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19th C. Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Jewellery Box
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Judy Fox Antiques

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    We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.
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19th C. Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Jewellery Box

19th century
Description

This beautiful and very ornate late 19th C. shaped jewellery box is comprised of a lovely gilt bronze frame with an etched glass lid. The box stands on 4 paw feet and features the original red silk cushioned bottom. It is decorated with flowers and acanthus leaves, which is also duplicated on the glass top. This box would make a unique and attractive accent piece to many different rooms and settings, booth contemporary and traditional.

Origin: French, C. 1890

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 15 cms Deep, 24 cms Wide and 10 cms in Height

Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242886
Dealers Internal Reference
JF552
Dealers Notes

Judy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

The majority of our extensive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition.

Much of our stock is not listed online so do contact us if you are looking for something in particular.

We have a large international clientele, both private and trade, and export to all parts of the world, contact for any quotes.

Description
This beautiful and very ornate late 19th C. shaped jewellery box is comprised of a lovely gilt bronze frame with an etched glass lid. The box stands on 4 paw feet and features the original red silk cushioned bottom. It is decorated with flowers and acanthus leaves, which is also duplicated on the glass top.
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This box would make a unique and attractive accent piece to many different rooms and settings, booth contemporary and traditional.
Judy Fox Antiques

Origin: French, C. 1890

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 15 cms Deep, 24 cms Wide and 10 cms in Height

Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket to the 1890s.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242886
Dealers Internal Ref
JF552
Judy Fox Antiques
Judy Fox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018

We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Judy Fox Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Judy Fox Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An oval nineteenth-century gilt bronze jewellery box featuring textured foliate relief work, scroll feet, and an etched glass lid.
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Archive I An oval nineteenth-century gilt bronze jewellery box featuring textured foliate relief work, scroll feet, and an etched glass lid.

19th C. Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Jewellery Box

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Judy Fox Antiques

Judy Fox Antiques
Telephone 020 7229 8130
Location
81 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/judyfox
Verified Since Jun 2018
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An oval nineteenth-century gilt bronze jewellery box featuring textured foliate relief work, scroll feet, and an etched glass lid.
19th C. Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Jewellery Box
Ref: SA1242886
An oval nineteenth-century gilt bronze jewellery box featuring textured foliate relief work, scroll feet, and an etched glass lid.
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  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFoliate scroll relief, Etched glass lid, Scroll feet, Textured metal surface
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Napoleon III jewellery box is an antique French piece from 1890, styled for a French Chateau setting. The object takes the form of an oval container made from gilt bronze and glass, presenting a gleaming gold colour overall with a textured metal surface and an etched glass lid. The exterior displays detailed floral and acanthus leaf foliate scroll relief work, accompanied by decorative hardware hinges and clasps, four ornate paw feet, and an interior lined with red silk cushioning. The piece stands at 10 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. In a contemporary or traditional interior today, this jewellery box functions well as an accent piece or storage container on a bedside table or dressing chest. The design accommodates small valuables while adding a traditional aesthetic to the room. The construction combines glass and metallic elements with visible relief decoration, resting stably on its four feet.

FAQs

A nineteenth-century gilt bronze jewellery casket is a decorative, hinged container crafted from cast metal finished with mercury gilding or electroplating, often combined with bevelled or etched glass lid inserts to store personal items.

These boxes were constructed using gilt bronze or ormolu, brass, etched or bevelled glass panels, and interior silk or velvet linings, providing protection for stored items.

Original pieces feature cast relief detailing such as acanthus leaves, scroll feet, or botanical motifs, natural age-related tarnish or oxidisation in crevices, hand-etched glass details, and period-appropriate hinge mechanisms.

Place the casket on a bedside table, dressing table, or vanity tray alongside structured porcelain or marble accents to balance the textured metallic finish.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical metal polishes or abrasive sprays that can wear down the original gilded layer, and clean glass surfaces carefully using a dampened swab.
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