Continental silver boxes come in wide range of shapes and is usually marked as .800 although they can also be found with higher silver content. Below are some examples and…
Silver filigree. Filigree work is an art form which has existed since since 3,000 BC. Silver is an ideal metal due to its softness but filigree can also be found…
Chinese candy boxes can vary in shape and material. Porcelain, wood and jade are all popular materials used. Some boxes have multiple layers while others have standard bowl shapes with…
Chinese jewelry boxes come in a wide range of styles which reflect Chinese culture. They were particularly popular during the Art Deco era. They come in a variety of materials…
Doucai Boxes. Doucai is a technique in painting Chinese porcelain, where parts of the design, and some outlines of the rest, are painted in underglaze blue, and the piece is…
Gold cigar cases would have been carried by gentlement of high status. They are collectible not only for their decorative features but for their gold content as well. Below are…
Gold boxes are some of the most expensive and exquisite boxes to collect. They range from snuff boxes to music boxes and would have been owned by the highest in…
Games Compendiums were popular during the Victorian era and continued to be so. Victorian ones were often very elaborate, usually made of wood and contained a variety of games. Below…
Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes. The Art Nouveau style was perfect for both jewelry and jewelry boxes. The flowing lines were popular for ladies dressing tables and blended well with the…
Price guide to antique military snuff boxes. Military snuff boxes may refer to either snuff boxes with a provenance of a military person or they may have a pictorial scene…