Decorative Boxes

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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

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

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 

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

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

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 

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

An antique Chinese brass box, 

circa 1890 to turn of the century.

5” Wide x 3” Deep x 1” High 

$550

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

2.5” Square x 2” High 

$350

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

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

3.5" Diameter x 4" High

$550

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7.5" Wide x 4.5" Deep x 2.5" High 

$425

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

An immaculate and elegant survivor from 19th century England, this exceptional tortoiseshell tea caddy showcases fine craftsmanship and exquisite materials. The caddy features sterling silver trim where a monogram was never added, silver plated hinges and lock, and intricate bronze mounts including a proud lion finial and beautifully cast feet.

Ivory accents subtly frame the design, and the piece retains its original hand-blown crystal waist cup, a rare and luxurious detail measuring approximately 3.5 inches in diameter and 4 inches high.

No key is present, but the caddy remains in remarkable condition, having been cherished by one family for generations. A striking collector’s piece with rich materials, balanced proportions, and timeless appeal. 

11.5" Wide x 6.5" Deep x 7.5" High

$8000

A pristine example of mid century design this cut to clear crystal box features a classic cushion form and elegant dore bronze edging. The crystal is finely faceted and reflects light with clarity and brilliance.

Remarkably the box has never been used. It was carefully wrapped and stored in its original packaging since the 1950s preserving its untouched condition. The clarity of the crystal and the warm luster of the bronze are exceptional. A refined decorative piece ideal for a vanity desk or display cabinet.

7.5" Wide x 2.5" Deep x 5.5"High 

$495

An elegant 1940s American cut crystal box featuring a silver plate edge and a beautifully detailed design. The lid is adorned with three finely cut daisies, adding a delicate floral touch to the crisp geometry of the crystal.

This piece is in pristine, unused condition. It has remained carefully wrapped and stored since it was first purchased in the 1940s, preserving its brilliance and clarity. The silver plate trim adds a subtle contrast and frames the crystal beautifully.

6" Square x 4.5" High 

$475

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

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

10” Wide x 7” Deep x 3.5” High 

$350

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

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

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

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 

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 

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

A finely crafted mid 19th century English burled wood card box, richly adorned with detailed brass mounts and a charming playing card motif on the lid. This exquisite box features pearwood strapping and a rosewood edge, showcasing the thoughtful craftsmanship and visual elegance typical of the Victorian era.

The hinged lid opens to reveal a beautifully preserved interior lined in deep purple moiré silk and velvet. Every component remains intact, making this a rare and complete set for collectors and connoisseurs of fine gaming antiques.

Includes:

• 1 deck of 52 cards
• 2 complete decks of 54 cards
• 88 chips + 7 additional chips (95 total)
• 1 spinning card
• 3 scoring pencils
• Scoring paper
• Scoring card

Whether used as a luxurious gaming set or displayed as a decorative objet d'art, this piece brings heritage, charm, and functionality to any setting.

10" Wide x 8" Deep x 3" High

$750

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

8" Wide x 6.5"Deep x 4.5" High

$375

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

 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

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

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

6" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 3" High

$475

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 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

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

4.5" Square x 2.5" High

$375

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

12.5" Wide x 9" Deep x 6.5" High 

$850

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.5" Wide x 3.5" Deep x 5" High 

$850

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

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

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 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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

4.5" Wide x 3" Deep x 2.5" High 

$350

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

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

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

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

1950s Italian marble box in a lovely butterscotch color that blends nicely in todays interiors. Timeless style. 

6" Wide x 4.5" Deep x 2" High 

$450