Antique French Opaline Glass Patch Box with Cherubs | c.1890–1910 Sky Blue Enamel Trinket Box | Belle Époque Vanity Décor

Charming sky-blue opaline glass trinket box featuring a transfer-decorated scene of three cherubs among soft clouds, framed by white raised enamel scrollwork. The piece is fitted with gilt brass mounts and opens to a glossy white enamel interior. This petite round form was likely used for face patches, jewelry, or small vanity keepsakes during the Belle Époque era.

Measurements:
Approx. 2¼" diameter × 1¼" tall

Material:
Opaline glass with gilt-brass fittings

Decoration:
Transfer-decorated cherubs with hand-enamel white scrolls

Origin & Period:
French or Bohemian, c. 1890–1910

Condition:
Excellent antique condition with light wear to the gilt mount and minor specking inside the enamel. No cracks or chips. Hinge and clasp operate smoothly.

Historical Note:

During the late 19th century, opaline glass boxes like this were prized in France and Bohemia as symbols of refinement and romance. Often displayed on a lady’s dressing table, these “patch boxes” or bonbonnières held small treasures such as face patches, jewelry, or perfume tablets.

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