The antique box is made of walnut burl. The inlay in the center of the lid is a classical goddess chariot pulled goats. The design is taken from Roman coins and frescoes and can represent a July festival celebrated by Roman women or wild, untamed nature. The cart is surrounded by twining floral vines with swans done in a lighter wood. There is a working lock and the key in included. The interior is lined with magenta silk. The bottom is tufted. Made in Italy late 19th C. 8-1/4" x 5-3/4" x 2-1/2"

Art Deco Italian Music Box "Dance, Ballerina, Dance." The Art Deco style box is made of fine burl and fruit wood veneers. Diana the Huntress (with hound) is inlaid on the front and enhanced with some hand painting. When the cover is opened 3 grooved trays for cigarettes come down and to the right the mechanical dancing figure pirouettes in front of 3 mirrors as the tune "Dance, Ballerina, Dance" plays. Made in Italy circa 1948. The musical movement was made in Switzerland by Reuge. 11" x 5-3/4"

Cinnabar is a natural mineral that is added to lacquer to create its vermillion hue. This box was created by coating it with hundreds of coats of lacquer and then carving the intricate scene you see. 5-5/8" x 3-3/4" x 2" tall.

Tunbridge Ware is a decorative inlaid woodwork, primarily in the form of boxes, that originated in Tunbridge Wells, England, during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is characterized by intricate mosaic patterns created with small pieces of colored wood. Made in England, 1900s. 12” x 7” x 6.5” tall.

Tunbridge Ware is a decorative inlaid woodwork, primarily in the form of boxes, that originated in Tunbridge Wells, England, during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is characterized by intricate mosaic patterns created with small pieces of colored wood. Made in England, 1900s. 10.75” x 8” x 4.5” tall.

Men's jewelry box hand made by Mike Mikutowski using Bubinga and Wenge woods from Africa . 7.25” x 4” x 1.5” tall.

Antique black lacquer box with gold decoration. All the figures, except the samurai, are reacting to something unseen off to the left which creates a sense of drama in the otherwise pastoral Japanese scene. 10” x 8 1/2” x 2 1/2” tall.

From our collection of lacquerware: round pin box, a jewel cask and a rectangular box turned into a coin bank all decorated with figures and landscapes. These detailed black and gold works of art ago beautifully with contemporary decor. We also have lacquer vases and plates.

The opening bars of the Czech national anthem etched on an antique, art nouveau, silver case. Excellent gift for anyone is love with their Czech culture and heritage. Exquisite workmanship. Circa 1900. 5-7/8" x 4" x 1-1/4" ⁣Go to link for more.