Silver Trinket Boxes
Mid-20th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Antique 19th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes
Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Silver
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Steel, Gold Plate
20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Metal, Gold Plate
20th Century French Other Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Dutch High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Austrian Other Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Copper
Antique 19th Century Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
20th Century European Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Malachite
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Jewelry Boxes
Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1930s American Navajo Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Porcelain
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes
Alabaster
20th Century French Porcelain
Quartz, Brass
20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain
Alabaster
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Thai Decorative Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Jewelry Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1970s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Gold, Sterling Silver
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Silver Trinket Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Silver Trinket Boxes?
Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To keep silver from tarnishing, you can put activated charcoal or silica gel packets inside of your jewelry box. Both of these items help to absorb moisture to minimize the risk of tarnishing. Find a wide variety of silver jewelry on 1stDibs.
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