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Champleve Enamel and Banded Agate Double Sided Pill Box / Snuff Box (France 1880)
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Champleve Enamel and Banded Agate Double Sided Pill Box / Snuff Box (France 1880)

19th century
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CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND BANDED AGATE DOUBLE SIDED PILL BOX / SNUFF BOX (FRANCE 1880)

An elegant and desirable 19th century French gilt metal, champlevé enamel and banded agate pill or snuff box c. 1880. The box of oval form with a frieze of colourful flowers rendered in champlevé enamel against a white ground that scroll in a band around the central body of the box.

The cover and base of the box also feature bevelled double sided banded agate with beautiful colour, luminosity, and transparency. The cover is hinged and the hinge is in fantastic condition.

Wonderful condition with only a couple of miniscule, hard to see losses commensurate with the age of the piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.8cm (0.71")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this Champleve Enamel Pill Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1238862
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CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND BANDED AGATE DOUBLE SIDED PILL BOX / SNUFF BOX (FRANCE 1880)
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An elegant and desirable 19th century French gilt metal, champlevé enamel and banded agate pill or snuff box c.
The English Interior

1880. The box of oval form with a frieze of colourful flowers rendered in champlevé enamel against a white ground that scroll in a band around the central body of the box.

fig 1. An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing.
fig 1. Champleve Enamel and Banded Agate Double Sided Pill Box / Snuff Box (France 1880)

The cover and base of the box also feature bevelled double sided banded agate with beautiful colour, luminosity, and transparency. The cover is hinged and the hinge is in fantastic condition.

Wonderful condition with only a couple of miniscule, hard to see losses commensurate with the age of the piece.

Height
1.8cm (0.71")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Champleve Enamel Pill Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1238862
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Archive I An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing.

Champleve Enamel and Banded Agate Double Sided Pill Box / Snuff Box (France 1880)

Archive II An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing. View II
Archive III An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing. View III
Archive IV An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing. View IV
Archive V An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing. View V
Archive VI An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing. View VI
Archive VII An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing. View VII
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Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
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An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing.
CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND BANDED AGATE DOUBLE SIDED PILL BOX / SNUFF BOX (FRANCE 1880)
Ref: SA1238862
An oval double-sided antique French pill box featuring polished striped red and brown banded agate panels set within gilt metal mounts with colourful floral champleve enamel detailing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPill Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialBanded Agate, Gilt Bronze, Enamel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBanded agate panels, Champleve floral enamel, Hinged gilt mounts
  • SizeH 1.8 cm (1 in) x W 5.2 cm (2 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This 19th-century French double-sided pill and snuff box originates from circa 1880. Formed with an oval profile, the piece pairs polished banded agate panels set into the cover and base with a central body of gilt metal. A frieze of colourful flowers rendered in champlevé enamel against a white ground scrolls around the main body, accompanied by hinged gilt mounts. The striped agate reveals warm brown, red, black, and white tones, while the enamel displays red and blue floral motifs accented with green leaves. The box stands 1.8 cm high, 5.2 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep. Positioned on a gentleman's library table or office desk, the box provides a practical container for small items such as pills or keepsakes. The hinged cover opens to reveal the interior mechanics, while the exterior shows minor wear commensurate with age, including a couple of minuscule losses within the enamel work. The polished stone panels catch the light from various angles, creating a luminous and transparent display on a surface.

FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, French artisans excelled in producing small decorative objects of vertu, combining metalwork techniques with semi-precious stones. Champleve enamel boxes were popular personal accessories for holding snuff or pills, serving as status symbols that showcased fine craftsmanship and gemstone cutting.

These items typically feature carved and polished stone panels, such as banded agate or jasper, fitted into gilt bronze or brass mounts. The metal borders are decorated using the champleve technique, where carved cell troughs are filled with powdered vitreous enamel glass and fired at high temperatures.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut, polished hardstone panels with natural mineral variations and micro-scratches from age. The gilt metal mounts show hand-chased details, appropriate surface patination or mild oxidisation, and closely fitted, functional hinges.

Small objects of vertu are best displayed on flat surfaces such as an office desk, coffee table tray, or inside a glazed display cabinet. Placing the object alongside brass or wooden decorative elements highlights the warm tones of the agate and enamelling.

Clean the surfaces gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. Avoid chemical cleaners, harsh detergents, or submerging the object in water, as liquid can penetrate the metal mounts and damage the underlying construction.
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