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Unusual 19th C. Moser Opaline & Gilt Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1860
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Unusual 19th C. Moser Opaline & Gilt Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1860

19th century
Sold 14 June 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This delightful Moser enamelled opaline glass trinket box dates circa 1890. The brass bound hinged turquoise opaline glass lid with enamel foliate spray and heightened in rich gilt decorations. The sides decorated with conforming decorations.

Dimensions:

Diameter at widest: 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Ormulu mount and glass in good condition.

Enamel decorations in very good condition.

Good hinge.

Snaps shut.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Moser Opaline Glass Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215016
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI78
Description
This delightful Moser enamelled opaline glass trinket box dates circa 1890.
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The brass bound hinged turquoise opaline glass lid with enamel foliate spray and heightened in rich gilt decorations.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The sides decorated with conforming decorations.

fig 1. A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount.
fig 1. Unusual 19th C. Moser Opaline & Gilt Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1860

Dimensions:

Diameter at widest: 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Ormulu mount and glass in good condition.

Enamel decorations in very good condition.

Good hinge.

Snaps shut.

Postage:

fig 2. A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount.
fig 2. Unusual 19th C. Moser Opaline & Gilt Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1860

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Moser Opaline Glass Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215016
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI78
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount. SOLD14 JUN 26
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Archive I A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount. SOLD14 JUN 26

Unusual 19th C. Moser Opaline & Gilt Glass Trinket Box, Circa 1860

Archive II A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount. View II
Archive III A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount. View III
Archive IV A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount. View IV
Archive V A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount. View V
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A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount.
UNUSUAL 19TH C. MOSER OPALINE & GILT GLASS TRINKET BOX, CIRCA 1860
Ref: SA1215016
A small round nineteenth-century opaline glass trinket box in powder blue with intricate hand-painted gilt foliate designs and a brass hinge mount.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Trinket Box]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian, Bohemian]
  • Material[Opaline Glass, Gold Leaf, Brass]
  • Colour[Blue, Gold]
  • MotifsHand-painted gilding, Floral scrollwork, Hinged brass mount
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century Bohemian opaline glass is characterised by its opaque or translucent appearance, often mimicking porcelain, and was frequently hand-painted or heavily gilded with intricate floral and scroll motifs.

These items were crafted from lead-free silicate glass blown into moulds or free-blown, then finished with fire-polishing, cold-painting, and applied gold leaf or fire gilding on brass mounts.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-applied gilding wear consistent with age, pontil marks on the base, historical metal mounts, and weight characteristic of heavy-gauge nineteenth-century glass.

This item adds a touch of historical refinement when placed on a dressing table, bedside unit, or open shelving as a focal point among minimalist or eclectic decor.

Preserve the fragile gilding and surface by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid submerging in water, chemical cleaners, or exposing the piece to direct sunlight for extended periods.
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