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This page will feature various Boxes & Cases made to hold a variety different objects. These will include Card Cases (for visiting or business cards to be carried in the pocket or bag), Cigarette & Cigar Boxes (to sit on the table), Cigarette & Cigar Cases (to be carried in the pocket or bag), Compacts (to be carried in the purse or case), Dresser Jars (these will be all-silver examples only, for silver & glass examples please see the Dresser Accessories page), Match Safes (and Vesta Cases), Pill Boxes, Snuff & Tobacco Boxes ( for the pocket, bag or tabletop), Sugar Boxes & Tea Caddies (the more obvious boxy examples as opposed to jar types), Vinaigrettes (for the pocket or bag), and Miscellaneous Boxes (which will probably cover everything else!). Examples could be from anywhere although some categories tend to be more country specific than others (most vinaigrettes and English, most Sugar Boxes are Austrian or German, etc.).

A piece may be marked On Hold, Layaway, or Sold to designate its lack of availability. Please use the inventory number during correspondence to help us identify a particular item. To examine our latest additions please check out our New Listings.

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Go to: Boxes, Miscellaneous • Card Cases • Cigarette & Cigar Boxes • Cigarette & Cigar Cases
Compacts • Dresser Jars • Match Safes • Nutmeg Graters • Pill Boxes
Snuff & Tobacco Boxes • Sugar Boxes & Tea Caddies • Vinaigrettes

Boxes, Miscellaneous

0758-26. American Silver Stamp Box of short cylindrical form with slot for a coil of stamps (#3071); made by R. Blackinton & Co. of North Attleboro MA and retailed by Tiffany & Co. of New York NY.	1.12" high, 1.12" diameter, 0.5 troy oz. Engraved on cover "JOM" and on the base "OCTOBER 22,1960". Hinge slightly sprung.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1507-40. Antique Austrian Silver Dresser Box of square form, the hinged lid with applied reeded rim and inset with a green Wedgwood plaque of an allegorical(?) hunting scene; marked by Alexander Sturm at Vienna, c.1885-1910.	1.5" high, 4.75" square, 3.38" diameter plaque, 14.1 troy oz. gross. Engraved armorial device; an inscription has been erased.	$ 900.
1467-46. Antique George III Silver Small Patch Box of rectangular book form with floral motif on the slip-on cover and base, the "spine" and "pages" engraved appropriately; marked only [IT] possibly for Joseph Taylor or one of the other Birmingham small workers, c.1790-1820. No mono.	0.88" long, 0.69" wide, 0.19" thick, 0.15 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1492-65. Antique German Silver Dresser Box of oval form with slightly domed hinged lid, the sides engraved with foliate bands at the top and bottom rims, screwed in lock; marked by [WEIGEL.] at Kassel, c.1830-1860. Mono "E.R.G." on the cover.	2.25" high, 5.0" long, 3.75" deep, 9.0 troy oz. Recently repaired and polished with patches at lower base rim and upper hinge joint, some rough joints.	$ 300.
1441-37. German Silver Box of oval form with ruffled base and cover rims, the slightly domed cover embossed with a view of a hunter and his dog pursuing a rabbit, the sides embossed with foliate scroll decoration; struck with three unidentified pseudo-hallmarks, c.1900-1935.	1.5" high, 3.5" long, 2.88" wide, 3.3 troy oz. Engraved on base "MAH 1950".	$ 150.

Card Cases

1372-15. American Silver Card Case of curved rectangular form, angled hinged cover, the front and back stamped with foliate scroll decoration; made by the Webster Co. of North Attleboro MD, c.1900-1930. No mono.	3.38" long, 1.88" wide, 0.25" thick, 1.2 troy oz.	$ 150.
1294-19. Antique American Silver Card Case of shaped rectangular form with hinged lid, the front and back engraved with engine-turned decoration; made by Albert Coles & Co. of New York NY. Engraved "M. J. Ferguson. May 28, 1859. J.S.F."	3.62" high, 2.62" wide, 0.25" thick, 1.4 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1483-26. Antique American Silver Card Case of rectangular form with hinged lid, the front engraved with engine-turned and freehand decoration with ancient warrior's head, the reverse similar with a leaf motif instead of the warrior; made by Albert Coles & Co. of New York NY, c.1860-1870. No mono.	3.75" high, 2.5" wide, 0.25" thick, 2.0 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1483-27. Antique American Silver Card Case of rectangular form with carrying chain, engraved with engine-turned decoration with reserve on front, the back similar without reserve; made by the Gorham Mfg. Co. of Providence RI, c.1860-1867. Engraved "M. H. Harlan."	3.62" high, 2.5" wide, 0.25" thick, chain is 12.5" from end to tend, 2.0 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1509-24. Antique American Silver Card Case of shaped rectangular form with hinged lid, the front embossed with an eagle on branch and the reverse with floral and scroll decoration; marked [L&W] for Leonard & Wilson of Philadelphia PA, c.1850-1860. Engraved "Katharine".	3.62" high, 2.62" wide, 0.25" thick, 1.7 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1396-42. Antique American Silver Card Case of thin rectangular form with chain handle, the front engraved with foliate sticks, the back with a flowering plant (#17F); made by the Whiting Mfg. Co. of New York NY, c.1870-1890. Mono "SHL ".	3.5" long, 2.38" wide, 0.25" thick, 1.5 troy oz.	$ 295.

Cigarette & Cigar Boxes

1480-15. Italian Silver Cigarette Box of long thin plain rectangular form, the hinged lid applied with enameled armorial; marked by D. Pinci of Rome, c.1960-1970. No mono.	7.88" long, 3.62" wide, 0.75" high, 10.6 troy oz. Some discoloration to cover. Provenance: Admiral Thomas H. Moorer.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1480-16. Thai Silver Presentation Cigarette / Cigar Box of rectangular form with exotic wood-lined interior, the slightly domed hinged cover engraved with a ceremonial elephant within a circular reserve inside niello foliate decoration; marked with a trademark and "THAINAKON"?, 1971.	8.62" long, 3.62" wide, 1.5" high, 16.7 troy oz. gross. An interior silver plaque is engraved "PRESENTED TO ADMIRAL THOMAS H. MOORER CHAIRMAN, JOINT CHIEF OF STAFF... 5 OCT. 71".	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1480-17. Japanese Silver Presentation Cigarette / Cigar Box of rectangular form on four short bracket feet; the hinged top opening to display the presentation; marked only "STERLING 950".	6.0" long, 3.25" wide, 1.5" high, 13.8 troy oz. Engraved inscription to "...Vice Admiral Thomas H. Moorer...1964".	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.

Cigarette & Cigar Cases

1344-16. George IV Silver Cigarette Case of rectangular form with hinged line engraved cover and back, gilt interior; marked by Adie Bros. at Birmingham in 1923/24 and retailed by T. & J. Perry at 124 Regent St. W.1. (London?). Mono "E•B".	3.12" long, 2.75" wide, 0.38" thick, 3.3 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1428-17. American Silver-mounted Leather Cigarette Case, the sewn rectangular leather bag with silver collar and hinged flat lid (#2867); made by R. Blackinton & Co. of North Attleboro MA, c.1900-1930. Mono "J•F•R•Jr".	3.0" long, 2.38" wide, 1.12" thick. Made to hold cigarettes in their pack.	$ 75.
1418-02. George V Silver Cigarette Case with engine turned front and back, the interesting slide hinge negating the need for a separate opening mechanism; marked by Alfred Dunhill at Birmingham in 1921/22. Applied gold(?) mono "JP II".	4.38" long, 3.25" wide, 0.38" thick, 5.4 troy oz. The gilt interior missing the elastic band.	$ 300.

Compacts

1449-25. American Silver Compact of circular plain form with slightly domed hinged cover revealing a mirror when opened; made by R. Blackinton & Co. of North Attleboro MA, c.1940-1960. Mono "OCS".

2.5" diameter, 0.5" thick.

$ 45.

Dresser Jars

1484-42. American Silver-lidded Large Dresser Box of heart form, the glass sides engraved with vine decoration and fitted with a slightly domed slip-on silver cover (#K25); marked by the Barbour Silver Co. of Hartford CT, c.1900-1925. Mono "H.H.M."	1.88" high, 6.38" long, 6.38" wide, 4.4 troy oz.	$ 200.
1471-43. Antique Victorian Silver Dresser Box of cylindrical form with ruffled foot and cover rims, the domed slip-on cover and body chased with grotesque and fantastical mask, floral, and scroll decoration; marked by William Comyns at London in 1896/97 and struck with the French import mark when retailed by Tiffany & Co. at their Paris shop. Mono "LMP".	3.88" high, 3.88" diameter, 6.7 troy oz.	$ 800.
1417-26. American Silvergilt Hair Pin Box of oval form, the domed slip-on cover embossed with floral and scroll decoration (#268); made by Dominick & Haff of New York NY and retailed by the Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. of Philadelphia PA, c.1890-1915. No mono.	1.0" high, 3.62" long, 1.0" wide, 1.4 troy oz.	$ 200.
1410-06. American Silver Dresser Jar of plain apple form, the flattened mushroom form cover with bead trim (#574); made by the International Silver Co. of Meriden CT, c.1895-1915. Engraved script "E from A".	3.0" high, 3.25" wide, 3.4 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1405-01. American Silver Dresser Jar of squashed globular form with domed cover (#86); made by the S. Kirk & Son Co. of Baltimore MD, c.1900-1910. Applied mono "HFG".	2.75" high, 4" wide, 5.9 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1427-14. American Silver Dresser Jar of shallow circular bombe form with mushroom style slip cover (#212); marked by S. Kirk & Son Inc. of Baltimore MD, c.1950-1975. Mono "KPG".	1.75" high, 4.62" wide, 7.2 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1486-15. Antique American Silver Dresser Jar of compressed baluster circular form, slightly domed slip-on cover and body chased with repoussé foliate scroll and floral decoration, gilt interior (#13164); marked by Tiffany & Co. of New York NY 1902-1907. No mono.	2.62" high, 4.25" diameter, 7.8 troy oz. Some dings.	$ 660.

Match Safes

	1486-27. Antique Alexander II Silver Vesta Case of rectangular form, the hinged cover engraved with floral decoration and opening to display an engraved and hinged striking plate; marked by the unidentified [GN.] at Novgorod(?), c.1860-1880. Engraved mono "E.K."	2.38" long, 1.5" wide, 0.62" thick, 2.2 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
	1349-46. Antique American Silver Match Safe in 'Japonisme' style of oval cross section rectangular form with split bamboo style moldings, rough surface at base for striking matches; marked by the Whiting Mfg. Co. of New York NY, c.1870-1890. Oriental style mono "FRF".	2.62" long, 1.12" wide, 0.38" thick, 0.8 troy oz. The hinged cover has split seams.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.

Nutmeg Graters

Pill Boxes

Snuff & Tobacco Boxes

1486-26. Antique William IV Silver Snuffbox of rectangular form with reeded sides and base, the hinged cover with applied cast foliate lip and engraved engine turned decorated border; marked by Francis Clark at Birmingham in 1835/36.	0.62" high, 2.75" long, 1.5" deep, 1.9 troy oz. Engraved "CZD to MP" on the cover.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1487-50. Antique French Silver Snuffbox of rectangular form, the base and slightly concave sides decorated with repetitive niello scaling, the hinged cover depicting a view of "SEBASTOPOL" with ships in the harbor, gilt interior; marked by the unidentified <AG>? at Paris and also struck with an unidentified import mark. No mono.	3.25" long, 1.5" wide, 1.0" deep, 3.8 troy oz. Some dings and loss to the niello decoration.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1355-15. Antique Czechoslovakian Silver Snuffbox of typical rectangular form, the sides and bottom engraved with foliate scroll decoration, the hinged cover engraved with an unidentified town view including a clock tower; marked by the unknown (JH) at Prague in 1847.	3.25" long, 2.0" wide, 0.62" thick, 2.7 troy oz. Worn surface, some dings, one corner with small hole, interior re-gilt.	$ 250.
1487-55. Antique George III Silver Small Snuffbox of curved plain oblong form, gilt interior; marked [JL] for Lawrence & Co. at Birmingham in 1813/14. No mono.	2.12" long, 1.12" wide, 0.38" thick, 0.5 troy oz. Some dings and the interior flange of the cover has a later small notch in it.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.

Sugar Boxes & Tea Caddies

1430-31. Austrian Silver Sugar Casket of bulbous form on four cast floral legs, the body and cover chased with art nouveau decoration; marked at Vienna c.1890-1915 No mono.

5.25" high, 5.5" long, 4.5" wide, 15.1 troy oz. Some dings to body.

$ 750.

Vinaigrettes

1288-15. Antique George III Silver Vinaigrette of pillow form, the hinged cover and base with engraved floral decoration, the gilt interior with hinged and pierced sponge grill, marked by John Bettridge at Birmingham in 1819/20. Engraved "J.G.W. to S.G."	0.38" high, 1.25" long, 0.88" deep, 0.4 troy oz. Some dings and surface wear.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1288-13. Antique George III Silver Vinaigrette of pillow form, the hinged cover and base with engraved floral decoration, the gilt interior with hinged and pierced sponge grill, marked by John Bettridge at Birmingham in 1819/20. No mono.	0.38" high, 1.0" long, 0.75" deep, 0.3 troy oz. Some dings and surface wear. Contains an old sponge which all vinaigrettes originally had.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1288-12. Antique William IV Silver Vinaigrette of of small oblong form with shaped and foliate engraved hinged cover and base, the gilt interior with hinged, pierced and floral engraved sponge grill, applied jump ring; marked by Francis Clark at Birmingham in 1834/35. No mono.	0.25" high, 1.0" long, 0.75" deep, 0.25 troy oz.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.
1288-11. Antique George III Silver Vinaigrette of cut-cornered curved rectangular form, the base and hinged cover engraved with a foliate border, the gilt interior with a hinged pierced grill; marked by Samuel Pemberton at Birmingham in 1818/19.	0.5" high, 1.75" long, 1.25" deep, x troy oz. Mono probably erased. Sold solder repair to outside hinge, later interior gilding.	STOLEN!! If seen please contact us.

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Last updated 27 September 2011