Large oak, cut work box. Stag and hounds motif, skillfully crafted, with fine brass corners and detailed brass claw feet. The central scene on the lid, is a dog chasing a  More »

Large oak, cut work box. Stag and hounds motif, skillfully crafted, with fine brass corners and detailed brass claw feet. The central scene on the lid, is a dog chasing a deer surrounded by oak leaves. The four sides of the box are also cut oak leaves. The interior and lid are lined in an old padded ivory silk which is quite worn in spots, but easily replaceable. One brass corner is missing a tiny end piece (shown in last photograph). Lightly cleaned and re- polished condition. 11 1/4" wide x 9" deep x 4" high.   « Less

Japanese Edo period black lacquered writing, document box with cover, overall gold leaf foliate decoration with clover leaf crests, the interior and undercover surface a gold  More »

Japanese Edo period black lacquered writing, document box with cover, overall gold leaf foliate decoration with clover leaf crests, the interior and undercover surface a gold dust finish, original brass pulls. Edo Period, Note a museum quality restoration to under rim of cover is shown in one of the pictures provided. It is very dificult to notice from the outside. Dimensions: 4" H x 10 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D   « Less

C1800 English brass banded rosewood stationery or letter box with original interior compartments. Measures 13 inches long by 5 inches deep and 9 inches high.

C1800 English brass banded rosewood stationery or letter box with original interior compartments. Measures 13 inches long by 5 inches deep and 9 inches high.   « Less

Renaissance 17thC Flemish casket box ebonized with rare straw design. Measures 8 inches long by 5 inches deep and 7 inches high.

Renaissance 17thC Flemish casket box ebonized with rare straw design. Measures 8 inches long by 5 inches deep and 7 inches high.   « Less

Renaissance 16th century Flemish leather hand tooled dome top box with drawer. Measures 8 inches long by 5 and one half inches deep and 7 inches high.

Renaissance 16th century Flemish leather hand tooled dome top box with drawer. Measures 8 inches long by 5 and one half inches deep and 7 inches high.   « Less

Victorian rosewood inlaid mother of pearl stamp box c1850. This little stamp box is inlay with mother of pearl in a leaf and flower design. measures 4 and one quarter inches  More »

Victorian rosewood inlaid mother of pearl stamp box c1850. This little stamp box is inlay with mother of pearl in a leaf and flower design. measures 4 and one quarter inches long by 1 and thee eighths inches deep and 1 and three quarter inches high.   « Less

Early English burl wood brass mounted tea box c1830. Excellent original condition with brass and ivory decoration. The inside retains its original lids and interior. Measures  More »

Early English burl wood brass mounted tea box c1830. Excellent original condition with brass and ivory decoration. The inside retains its original lids and interior. Measures 8 inches long by 4 and one half inches deep and 4 and one quarter inches high.This piece is on display in our gallery at Old Saybrook Antiques Center and can be seen in-person by visiting 756 Middlesex Tpke Old Saybrook, CT 06475. For hours of operation visit: http://www.OldSaybrookAntiques.com   « Less

Antique French satinwood inlaid games box, circa 1855-1875. 2 3/4" H 12" W 9" D.

Antique French satinwood inlaid games box, circa 1855-1875. 2 3/4" H 12" W 9" D.   « Less

English Mahogany and brass lap top desk c1800. We were told by the estate that this antique laptop desk had belonged to Lord Pentland. It is without a doubt the best laptop  More »

English Mahogany and brass lap top desk c1800. We were told by the estate that this antique laptop desk had belonged to Lord Pentland. It is without a doubt the best laptop desk we have had. The box is made from the finest matching mahogany with inset brass braces all around its sides, middle, and top. The desk opens to a tapered, hand tooled leather writing surface. Inside there are compartments for pens, pencils, and an ink well. When we removed the tray, we suspected that the box had a secret compartment. After several hours, we located a tiny slot that, when a pen knife is inserted into it, releases a solid mahogany board concealing three fine small drawers just underneath the inkwell and pencil holder. It is nearly impossible to detect. The box is in excellent condition with original key. Measures 16 inches wide by 10 inches deep and 6 inches high. Opens to 20 inches.   « Less

French Colonial Indochine 19th c tea box. This silver box is from the middle19th century, probably Hanoi. Signed on the bottom Argent 800 HOA. This box would have been made  More »

French Colonial Indochine 19th c tea box. This silver box is from the middle19th century, probably Hanoi. Signed on the bottom Argent 800 HOA. This box would have been made in what is now part of Vietnam during the French occupation, which was 1887 to 1954. Very fine handwork depicting dense vines and leaves with 0beading. Measures 3 and one quarter inches high by 2 and seven eighths inches high. The inside is lined in rosewood, still fragrant of tea. Condition very good with just one tiny ding to the cover edge.   « Less