Victorian Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket with Etched Floral Decoration and Silk Lining
Victorian Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket with Etched Floral Decoration and Silk Lining
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Item: Victorian Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket with Etched Floral Decoration and Silk Lining
Additional Description
Elegant miniature jewelry casket constructed of beveled glass panels mounted within an ornate gilt-metal framework. The hinged lid features delicate acid-etched floral decoration, while the interior retains its original padded satin cushion designed to cradle rings, brooches, earrings, or other treasured keepsakes.
Raised on decorative cast feet and adorned with richly detailed metal mounts, this charming casket embodies the romantic aesthetic of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The all-glass construction allows light to pass through the piece, beautifully highlighting both its contents and decorative etching.
Era
Late Victorian to Edwardian Period, circa 1890–1915.
History
Glass jewelry caskets became highly fashionable during the late nineteenth century as personal dressing tables and vanities grew increasingly elaborate. These boxes were often gifted for weddings, anniversaries, or special occasions and served as elegant receptacles for jewelry, mementos, and sentimental objects.
The combination of beveled glass, gilt metal mounts, and etched floral ornament reflects the influence of both Victorian romanticism and the lighter decorative sensibilities that emerged during the Edwardian era.
Provenance
Private collection.
Materials
Beveled glass, gilt-metal or gilt brass mounts, satin cushion, metal hinge and clasp.
Dimensions
Approximate dimensions not provided.
Disclaimers
Age-related wear, oxidation, and finish loss to metal mounts consistent with age and use.
Minor wear and discoloration to the original satin cushion.
Surface scratches and minor imperfections to glass expected from age.
No maker's mark observed.
Metal content has not been tested and is assumed decorative gilt metal rather than solid gold.
Item: Victorian Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket with Etched Floral Decoration and Silk Lining
Additional Description
Elegant miniature jewelry casket constructed of beveled glass panels mounted within an ornate gilt-metal framework. The hinged lid features delicate acid-etched floral decoration, while the interior retains its original padded satin cushion designed to cradle rings, brooches, earrings, or other treasured keepsakes.
Raised on decorative cast feet and adorned with richly detailed metal mounts, this charming casket embodies the romantic aesthetic of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The all-glass construction allows light to pass through the piece, beautifully highlighting both its contents and decorative etching.
Era
Late Victorian to Edwardian Period, circa 1890–1915.
History
Glass jewelry caskets became highly fashionable during the late nineteenth century as personal dressing tables and vanities grew increasingly elaborate. These boxes were often gifted for weddings, anniversaries, or special occasions and served as elegant receptacles for jewelry, mementos, and sentimental objects.
The combination of beveled glass, gilt metal mounts, and etched floral ornament reflects the influence of both Victorian romanticism and the lighter decorative sensibilities that emerged during the Edwardian era.
Provenance
Private collection.
Materials
Beveled glass, gilt-metal or gilt brass mounts, satin cushion, metal hinge and clasp.
Dimensions
Approximate dimensions not provided.
Disclaimers
Age-related wear, oxidation, and finish loss to metal mounts consistent with age and use.
Minor wear and discoloration to the original satin cushion.
Surface scratches and minor imperfections to glass expected from age.
No maker's mark observed.
Metal content has not been tested and is assumed decorative gilt metal rather than solid gold.