Black box, "Compliments Prime Minister Australia", nearly square, fine-grained black leather with gold Australian crest (kangaroo and emu, motto below) stamped on top of lid, opens by leather hinge along back, lined in soft wood-grained brown vinyl (?) inside lid and box, inner lip 0.5 cm, stamped …
Black box, "Compliments Prime Minister Australia", nearly square, fine-grained black leather with gold Australian crest (kangaroo and emu, motto below) stamped on top of lid, opens by leather hinge along back, lined in soft wood-grained brown vinyl (?) inside lid and box, inner lip 0.5 cm, stamped in gold on base "Hickok/genuine kangaroo"
A triangular shaped, lidded box with rounded corners. The base is brass and is decorated with enamel flowers predominantly in blue. The lid is also brass with the center bearing a carved onyx slab. The edge of the lid is decorated with enamel flowers and butterflies, with blue as the dominant col…
A triangular shaped, lidded box with rounded corners. The base is brass and is decorated with enamel flowers predominantly in blue. The lid is also brass with the center bearing a carved onyx slab. The edge of the lid is decorated with enamel flowers and butterflies, with blue as the dominant colour. The box has the word "China" on the bottom.
A rectangular wooden, possibly ebony, lidded box with lobed corners. The fitted lid is decorated with an intricately carved and pierced jade centrepiece. The jade centrepiece is loose.
A rectangular wooden, possibly ebony, lidded box with lobed corners. The fitted lid is decorated with an intricately carved and pierced jade centrepiece. The jade centrepiece is loose.
A rectangular wooden container, possibly teak or mahogany, with two carved birds concealing storage compartments at either end (birds slide back). This box traditionally may have been used to store valuables or spices.
A rectangular wooden container, possibly teak or mahogany, with two carved birds concealing storage compartments at either end (birds slide back). This box traditionally may have been used to store valuables or spices.
A papier mache trinket box in the shape of an Easter egg with a bright floral design decoupaged on outside. The egg splits in half to reveal an empty cavity. The paper trim needs re-glueing.
A papier mache trinket box in the shape of an Easter egg with a bright floral design decoupaged on outside. The egg splits in half to reveal an empty cavity. The paper trim needs re-glueing.
A handmade (mortise and tenon construction) wooden box with feet and a hinged lid. The top has an inlaid wood design of a cougar attacking a mountain goat.
A handmade (mortise and tenon construction) wooden box with feet and a hinged lid. The top has an inlaid wood design of a cougar attacking a mountain goat.
A cylindrical brown-coloured metal box with a slightly domed lid which is blue-coloured with a brass-coloured edge and small handle. Three small short feet support the bottom of the box. The outside of the box is decorated with red and gold vertical stripes and loops that alternate with stripes an…
A cylindrical brown-coloured metal box with a slightly domed lid which is blue-coloured with a brass-coloured edge and small handle. Three small short feet support the bottom of the box. The outside of the box is decorated with red and gold vertical stripes and loops that alternate with stripes and dots of inlaid abalone shell. The lid has looped design made up of a series of small dots.
A lathe-turned round-dish, flat-bottomed box with a domed, lapping lid which fits flushly over a flange on the box body. Box and lid are painted a boxcar red and decorated with designs of circles and flowers, varnish over paint has oxidized. Interior of box has been painted a dark green.
A lathe-turned round-dish, flat-bottomed box with a domed, lapping lid which fits flushly over a flange on the box body. Box and lid are painted a boxcar red and decorated with designs of circles and flowers, varnish over paint has oxidized. Interior of box has been painted a dark green.
A round cylindrical box which is supported by the feet of deer which have their hair and hooves left on. The four hooves have been split behind the shaft and the fetlocks have been drawn to one side, so that the cylinder is completely covered. The compartment is leather lined and edged. Sitting on …
A round cylindrical box which is supported by the feet of deer which have their hair and hooves left on. The four hooves have been split behind the shaft and the fetlocks have been drawn to one side, so that the cylinder is completely covered. The compartment is leather lined and edged. Sitting on and in the box is the varnished wood lid which has a handle made of deer antler, also varnished. inside is a letter that reads “Hello Everybody, Just a little present., From Bill. And my partner Harold King. - B. Lagarde” along with two pieces of bone; a crystal; and a perfectly round stone.
A rectangular black metal box with hinged lid, flat based and flat topped. Over black ground are floral paintings, white blossoms and red buds, green leaves on lily-like stalk. Edges defined in pale yellow paint. Stamped on base: “Cinna & Co. Tin Cans New York”
A rectangular black metal box with hinged lid, flat based and flat topped. Over black ground are floral paintings, white blossoms and red buds, green leaves on lily-like stalk. Edges defined in pale yellow paint. Stamped on base: “Cinna & Co. Tin Cans New York”
Hinge-lidded, wood-lined brass box. Lid design is incised dragon and rest of box decorated with scrolling and flowers. Undercoated base. Key missing from locking mechanism which works on spring pressure.
Hinge-lidded, wood-lined brass box. Lid design is incised dragon and rest of box decorated with scrolling and flowers. Undercoated base. Key missing from locking mechanism which works on spring pressure.
Eggcup-like lidded container which has been lathe -urned. Flat, broad base which narrows at base of container which is deep bowled. Snug fitting cap is ridged and has knob handle. Unpainted interior, exterior rust colour, with dark brown and cream coloured decorative details.
Eggcup-like lidded container which has been lathe -urned. Flat, broad base which narrows at base of container which is deep bowled. Snug fitting cap is ridged and has knob handle. Unpainted interior, exterior rust colour, with dark brown and cream coloured decorative details.