Lot 012: Lot of Vintage Decorative Box and Costume Jewellery Sundries

Description

A diverse lot of vintage decorative sundries, featuring a selection of costume jewellery and a unique inlaid wooden box, offering a varied collection for enthusiasts of vintage accessories. Key Details: * Inlaid Wooden Box: Hexagonal, crafted from contrasting woods with mother-of-pearl floral inlays on the lid and sides. * Gold-Toned Bangle: Features a knot design adorned with green stones and small pearl accents, with a hinged closure and safety chain. * Rectangular Pendant: Bronze-toned with yellow enamel details and a central brown cabochon, suspended on a leather cord. * Oval Wreath Pendant: Bronze-toned, designed as a floral wreath set with clear rhinestones. * Green Rhinestone Bracelet: A stretch bracelet with alternating green rhinestones and opaque green stones, presented in a "Silver Sensations" box. Condition: The items exhibit wear consistent with age and use. The wooden box has surface scratches and wear to the finish. The gold-toned bangle shows significant tarnishing, loss of plating, and some verdigris. The pendants and stretch bracelet show general surface wear and tarnishing to the metal finishes. The leather cord on the rectangular pendant is worn. Interesting fact: * Inlaid wooden boxes, particularly those with mother-of-pearl, were popular decorative items across various cultures, often serving as trinket boxes or tea caddies. * Costume jewellery from the mid-20th century often mimicked fine jewellery designs using less precious materials, making fashion accessible to a wider audience. Use: This lot is ideal for collectors of vintage costume jewellery, decorative boxes, or those seeking unique accessories with historical charm.

Condition Report

Wooden box has surface scratches and wear to the finish. Gold-toned bangle shows significant tarnishing, plating loss, and verdigris. Pendants and stretch bracelet show general surface wear and tarnishing. Leather cord on rectangular pendant is worn.

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