Antique art nouveau jewelry casket footed trinket box:
~ Depicts a cherub or child framed inside a rose flower
~ Rose buds and leaves all around
~ Raised arch handle and adorable little feet - both with a rose vine motif incorporated
~ Original (tattered) blush pink silk lining
~ Matte / antiqued gold toned finish
~ Ready and waiting for your collection, vanity, bed side table, and/or gift giving
ESTIMATED AGE OR ERA = True original antique piece - guessing very late 1800's to early part of the 1900's - art nouveau in both age and style
METAL AND/OR MATERIAL = Appears to be gold plated with an additional layer of gold coloring or paint
CLOSURE/CLASP = Hinge without breaks or repairs and in great working order
MARKS = N B Rogers S.P.C. 943 on the bottom
MEASUREMENTS = 5.5" across x 4" tall x 3.5" deep
US RING SIZE = x
WEIGHT = x
CONDITION = Good condition for the age - most have damage, hinge breakage, and no longer have their original lining. The lining is there - but sure shows it's age. There are tears and pieces no longer attached, etc. The box itself is very well intact. No hinge damage or repairs and all is in good working order. I don't believe the gold finish or paint is the original finish - but a later addition. But due to wear and patina, etc - I do think that it has been on there for quite some time. All in all a great little vintage jewelry box!
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