Brass Boxes and Cases

Horizontal Butterfield-type sundial, signed "Macquart AParis", in shagreen covered case. Style and compass glass missing. French, second quarter of the 18th century. Signed: Henry Ma...

This elegant handbag is made from exquisite petit point stitching. The motif is a luscious flower baskuet on both sides of the bag. the inside of the bag is lined with cream coloure...

Skull Lighter Case Holder Memento Mori Gun Metal Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Lighter Case is a rare archive object, handcrafted in Paris in 2008 and finished in ruthenium platin...

A luminous oyster shell forms the base for this charming ring dish. The mother-of-pearl interior possess and almost metallic luster. Nestled within is a carved blue chalcedony frog...

This is a beautiful Art Deco book style powder compact in deep blue leather with a fabric wrist strap. Dating from the 1920’s with three compartments insid...

Octagonal brass dial inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator. No engraving of cities with their latitude because it is a single latitude horizontal sundia...

A vintage obsidian box has been updated with classical embellishments. The oval shaped box dates to Victorian times. It is beautifully shaped and finish...

Here is an elegant Antique Art Deco Malachite and Brass lidded jewelry or pill or trinket box. This piece features vibrant, wonderful quality green malachite with stunning graining. ...

Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Caddy, Continental C.1910. The Caddy on invert brass pedestal foot, bombe ovoid hand hammered copper and polished brass body, detachable hammered cop...

This is a Limoges wine list trinket box. A wine bottle laid on an open book with a wine list. Brass framed box with a grape clasp. This hand painted box have the artist GR signed in...

A vintage Limoges France handpainted rectangular porcelain trinket box. The box features multicolored floral ornaments on white and royal blue background. The box is braced with a gi...

An antique handpainted oval porcelain trinket box. The box features multicolored floral ornaments on white and celadon background. The box is braced with a gilded metal frame featuri...

Ilias Lalaounis 925 Silver Medallion and Brass Jewelry cigarette box Silver in the middle has a labyrinth kind of image. Throughout the world there exists a symbol - a series of conc...

An unique 100% handmade Boulder Opal Gemstone in wooden box size of the stone vanity case 168 x 163 x 44 mm weight of the stone box - 1660 gr total weight with wooden case - 2500 gr

An antique handpainted porcelain trinket box with a shape of a heart. The box features multicolored floral ornaments on a white and pale blue background. The box is braced with a me...

This is an antique Russian Orthodox brass triptych icon, a foldable religious artifact commonly used for personal devotion and travel. The central panel ...

An unique 100% handmade Boulder Opal Gemstone in wooden box size of the stone vanity case 168 x 163 x 44 mm weight of the stone box - 1660 gr total weight with wooden case - 2500 gr

This charming Damascene Japanese lacquer cigarette case is dating to 1930s Damascene is a decorative technique where intricate gold or silver designs are inlaid onto a dark metal s...

A delightful antique French vesta case (match safe), finely crafted in gilt brass and decorated with a colorful hand-painted enamel plaque. The enamel scene depicts a playful seaside...

A rare and delightful late 19th-century gilt-brass vesta case with hand-painted enamel scenes, in the tradition of playful Continental "novelty" smoking accessories. The exterior lid depicts a gentleman seated on a riverbank fishing, while a lady stands nearby. Below, a hand-painted French inscription reads: “Entagaînant le goujon jéveux”, which loosely translates as “Catching the gudgeon I desire.” In French slang of the period, “gudgeon” (goujon) was both a small fish and a playful metaphor for a naïve “catch,” giving the scene a humorous double meaning. Opening the case reveals a hidden risqué scene: the same couple, but with the lady having taken a tumble, her skirts up and legs in the air, much to the surprise of her companion. The interior enamel is inscribed in French “Les surprises de Suzon” (“Suzon’s surprises”), a humorous and cheeky detail typical of these whimsical 19th-century objets de vertu. The case is of gilt brass with a ribbed striking surface to the base and retains its original hinged construction. The enamel is beautifully executed in vivid colors and remains in very good condition for its age, with only minor wear consistent with use. Dimensions: Approx. Length 4.6 cm, Width 3,7 cm, Height 1.1 cm. Weight: 39 grams Origin: France, circa 1880–1900 Materials: Gilt brass, enamel Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear; enamels intact and vibrant. This piece would make a superb addition to any collection of antique smoking accessories...

Sterling Silver with Brass Accents "David the Lover Boy" Key Ring/Pill Box/Hidden Compartment that Opens and Closes with Magnetic System. Could Be Changed Into a Pendant. The head m...