19th C Decoupage Wood Box, American

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1900: item #193355
BMW01

Wonderful 19th century wood box with decoupage decoration, out of a northern New York estate. Box is spot decorated with charming figures: people, animals, flowers, even a little church! The front is inscribed “I A Briggs”. Some decorations are worn; one hinge has split the wood and needs a repair. Measures 11 1/2” by 8 1/4” by 3 1/8”.

Fabulous 19th C Dragee Box with Hair Scene

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1900: item #193327
BTGB

Fabulous early 19th century dragee (sugar coated sweets) box with fabulous village landscape constructed of human hair. The scene is surrounded by gilt scroll and scallop motifs in gold. Box is made of heavy board or card, trimmed in gilt metal, topped with glass, and sided with green foil. Hairwork is in excellent condition. Box condition is good: wear to foil and foxing to bottom, all consistent with age. Measures 2 3/8” in diameter.

Art Nouveau BLUE GLASS ENAMELLED POWDER JAR c1895

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1900: item #131099
2047

A superb late Victorian transitional period blue glass powder jar with fine free hand painted white enamelling and goldwork, set with gilded metal mounts c1890-1900. This jar probably originated in Austria / Czechoslovakia, and measures 4" across and it stands 3-1/4" high. The glass is hand blown and it has a slightly satiny feel and a slightly lustrous finish. The enamelling is nicely executed, and the decoration overall shows the transitional period influence of late Victorian to the simpler f... Click for details

French Charles X Bronze Ormolu & Mother of Pearl Box

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1837 VR: item #119545
T0158

A Fine Charles X period Ormolu or gilt bronze mounted Mother of Pearl box with key hole. This box although very Empire and Neoclassical fall under the reign of the Charles the X period which followed directly after the Empire period. French, circa: 1815-1825. Measuring: 3" wide by 2" deep by 1.75" high.

Lost wax method was used... Click for details

French Louis XV Bronze Ormolu & Agate Snuff Box

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1800: item #119542
T0157

A Fine Louis XV gilt bronze Ormolu mounted agate snuff box. French, circa: 1730-1740. Measuring: 3" wide by 2.5" deep by 1.5" high.

This box reveals cherubs in relief as The bottom exhibits a swan or bird in fine detail.
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Antique French car racing Pewter covered box

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1920: item #118996
2770

Racing box,Antique Engraved Pewter car racing Box. Hallmarked on the bottom. This French engraved pewter container measures 10 and one eighth inches wide and is 3 and three eighths inches deep and depicts an early car that would have been used in cross country racing at the beginning of the 20th century. This very rare antique car memorabilia pewter box stands 1 and one quarter inches tall. Engraved scene depicts a motor car on the road in the country. Early car memorabilia from this period is e... Click for details

Antique lg French silver toilet set by Aucoc

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1920: item #108507
2704

Aucoc silver,Antique French silver toilet set made by Aucoc in Paris, This antique "French toilet set" is with out a doubt the best one we have ever seen. This Sterling silver "toilet set" measures 27 inches wide by 19 and one half inches deep by 10 inches high.There are four blown glass decanters covered boxes candlesticks Sterling dishes,mirrors,there are seventeen pieces of sterling silver on top with another compartmented section with combs,brushes,covered boxes,and many other accessories a... Click for details

French Wooden Tea Caddy

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1900: item #103509
0051

French Tea Caddy inlaid with word "The", floral motif and threading. Bevelled glass underlid. Remnants of original foil lining.

Country French Box - Miniature Hutch

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1920: item #93305
540-07

A Charming Country French Miniature Hutch Box. A delight for the collector of minis or a wonderful box for your dresser or vanity.

Estimated circa early 1900's to 1920. This box has a hinged lid. Measures 11" long x 3 3/4" deep x 5" tall.

Purchased on a recent buying trip to France.... Click for details

Unusual Burl Snuff Box -- Nun & Cross!

Antiques: Furnishings: Accessories: Boxes Pre 1900: item #88896
BDC00

Very unusual 19th C burl snuff box with hidden hinge, featuring a nun with rosary beads and prayer book kneeling before a cross. The cross and altar look vaguely Russian or Baltic. The scene was enameled at one time, but it has mostly worn off. Lined with tortoise shell or horn. Fabulous design; good condition. Measures 2 3/8" by 1 1/4".