The History of Decorative Boxes

The day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day in Britain as servants and tradesmen used to receive a gift, in the form of a Christmas box, from their employers.  Here are ten examples of decorative boxes:

    

1.  Chinese Ming Dynasty mother of pearl round box courtesy en.wikipedia.org.

2.  18th Century German gold and mother of pearl snuffbox courtesy en.wikipedia.org.

3.  1915 metalwork silver and cloisonne box courtesy en.wikipedia.org.

4.  Jewel box lined with red velvet courtesy en.wikipedia.org.

5.  18th Century London snuffbox courtesy en.wikipedia.org.

6.  French snuffbox courtesy en.wikpedia.org.

7.  Bible box courtesy finewoodworking.com.

8.  Antique Bible box courtesy img.com.

9.  19th Century biscuit tin courtesy britishbiscuittins.co.uk.

10.  Chinese sewing box courtesy chappellmccullar.com.