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Exquisite 19th C. French Ormulu & Bevelled Glass Jewellery Casket, Circa 1890
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Exquisite 19th C. French Ormulu & Bevelled Glass Jewellery Casket, Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 6 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This delightful French ormolu gilt and bevelled glass trinket box dates circa 1890. The rectangular ormulu mount inset with bevelled glass panels. The base fitted with the original fuchsia silk cushion. Raised on four decorative bracket feet.

Dimensions:

Width: 8cm / 3 inches

Depth: 5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition, no surface scratching.

Good hinge.

Gilt mounts in very good condition.

Cushion in good condition, a little worn at places, commensurate with age and use.

Postage:

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Jewellery Casket to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1107013
Dealers Internal Reference
NOVE79
Description
This delightful French ormolu gilt and bevelled glass trinket box dates circa 1890. The rectangular ormulu mount inset with bevelled glass panels. The base fitted with the original fuchsia silk cushion. Raised on four decorative bracket feet.
fig 1. A small 19th-century French ormolu and bevelled glass jewellery casket featuring a purple velvet interior lining and decorative cast feet.
fig 1. Exquisite 19th C. French Ormulu & Bevelled Glass Jewellery Casket, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Width: 8cm / 3 inches

Depth: 5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition, no surface scratching.

Good hinge.

Gilt mounts in very good condition.

Cushion in good condition, a little worn at places, commensurate with age and use.

fig 2. A small 19th-century French ormolu and bevelled glass jewellery casket featuring a purple velvet interior lining and decorative cast feet.
fig 2. Exquisite 19th C. French Ormulu & Bevelled Glass Jewellery Casket, Circa 1890

Postage:

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Jewellery Casket to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107013
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE79
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A small 19th-century French ormolu and bevelled glass jewellery casket featuring a purple velvet interior lining and decorative cast feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite 19th C. French Ormulu & Bevelled Glass Jewellery Casket, Circa 1890

Archive II A small 19th-century French ormolu and bevelled glass jewellery casket featuring a purple velvet interior lining and decorative cast feet. View II
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Verified Since Jun 2009
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A small 19th-century French ormolu and bevelled glass jewellery casket featuring a purple velvet interior lining and decorative cast feet.
EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH ORMULU & BEVELLED GLASS JEWELLERY CASKET, CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1107013
A small 19th-century French ormolu and bevelled glass jewellery casket featuring a purple velvet interior lining and decorative cast feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialOrmolu, Glass, Velvet
  • ColourGold and Purple
  • MotifsBevelled glass panels, Ormolu cast mounts, Scrolled feet, Velvet lining
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

French ormolu, or gilded bronze, became highly prominent during the 19th century, drawing inspiration from earlier royal periods like Louis XIV and Louis XVI to create opulent, finely cast decorative items.

These pieces typically combine fire-gilded or ormulu-mounted cast brass frames with thick, heavy bevelled glass panels, often featuring internal velvet or silk cushions to protect delicate contents.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut, thick bevelled glass with natural edge variations, patinated ormulu bronze mounts showing age-appropriate wear, and traditional pin or barrel hinges rather than modern screws.

Placed atop a dressing table, mantelpiece, or console table, these caskets add metallic warmth and historical texture, contrasting well against contemporary minimalist or maximalist design schemes alike.

Clean glass panels gently with a soft microfiber cloth and mild glass cleaner, avoiding harsh chemicals on the ormolu mountings to preserve the original gilt surface and natural oxidisation.
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