver with a crystal bottom that is very finally cut in a diamond pattern. The interior is about an inch deep.

3.5” Wide x 2.5” Deep x 2.5” High

$350

Vintage Papier Mâché Round Box

A lovely round papier mâché box that has been hand painted with a gold oak leaf design. The top has a finial. The interior and bottom are black. Circa 1960s, Kashmir, India.

3" Diameter x 2.5" High

$375

Large Italian Florentine Box

A Florentine box from Italy from the turn of the century. Nice patina and a wonderful large box.

12" Wide x 9.5" Deep x 6" High

$550

Austrian Black Forest Box

A wonderfully carved Black Forest box. Carvings are made to look like a log with multiple types of flowers and a center cartouche. Red moire interior. Austria, circa 1890s. Old tag on bottom.

9" Wide x 7" Deep x 4.5" High

$850

English Rosewood Humidor

A 1920s English Rosewood humidor. The interior is white and the plaque does not have a monogram.

12.5" Wide x 8" Deep x 6" High

$650

English Inlaid Work Box

A very early 19th century English work box with two very unusual inlay designs. Especially the heart where the keyhole is. Box has a tray in the velvet lined interior. The interior is three deep.

15" Wide x 10" Deep x 5" High

$675

Antique Ivory Work Box

A very high quality ivory work box. Probably had sterling silver utensils inside. Monogrammed probably around 1860s the 1880s. English or possibly French.

5.5" Wide x 3.25" Deep x 1" High

$475

Mid Century Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Box

A wonderful 1950s Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite box with detachable compartments. A great addition to any lucite collection.

5" Wide x 4.5" Deep x 3.5" High

$375

Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box

A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, circa 1880.

8" Wide x 6.5" Deep x 3" High

$850

Regency Tea Caddy

A regency tea caddy made of rosewood inlaid with brass. Bronze dore feet are a winged lion with flowers and fruit. A wonderful and desirable shape. Early 19th century, England.

12" Wide x 6.5" Deep x 7.5" High

$775

Antique French Scent Box

A wonderful box inlaid with the words sent in French on the top. The box has a very elegant shape, no perfume bottles inside. No key. Early 1800s, France.

7.5" Wide x 4" Deep x 4" High

$475

Antique German Humidor

A wonderful antique German humidor. Mostly copper with some metal and a wood interior. The interior is about 3" deep. there isn't a key. Circa 1890s.

8" Wide x 6.5" Deep x 8" High

$625

Large Regency Tea Caddy

A large sarcophagus shaped rosewood tea caddy with a semi domed top. Original glass inside and two tea compartments. Mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon. On bun feet. The interior is five inches deep with each tea compartment four and a half inches. It s a very good tea caddy, it doesn’t get any better than this one. England, circa 1820.

13" Wide x 7" Deep x 9" High

$950

19th Century English Box

A 19th century English box that has inlaid mother of pearl and silver. Box has a removable tray with different compartments and a wonderful flame stitch paper inside. A very beautiful box.

10" Wide x 7" Deep x 4" High

$550

Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box

A Maitland Smith mid century box made of bone with a pearwood interior. American, circa 1970s.

7" Wide x 5" Deep x 2" High

$350

English Early Tea Caddy

English early large and beautifully decorated tea cadd with its compartments lids with ivory knobs top on the lids. Beautifully inlaid on the front of the escutcheon. The interior measures three and a half inches deep. Circa 1810.

7.5" Wide x 4.5" Deep x 5" High

$675

Turn Of The Century Brass Indian Box With Gemstones

A brass box with turquoise and coral. Turn of the century, India.

8" Wide x 6.5"Deep x 4.5" High

$375

Silver Vermeil Reticulated Indian Box

A turn of the century silver Vermeil reticulated Indian box with enamel border and flowers. It was monogrammed on the bottom at a later date as a gift.

7" Wide x 5" Deep x 1.5" High

$1500

19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box

A 19th century small Indian dowry box on wheels with fitted compartments. The door at the top that slides to the side. The fitted interior has a small box with a door. It is on wheels. The beautiful exotic wood is carved in the Indian colonial French style.

16.5" Wide x 8" Deep x 10" High

$650

Early Mid Century Biedermeier Maitland Smith Style Box

A 1960s Biedermeier Maitland Smith style box. It is finished all the way around and is beautiful with high quality brass fittings.

7.5" Wide x 3" Deep x 4.5" High

#375

Square Crystal Box

A beautiful cut crystal box circa 1940s. Most likely American crystal.

6" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 3" High

$475

1920s Wooden Box

A round wooden box from India. Might be some type of exotic rosewood. Circa 1920s, maybe a little earlier. Box with six ivory dots on lid, ivory feet and finial.

3.5" Diameter x 5.5" High

$375

Fabulous Indian Box

Fabulous Indian box made of bone and pierced brass with a wood bottom.A very nice design. Turn of the century, India.

6.5" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 2" High

$350

Large Mid Century Florentine Box With Mirror

A large circa 1950s Florentine box which is actually a vanity mirror as well. The gold and white has a neoclassical scene on the top and is two inches deep. Purchased in the 1950s by a lady when she got married in Italy. The mirror inside is ten and half inches by eight and half inches.

14" Wide x 12" Deep x 3.5" High

$475

Mid Century Turquoise Box

A fabulous box made by Maitland Smith. Lacquered stone on wood. America, circa 1970s.

4.5" Square x 2.5" High

$375

Irish Work Box

Early 19th century Irish work box decorated with shamrocks and beautifully inlaid.

12.5" Wide x 9" Deep x 6.5" High

$850

Amber Trinket Box

A beautifully decorated Indian metal box with a stone of amber on the top. 1920s or earlier There once was a fabric inside but it has disintegrated you can see it, all of the fibers on the pad.

1.5" Square x 1.5" High

$350

French Rectangular Baccarat Box

A turn of the century crystal box by Baccarat (not signed). Beautifully cut with a wonderful star at the bottom. Circa 1900s.

4.5" Wide x 3" Deep x 3.5" High

$750

Chinese Wood And Vellum Document Box

A 19th century Chinese wood and vellum document box hand painted court scene. No lock but all the hardware is bronze. The interior is four and a half inches deep.

15" Wide 9" Deep x 6.5" High

$550

Italian Florentine Box

A turn-of-the-century gold gilt wood Florentine box from Italy. The interior is a pinky red or an Italian red has a great surface which is pretty typical of this kind of box and age.

10" Wide x 6" Deep x 6.5" High

$550

Black And Red Kashmir Box

This box is wonderful. Colors are great orange, green, and gold. From Kashmir, India circa 1915 maybe earlier.

7" Wide x 4" Deep x 2.5" High

$350

19th Century French Baccarat Crystal Box

An oval Baccarat style crystal box, no key. French, late 19 century.

5.5" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 5" High

$850

Antique Sheffield Four Seasons Silver Box

This fabulous silver plate box is with the four seasons depicted on each side. On the front is summer. Winter, fall and spring are on the sides and back. It is lined in a blue green velvet beautifully tufted and still in good condition. Circa 1915, England.

9.5" Square x 5.5" High

$950

Mottahedeh Wooden Box

An Italian Mottahedeh enameled wooden box with applied silk screen of an unknown Chinese consort. Circa 1950s.

5.5" Wide x 4" Deep x 1.5" High

$350

Anglo Indian Box

19th century Anglo Indian box with raised painted arches on front, fantastic with a lot of patina. Does not have a key has small button feet.

11.5" Wide x 7" Deep x 5.5" High

$750

19th Century Regency Trinket Box

19th century English regency trinket box or jewelry box. The interior tray is covered in original pink velvet, the velvet is in great condition. Has no key.

9" Wide x 5" Deep x 5" High

$475

Large Regency Tea Caddy

A rather large and wonderful mahogany regency tea caddy. It is trimmed out with an inlay and an ivory keyhole. The interior is four inches deep in the tea compartments, does not have original glass. Each compartment is two and a half by four and half inches. England, circa 1890s.

13.5" Wide x 5.5" Deep x 7.5" High

$950

Mid Century Indian Inlaid Box

A vintage mother of pearl, bone and Rosewood box from India. Circa 1970s. From a prominent decorators home.

8" Wide x 5" Deep x 2.5" High

$300

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Chinese Jade Box Semi Precious Stones

A fabulous jade box semi precious stone decorations. Stones in the mold on the side and the feet In very good condition. The enamel seems to be on brass Circa 1900s, China.

4.5" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 1.5 High

$595

Red Chinese Garden Scene Lacquer Box

A very nice Chinese red lacquer box decorated in gold and black with a garden scene. Box has a black interior. Circa mid 1800s.

5.5" Wide x 4" Deep x 2.5" High

$375

Irish Regency Tea Caddy

A beautiful Irish 19th century rosewood tea caddy has its original glass and all of its interior. A sarcophagus design sitting on button feet. With wooden handles and mother of pearl hart lock, no key. The containers are four inches deep. The glass is three and half inches diameter by four and half inches high.

12.5" Wide x 6.5" Deep x 6.5" High

$950

Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box

A wonderful hand-painted papier-mâché box beautifully decorated in a blue and gold. Kashmir, India, circa turn of the century.

5" Wide x 4" Deep x 1.5" High

$375

19th Century Indian Box

This exquisite antique box from 19th century India is a true treasure with its rich patina and traces of green paint. The brass studs add a real touch making it a genuine statement piece. The interior is one inch deep.

7" Wide x 4" Deep x 3.5" High

$375

Mid Century Italian Alabaster Box

A hand carved alabaster trinket box with silver plate trim. Circa 1950s, Italy.

4.5" Wide x 3" Deep x 2.5" High

$350

Round French Crystal Box

A circa 1900 French crystal cylinder box with a star at the bottom and brass trim. In beautiful condition.

3" Diameter x 3.5" High

$550

Vintage French Baccarat Style Crystal Cigarette Box In The Shape Of A Bell

This is a fascinating Baccarat style crystal cigarette box is in the shape of a bell. It is brass with a silver finish and some neoclassical design with a ring to open the box. French, circa 1940s.

3.5" Diameter x 5.5" High

$450

Mid Century Biedermeier Style Box

This box is in the Biedermeier style, probably a pine and is faux painted to look like curly eye maple trimmed in black. This 1960s Italian box stands on legs that are painted in black matching the trim.

8.6" Wide x 5" Deep x 4" High

$425

Mother Of Pearl And Abalone Box

This wonderful box has a beautiful carving on the top of a little bird carved out of mother of pearl. The surround is abalone. The burgundy interior has been replaced at some point and I replaced the red bottom. 19th century, France.

3" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 2" High

$295