Whether these antique enameled blue glass sugar caskets were used for sugar cubes or for jewelry, the handpainted pieces that have survived to this day are prized for their beauty.
Antique French Sugar Casket
Electric Blue Glass, Painted Enamel with Lock
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Large antique Bohemian blue glass jewelry box/sugar casket
With hand-painted raised white and pink enamel floral garland swags, smooth hinged metal framework, centered by a rounded escutcheon lock and accented on either side by beaded and loop handles. c1820-1840
From The Antique Boutique in Canutillo, Texas
Antique Bohemian enameled blue glass jewelry box
From the 19th century — dimensions 4.75 inches high, by 5 inches long, by 3.25 inches deep
From Millea Bros Ltd, Madison, New Jersey
Blue glass sugar casket
Blue glass with enamel florals, and brass lock, trim and legs
Owned by a private American collector
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