Charming small ring box in leather from the Northern Goldsmiths, Newcastle upon Tyne; antique English Victorian circa 1900. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 3 cm Length: 3.4 cm Height: 3.1 cm Style note — products made in the traditional Victorian style are often recognisable because of their lavish decoration. The design mixes various sources…
Elegant jewellery box lined in sterling silver with a machine ripple cut pattern and engraved initials, Art Deco design by Alexander Clark & Co; vintage English, hallmarked for Birmingham 1922. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 9 cm Height: 4 cm Style note — items in the Art Deco style were often produced using new…
Classical jewellery box by Asprey of London, lined in green leather, with a removable inner tray to reveal a second compartment; vintage English Art Deco period from circa 1930. The key does not operate this lock. Condition: the key does not fit, some surface wear Size: Wide: 18 cm Length: 29 cm Height: 6.3 cm…
Attractive medium tea box or caddy of a sarcophagus shape, in black wood with floral inlay in mother of pearl; antique English High Victorian 1870s. Condition: some inlay missing, chips to the wood Size: Wide: 14 cm Length: 23 cm Height: 15 cm The long Victorian period (1838-1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in…
Charming small matchbox frame in brass on four bun feet, mounted with a proudly standing poodle dog; antique English Victorian circa 1900. Condition: dented Size: Wide: 5 cm Length: 7.5 cm Height: 9 cm Style note — products made in the traditional Victorian style are often recognisable because of their lavish decoration. The design mixes…
Slick smoking box veneered in burr walnut and with marquetry inlays, set with brass mounts, cigar and cigarette lids opening to reveal several compartments with ashtrays, match striking surface and a cigar cutter; antique English High Victorian circa 1880. Condition: some surface wear, scratches, chipped veneer Size: Wide: 15.5 cm Length: 31 cm Height: 9.5…
Magnificent antique box in gilded brass, in Gothic Revival style, set with nine large banded agate cabochon stones. The interior lined in leather. The box is unsigned, but because of the design and the quality of craftsmanship, it can be safely attributed to George Betjemann & Sons. Betjemann s produced a line of luxury boxes…
Beautiful rare jewellery box in leather, hinged top opens to reveal a display stand fitted for a bracelet, a brooch and earrings, bearing RC owners initials; antique English High Victorian style and period, from the 1860s. Condition: stained inner lid, some surface wear all over Size: Wide: 11.5 cm Length: 20 cm Height: 10 cm…
Opulent silver plated medium storage box with a hinged lid and handles, of an octagonal shape, with rich floral scroll decoration; vintage North African. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 13 cm Length: 20 cm Height: 17 cm Retro note — a product style is usually unique to the period when it was made. However,…
Beautiful large calling card case, set with a geometric pattern in mother of pearl, and with an engraved star medallion in silver, hinged top with a brass lock; antique English Victorian style and period from circa 1880. The surface has a wonderful lustre sheen. Condition: some surface chips Size: Wide: 7.7 cm Height: 10.2 cm…
Rare small ring box of a square shape, in black leather, from the famous Mrs Charlotte Newman jewellery shop at 10 Savile Row, London; antique English Victorian late 19th century. Condition: some surface wear, leather rubbed on the back Size: Wide: 2.7 cm Length: 3.1 cm Height: 3.2 cm Style note — products made in…
Rare medium wooden sewing box and lid of a drum shape set on a domed four leg stand, with thistles penwork decoration; antique English Georgian circa 1830. Condition: some wormholes, old restorations to the drum Size: Wide: 18.5 cm Height: 22 cm Style notes — Georgian period mainly refers to the second half of the…
Charming porcelain dressing table storage box, hand painted floral decoration, by Vidal Arte, Portugal. Condition: fine Size: Wide: 13 cm Length: 16 cm Height: 15 cm Retro note — a product style is usually unique to the period when it was made. However, some products, like this one, are inspired by an earlier style or…
Charming small retro jewellery box in the shape of a travellers trunk, lined in red leather with straps and a lock, leather lined interior; vintage French from the 1950s. Condition: some surface wear Size: Wide: 6.5 cm Length: 10.3 cm Height: 6 cm Retro note — a product style is usually unique to the period…
Elegant medium sized jewellery box, silver plated with wooden lining, the lid with rich floral engravings and FID (or FJD) initials, by Viners; vintage English 1960s. Condition: shipped polished, minor plating wear Size: Wide: 11 cm Length: 19.5 cm Height: 5 cm Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item…
Elegant small card box of a rectangular shape in gilded metal set with blue paste stones; antique Continental European Edwardian early 1900s. Condition: tarnished Size: Wide: 5 cm Length: 7.7 cm Edwardian period (1901-1910) came after a long Victorian era. The items that usually were spectacularly opulent, became much more elegant and refined. Good design…