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Lot 110:
Description
An antique jewelry box of rectangular form, finished in a dark brown faux leather with an embossed diamond lattice pattern. The exterior features a recessed silver metal carry handle to the lid and a shield-shaped metal escutcheon to the front. The interior is lined with gathered green silk to the lid and green velvet to the base, containing a removable three-compartment lift-out tray with gold-toned borders. The box contains an assortment of mid-20th-century costume jewelry including a silver terrier dog brooch set with clear rhinestones and a red enamel collar, a blue and white floral cluster brooch, a foliate brooch, and a circular pendant featuring a blue and white glass cabochon depicting a landscape. The collection further includes several pairs of earrings, including swan-shaped clips with faux pearls, blue rhinestone teardrop earrings, and various loose components and chains. The metal lock plate and handle are present but do not bear any legible maker’s marks or signatures.
Length: 24 cm
Width: 15 cm
Height: 10 cm.
Condition report:
The box shows significant age-related wear including scuffs and areas of finish loss to the exterior leather, particularly at the corners and edges (photo 3). The metal handle and lock plate show surface oxidation and pitting (photo 3). The interior fabric lining shows dust and minor fraying at the hinge (photo 2). The jewelry is in mixed condition; the blue rhinestone floral brooch is missing several stones (photo 1) and there is visible tarnishing and wear to the plating on various metal components (photo 2). The lot includes single earrings and loose parts. The key for the box is not present.
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