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Norwegian lidded butter box in birch with fine woodcarving. Decorated with oak leaves, acorns and a finial shaped as a seated woman. Beautiful patina and original condition.
Norway, c. 1820–1840.

Baroque casket in oak with thick walnut veneer and ebonised mouldings. The lid with profiled panels, the front decorated with a central star motif and small bone inlays. Original lock with silver-plated fittings inside.
Denmark, 1700–1730

Pair of decorative Canton tea caddies from the Qianlong period (1736–1795), featuring hand-painted enamel landscapes on copper. Original condition with minor corner repairs

Crafted in wood and covered with leather. The front and sides are adorned with embossed decorations, the center of the front features patinated metal fittings.
Qing Dynasty, China, circa 1900

Portable stacking box with five tiers, crafted from limewood with remnants of black lacquer and original forged iron fittings. H: 105 cm.
Shanxi Province, China, 1780-1820 

Travel writing box from the Regency period, belonging to a military officer with the initials K.W.W. on the lid.
Crafted from rosewood with brass edging and inlaid detailing. Features the original brass lock, writing compartment, and green felt interior. England circa 1820

Made of black lacquered wood, beautifully decorated with gilded classical Chinese motifs, resting on carved and gilded lion feet. Two original tin canisters inside featuring chiseled lids.
Fujian province, circa 1860-1880