Antique 19th-Century French Sèvres-Marked Green Ivy Porcelain Trinket Box with Gilt Metal Mounts

Good things come in very, very French packages.

A charming antique French porcelain trinket box, decorated with delicate hand-painted green ivy and foliage and finished with ornate gilt-metal mounts.

Attributed by the original auction house to 19th-century Sèvres porcelain, this petite decorative treasure features a shaped porcelain body, a hinged lid, decorative gilt edging, and a sweet floral clasp.

The botanical decoration is particularly lovely. Trailing green leaves bring freshness and movement to the porcelain, while the aged golden metalwork adds just enough Parisian romance.

Beautiful on a bedside table, vanity, writing desk, or tucked among a collection of antique treasures. Perfect for rings, earrings, tiny keepsakes, or simply looking impossibly charming.

A little piece of French decorative history, ready for its next chapter.

DETAILS

• Origin: France, attributed

• Period: 19th century, according to auction attribution

• Maker: Sèvres-marked porcelain; factory attribution not independently authenticated

• Material: Porcelain, enamel decoration, gilt metal

• Decoration: Hand-painted green ivy and foliage

• Hardware: Ornate gilt-metal edging and floral clasp

• Construction: Hinged lid

• Quantity: One antique trinket box

DIMENSIONS

• Length: 3"

• Width: 2"

• Height: 2"

CONDITION

Good overall antique condition, according to the original auction report.

Minor surface wear consistent with age and use, with natural patina to the gilt-metal hardware.

Please review photographs for details. The hinge and clasp should be checked before shipping.

DĒSSO NOTE

Les petits trésors sont souvent les plus précieux.

I have a weakness for tiny antique boxes. The more impractical, decorative, and delightfully unnecessary, the better.

I love the contrast between the fresh green ivy and the elaborate golden metalwork. It's the sort of charming little piece you might discover on a dressing table in an old French country house.

Perfect for keeping something precious—or absolutely nothing at all.

SHIPPING

Carefully wrapped and securely packaged for shipping throughout the United States.

Local pickup available at REHAUS in Oakland Park.

Contact us for international shipping options.