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Charming vintage heart-shaped jewelry casket crafted in an ornate gilt ormolu-style metal frame with intricate pierced floral and scrollwork detailing. …
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Charming vintage heart-shaped jewelry casket crafted in an ornate gilt ormolu-style metal frame with intricate pierced floral and scrollwork detailing. The beveled glass lid opens to reveal a rich red velvet cushion interior, creating a striking contrast against the warm gold-tone metal.
Raised on delicate cabriole-style feet, this romantic decorative box embodies Hollywood Regency and French Rococo revival influences. The openwork design allows the red lining to glow beautifully through the pierced metal sides.
Unmarked; likely mid-20th century. Comparable in style to Matson and other fine ormolu vanity accessories of the era.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 3ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition. Light patina consistent with age. Interior velvet shows minor wear typical of use. Glass intact. Very good vintage condition. Light patina consistent with age. Interior velvet shows minor wear typical of use. Glass intact. less
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