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Georgian Boxes and Cases

GEORGIAN STYLE

Georgian jewelry is named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). A slew of beautiful pieces were produced during the period, and today antique Georgian rings, necklaces and other accessories are coveted by fine jewelry collectors.

There are certain features that distinguish jewelry from this era, including the fact that pieces from the 18th and early 19th centuries were handmade (so don’t let the absence of a maker’s mark lead you to believe otherwise). Antique Georgian jewelry also has a certain “look.” It’s a bit gray because stones were often set in silver, and because stonecutting techniques were not as advanced as they are today, the gems do not possess the level of sparkle to which we have become accustomed.

Intricate metalworking techniques such as repoussé (the hammering of metal into ornate designs) and cannetille (a method of working the gold wire to make it look woven) allowed goldsmiths to really flex their muscles. These gold pieces, either on their own or combined with gemstones, made for highly original and dramatic jewelry. The era also saw pieces with ornately woven strands of human hair.

Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. These were often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. It was fashionable to combine garnets or rubies with seed pearls. In Georgian diamond rings, popular cuts for diamonds included rose, old mine and table. Around the 1780s, paste jewelry, or hand-cut glass on foil, was used to imitate diamonds.

Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Georgian
Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1793 Joseph Taylor
Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1793 Joseph Taylor

Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1793 Joseph Taylor

Located in Toronto, ON

Georgian Silver Box Birmingham 1793 Joseph Taylor. Wonderful little box originally for patches but ideal today as a pill box with nice tight fitting cover. Pin pricked engraved folia...

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18th Century English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

1812 George III British Gilt Sterling Silver Box Pill Snuff Box 75gr
1812 George III British Gilt Sterling Silver Box Pill Snuff Box 75gr

1812 George III British Gilt Sterling Silver Box Pill Snuff Box 75gr

Located in SE

Very decorative Silver Pill Box with thick walls and internal gilding. Identical cast decorations on both sides. Hallmarked with clear British marks, created in 1812 at the workshop...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Charm Pendant Basket Gilt Metal Enamel
Antique Charm Pendant Basket Gilt Metal Enamel

Antique Charm Pendant Basket Gilt Metal Enamel

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delightful little pendant in the shape of a basket is made out of guilt metal and decorated with pale blue and white enamel.

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1820s Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case
Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...

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Mid-18th Century British Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1812 George III British Gilt Sterling Silver Box Pill Snuff Box / 64gr
1812 George III British Gilt Sterling Silver Box Pill Snuff Box / 64gr

1812 George III British Gilt Sterling Silver Box Pill Snuff Box / 64gr

Located in SE

Very decorative Silver Pill Box with thick walls and demonstrates both external and internal original fire gilding. Cast relief pastoral scene on the lid. Hallmarked with clear Brit...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Silver Box
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Silver Box

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Silver Box

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delightful vinaigrette was hand crafted out of sterling silver in the first quarter of the nineteenth century. It is hallmarked in inside the lid and on the base with a bust of ...

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1820s English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Vinaigrette very small in size Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1814
Georgian Silver Vinaigrette very small in size Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1814

Georgian Silver Vinaigrette very small in size Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1814

Located in Toronto, ON

Georgian Silver Vinaigrette very small in size Joseph Willmore Birmingham 1814. Half the size of most vinaigrettes. Octagonal shaped, the cover is engraved with flowers and prick wor...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Box Dog Token Of Fidelity + Friendship Polished Steel Velvet Leather
Antique Box Dog Token Of Fidelity + Friendship Polished Steel Velvet Leather

Antique Box Dog Token Of Fidelity + Friendship Polished Steel Velvet Leather

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This charming box was handcrafted in 1830 ca. It was most probably a sentimental gift, a token of fidelity and friendship. It is made out of wood covered in velvet. The inside is li...

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1830s European Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Steel

Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box
Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box

Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box. In the rare figural form of a snail shell or seashell. The interior of the box is gilt. It was made by Matthew Linwood...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Georgian Rectangular Vinaigrette with Meander Pattern
Sterling Silver Georgian Rectangular Vinaigrette with Meander Pattern

Sterling Silver Georgian Rectangular Vinaigrette with Meander Pattern

Located in Venice, CA

This sterling silver Georgian vinaigrette is rectangular in shape with an engraved pattern that meanders across the surface of the lid. The meandering pattern twists and turns in an ...

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1820s British Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border
Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border

Sterling Silver William IV Rectangular Vinaigrette with Floral Border

Located in Venice, CA

This sterling silver vinaigrette dates to the William IV era. It is engraved with a floral design and a sprigged script monogram at the center. The base has an acorn and oak leaf des...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework
Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Engraved Latticework

Located in Venice, CA

Circa 1816, this sterling silver vinaigrette is octagonal, with convex top and bottom lids, giving it a nice rounded shape. The top of the box is engraved with a latticework design, ...

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1810s British Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Giacomo Raffaelli Micromosaic Box
Giacomo Raffaelli Micromosaic Box

Giacomo Raffaelli Micromosaic Box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An Italian green granite box, with a micromosaic mounted in a two-color gold chased border. Depicted is a goldfinch (carduelis carduelis) on a branch with berries and overlooking the Mediterranean. The scene is surrounded by a millefiori border. By Giacomo Raffaelli...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

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Located in Simpsonville, SC

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Located in Vannes, FR

This 18kt yellow gold pendant, authenticated with a 750/1000th hallmark, embodies the timeless charm of the 19th century and evokes an aura of regal elegance. Its design of flowing ...

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Vintage Diamond Gold Blue Enamel Stripes Multi-Use Case Compact
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Vintage Diamond Gold Blue Enamel Stripes Multi-Use Case Compact

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This exceptional compact features a striped design in 18K yellow gold and vibrant blue enamel. The case opens with a press on the diamond clasp. Inside features a clean yellow gold ...

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Located in New York, NY

Florenza Enamel deep gray Elephant Pill Box from the 1960's USA. Charming subject matter with flip top opening and emerald paste eyes. Best carried in a pouch for enamel protection. ...

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This wonderfully ornate locket has a beautifully detailed bee and holds eight glossy banded agate around the edge of the pendant. Turn over this pendant and there is a locket back wi...

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Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1801 Joseph Taylor
Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1801 Joseph Taylor

Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1801 Joseph Taylor

Located in Toronto, ON

Georgian Silver oval patch or pill Box Birmingham 1801 Joseph Taylor. Wonderful little box originally for patches but ideal today as a pill box with nice tight fitting cover. Pin pri...

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Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Filigree Grille
Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Filigree Grille

Sterling Silver Georgian Octagonal Vinaigrette with Filigree Grille

Located in Venice, CA

This sterling silver George III vinaigrette was made in Birmingham in 1800 by the maker John Thorpp. It is octagonal in shape and the exterior is engraved with checkered and foliate ...

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1810s British Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

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Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1929 George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette and Match Cases 3.2 Inch
Vintage 1929 George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette and Match Cases 3.2 Inch

Vintage 1929 George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette and Match Cases 3.2 Inch

Located in New York, NY

The George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case and Match Case, Beddoes & Co, Birmingham 1929, in excellent condition, is a beautiful piece of antique silverware that was popular...

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Mid-20th Century French Georgian Boxes and Cases

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Antique Abraham Portal Sugar Bowl Dish Spoon Set Solid Yellow Gold circa 1779
Antique Abraham Portal Sugar Bowl Dish Spoon Set Solid Yellow Gold circa 1779

Antique Abraham Portal Sugar Bowl Dish Spoon Set Solid Yellow Gold circa 1779

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Solid Yellow Gold Set of Antique Sugar Bowl, Dish and Spoon by Abraham Portal circa 1779. Abraham Portal's 18th century sugar dish, bowl, and spoon set, crafted from 18k gold, is...

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1770s English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

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Antique Georgian Silver box London 1793 Chawner and Emes
Antique Georgian Silver box London 1793 Chawner and Emes

Antique Georgian Silver box London 1793 Chawner and Emes

By Henry Chawner

Located in Toronto, ON

18th century Georgian Silver box London 1793 Henry Chawner and John Emes. The rectangular shape box plain with wonderful engraved coat of arms and ...

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Silver

Antique English Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1834 G. Wheeler
Antique English Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1834 G. Wheeler

Antique English Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1834 G. Wheeler

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique English Silver Vinaigrette Birmingham 1834 G. Wheeler. The rectangular vinaigrette engine turned and foliate borders to cover and base. Interior and pierced grille gilded. Ha...

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19th Century English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Georgian Silver Patch Pill Box Birmingham 1802 Samuel Pemberton
Georgian Silver Patch Pill Box Birmingham 1802 Samuel Pemberton

Georgian Silver Patch Pill Box Birmingham 1802 Samuel Pemberton

Located in Toronto, ON

Georgian Silver Box Birmingham 1802 Samuel Pemberton. Wonderful little box originally for patches but ideal today as a pill box with nice fitting c...

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Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1929 George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette and Match Cases 3.2 Inch
Vintage 1929 George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette and Match Cases 3.2 Inch

Vintage 1929 George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette and Match Cases 3.2 Inch

Located in New York, NY

The George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case and Match Case, Beddoes & Co, Birmingham 1929, in excellent condition, is a beautiful piece of antique silverware that was popular...

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Mid-20th Century Georgian Boxes and Cases

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Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Locket Pendant 14 Karat Gold
Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Locket Pendant 14 Karat Gold

Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Locket Pendant 14 Karat Gold

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This elegant little georgian gold locket pendant was made around 1820. The 14 karat gold locked mount is finely chased all around with flowers and...

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1820s English Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Scent Perfume Bottle Pendant Initial M
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Scent Perfume Bottle Pendant Initial M

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Scent Perfume Bottle Pendant Initial M

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This charming little Georgian sterling silver scent bottle features is marked with English hallmarks. The make show clearly George in profile, the anchor for Birmingham as well as the maker's initials IT . The year letter is too rubbed to be legible. The screw on lid is decorated with the initial M, the sides of the bottle are engraved with a flower. The little bottle is in fine condition and has no dents. The scent bottle can be worn on a chain like the one worn by my life size mannequin.

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English, 18th Century, 18 Karat Gold & 'Petrified Wood Agate' Snuff Box
English, 18th Century, 18 Karat Gold & 'Petrified Wood Agate' Snuff Box

English, 18th Century, 18 Karat Gold & 'Petrified Wood Agate' Snuff Box

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This rare and exceedingly beautiful snuff box dates to the second half of the 18th Century and was likely made in England. The oval box is crafted from 18 karat yellow and rose gold ...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold