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19th Century French Enamelled Bristol Blue Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890
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19th Century French Enamelled Bristol Blue Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This exquisite 19th Century Bristol blue glass trinket box jar originates from France and dates circa 1890. The brass bound hinged blue glass lid heightened with gilt and enamel floral decorations in hues of blue, green and white. The sides plain.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good.

Strong hinge.

Lid snaps shut nicely.

Enamel and gilt decoration in very good order,

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Blue Glass Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197357
Dealers Internal Reference
FEV70
Description
This exquisite 19th Century Bristol blue glass trinket box jar originates from France and dates circa 1890.
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The brass bound hinged blue glass lid heightened with gilt and enamel floral decorations in hues of blue, green and white.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The sides plain.

fig 1. A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid.
fig 1. 19th Century French Enamelled Bristol Blue Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Diameter: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good.

Strong hinge.

Lid snaps shut nicely.

Enamel and gilt decoration in very good order,

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid.
fig 2. 19th Century French Enamelled Bristol Blue Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Blue Glass Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197357
Dealers Internal Ref
FEV70
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century French Enamelled Bristol Blue Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

Archive II A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid. View II
Archive III A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid. View III
Archive IV A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid. View IV
Archive V A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid. View V
Archive VI A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid. View VI
Archive VII A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid. View VII
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A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing on the lid.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH ENAMELLED BRISTOL BLUE GLASS TRINKET BOX, CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1197357
A small round cobalt blue glass trinket box with hinged metal mounts and hand-painted floral enamel detailing 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 Vernacular
  • MaterialCobalt glass, Enamel, Gilt metal
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsHand-painted floral wreath, Gilded scrollwork, Hinged metal mount
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Bristol blue glass refers to deep cobalt blue glassware produced in Bristol, England, during the late 18th and 19th centuries, though the style was widely imitated across continental Europe, particularly in France where pieces were often embellished with enamel and gilding.

These decorative containers are typically crafted from mould-blown or free-blown cobalt glass, featuring hand-painted vitreous enamel decoration and gilded metallic mounts with small hinges.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-applied enamel with slight tactile relief, genuine wear to the gilding consistent with age, and traditional hand-tooled metal mounts rather than modern machine-stamped components.

Such decorative objects work well placed on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or open shelf, adding a concentrated focal point of rich colour and historical craftsmanship to contemporary spaces.

Pieces should be cleaned using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to avoid damaging the delicate surface enamel and gilding, keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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