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A Fine Baccarat Glass Casket / Box Antique Bronze Mounted
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A Fine Baccarat Glass Casket / Box Antique Bronze Mounted

19th century
Description

Executed using heavy Baccarat Fine Geometric design hobnail Cut Crystal glass.

This is an early superb example of a

French glass Casket.

This fine box is decorated with high quality ormolu mounts with fancy decoration to

the outer edges and escutcheon.

The condition is very good well cherished

and the glass is presented in perfect order

throughout with no faults and retains the original key.

Measurements: Height : 10.5 cm Width : 10 cm Depth : 7.5 cm

Date of Manufacture : c.1850

Delivery

Free World wide Delivery

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this Baccarat Crystal Glass Casket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA693953
Dealers Internal Reference
4462
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Description
Executed using heavy Baccarat Fine Geometric design hobnail Cut Crystal glass.

This is an early superb example of a

French glass Casket.

This fine box is decorated with high quality ormolu mounts with fancy decoration to

fig 1. A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp.
fig 1. A Fine Baccarat Glass Casket / Box Antique Bronze Mounted

the outer edges and escutcheon.

The condition is very good well cherished

and the glass is presented in perfect order

throughout with no faults and retains the original key.

Measurements: Height : 10.5 cm Width : 10 cm Depth : 7.5 cm

Date of Manufacture : c.1850

Delivery

Free World wide Delivery

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Baccarat Crystal Glass Casket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA693953
Dealers Internal Ref
4462
Bushells Antiques
Bushells Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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Archive I A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp.

A Fine Baccarat Glass Casket / Box Antique Bronze Mounted

Archive II A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp. View II
Archive III A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp. View III
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Archive V A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp. View V
Archive VI A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp. View VI
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Archive IX A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp. View IX
Archive X A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp. View X
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Archive XIV A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp. View XIV
Archive XV A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp. View XV
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A square diamond-cut clear glass casket box featuring a hinged gilt-bronze rim with an ornate metal clasp.
A Fine Baccarat Glass Casket / Box Antique Bronze Mounted
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialCut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourClear, Gold
  • MotifsDiamond cut pattern, Gilt bronze mounts, Hinged rim, Decorative clasp
  • SizeH 10.5 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century French trinket box is made from heavy clear cut crystal glass in a geometric hobnail diamond pattern. The square casket has a hinged gilt bronze mount around the rim, featuring fancy decoration along the outer edges and a decorative ornate metal clasp on the front. The box measures 10.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. Placed on a bedside table in a bedroom, this piece serves as a luxurious container for small personal items such as rings and earrings. The transparent crystal allows the contents to be viewed from the outside, while the gold-coloured metal mounts and clasp provide a contrast against the clear glass. The structured form and detailed hardware bring a French chateau style to the interior space.

FAQs

French crystal caskets gained prominence in the 19th century as luxury vanity items produced by prestigious glassworks such as Baccarat and Saint-Louis. Designed to hold jewellery or precious keepsakes, these items reflected high craftsmanship and were featured in affluent households across Europe.

These boxes were constructed using high-lead crystal, celebrated for its clarity and heavy weight, cut with diamond or hobnail patterns. The rims and hinges were formed from gilt bronze, brass, or ormolu to provide structural strength and secure closures.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut facet edges with sharp, precise geometry, high refractive clarity, and considerable physical weight. Gilt metal mounts should fit the glass body tightly with hand-chased decorative detailing and authentic age-related patination.

Display the casket on a marble-topped sideboard, dressing table, or bedside console where natural or warm directional light can illuminate the facet cuts. It serves both as a functional container for small items and as a reflective accent piece.

Dust the surface using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to reach recessed cuts. Avoid immersing the box in water or using harsh chemicals on the gilded metal, as moisture can compromise the hinges and oxidise the metal mounts.
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