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Pretty Victorian Iridescent Glass Jewellery Box Hand Enamelled
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Pretty Victorian Iridescent Glass Jewellery Box Hand Enamelled

19th century
Sold 14 June 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful iridescent glass jewellery box in perfect condition dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1860. The lovely glass body of the box is infused with a soft pink, pearly iridescence and is beautifully over enamelled by hand with delightful wild roses and colourful holly sprigs. The box is mounted within a polished brass framework with circular brass clasps.

Perfect condition, no damage or restoration.

The jewellery box measures 16 cms square by 9 cms in height.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Iridescent Glass Jewellery Box to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1064849
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a beautiful iridescent glass jewellery box in perfect condition dating from the mid Victorian era, circa 1860.
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The lovely glass body of the box is infused with a soft pink, pearly iridescence and is beautifully over enamelled by hand with delightful wild roses and colourful holly sprigs.
Rams Head Antiques

The box is mounted within a polished brass framework with circular brass clasps.

Perfect condition, no damage or restoration.

The jewellery box measures 16 cms square by 9 cms in height.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Victorian Iridescent Glass Jewellery Box to the 1860s.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1064849
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rams Head Antiques Profile Page

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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ramsheadantiques
Verified Since Sep 2014
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Items Sold 4,343
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A rectangular Victorian iridescent glass jewellery box featuring brass mounts and hand-enamelled floral motifs.
Pretty Victorian Iridescent Glass Jewellery Box Hand Enamelled
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A rectangular Victorian iridescent glass jewellery box featuring brass mounts and hand-enamelled floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes and Caskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialIridescent glass, brass, enamel
  • ColourIridescent White
  • MotifsHand enamelled florals, Brass mounts, Iridescent finish
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Victorian glass boxes often feature ornate metal mounts, iridescent finishes inspired by art glass innovations, and intricate hand-applied enamel decoration, reflecting the eras taste for decorative vanity items.

These pieces typically combine mould-blown or pressed glass with brass or gilt-metal mounts, hinges, and clasps, frequently embellished with hand-painted enamel colours.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the construction of the metal mounts, hand-enamelled detailing showing brushwork variations, weight of the glass, and natural wear patterns on the base and hinges.

Placed on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or console table, it serves as a functional decorative accent that introduces tactile texture and historical interest to contemporary spaces.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid submerging in water or using chemical solvents, as harsh cleaners can damage delicate hand-enamelled designs and the metallic finish on the mounts.
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