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Rare French Opaline Yellow Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890
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Rare French Opaline Yellow Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 18 February 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This unusual and pretty 19th Century French yellow and white opaline swirly glass trinket box dates circa 1890. The brass bound hinged glass lid heightened with yellow enamel floral decorations . The sides with a floral garland. The swirly yellow and white base reminiscent of a sweet.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5.5cm / 2inches.

Height: 1.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good.

Strong hinge.

Lid snaps shut nicely.

Enamel and gilt decoration in very good order.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Yellow Opaline Glass Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1125269
Dealers Internal Reference
FEV90
Description
This unusual and pretty 19th Century French yellow and white opaline swirly glass trinket box dates circa 1890. The brass bound hinged glass lid heightened with yellow enamel floral decorations . The sides with a floral garland. The swirly yellow and white base reminiscent of a sweet.
fig 1. A circular yellow opaline glass trinket box featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs and a metal hinge mount.
fig 1. Rare French Opaline Yellow Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5.5cm / 2inches.

Height: 1.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good.

Strong hinge.

Lid snaps shut nicely.

Enamel and gilt decoration in very good order.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. A circular yellow opaline glass trinket box featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs and a metal hinge mount.
fig 2. Rare French Opaline Yellow Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £15 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
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Yellow Opaline Glass Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125269
Dealers Internal Ref
FEV90
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 circular yellow opaline glass trinket box featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs and a metal hinge mount. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare French Opaline Yellow Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

Archive II A circular yellow opaline glass trinket box featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs and a metal hinge mount. View II
Archive III A circular yellow opaline glass trinket box featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs and a metal hinge mount. View III
Archive IV A circular yellow opaline glass trinket box featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs and a metal hinge mount. View IV
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Archive VII A circular yellow opaline glass trinket box featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs and a metal hinge mount. View VII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 145
Items Sold 2,225
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A circular yellow opaline glass trinket box featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs and a metal hinge mount.
RARE FRENCH OPALINE YELLOW GLASS TRINKET BOX, CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1125269
A circular yellow opaline glass trinket box featuring intricate hand-painted floral motifs and a metal hinge mount.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Victorian
  • MaterialOpaline glass, brass
  • ColourYellow
  • MotifsFloral gilt decoration, Swirled glass pattern, Hinged brass mount
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Opaline glass is a type of semi-opaque glass that gained immense popularity in France during the 19th century, particularly from the Restoration period through the Napoleon III era. It was crafted in various pastel and saturated colours to mimic porcelain and was frequently used for luxury vanity items.

These pieces are crafted from mouth-blown opaline glass, often featuring hand-painted enamel details or gilded bronze mounts and hinges. The manufacturing process required precise mineral oxides to achieve the signature opaque colouration.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-finished pontil marks on the base, heavy brass or gilt mounts with period-appropriate hinges, and slight weight variations due to manual blowing techniques. The glass should have a dense, creamy opacity rather than uniform modern transparency.

This piece works effectively as an accent object on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or bedside table, adding a touch of historical colour and metallic contrast to modern minimalist or classic interiors.

Clean the glass gently using a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre cloth without harsh chemical detergents. Avoid submerging metal-mounted pieces in water to protect the integrity of the vintage hinge and any surface gilding.
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