Old Wooden Trinket Box
General Item Category
Lacquer Boxes
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?
Wood
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark)
none
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known)
unknown
Price Paid (If known)
$2 at a tag sale
Size and dimensions of this item
approximately 4"x5" across and an inch and a half in depth
Weight
unknown
Condition
Excellent
History
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png)
The wood on this box was tinted in a gold color with a decoupage of a Fragonard painting on the cover, surrounded by burnt designs on all four sides. it has 2 metal hinges on the shorter side of the box. The interior is lined with a blue velvet.
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Re: Old Wooden Trinket Box
Based on your images this appears to be a relatively modern piece, most likely dating from the second quarter of the 20th century. Comparable pieces often sell for less than $50.00.
Lovejoy