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An Agate and Ormolu Mounted Box
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An Agate and Ormolu Mounted Box

19th century
Sold 2 December 2025 · Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Description

A twin panel with specimen polished, red agate panels set within a chased ormolu frame, raised on ball feet. Fine example in very good original condition. Probably German around 1830.

Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Agate Ormolu Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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SA1001518
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Description
A twin panel with specimen polished, red agate panels set within a chased ormolu frame, raised on ball feet. Fine example in very good original condition. Probably German around 1830.
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Agate Ormolu Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1001518
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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An open rectangular box constructed from banded red agate panels with cast gilt metal ormolu mounts and spherical agate feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open rectangular box constructed from banded red agate panels with cast gilt metal ormolu mounts and spherical agate feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Agate and Ormolu Mounted Box

Archive II An open rectangular box constructed from banded red agate panels with cast gilt metal ormolu mounts and spherical agate feet. View II
Archive III An open rectangular box constructed from banded red agate panels with cast gilt metal ormolu mounts and spherical agate feet. View III
Archive IV An open rectangular box constructed from banded red agate panels with cast gilt metal ormolu mounts and spherical agate feet. View IV
Archive V An open rectangular box constructed from banded red agate panels with cast gilt metal ormolu mounts and spherical agate feet. View V
Archive VI An open rectangular box constructed from banded red agate panels with cast gilt metal ormolu mounts and spherical agate feet. View VI
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christinekavanagh
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 63
Items Sold 410
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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An open rectangular box constructed from banded red agate panels with cast gilt metal ormolu mounts and spherical agate feet.
An agate and ormolu mounted box
Ref: SA1001518
An open rectangular box constructed from banded red agate panels with cast gilt metal ormolu mounts and spherical agate feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialAgate, Ormolu, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsBanded agate panels, Gilt ormolu mounts, Spherical feet
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Ormolu refers to gilded bronze or brass mounts applied to decorative objects, furniture, and boxes, frequently utilised in European decorative arts during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These pieces typically combine natural semi-precious stones, such as agate, malachite, or lapis lazuli, with cast and gilded bronze mounts to create ornamental containers.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-chiselled ormolu mounts with crisp detail, individually fitted stone panels with natural inclusions, and traditional hand-cut joinery rather than modern fasteners.

Place the box on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or desk as a focal point where its reflective gilt metal and natural mineral patterns can contrast with modern minimalist surfaces.

Clean the stone panels gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical polishes on the ormolu mounts to protect the delicate gilt finish from abrasion.
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