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Pretty Victorian Iridescent Glass Jewellery Box
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Pretty Victorian Iridescent Glass Jewellery Box

19th century
Sold 13 July 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful iridescent glass jewellery box in perfect condition dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1860. The lovely glass body of the box is infused with a soft pink, pearly iridescence and is beautifully over enamelled by hand with delightful wild roses and colourful holly sprigs. The box is mounted within a polished brass framework with circular brass clasps.

Perfect condition, no damage or restoration.

The jewellery box measures 16 cms square by 9 cms in height.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Iridescent Glass Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1151505
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a beautiful iridescent glass jewellery box in perfect condition dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1860.
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The lovely glass body of the box is infused with a soft pink, pearly iridescence and is beautifully over enamelled by hand with delightful wild roses and colourful holly sprigs.
Rams Head Antiques

The box is mounted within a polished brass framework with circular brass clasps.

Perfect condition, no damage or restoration.

The jewellery box measures 16 cms square by 9 cms in height.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Iridescent Glass Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151505
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rams Head Antiques Profile Page

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A square iridescent glass jewellery box with brass mounts and hand-painted floral and holly motifs on the lid and side. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A square iridescent glass jewellery box with brass mounts and hand-painted floral and holly motifs on the lid and side. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pretty Victorian Iridescent Glass Jewellery Box

Archive II A square iridescent glass jewellery box with brass mounts and hand-painted floral and holly motifs on the lid and side. View II
Archive III A square iridescent glass jewellery box with brass mounts and hand-painted floral and holly motifs on the lid and side. View III
Archive IV A square iridescent glass jewellery box with brass mounts and hand-painted floral and holly motifs on the lid and side. View IV
Archive V A square iridescent glass jewellery box with brass mounts and hand-painted floral and holly motifs on the lid and side. View V
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Archive IX A square iridescent glass jewellery box with brass mounts and hand-painted floral and holly motifs on the lid and side. View IX
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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
Location
Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ramsheadantiques
Verified Since Sep 2014
Items For Sale 324
Items Sold 4,336
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A square iridescent glass jewellery box with brass mounts and hand-painted floral and holly motifs on the lid and side.
Pretty Victorian Iridescent Glass Jewellery Box
Ref: SA1151505
A square iridescent glass jewellery box with brass mounts and hand-painted floral and holly motifs on the lid and side.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Brass
  • ColourIridescent White
  • MotifsHand-painted floral enamel, Brass metal mount, Iridescent glass finish
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Victorian vanity boxes encompass a wide range of decorative containers used on dressing tables to store jewellery, hairpins, and cosmetics, often featuring intricate metal mounts and ornate glass or porcelain bodies reflecting the periods fondness for ornamentation.

These items were typically constructed from blown or moulded glass, often with satin, opalescent, or iridescent finishes, and secured with brass or gilt-metal hinges and clasps.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct manufacturing traits such as hand-finished metal mounts, hand-painted enamel motifs, and natural age-related wear to the base and metalwork rather than modern machine-pressed seams.

Place the box on a dressing table, bedside surface, or mantelpiece to introduce reflective texture and a touch of historical craftsmanship into contemporary spaces.

Clean the glass gently using a soft, dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth, taking care to avoid harsh chemical cleaners that might damage delicate hand-painted enamel or aged metal mounts.
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