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A Fine 19th Century French Ormolu Trinket Box with Porcelain Portrait
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A Fine 19th Century French Ormolu Trinket Box with Porcelain Portrait

19th century
Sold 22 December 2025 · Mark Buckley Antiques
This “Fine 19th Century French Ormolu Trinket Box with Porcelain Portrait” found a buyer.

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Description

The circular gilded case featuring an ornate relief design and a hand-painted portrait of a lady in classical attire set into the lid.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1165970
Dealers Internal Reference
10598
Description
The circular gilded case featuring an ornate relief design and a hand-painted portrait of a lady in classical attire set into the lid.

FREE DELIVERY - to mainland UK

We offer a 'Try before you buy' service so you know you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165970
Dealers Internal Ref
10598
Mark Buckley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
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Archive I A round antique French ormolu trinket box featuring an inset hand-painted porcelain portrait of a woman on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fine 19th Century French Ormolu Trinket Box with Porcelain Portrait

Archive II A round antique French ormolu trinket box featuring an inset hand-painted porcelain portrait of a woman on the lid. View II
Archive III A round antique French ormolu trinket box featuring an inset hand-painted porcelain portrait of a woman on the lid. View III
Archive IV A round antique French ormolu trinket box featuring an inset hand-painted porcelain portrait of a woman on the lid. View IV
Archive V A round antique French ormolu trinket box featuring an inset hand-painted porcelain portrait of a woman on the lid. View V
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Mark Buckley Antiques
Telephone 07711 719 112
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Skipton
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Mark Buckley Antiques
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A round antique French ormolu trinket box featuring an inset hand-painted porcelain portrait of a woman on the lid.
A Fine 19th Century French Ormolu Trinket Box with Porcelain Portrait
Ref: SA1165970
A round antique French ormolu trinket box featuring an inset hand-painted porcelain portrait of a woman on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Period Revival
  • MaterialOrmolu, Porcelain, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsTextured guilloche background, Cast foliage and scrollwork, Inset ceramic portrait medallion
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French ormolu typically features a finely cast brass or bronze base treated with a mercury-gilding technique or electroplating to achieve a rich gold finish, often incorporating intricate neoclassical or rococo motifs.

These pieces were constructed using cast bronze or brass finished with fire-gilding (ormolu), frequently set with hand-painted ceramic plaques, porcelain inserts, or enamel panels secured by skilled metalworkers.

Authentic items show signs of age-appropriate wear, hand-chased surface detailing rather than uniform modern casting marks, and traditional joinery or pin hinges on the lids.

Positioning these small decorative pieces on a mantlepiece, dressing table, or glass-fronted cabinet adds metallic warmth and classical texture to modern or eclectic living spaces.

Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth; avoid abrasive metal polishes or chemical cleaners that can strip the delicate historical gilding.
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