Antique Wooden Jewelry Box with Gilded Brass, 1890s

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A precious antique jewelry box dating back to the early 20th century. It is a highly refined object, combining diverse … Read more A precious antique jewelry box dating back to the early 20th century. It is a highly refined object, combining diverse materials with high-quality craftsmanship, making it extremely rare to find in this condition.

Subject and Style: The object's style recalls romantic and historicist tastes. At the center of the lid is an oval medallion in wrought metal, framing a delicate miniature (hand-painted retouching) depicting the portrait of a lady in 18th-century dress. The lid features a sunburst pattern on a smooth, light-colored insert.

Material and Finish: The dark wood frame is richly lined on the sides with a band of perforated, gilded brass embossed with floral scrollwork. The interior is lined with bright red velvet, perfectly preserved, creating an elegant color contrast. The gilded metal curled feet complete the piece, lending it a sleek, refined look.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Jewelry Box / Casket.

· Subject: Portrait of a Lady / Floral Motifs.

· Materials: Wood, Gilded Brass, Velvet, Clear Decorative Insert, Glass.

· Period: Antique (Early 20th Century).

· Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 7 h

· Condition: Excellent antique condition. The structure is solid and the gilding of the metal is still vibrant. The velvet interior is clean and intact.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause a slight color variation in the photograph.

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