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Fine French 19th Gilt Metal Jewellery Box
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Fine French 19th Gilt Metal Jewellery Box

19th century
Sold 29 October 2025 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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It was listed by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge. 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

Here we have a fine quality French 19th Century gilt metal jewellery box with fine detailed metal work to all sides, a glass lid set with a cut oval stone and fitted with a lined lift out interior.

Size: 165 x 130 x 70mm.

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this French Gilt Metal Jewellery Box to the 1890s.

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SA1135094
Dealers Internal Reference
7932
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Description
Here we have a fine quality French 19th Century gilt metal jewellery box with fine detailed metal work to all sides, a glass lid set with a cut oval stone and fitted with a lined lift out interior.

Size: 165 x 130 x 70mm.

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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this French Gilt Metal Jewellery Box to the 1890s.

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SA1135094
Dealers Internal Ref
7932
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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An antique rectangular French gilt metal and glass jewellery box featuring an amber-coloured gemstone cabochon on the lid and a purple velvet interior lining. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rectangular French gilt metal and glass jewellery box featuring an amber-coloured gemstone cabochon on the lid and a purple velvet interior lining. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine French 19th Gilt Metal Jewellery Box

Archive II An antique rectangular French gilt metal and glass jewellery box featuring an amber-coloured gemstone cabochon on the lid and a purple velvet interior lining. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular French gilt metal and glass jewellery box featuring an amber-coloured gemstone cabochon on the lid and a purple velvet interior lining. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular French gilt metal and glass jewellery box featuring an amber-coloured gemstone cabochon on the lid and a purple velvet interior lining. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular French gilt metal and glass jewellery box featuring an amber-coloured gemstone cabochon on the lid and a purple velvet interior lining. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular French gilt metal and glass jewellery box featuring an amber-coloured gemstone cabochon on the lid and a purple velvet interior lining. View VI
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
Items For Sale 100
Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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An antique rectangular French gilt metal and glass jewellery box featuring an amber-coloured gemstone cabochon on the lid and a purple velvet interior lining.
Fine French 19th Gilt Metal Jewellery Box
Ref: SA1135094
An antique rectangular French gilt metal and glass jewellery box featuring an amber-coloured gemstone cabochon on the lid and a purple velvet interior lining.
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  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialGilt metal, Glass, Velvet
  • ColourGold and Purple
  • MotifsFiligree floral mounts, Bevelled glass panels, Central gemstone cabochon, Pierced metal gallery

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During the 19th century in France, particularly during the Napoleon III and Belle Epoque periods, craftsmen produced intricate gilt metal and glass caskets to serve as luxurious vanity accessories for holding jewellery and keepsakes.

Authentic pieces typically feature cast gilt brass or bronze frames, glazed glass panels, and interior linings made of silk, satin, or velvet, often assembled with precision mechanical joints.

Authenticity is indicated by heavy, genuine metal casting with natural patina, hand-cut glass or bevelled panes, period-appropriate fastener mechanisms, and aged fabric linings displaying genuine wear rather than artificial distress.

This piece works well as a refined accent object placed on a dressing table, bedside surface, or mantelpiece to add a touch of metallic texture and historic character to modern schemes.

Preserve the item by keeping it away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, dusting the metal gently with a dry, soft cloth, and avoiding liquid cleaners that can damage the gilt finish and interior textiles.
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