Antique Ebonized Wood Jewelry Box

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Antique Ebonized Wood Jewelry Box with Inlaid Faux Ivory Top & Painted Romantic Scene
This exquisite antique jewelry or trinket … Read more Antique Ebonized Wood Jewelry Box with Inlaid Faux Ivory Top & Painted Romantic Scene
This exquisite antique jewelry or trinket box features a finely crafted ebonized wooden frame with a gently stepped edge and hinged lid. The lid is decorated with a faux ivory inlay, hand-etched in a delicate diamond pattern, surrounded by a finely detailed metal floral border. At the center is an oval miniature print or hand-colored scene, protected by glass, depicting an 18th-century romantic interior moment — a refined man and woman in a parlor setting.

The interior is lined in soft green velvet and shows gentle signs of age. The craftsmanship, materials, and design elements suggest it may date from the late 19th to early 20th century, likely European (possibly French or Italian) in origin.
•Materials: Wood, faux ivory inlay, metal, glass, velvet
•Size (approx.): 8.5” L x 5.25” W x 2.5” H
•Condition: Good antique condition with some minor wear, corner scuffs, and patina consistent with age. Minor scratches (visible in photos). See less