Lovely Antique Victorian Moss Agate Pill Box – Circa 1890

Name: Lovely Antique Victorian Moss Agate Pill Box – Circa 1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1185516
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

This exquisite oval nickel box is adorned with polished moss agate panels on the lid and base - a natural semiprecious stone known for its rich green, forest-like inclusions that resemble miniature landscapes. Dating to the late Victorian period, this compact and elegant piece would have originally served as a pill box, patch box, or a snuff container for refined personal use – circa 1890.

* Its tactile beauty, combined with the organic patterns of the moss agate, make it a highly decorative object as well as a collectible antique.

Measurements:

Height: 5/8" (approx. 1.5cm)

Width: 2" (approx. 5cm)

Depth: 1 5/8" (approx. 4cm)

Total weight: 26g

In good condition – Both moss agate panels are intact, with no chips or cracks. The natural veining and inclusions are well-preserved and show strong colour contrast. The lid opens and closes securely. Hinge functions smoothly without looseness.

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.5cm (0.59")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1185516

Dealers Internal Reference

P51983

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Description

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Dating to the late Victorian period, this compact and elegant piece would have originally served as a pill box, patch box, or a snuff container for refined personal use – circa 1890.

Kingsdown Antiques

fig 1. Lovely Antique Victorian Moss Agate Pill Box – circa 1890 — fig 1. Lovely Antique Victorian Moss Agate Pill Box – Circa 1890

Its tactile beauty, combined with the organic patterns of the moss agate, make it a highly decorative object as well as a collectible antique.

Measurements:

Height: 5/8" (approx. 1.5cm)

Width: 2" (approx. 5cm)

fig 2. Lovely Antique Victorian Moss Agate Pill Box – circa 1890 — fig 2. Lovely Antique Victorian Moss Agate Pill Box – Circa 1890

Depth: 1 5/8" (approx. 4cm)

Total weight: 26g

In good condition – Both moss agate panels are intact, with no chips or cracks. The natural veining and inclusions are well-preserved and show strong colour contrast. The lid opens and closes securely. Hinge functions smoothly without looseness.