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French Empire Gilt Metal and Glass Table Box. Ca 1814
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French Empire Gilt Metal and Glass Table Box. Ca 1814

19th century
Sold 25 January 2026 · Jane Short Antiques
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A French Empire gilt metal mounted circular glass table box mounted with classical figures and an eagle.

A beautifully crafted piece which is in very good condition and highly decorative.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this French Empire Glass Box to the 19th Century.

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SA731986
Dealers Internal Reference
A2226
Description
A French Empire gilt metal mounted circular glass table box mounted with classical figures and an eagle.

A beautifully crafted piece which is in very good condition and highly decorative.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this French Empire Glass Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA731986
Dealers Internal Ref
A2226
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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An oval French Empire gilt metal and glass table box featuring neoclassical relief figures on the lid and cut glass body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval French Empire gilt metal and glass table box featuring neoclassical relief figures on the lid and cut glass body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Empire Gilt Metal and Glass Table Box. Ca 1814

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Jane Short Antiques

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An oval French Empire gilt metal and glass table box featuring neoclassical relief figures on the lid and cut glass body.
French Empire Gilt Metal and Glass Table Box. Ca 1814
Ref: SA731986
An oval French Empire gilt metal and glass table box featuring neoclassical relief figures on the lid and cut glass body.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialGilt Metal, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsNeoclassical figures, Gilt metal mounts, Cut glass base, Classical border
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in)

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The French Empire style, flourishing during the early 19th century under Napoleon, is characterised by heavy neoclassical influences, military motifs, classical symmetry, and references to ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.

These decorative containers typically combined fire-gilded bronze or brass mounts, known as ormolu, with heavy cast or cut glass bodies, often featuring detailed relief castings on the lids.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-chased surface details on the metal mounts, fire gilding rather than modern electroplating, and heavy, high-clarity lead glass with hand-cut base patterns.

Such objects serve as refined accent pieces on desks, dressing tables, or mantelpieces, adding a layer of historical texture, metallic sheen, and classical elegance to contemporary spaces.

Clean the glass body using a mild glass cleaner while protecting the surrounding metal mounts. Dust the ormolu gently with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals that can strip the gilding.
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