Crystal boxes

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	A variety of 19th century crystal boxes

Sallea Antiques offers a large selection of crystal boxes in many shapes, colors, and sizes. The majority of these pieces are French, made during the second half of the 19th century when the production of such items flourished at prominent glasshouses like Baccarat and Saint Louis. The wonderful array of colors available in crystal boxes is largely the result of experimentation at Baccarat which started in the 1820s. “Opaline,” an opal-like glass produced in a milky white or pastel colors, was developed by Baccarat during 1850 to 1870.

Our inventory includes opaline and other colored crystal boxes, as well as clear cut-crystal boxes. The metal mounts on all crystal boxes range from simple to ornate, and can be made of brass, silver, and ormolu or doré (both are names for gilt bronze). Most crystal boxes have plain interiors and were made to hold tea, candies, trinkets, or cosmetics, although some are fitted with perfume bottles as beautiful as the box itself.