Vintage Onyx Trinket Box with Brass Rim – Italy, Mid-20th Century

A rectangular vintage trinket box carved from natural onyx (or alabaster) with a decorative brass metal rim along the edge. The stone has a warm, cream-yellow hue with natural banding and subtle veins through the material.

Details

• Dimensions: approx. 10.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm (4.1 x 2.5 x 2 in)
• Material: onyx / alabaster, brass (or gold-tone metal)
• Origin: Italy
• Date: mid-20th century

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. There are minor superficial scratches on the stone surface that highlight its authentic age. The brass rim and hinge are intact and close properly. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.

Uses

Suitable for storing rings, small jewelry, or keepsakes on a dresser or nightstand.

Care

Wipe with a soft cloth.

Reasonable offers are welcome. Ships carefully packaged.

Eisenstadt. The box stood on a dressing table, its cream-colored stone warm in the light of the bedside lamp. Small scratches on the surface told of countless hands that had opened and closed it. Some containers guard more than jewelry – they guard small, everyday rituals.

A keeper of small rituals — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop