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19th Century French Enamelled Amethyst Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890
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19th Century French Enamelled Amethyst Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 13 December 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This pretty 19th Century French glass trinket box jar is in the rarer amethyst colour. The brass bound hinged dark amethyst glass lid heightened with enamel floral decorations in hues of blue, pink and white and heightened with gilt. The sides with white dot decorations.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5cm / 1.7 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Strong hinge.

Lid snaps shut nicely.

Enamel and gilt decoration in very good order,

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1109362
Dealers Internal Reference
NOVE71
Description
This pretty 19th Century French glass trinket box jar is in the rarer amethyst colour.
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The brass bound hinged dark amethyst glass lid heightened with enamel floral decorations in hues of blue, pink and white and heightened with gilt.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The sides with white dot decorations.

fig 1. A small round nineteenth-century French amethyst glass trinket box decorated with white and blue enamelled floral motifs and brass mountings.
fig 1. 19th Century French Enamelled Amethyst Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5cm / 1.7 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Strong hinge.

Lid snaps shut nicely.

Enamel and gilt decoration in very good order,

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. A small round nineteenth-century French amethyst glass trinket box decorated with white and blue enamelled floral motifs and brass mountings.
fig 2. 19th Century French Enamelled Amethyst Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Trinket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109362
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE71
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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19th Century French Enamelled Amethyst Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1890

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Verified Since Jun 2009
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A small round nineteenth-century French amethyst glass trinket box decorated with white and blue enamelled floral motifs and brass mountings.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH ENAMELLED AMETHYST GLASS TRINKET BOX, CIRCA 1890
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A small round nineteenth-century French amethyst glass trinket box decorated with white and blue enamelled floral motifs and brass mountings.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsFloral enamel pattern, Hinged brass mount, Geometric dividing lines
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French enamelled glass boxes were typically produced in manufacturing regions such as the Loire Valley or Paris, often destined for dressing tables as luxury receptacles for small personal items.

These pieces generally feature mouth-blown glass mounted with brass or gilt bronze collars and hinges, decorated using hand-applied opaque enamel paints in floral or geometric patterns.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-mixed enamel with slight raised textures, natural wear to the metal mounts, hand-finished ground pontil marks on the glass, and period-appropriate hinge mechanisms rather than modern machine screws.

These compact pieces work well displayed on dressing tables, mantelpieces, or open shelving systems where their reflective glass and intricate metalwork can catch natural light.

Clean gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth to avoid abrading the delicate surface enamelling, and keep away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to protect the metal mounts.
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