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Victorian Enamelled Blue Glass Pill Box C1880
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Victorian Enamelled Blue Glass Pill Box C1880

19th century
Sold 17 June 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A Victorian enamelled glass Pill Box dating to c1880. Vibrant blue with hand-enamelled and gilded flowers. The brass closure is in excellent working condition and snaps perfectly.

Origin & Date

England, c1880.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Diameter: 5cm,

Height:2.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Blue Glass Pill Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089892
Dealers Internal Reference
2024082403
Description
Technical Description

A Victorian enamelled glass Pill Box dating to c1880. Vibrant blue with hand-enamelled and gilded flowers. The brass closure is in excellent working condition and snaps perfectly.

Origin & Date

England, c1880.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Diameter: 5cm,

Height:2.5cm

Height
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Blue Glass Pill Box to the 1880s.

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SA1089892
Dealers Internal Ref
2024082403
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A round, deep blue glass pill box decorated with hand-painted white and green floral enamel motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A round, deep blue glass pill box decorated with hand-painted white and green floral enamel motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Enamelled Blue Glass Pill Box C1880

Archive II A round, deep blue glass pill box decorated with hand-painted white and green floral enamel motifs. View II
Archive III A round, deep blue glass pill box decorated with hand-painted white and green floral enamel motifs. View III
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A round, deep blue glass pill box decorated with hand-painted white and green floral enamel motifs.
Victorian Enamelled Blue Glass Pill Box c1880
Ref: SA1089892
A round, deep blue glass pill box decorated with hand-painted white and green floral enamel motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, enamel, metal
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsHand-painted enamel florals, Gilt detailing, Metal hinge mount
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian glass pill boxes gained popularity during the 19th century as portable containers for medicines, lozenges, or trinkets, often featuring intricate hand-painted enamel decoration influenced by bohemian and continental glassmaking techniques.

These pieces were typically crafted from mould-blown or pressed glass, frequently coloured with cobalt or other metallic oxides, and decorated using opaque vitreous enamels and gilding fired onto the glass surface.

Authenticity is determined by examining the weight and hue of the glass, the hand-applied nature of the enamel work showing slight wear or raised texture, and the presence of period-appropriate metal mounts or clasps.

Such small decorative objects are well suited for display on dressing tables, mantelpieces, or inside glass-fronted cabinets where their colour and craftsmanship can be appreciated up close.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with a soft, dry cloth to avoid damaging the delicate enamel and gilt details, keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and handling with clean hands.
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