Home Decor: Decorative Boxes
A little chest that is a treasure in itself. Hand carved with acanthus leaves, festoons and cockle shells. Brass Shell Knob. 16”x9”x12” tall.
Hand made, antique style, box with wire work and panels of inlaid bone. Made in Mexico. 15” x 7-1/2” x 11”
Hailing from Mexico ( we think) this decorative wooden box is carved and painted in an array of tasty colors. 10” x 6” x 5”.
19th C paper maché box of black lacquer and gold intricately decorated with a Japanese court scene and other motifs. 10-1/2 ”x 4” x 2”.
When decorating with boxes we like to put things inside them like shells, animal figurines or antique pictures so the box becomes a treasure chest with a surprise for the curious guest who opens it. This burled wood box with ornate brass hinges is probably German. 7 1/2”x5 1/2”x 5” tall.
12”x”9”x6”tall.
Decorative Jewelry Box. Hand applied, green oystered finish. 12”x6”x4”.
Jewelry casket or display box made of thick glass with beveled edges in ormolu frame. 5-1/2” square x 4-1/2” tall.
Decorative box with inlaid engraved bone. Putting something inside the box such as a vintage postcard, glass paperweight of sea shells will reward curious visitors. 12” x 9” x 5”
Another is our selection of decorative boxes. This heavy and well constructed cask is made of carved bone and has a hinged lid. 26-1/2” x 11” x 6-1/2”
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.
We LOVE this vintage, tesselated marble trunk in the style of Casa Bique and Maitland-Smith. The stepped, Art Deco shape is clad in pink marble and fossilized travertine with brass trim. The inside is lined with suede. Made in Philippines: 1985. 33" x 19" x 16"
We've always known Chapman for great brass lamps, so it shouldn't be a surprise that this solid brass cask is also from Chapman. It's lined with green velvet and ready to hold your little treasures. 15.25" x 9.75" x 8.5"