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Unusual 19th C. French Hobnail-cut Glass Trinket Box , Circa 1890
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Unusual 19th C. French Hobnail-cut Glass Trinket Box , Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 24 August 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Unusual 19th C. French Hobnail-cut Glass Trinket Box , Circa 1890 ” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This charming 19th C. French trinket box dates circa 1890. The brass bound hinged hobnail-cut glass lid with conforming base.

Dimensions:

Diameter at widest: 5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Strong hinge.

No chips.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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

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

Dimensions:

Diameter: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Cut Glass Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1133000
Dealers Internal Reference
MARS71
Description
This charming 19th C. French trinket box dates circa 1890. The brass bound hinged hobnail-cut glass lid with conforming base.

Dimensions:

Diameter at widest: 5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

fig 1. A small round nineteenth-century French cut glass trinket box featuring intricate hobnail facets and a brass rim hinge.
fig 1. Unusual 19th C. French Hobnail-cut Glass Trinket Box , Circa 1890

Very good.

Strong hinge.

No chips.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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

fig 2. A small round nineteenth-century French cut glass trinket box featuring intricate hobnail facets and a brass rim hinge.
fig 2. Unusual 19th C. French Hobnail-cut Glass Trinket Box , Circa 1890

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.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

fig 3. A small round nineteenth-century French cut glass trinket box featuring intricate hobnail facets and a brass rim hinge.
fig 3. Unusual 19th C. French Hobnail-cut Glass Trinket Box , Circa 1890

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery.

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
5cm (1.97")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Cut Glass Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133000
Dealers Internal Ref
MARS71
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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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Telephone 07947 998435
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 2,224
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A small round nineteenth-century French cut glass trinket box featuring intricate hobnail facets and a brass rim hinge.
UNUSUAL 19TH C. FRENCH HOBNAIL-CUT GLASS TRINKET BOX , CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1133000
A small round nineteenth-century French cut glass trinket box featuring intricate hobnail facets and a brass rim hinge.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut glass, Brass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsHobnail cut facets, Brass hinge mount, Geometric crystal pattern
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French trinket boxes typically feature precision-cut crystal or glass mounted in brass frames, reflecting the ornate craftsmanship of the periods vanity accessories.

These items were predominantly crafted from heavy lead crystal or pressed glass, combined with brass or gilt metal mounts and hinges.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut facets with slight irregularities, heavy glass weight, period-appropriate brass hinges, and natural age-related wear on the metal and base.

Place the piece on a dressing table, bedside table, or mantelpiece to hold small items while adding reflective texture and historical detail to the scheme.

Clean the glass gently using lukewarm water and mild soap with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals that could damage the brass mounts.
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