Cut glass (silver trim) box w/ lock.. initials: "J. A-G"

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Lucille.b, Apr 28, 2015.

  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Curious what you can tell me, age (vintage? antique?) what this would have been used for, etc. I think the metal is sterling, but could be wrong. No marks other than the initials next to the locking mechanism when you open the box: "J. A-G".

    No key, but currently unlocked. Measures approx 5 inches across, 4.5 inches high. Heavy glass, and the glass on the lower half seems to have a texture, a bit frosted.

    Thanks for taking a look!

    box1.jpg

    box2.jpg box1b.jpg
     
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  2. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Here is a view from the back:
    boxback.jpg

    French, maybe?

    boxb2.jpg

    All thoughts much appreciated!
     
  3. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Oh, I like this! If you search for cut-glass 'casket' you should find a bunch, would have been used on a vanity or dresser. Some had perfume bottles in them, not sure if yours would have had any.
    I don't know what the initials stand for.
     
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  4. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Cx. I did find others. Nothing exactly the same, but "casket" is the word I was looking for.

    Any idea of age? Would I be correct calling it an "antique"?
     
  5. Messilane

    Messilane Well-Known Member

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  6. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Messi,

    Thank you! An exact match! Right down to the signature. Cannot believe you found those! Would love to know what the WP one sold for...

    This will get me on my way.

    A HUGE help. :happy::happy::happy:
     
  7. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Great searching Messi!
    Good Luck on yours Lucille, it is a lovely piece:happy:
     
  8. wenna

    wenna Well-Known Member

    Finally I can contribute something!!...here is the Worthpoint info:

    ANTIQUE PRESSED GLASS*EAPG*LIDDED CASKET BOX MARKED 'JA G 'PATTERNED GLASS
    • Sold for: $99.89
    • Item Category: Glass
    • Source: eBay
    • Sold Date: Oct 08,2013
     
  9. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Wenna!
     
  10. wenna

    wenna Well-Known Member

    You're welcome, glad I could help!
     
  11. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    If you're plugged into worthpoint....you can help often !!!!
    Nice one Wenna !!
     
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