Russian Jewelry Boxes

A gorgeous box made of blue glass beautifully decorated with white details. Frame of brass. original lock and key. Made during 19th Century Russian Empire period. Small lockable boxes...

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

An exceptional circa 1860 Russian decorative box crafted in carved bone and richly embellished with stained green bone panels, intricate etched decoration, and finely detailed hand p...

An elegant late 19th century Imperial Russian Malachite casket, showcasing the richly figured beauty of Ural Malachite. The rectangular form is finely veneered in carefully book-mat...

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Verdun, France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinge...

Vintage Egyptian Revival Jewellery Box with Nefertiti Relief & Hieroglyphic Decoration Decorative Trinket Casket Egyptian Collectible Vanity Box Celebrate the timeless beauty of Ancient Egypt with this beautifully crafted Egyptian Revival jewellery box, richly decorated with iconic motifs inspired by one of history's greatest civilisations. The hinged triple-lid design features elegant relief portraits of Queen Nefertiti, a pharaoh's sarcophagus, and traditional Egyptian symbolism, each enhanced with striking ruby-red cabochon accents that create a luxurious contrast against the silver-toned finish. The sides are exquisitely embossed with scenes of Egyptian figures, hieroglyphs, pyramids, and decorative borders, while the interior is fully lined with soft black velvet. Thoughtfully divided into three compartments, including a central ring holder, this pewter box is ideal for storing rings, earrings, cufflinks, pendants, and treasured keepsakes. An elegant decorative object as well as a practical jewellery casket, this piece makes a wonderful addition to a dressing table, study, display cabinet, or luxury interior. Perfect for collectors of Egyptian Revival décor, lovers of archaeology, and admirers of historical decorative arts, it also makes a memorable gift for any special occasion. Dimensions Height: Approx. 10 cm Width: Approx. 15 cm Depth: Approx. 7 cm Condition Presented in excellent vintage condition with only light signs of age and use, consistent with careful ownership. The velvet-lined interior is clean and well preserved, and the hinges operate smoothly. Egyptian jewellery box...

A fine antique Pre-Revolution Russian Imperial silver-gilt & cloisonné enamel coin purse/case, Moscow, 1899. The purse with the maker's mark in Cyrillic and the assayer's mark for Iv...

Absolutely stunning hand carved Swiss Black Forest possibly Walnut wood (sometimes confused with Irish Bog Oak from Ireland) Ladys or Gentlemans Jewelry Casket of oval outline. Mid t...

A beautiful and highly ornate Gothic Revival Medieval Renaissance silver and gold plated bronze casket or jewelry box made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany c. 1900. The box is a magn...

Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This small box includes a clean interior and rounded corners. The box is free of names or initials, but would have been used to house keepsakes such as jewelry or cufflinks. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection. Trinket or keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the owner. Originally, these boxes were used specifically for jewelry. These were in common use as early as 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when the majority of Egyptians, both male and female, wore jewelry. Boxes were used to keep these gemstone encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were needed for security and storage purposes. Finding early examples of these are quite rare. Victorian and Edwardian examples of trinket boxes are far more common. This is because owning jewellery was a luxury until the Victorian era- let alone possessing so much a box was needed to store it all. Fine jewelry and other items became available to the masses after the industrial revolution due to the reduction in production costs. This led to a demand for trinket boxes, which were much smaller than jewelry boxes and therefore better suited to the needs of the middle class who did not yet possess an abundance of jewelry. In Victorian households, collectables and other items of interested were also stashed inside these boxes. This is why they are known as trinket or keepsake boxes, rather than just jewelry boxes, although of course jewelry was also stored in them. Trinket boxes were produced in large numbers around this time. Many were lined with colored plush or velvet or rich wood. More elaborate designs had interior divisions and trays for rings and other pieces of jewellery. It was also common to see trinket boxes so small that they could only contain one item, such as a single ring. Ornate exteriors were created to reflect the value of the trinket boxes contents. The Edwardian era saw the introduction of new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes...

This exquisite mid-century jewelry casket is a phenomenal example of the celebrated lapidary traditions of the Soviet Union (USSR). Masterfully constructed from premium polished slab...

A large and very fine 19th century enameled glass casket or glove box. Typical of the enamel treatments by Ludwig Moser and reminiscent of Baccarat's Japonisme works. Likely Bohemian, the blue glass...