English Trinket Box Onyx Regency Style Gilt Engraved Flower Scrolls Late 20C

English Trinket Box Onyx Regency Style Gilt Engraved Flower Scrolls Late 20C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4626

Object: Trinket Box

Material: Onyx and gold tone metal

Origin: England

Period: Late 20th Century

Date: Late 20th Century

Decoration: Banded green onyx lid with engraved floral and scrolling foliate decoration to the metal body

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 0.8 in / 2.2 cm

Width: 1.4 in / 3.6 cm

Depth: 1.2 in / 3.0 cm

CONDITION

VERY GOOD (5/5) – Light age-related surface wear to the metal and stone consistent with careful use. The hinged lid opens and closes well. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

An elegant oval trinket box featuring a polished banded green onyx lid with a distinctive natural reddish vein.

The silver tone metal body is richly engraved with floral and scrolling foliate motifs in a Regency-inspired style.

The hinged construction makes it suitable for storing small jewelry, keepsakes, or other treasured items.

A decorative piece that combines natural stone with detailed engraved metalwork.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Decorative trinket boxes of this style became popular during the late 20th century, drawing inspiration from Regency and Victorian silverwork.

Examples incorporating polished onyx are appreciated for their combination of natural stone patterns and ornate decorative metal mounts.

NOTES

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