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Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Agate and Gilt Brass Box – Circa 1890
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Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Agate and Gilt Brass Box – Circa 1890

19th century
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A Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Box mounted in gilt brass and set with richly banded agate panels to both lid and base. The agate shows strong natural striping in honey, chestnut, grey and black tones, giving the piece a very distinctive look. The box is hinged and fitted with a small front clasp, allowing it to open and close neatly in the hand – circa 1890.

* The contrast of warm gilt metal and cool hardstone feels both luxurious and quietly practical.

Measurements:

Height: 3/8" (approx. 1.5cm)

Width: 1 1/8" (approx. 4cm)

Depth: 1 1/2" (approx. 3.5cm)

Total weight: 22g

In good condition – The Agate is not chipped or cracked. The hinge and clasp are fully functional.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Agate Trinket Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215519
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KD53260
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A Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Box mounted in gilt brass and set with richly banded agate panels to both lid and base.
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The agate shows strong natural striping in honey, chestnut, grey and black tones, giving the piece a very distinctive look.
Kingsdown Antiques

The box is hinged and fitted with a small front clasp, allowing it to open and close neatly in the hand – circa 1890.

fig 1. An open small oval Victorian gilt brass box with textured pattern engraving and polished banded agate panels set into the top and bottom.
fig 1. Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Agate and Gilt Brass Box – Circa 1890

The contrast of warm gilt metal and cool hardstone feels both luxurious and quietly practical.

Measurements:

Height: 3/8" (approx. 1.5cm)

Width: 1 1/8" (approx. 4cm)

Depth: 1 1/2" (approx. 3.5cm)

Total weight: 22g

In good condition – The Agate is not chipped or cracked. The hinge and clasp are fully functional.

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Agate Trinket Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215519
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53260
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Archive I An open small oval Victorian gilt brass box with textured pattern engraving and polished banded agate panels set into the top and bottom.

Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Agate and Gilt Brass Box – Circa 1890

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An open small oval Victorian gilt brass box with textured pattern engraving and polished banded agate panels set into the top and bottom.
Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Agate And Gilt Brass Box – circa 1890
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An open small oval Victorian gilt brass box with textured pattern engraving and polished banded agate panels set into the top and bottom.
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FAQs

Victorian agate boxes are small decorative containers produced during the nineteenth century, popularised in part by Scottish stone crafts and lapidary art. These items were designed to hold pills, snuff, or small trinkets and featured polished mineral specimens mounted in decorative metal settings.

These boxes were constructed using polished semi-precious stone slabs, such as banded agate, moss agate, or jasper, fitted into metal frames. The mounts were typically made from brass, gilt metal, sterling silver, or pinchbeck, often featuring hand-engraved or chased pattern work.

Authentic Victorian examples often exhibit hand-chased metal mounts, period-appropriate multi-barrel hinges, and natural inclusions within the cut agate panels. Consistent wear on the base, natural patination on the metalwork, and precise hand-fitted stone settings further indicate period authenticity.

A small agate box can be placed atop a stack of design books on a sideboard, arranged alongside brass desk accessories in a study, or displayed on a vanity tray. Its natural stone grain and metallic finish provide tactile contrast when layered alongside modern materials.

Dust the item gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid immersing the box in water, which can weaken the cement securing the stone panels. Avoid aggressive chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, as these can strip the original gilding and damage the mineral surface.
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