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Stunning Antique English Cut Crystal Box C.1890
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Stunning Antique English Cut Crystal Box C.1890

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A magnificent piece of heavy crystal has been transformed with the intricate hand-cut decoration creating a really tactile box, deeply cut with a crisp finish.

The box is a very pale pink in colour and has a brass collar and hinge with a lock, alas no key. The collar would have originally been silver plated, rubbed now to create an attractive two-tone finish.

Dating to the late Victorian era, the box remains in excellent condition with a couple of tiny rough spots to high points commensurate with age. 4 5/8" in diameter x 4 1/8" tall.

Item ID:39463

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Cut Crystal Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA487952
Dealers Internal Reference
39463
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Description
A magnificent piece of heavy crystal has been transformed with the intricate hand-cut decoration creating a really tactile box, deeply cut with a crisp finish.

The box is a very pale pink in colour and has a brass collar and hinge with a lock, alas no key.

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The collar would have originally been silver plated, rubbed now to create an attractive two-tone finish.
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fig 1. A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon.
fig 1. Stunning Antique English Cut Crystal Box C.1890

Dating to the late Victorian era, the box remains in excellent condition with a couple of tiny rough spots to high points commensurate with age. 4 5/8" in diameter x 4 1/8" tall.

Item ID:39463

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Cut Crystal Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA487952
Dealers Internal Ref
39463
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Archive I A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon.

Stunning Antique English Cut Crystal Box C.1890

Archive II A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon. View II
Archive III A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon. View IX
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A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon.
Stunning Antique English Cut Crystal Box c.1890
Ref: SA487952
A late Victorian cut crystal trinket box featuring geometric diamond-cut panels, a starburst-carved lid, and a fitted metal rim with an escutcheon.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Lead Crystal, Silver-Plated Metal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDiamond cut pattern, Starburst cut lid, Keyhole escutcheon, Fitted metal rim
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This late Victorian trinket box takes the form of a heavy, very pale pink cut lead crystal container with a fitted metal rim and a matching domed lid. The exterior displays deep geometric diamond-cut panels across the body, a starburst-carved pattern radiating from the centre of the lid, and a shaped brass collar fitted with a keyhole escutcheon. Wear to the collar reveals a two-tone finish where the original silver plating has rubbed, and the piece shows a couple of tiny rough spots to high points. Practical dimensions measure 10 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. Placed upon a bedside table or dressing surface in a modern home, this lidded container provides a secure and tactile storage spot for small everyday jewellery and small keepsakes. The transparent crystal body catches surrounding light while the metallic collar adds a warm contrast to the pale pink tones of the glass.

FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, cut crystal boxes were produced as luxury dressing table accessories designed to hold trinkets, cosmetics, or jewellery. These containers featured intricate wheel-cut geometric patterns and were frequently finished with fitted metal mounts.

Antique crystal caskets were manufactured from high-lead glass to achieve light refraction and weight. The glass bodies were hand-cut with diamond or starburst motifs and secured with nickel silver, brass, or sterling silver mounts and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit sharp, hand-cut facet edges, noticeable weight due to lead content, and subtle surface wear on the base. Metal mounts often show period-appropriate construction, solder marks, or hallmarks along the inner rim.

An antique crystal box serves as an accent piece on a bedroom dressing table, bathroom counter, or entrance console. It offers functional storage for rings or small items while reflecting light across polished surfaces.

Washing by hand in lukewarm water with mild liquid detergent is recommended, avoiding prolonged submersion of non-precious metal rims. Microfibre cloths should be used to dry the crystal and prevent water spots or oxidisation on metal fittings.
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