American Boxes

An enameled dog guilloche round pill box This is a gorgeous and exceptional round pill box created during the Edwardian period, circa 1900–1910. This remarkable piece has been masterfully handcrafted in solid .900/.999 sterling silver, featuring intricate engine-turned patterns that demonstrate the exceptional skill and precision of the period’s silversmithing. The twisted lid is beautifully embellished with a charming standing dog motif, expertly decorated with applications of colorful hard-glass enamels, adding a vibrant and artistic touch to the refined silver surface. The craftsmanship is outstanding, with remarkable attention to detail throughout the design and execution. A wonderful example of Edwardian decorative arts, this elegant pill box represents the perfect combination of fine craftsmanship, artistic imagination, and historical charm. A true conversation piece, it would make a distinguished addition to any collection or display. Country: American. Period: Edwardian, 1900-1910. Weight: 34.75 Grams, (22.28 Dwt). Measurements: Diameter: 36.2 mm by Height: 19.4 mm (1.42 x 0.75 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark symbol, the mark for the assay and warranty of the silver and signed as follows. "900". Collateral: This Dog enamel guilloche pill box...

A gorgeous Arts and Crafts or Art Deco period wood lined brass humidor cigar box By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 6.75"H. Good original vintage co...

Superb Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best" 16 x 8 x. 10.5cms Made of bronzed regule (spelter), this trinket box is in exceptional condition with almost all of ...

This is a 19th century handmade Rosewood tea caddy. This tea caddy has his original glass disposable in the center with two compartments on either side. The tea caddy stands on four ...

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883 Dimensions: 3.5" W × 2.5" D × 1.5" H Materials: Copper with applied silver decoration Marks: Gorham, date letter “P” for 1883 A finely crafted American Aesthetic Movement mixed-metal box by Gorham, executed in copper with sculptural silver appliqué. The domed lid features a dynamic lizard in high relief, accompanied by two playful mice in motion, all arranged above a silvered ground with grasses and textured earth. The decoration is set asymmetrically against the warm copper body, leaving generous areas of polished surface that highlight the contrast between metals. The interior is left plain, showing use consistent with age. The imagery reflects the strong influence of Japanese Meiji-era design on Gorham in the late 19th century. Themes of small animals and naturalistic vignettes were drawn directly from Japanese art, where lizards were regarded as symbols of protection and renewal, and mice were associated with quickness, fertility, and in some contexts, good fortune. Together, they create a whimsical narrative of pursuit, rendered with wit and naturalistic detail. This work exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement credo of “Art for Art’s Sake,” emphasizing beauty, asymmetry, and nature study over traditional allegory. Gorham’s mixed-metal line, developed in the wake of the 1876 Centennial Exposition, sought to rival Tiffany & Co. in innovation and design, producing decorative objects that were both functional and avant-garde. Comparable Gorham copper...

Gorgeous tortoiseshell print oval paper box with sea shell border decoration and central floral rosette.

Vintage machinist's tool box. Solid mahogany construction. Finger box joinery. Refinished.

A stunning antique Arts & Crafts period bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...

A fine signed antique Art Nouveau silver matchsafe or vesta. By R. Blackington & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse tropical flora throughout the body and lid and a blank carto...

Wonderful and hard to find mid-century gold gilt ceramic lidded trinket box by McFarlin Freeman Pottery, circa 1960s. The box is well detailed and in very good vintage condition with...

This exquisite vintage terrarium, crafted from wrought iron and glass, is a superb example of Hollywood Regency elegance. Its refined design features...

Beautiful Handpainted and signed Anna Davis Art deco style wooden box with a large rose on top, golden inside, lucite handle and gold ball feet.

A Mid Century Mahogany Wood Box On stand in great vintage condition. Measures 15" in width, 11" in depth and stands 24" in height.

American Victorian-style (19/20th Century) small brass rectangular shaped woven design box

A Magnificent Pair of Late 19th Century George III Style Mahogany Knife Boxes. Measure 9" in width, 10" in depth and 14" in height

Victorian Period, sterling silver and peach guilloche enamel - mounted dressing table jar, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895, Foster and Bailey - makers. Sterling silver lid is bord...

Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/ lids, 1960’s. Beautiful condition. Large box measures 9.5” long 4” deep 2” tall. Small box measures 4” x 4” 2” tall.

Well aged, beautiful light yellow shaker pantry box, with original paint.

Antique 19th century American folk art paint decorated wood candle box with smoke pattern design. With sliding lid. Useful for storage of small items. Measures 11 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 6 3...

A rarely seen Karl Springer Kyoto Box Original surface with minor touchups Original suede interior.

Maitland Smith 1980s large tessellated stone and brass inlay decorative box. Light pink stone with light pink detailing. Brass banding retains unpolished patina.

A solid tiger oak single card catalog box with brass handle by Weis, circa 1940s This solid oak cabinet is constructed with gorgeous dovetail joints, a finished backside and a solid ...

A great organic shaped Box Integrated carved interior tray Beautiful wood selection A large organic example of American Craft

Mid-Century Modern walnut and Lucite trinket box, circa 1970s. The box measures 7.75" W x 3.25" D x 2.25" H and has a removable lid made of thick Lu...

Vintage stained pine miniature chest, circa 1930 Measures: 13.5" wide x 10" deep x 9.5" high. Great for jewelry, letters, etc.

Tessellated horn box with green stone border on top. Mahogany lined interior and felt bottom. Maitland Smith, 1980s.

These beautiful incense holders pay homage to a unique natural, salvaged, urban wood as a material and an icon. They are made from cast bronze and urban wood. Bleached hackberry is a favorite for it's unique light, spalted grain. Contrasted with an antiqued, hand-cast bronze element, this unique object fits well on a coffee table, meditation room...

18thc European Pantry Box With Lid in great condition.This is like a oversized pantry box or storage box with the original lid.

Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson. An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1936. This is the mechanical Pik-a-Cig Monkey box...

This beautifully constructed circular pantry box from the late 19th century is indeed a unique find. It's smaller size makes it particularly unusual. Typically found in one's pantry ...

Dome Shaped Lidded Decorative Jewelry Box "Rubble Blue Apatite" Stone with a Brass Frame and Handles Blue Fabric - Velvet Interior Artist Unknown The box is in vintage as found c...

This mirror finish silver-plate curio box with velvet interior shows markings of "70k" to interior.

Very pretty sterling silver Tiffany & Co. jewelry ball, box, number 35378 Weighted, 7.

This striking studio pottery box by Dr. Sequoia Miller was created in the 1990s, a formative period before he shifted from full-time maker to one of the most important thinkers and c...

Fine and unusual signed Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Neoclassical style silvered bronze box depicting a pair of winged angels playing music at an altar. One angel plays a lyre and the other an aulos or double flute, flanked by impressive torcheres bearing pine cones and surrounded by a wide border of olive leaves and olive fruit. The interior of cover decorated with a highly artistic pair of Bacchus masks flanking a grapevine garland, signed on upper right corner E. F. Caldwell & Co. Inc New York. The sides of the box further decorated with Bacchus masks and grapevine garlands of very fine quality Caldwell is known for. Substantial size- excellent as a jewelry box or tabletop decorative box. Very good condition commensurate with age. Base is lined with black velvet, very slight bend to upper left corner, silvered finish in good condition. Edward F. Caldwell & Co was established in 1895 in New York City at 31 East 17th Street and quickly became one of the premier designers and manufacturers of fine lighting and decorative objects. Their commissions included J.P. Morgan's residence, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Vanderbilt Mansion, Henry Clay Frick residence, Harvard Club...

Very unique jewelry pyramid box, circa 1980's made of resin , nice and unique versatyle piece.

This finely handmade 19th century walnut cutlery box is in fine condition and retains a nice mellow patina. Great for so many different uses. Super cool for outgoing mail or bills! N...

Mid century modern vintage tin sewing box with hinges and handles., plus 1950-1956 embroidery supplies.

Early 20Thc Coffee tin canister in original painted labels & original condition.

Rectangular brown shagreen wood box with a black trim and a lift-off cover

Pair of antique leather suitcases in great condition- probably they were used just for storage and nog for travel, - that’s why the handles are missing. Great decorative and storage ...

Whaler made antique bone and ebonized wood round box, circa 1850. With pierced bone medallion and delicately carved bone spiral decorative supports on the...

This exquisite vintage wooden box is a masterclass in geometric parquetry, featuring a meticulously hand-assembled mosaic of varied wood species. The hexagonal form serves as a sophi...

Memphis style mixed wood triangular trinket box by Russ Keil, circa 1990s. The box measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 5.75"H and is made of a padouk and sugar maple hardwood . There is a small...

A Dark Rosewoo box with an integrated hand carved Tray. Great wood grain and Organic Form.  

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern dresser top two-drawer jewelry chest By Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture USA, 1950s Black lacquered mahogany, with original brass drawer pul...

Round tessellated faux horn box with wood lining. No makers mark or signature

This elegant California Pottery centerpiece features a large, soft pink #437 bowl by Hyalyn Pottery. Its sleek, minimalist design is accented by two sid...

Beautiful richly encrusted with colourful natural sea shellls tissue cover box in Tony Douquet style.

An unusual and streamlined burl wood trinket box, circa 1990s. The box has a movable lid and is in great vintage condition. Incredibly beautiful pi...

19Thc Table top spice box with square nail construction and in fine condition.These early spice boxes are hard to find in such good condition.

Solid Oak Wood Hinged Toolbox Carry Handle Brass label. Hammacher Schlemmer NY patina present unrestored original vintage condition 7 h x 15 w x 9 d See all images provided.

Striking glass lidded trinket or jewelry box by Robert W Brown circa 1960s Teak construction with cobalt blue sculptural fused glass inset top 8" wide 4" deep 2" height

Contemporary rectangular Box with sea shell veneer

Absolute high end studio box by Charles B. Cobb. Made in American walnut. A fantastic piece of American studio craft.

For your consideration, a decorative wooden box, Attributed to artist Dean Santner. The box features a sleek, rectangular design with rounded edges. The lid is composed of differen...

Jay Rogers 1992 Three drawer exotic wood Box. Box looks like cubes rolling off the main body, but three of the boxes open!. Signed inside bottom drawer. Very nice condition.

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period large double humidor or cigarette box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on patinated bronze, with cedar lined interi...

Unusual tall form on arched leg base, with removable top. Fine original condition, studio made American Craft box.

Very rare only a few know to exist. Signed deskey and with monogram DV in the design lacquered wood with an applied ink on paper work under lacquer circa 1926. produced by Deskey-Vollmer, New York. David A. Hanks and Jennifer Toher, Donald Deskey: Decorative Designs and Interiors, New York, 1987, p. 9 J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern 1925-1940: Design for a New Age, New York, 2000 (for a related cigarette box from the collection of John C. Waddell) The iconography Deskey chose to portray recounts a "night on the town'' in New York City, similar in subject to the “Jazz” bowl...