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Antique Opaline Boxes

Antique 19thC French Peach Opaline Bronze Mounts Decorative Box
Antique 19thC French Peach Opaline Bronze Mounts Decorative Box

Antique 19thC French Peach Opaline Bronze Mounts Decorative Box

Located in Norman, OK

Antique 19thC French Opaline Box with Bronze Fittings - The Color is a Faded Peach Color with Leaf Decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Egg Form Covered Box
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Egg Form Covered Box

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Egg Form Covered Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Green Opaline Egg Form Covered Box. The egg form opaline box rests in a gilt bronze nest of grapes and leaves.

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Early 1900s French Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890
Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890

Antique White Opaline Glass Box with Blue Floral Enamel Decoration, 1890

Located in Hamburg, DE

They were made from the early 19th century to the early 20th century. The heyday of opaline boxes, however, was around 1850. Opaline glass is manufactured in Europe and is a coveted ...

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1880s Italian Belle Époque Antique Opaline Boxes

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Metal

A Large Baccarat Green Opaline Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Rectangular Box
A Large Baccarat Green Opaline Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Rectangular Box

A Large Baccarat Green Opaline Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Rectangular Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A large rectangular box formed from green opaline crystal, its shape defined by flat planes and chamfered corners that produce an octagonal profile when viewed from above.

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze
Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze Presenting a remarkable fusion of artistry and opulence, the perfumer Baccarat's green opaline glass perfume box exudes e...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box
Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box

Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box

Located in Tampa, FL

beautiful Victorian opaline glass box dating from approximately the 1860s to 1890s.

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1860s English Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Vintage French Opaline Round Box
Vintage French Opaline Round Box

Vintage French Opaline Round Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exuding classic French elegance, this early 20th-century decorative box is crafted from vibrant turquoise-blue opaline glass featuring a smooth, lustrous finish.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Metal

French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Box
French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Box

French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very rare cobalt blue opaline crystal French dresser box with ormolu mountings.

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19th Century French Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Round Red Opaline Glass Hinged Trinket Box
Italian Round Red Opaline Glass Hinged Trinket Box

Italian Round Red Opaline Glass Hinged Trinket Box

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small round red Italian opaline trinket box. In a rich deep ruby red, this vintage box will be glamourous on a dresser, nightstand, or coffee table.

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Opaline Enamelled Glass Vanity Box, Late 19th Century
French Opaline Enamelled Glass Vanity Box, Late 19th Century

French Opaline Enamelled Glass Vanity Box, Late 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

French Opaline enamelled glass vanity box, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Helmet Form Covered Box
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Helmet Form Covered Box

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Helmet Form Covered Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Helmet Form Covered Box. The helmet design is reminiscent of the type worn by the French Legionnaire in the 19th century.

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Early 1900s French Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

French Doré Bronze Mounted Peach Opaline Crystal Round Covered Box
French Doré Bronze Mounted Peach Opaline Crystal Round Covered Box

French Doré Bronze Mounted Peach Opaline Crystal Round Covered Box

Located in New York, NY

A French Dore Bronze Mounted Peach Opaline Crystal Round Form Covered Box. The cylindrical form includes a flat-topped lid that fits precisely onto the base, joined by a decorative ...

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Opaline Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Victorian Enameled Blue Opaline Milk Glass Dresser Box Jewelry Casket
Antique Victorian Enameled Blue Opaline Milk Glass Dresser Box Jewelry Casket

Antique Victorian Enameled Blue Opaline Milk Glass Dresser Box Jewelry Casket

By CF Monroe

Located in Forney, TX

Beautiful antique Victorian era enameled blue opaline milk glass dresser box, (jewel casket - trinket case - decorative table box), late 19th century, in the manner of CF Monroe Naka...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

French Opaline Glass Box Mounted in Brass and Sterling Silver, Circa 1900
French Opaline Glass Box Mounted in Brass and Sterling Silver, Circa 1900

French Opaline Glass Box Mounted in Brass and Sterling Silver, Circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and unusual French opaline glass box dating to the early 1900s, beautifully mounted in brass and sterling silver.

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

19th Century, Bohemian Barfatan or French Blue Opaline & Gilt Enameled Glass Box
19th Century, Bohemian Barfatan or French Blue Opaline & Gilt Enameled Glass Box

19th Century, Bohemian Barfatan or French Blue Opaline & Gilt Enameled Glass Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century glass box represents the pinnacle of decorative glasswork, either originating from the Bohemian Barfatan tradition or crafted from French blue opaline gla...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Antique French Green and White Opaline Glass Pumpkin Casket Box – Charles X Era
Antique French Green and White Opaline Glass Pumpkin Casket Box – Charles X Era

Antique French Green and White Opaline Glass Pumpkin Casket Box – Charles X Era

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite French opaline glass casket box, dating from the Charles X period, showcases the elegant craftsmanship typical of early 19th-century French glasswork.

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1820s French Charles X Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

An Unusual Dore Bronze Mounted French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Egg-Form Box
An Unusual Dore Bronze Mounted French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Egg-Form Box

An Unusual Dore Bronze Mounted French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Egg-Form Box

Located in New York, NY

A highly unusual and exquisitely crafted French egg-form covered box, attributed to Baccarat and dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, composed of luminous white opaline crystal an...

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Opaline Boxes

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Bronze

Antique Pear-Shaped Hand Painted Opaline Glass Dresser Box
Antique Pear-Shaped Hand Painted Opaline Glass Dresser Box

Antique Pear-Shaped Hand Painted Opaline Glass Dresser Box

By Baccarat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine opaline (likely French) glass box. In the stylized form of a pear.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Opaline Boxes

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

A 19th C. French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box
A 19th C. French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box

A 19th C. French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Fabulous and Unusual 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box. The intricate craftsmanship of this piece is a harmonious blend of white o...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

A French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal Ormolu Mounted Scalloped Edge Box
A French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal Ormolu Mounted Scalloped Edge Box

A French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal Ormolu Mounted Scalloped Edge Box

Located in New York, NY

French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal Box with Ormolu Mounts and Scalloped Edges The box is formed in a rectangular shape with a scalloped exterior surface that creates a uniform rhyth...

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1920s French Hollywood Regency Antique Opaline Boxes

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Jewelry Box French Opaline Glass Hand-Painted Art Nouveau
Antique Victorian Jewelry Box French Opaline Glass Hand-Painted Art Nouveau

Antique Victorian Jewelry Box French Opaline Glass Hand-Painted Art Nouveau

By Legras Montjoye, Legras & Cie

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This antique Victorian opaline glass jewelry casket is a true testament to the opulence and elegance of the era.

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1880s French Victorian Antique Opaline Boxes

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Enamel

Antique Vanity Jewelry Box Bohemian Gold White Opaline Glass, Late 19th C
Antique Vanity Jewelry Box Bohemian Gold White Opaline Glass, Late 19th C

Antique Vanity Jewelry Box Bohemian Gold White Opaline Glass, Late 19th C

Located in New York, NY

Box is a white opaline glass with a raised bright gold decoration and tiny hand-painted blue-and-white flowers, small dots and dashes, finished with a brass hinge and closure.

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Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Opaline Boxes

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Large Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Opaline Ashtray with Brass Mounts, France
Large Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Opaline Ashtray with Brass Mounts, France

Large Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Opaline Ashtray with Brass Mounts, France

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco period lapis lazuli opaline glass ashtray with delicate filigree brass mounts. The rich, deep blue opaline glass is beautifully polished, creating a striking contra...

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1920s French Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

19th Century Opaline Glass Jar
19th Century Opaline Glass Jar

19th Century Opaline Glass Jar

Located in High Point, NC

19th century blue opaline glass jar from France with hand painted floral decorations on lid and base.

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Opaline Boxes

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Art Glass

19th century Opaline Ring Holder / Jewelry Dish
19th century Opaline Ring Holder / Jewelry Dish

19th century Opaline Ring Holder / Jewelry Dish

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Elegant ring holder or videpoche from the Napoleon III period. The ring holder is in white opaline enhanced with several golden edgings on the foot. The cup is illustrated with gold...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

French Art Nouveau Blue Glass Jewelry Box Attributed to Legras
French Art Nouveau Blue Glass Jewelry Box Attributed to Legras

French Art Nouveau Blue Glass Jewelry Box Attributed to Legras

By Legras & Cie, Legras Montjoye

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

An elegant French Art Nouveau jewelry box attributed to Legras, crafted from vivid cobalt and sapphire blue art glass and delicately hand-enameled with graceful white blossoms and so...

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1890s French Victorian Antique Opaline Boxes

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Enamel

French Bulle de Savon White Opalescent Rectangular Shaped Jewelry Box
French Bulle de Savon White Opalescent Rectangular Shaped Jewelry Box

French Bulle de Savon White Opalescent Rectangular Shaped Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

French rectangular shaped Bulle de Savon White opalescent jewelry box A “bulle de savon” box formed as a rectangular shaped hinged container with softly rounded edges and a gently d...

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Opaline Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Two white Opaline Glass Flower Vases Italy 20th Century
Pair of Two white Opaline Glass Flower Vases Italy 20th Century

Pair of Two white Opaline Glass Flower Vases Italy 20th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

However, the heyday of opal boxes, Vases and items like this, was around 1850.

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Glass

Pair of French Vases Opaline Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1870
Pair of French Vases Opaline Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1870

Pair of French Vases Opaline Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1870

Located in Katonah, NY

The main centers of production were Creusot, Baccarat, and Saint-Louis. Items made of opaline included bowls, vases, boxes, cups, decanters, and objects used by perfumers and hairdre...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

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Antique French Blue Opaline Box with Brass Mounts
Antique French Blue Opaline Box with Brass Mounts

Antique French Blue Opaline Box with Brass Mounts

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French blue opaline box with brass mounts.

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Early 1900s French Antique Opaline Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Antique Dore Bronze Mounted Opaline Oval Box
19th Century Antique Dore Bronze Mounted Opaline Oval Box

19th Century Antique Dore Bronze Mounted Opaline Oval Box

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H 4.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in

19th Century Antique Dore Bronze Mounted Opaline Oval Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The creamy and smooth exterior of this 19th Century Opaline Box harmonizes beautifully with its streamlined Dore Bronze mount and clasp.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Opaline Boxes

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Bronze

French White and Gold Opaline Glass Communion Wafer Box Container
French White and Gold Opaline Glass Communion Wafer Box Container

French White and Gold Opaline Glass Communion Wafer Box Container

Located in Antwerp, BE

French hand blown opaline glass communion wafer holder. White opaline glass with hand painted gold accents "THS" The holy spirit, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920

Located in Queens Village, NY

Collectors and enthusiasts alike will appreciate the opaline glass box's vintage allure and copper accents.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Opaline Boxes

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

19th C. French Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Glass Jewelry Box
19th C. French Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Glass Jewelry Box

19th C. French Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Glass Jewelry Box

Located in Pasadena, CA

French Ormolu mounted white opaline glass jewelry box. Measures: 7" X 3-1/8"X 4" Opaline glass was produced throughout nearly the entirety of the 19th century, though it reache...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Opaline Boxes

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Bronze, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Painted Box, France 1850-1920
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Painted Box, France 1850-1920

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Painted Box, France 1850-1920

Located in Queens Village, NY

Presenting a classic 19th-century French craftsmanship treasure: a gorgeous opaline glass box with a lovely flower design! Save your most prized possession in this 7.5x9.5x7.5 cm cir...

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Opaline Boxes

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Crystal, Enamel

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Murano Bohemian Gilded Box France, 1887
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Murano Bohemian Gilded Box France, 1887

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Murano Bohemian Gilded Box France, 1887

Located in Queens Village, NY

The beauty of this antique Opaline Murano glass box is only surpassed by its rarity.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Opaline Boxes

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Box, France, 1850-1920
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Box, France, 1850-1920

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Box, France, 1850-1920

Located in Queens Village, NY

This antique Bohemian opaline glass box is a work of art that has withstood the test of time.

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Late 19th Century French Bohemian Antique Opaline Boxes

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Moser Box France 1850-1920
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Moser Box France 1850-1920

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Moser Box France 1850-1920

Located in Queens Village, NY

This beautiful opaline glass and copper box was made by skilled French craftspeople between the years 1850 and 1900.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Opaline Boxes

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Bronze Casket
Bronze Casket

Bronze Casket

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H 5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in

Bronze Casket

Located in New York, NY

19c Bronze Casket with enamel and opaline mounts on velvet

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19th Century French Antique Opaline Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Opaline Gilded Glass Sugar Bowl, Candy Box, Bonbonniere
Antique Opaline Gilded Glass Sugar Bowl, Candy Box, Bonbonniere

Antique Opaline Gilded Glass Sugar Bowl, Candy Box, Bonbonniere

Located in Rostock, MV

Exceptional bowl with plate and cover, opaline glass Fine quality of the 19th Century glass manufacture Profuse hand painted with rich and impressive gold enamel decoration Plate ...

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19th Century Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Sugar Bowl, Candy Box, Bonbonniere
Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Sugar Bowl, Candy Box, Bonbonniere

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Sugar Bowl, Candy Box, Bonbonniere

Located in Rostock, MV

Beautiful candy box, sugar bowl with plate and cover, opaline glass Blue opaline galss with gilding highlights France, Late 19th century.

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19th Century Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Enameled Opaline Box
Enameled Opaline Box

Enameled Opaline Box

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H 4.34 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

Enameled Opaline Box

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Enameled Opaline box, Brass frame with its Key, 19th century, Napoleon III Period Measures: H 11cm, W 16cm, D 9cm.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opaline Boxes

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Brass

Yellow Opaline Box
Yellow Opaline Box

Yellow Opaline Box

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H 4.73 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in

Yellow Opaline Box

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Yellow opaline box with gold decoration and brass mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period Measures: H 12cm, W 14cm, D 9cm.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opaline Boxes

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Brass

Yellow Opaline Box, 19th Century
Yellow Opaline Box, 19th Century

Yellow Opaline Box, 19th Century

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H 4.14 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in

Yellow Opaline Box, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Yellow opaline box, 19th century. Yellow opaline box, white enamelled, Mid-19th Century, mounted in brass.

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Mid-19th Century European Charles X Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Opaline box, 19th century
Opaline box, 19th century

Opaline box, 19th century

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H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in

Opaline box, 19th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Opaline box, 19th century A 19th century blue opaline and gilt bronze box H: 14cm, D: 14cm, D: 12cm ref 3294

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1860s European Napoleon III Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Green Opaline Box, 19th Century
Green Opaline Box, 19th Century

Green Opaline Box, 19th Century

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H 4.14 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in

Green Opaline Box, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Green opaline box, 19th century. Green opaline box, white enamel, Mid-19th Century, mounted with gilt brass.

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Mid-19th Century European Charles X Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

White Opaline Box, 19th Century
White Opaline Box, 19th Century

White Opaline Box, 19th Century

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H 4.14 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in

White Opaline Box, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

White opaline box, 19th century White opaline box, enamelled, Mid-19th Century, mounted with gilded brass.

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Mid-19th Century European Charles X Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Antique French Blue Opaline Box
Antique French Blue Opaline Box

Antique French Blue Opaline Box

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H 3 in W 4.13 in D 2.5 in

Antique French Blue Opaline Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique French Blue Opaline Box with brass mounts.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Antique French Blue Opaline Box
Antique French Blue Opaline Box

Antique French Blue Opaline Box

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H 3 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in

Antique French Blue Opaline Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A fine quality Antique French Blue Opaline Box with chase brass mounts.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Opaline Box, Gilded Brass Frame
Opaline Box, Gilded Brass Frame

Opaline Box, Gilded Brass Frame

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H 4.34 in Dm 2.76 in

Opaline Box, Gilded Brass Frame

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Opaline box, gilded brass frame, 19th century, Napoleon III period Measures: H 11cm, D 7cm.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opaline Boxes

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Brass

French Blue Opaline Box with Silver Mounts
French Blue Opaline Box with Silver Mounts

French Blue Opaline Box with Silver Mounts

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Gorgeous French Blue Opaline Box. Beautifully chased silver mounts, this box is in very good condition with no obvious flaws.

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1920s French Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

French Art Deco Blue Opaline Box
French Art Deco Blue Opaline Box

French Art Deco Blue Opaline Box

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H 4.5 in W 5.125 in D 3.25 in

French Art Deco Blue Opaline Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

French Art Deco Blue Opaline Box. A beautiful box in a lovely robins blue egg color with a diamond shaped cut pattern and gilt leaf design.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Opaline Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Green Opaline Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Green Opaline Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Green Opaline Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Green opaline box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period green opaline box with brass mount.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opaline Boxes

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Brass

French Blue Opaline Box with Silver Plated Mounts
French Blue Opaline Box with Silver Plated Mounts

French Blue Opaline Box with Silver Plated Mounts

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H 2.25 in W 5.125 in D 3.5 in

French Blue Opaline Box with Silver Plated Mounts

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

French Blue Opaline Box with Silver Plated Mounts.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Opaline Boxes

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Silver Plate

Small Pink Opaline Box with Empire Motifs
Small Pink Opaline Box with Empire Motifs

Small Pink Opaline Box with Empire Motifs

By Baccarat

Located in Paris, FR

Small, pink opaline box with white enamel decorations of palmettes, small dots, and floral motifs.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Opaline Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique French Green Opaline Box with Gilt Bronze Fittings
Antique French Green Opaline Box with Gilt Bronze Fittings

Antique French Green Opaline Box with Gilt Bronze Fittings

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An amazing Antique French Green Opaline Box with Gilt Bronze Fittings with a clam shell design top lid.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opaline Boxes

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Bronze

Yellow Yellow Opaline Box Enameled with White and Gold Decors
Yellow Yellow Opaline Box Enameled with White and Gold Decors

Yellow Yellow Opaline Box Enameled with White and Gold Decors

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Yellow opaline box enameled with white and gold decoration and key, 19th century, Napoleon III Period Measures: H 9.5cm, W 11.5cm, D 7.5cm.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Opaline Boxes

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Brass

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Antique Opaline Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique opaline boxes available for sale. Frequently made of glass, opaline glass and metal, all antique opaline boxes available were constructed with great care. Antique opaline boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Empire, Victorian and Louis XVI antique opaline boxes are consistently popular styles. Opaline florence produced beautiful antique opaline boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Opaline Boxes?

Prices for antique opaline boxes start at $85 and top out at $14,699 with the average selling for $1,421.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.