Circa 1930 Whimsical Hand Forged Rose & Ribbon Aluminum Trinket Box

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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Aluminum housewares became fashionable during the 1930s, at a time when most Americans could not afford luxury … Read more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

Aluminum housewares became fashionable during the 1930s, at a time when most Americans could not afford luxury metals like silver. At one time there were over 200 companies crafting hand-hammered/hand forged aluminum ware. This beautiful trinket or whatnot box is perfect for safekeeping your small treasures or to simply adorn a vanity or dresser top, as a whimsical decorative accent.

Petite-in-size, its artisanal ribbon and rose motif on the lightly hammered and gently serrated top has a great deal of textural and visual interest. The gently serrated lipped bowl rests on a four-petal cross base, simply lovely! It measures 5” x 5” x 3¾” W/D/H (height includes the top); interior 4¼” x 4¼” x 1½” W/D/H; weight 6 oz. Hand forged sometime in the 1930s to possibly early 1940s by an unknown maker.

In excellent condition with age-appropriate wear. FYI, abrasive scrubbies and gritty cleaners are to hammered aluminum what wooden stakes are to vampires, never should they cross paths.

For a collector of unique trinket boxes, aluminum or not, this beauty should be a must have or the perfect gift for someone who is.

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