{"title":"The Blue Ribbon Room","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA room gathered in shades of blue, old gold and timeworn silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Ribbon Room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together antique and vintage portraiture, English pottery, cut glass, ornate metalwork and small decorative objects chosen for their quiet romance and beautifully aged character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its center are two young figures dressed in blue: a vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby Stuart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e portrait and a framed print after Sir Joshua Reynolds’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Around them, a matching pair of antique English cobalt and gilt pastoral vases, Japanese silver-tone candlesticks, cut-glass and porcelain keepsake boxes create the feeling of a room collected slowly rather than decorated all at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-english-cobalt-gilt-double-handled-pastoral-vases-matching-pair","title":"Antique English Cobalt \u0026 Gilt Double-Handled Pastoral Vases | Matching Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking matching pair of antique English pottery vases combining soft ivory-yellow grounds, deep cobalt blue, gilt ornament and romantic pastoral imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach tall, baluster-form vase is fitted with two scrolling handles and an ornate molded rim, with rich cobalt blue concentrated along the neck and base before fading into the pale body. Oval pictorial medallions depict pastoral figures in country settings, while delicate floral decoration and gilt accents extend across the surrounding surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe molded bases, rims and handles add another layer of ornament, giving the pair the elaborate character associated with late Victorian and Edwardian decorative pottery. Both pieces retain period factory markings on the underside, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eENGLAND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with additional impressed, printed and hand-applied factory\/decorator marks. Because the principal maker’s mark is partially worn, the manufacturer has not been definitively attributed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially desirable as a surviving matched pair, these were made for symmetry—the sort of pieces intended to flank a mantel, mirror or sideboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching pair of antique English pottery vases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eENGLAND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the underside\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional factory and decorator markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvory-yellow ground with graduated cobalt blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval pastoral transfer-decorated scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble scrolling handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnate molded rims and bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt floral and scroll accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlazed earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9” H\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 1\/2” W handle to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4” opening diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are natural mantel pieces. Their symmetry makes them particularly effective flanking a painting, portrait or mirror, while the cobalt and aged yellow work beautifully with dark wood, gilt frames, old books and collected English ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition for age. No chips, cracks or significant structural damage observed. Both vases exhibit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine overall crazing consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with scattered surface marks, variations in the glaze and areas of wear or loss to the gilt decoration. The undersides show expected age and wear. Please review all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45908200325255,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/IMG-2367.png?v=1791239807"},{"product_id":"vintage-baby-stuart-textured-portrait-print-after-sir-anthony-van-dyck-antique-gold-wood-frame","title":"Vintage “Baby Stuart” Textured Portrait Print after Sir Anthony van Dyck | Antique Gold Wood Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming vintage rendition of the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Baby Stuart”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e portrait, presented as a textured print in an aged gold-tone wood frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe familiar image is derived from Sir Anthony van Dyck’s 1635 painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Three Eldest Children of Charles I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This cropped portrait of the young child became a popular decorative image in later reproductions, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been produced with a heavily textured surface intended to mimic the character of an original painting. Fine craquelure-effect detailing across the image adds to its aged appearance, while the muted blue, cream and warm neutral palette is especially lovely against the timeworn gilt finish of the frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall in scale and ready to hang, it is an easy piece to work into a gallery wall, nursery, traditional interior, collected portrait grouping or layered shelf display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage “Baby Stuart” portrait print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Sir Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImage derived from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Three Eldest Children of Charles I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 1635\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextured surface with painted appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraquelure-effect finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuted blue, cream and neutral coloring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique gold-tone wood frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8½” H × 7¾” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The textured image has a craquelure-effect finish throughout and two small notable spots are visible on the print. The wood frame shows expected surface wear, patina and finish variation consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage piece. 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The muted palette and soft pastoral setting give the image the quiet character that made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an enduring subject for later decorative prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is particularly appealing for its period presentation. The print is housed behind glass in a solid wood frame with an aged bronze-gold finish. The reverse retains a label from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dayton Company Picture Galleries of Minneapolis, Minnesota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, documenting where the piece was professionally framed and adding an interesting piece of American department-store history to its provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts portrait subject, aged frame and touches of blue make it an easy addition to a traditional gallery wall, collected portrait grouping, English-inspired interior or layered display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage framed portrait print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAfter Sir Joshua Reynolds’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 1785\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Portrait of Miss Theophila Gwatkin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait of Reynolds’ grand-niece, Theophila Gwatkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite lace bonnet and blue sash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint displayed behind glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid wood frame with aged bronze-gold finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally framed by The Dayton Company Picture Galleries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinneapolis, Minnesota gallery label retained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14½” H × 11½” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The solid wood frame shows surface wear, patina and finish variation consistent with age. The print remains displayed behind glass. The paper backing on the reverse has some tearing and deterioration from age, while the Dayton Company Picture Galleries label remains present. Please review all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage piece. Age-appropriate wear expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46040927469703,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/93D56B9F-64D9-4D87-A11E-F55603846BD5.png?v=1791240635"},{"product_id":"vintage-cut-glass-hinged-dresser-box-with-gold-tone-bow-wreath-clasp","title":"Vintage Cut Glass Hinged Dresser Box with Gold-Tone Bow \u0026 Wreath Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully made vintage cut-glass dresser box with substantial weight, crisp geometric cutting and unusually decorative gold-tone metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clear glass body is covered in a tightly worked diamond-cut pattern, with a radiating starburst cut into the base. Gold-tone metal mounts encircle the center of the box and are finished with rope-like detailing and an elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebow-and-wreath clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The hinged lid operates smoothly and closes with a satisfyingly secure fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact proportions and ornate hardware give it the character of a traditional vanity or dressing-table box—ideal for jewelry, keepsakes or other small treasures. The combination of clear cut glass and warm gold-tone metal makes it especially easy to layer among antique perfume bottles, silver, portraiture and other collected objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is unmarked, and we have not attributed it to a particular maker or country of origin. While its weight and cutting are characteristic of quality decorative glass, we are conservatively describing the material as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut glass rather than crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage hinged dresser or vanity box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy cut-glass construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllover diamond-cut pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarburst-cut base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-tone metal mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative rope-style metal detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBow-and-wreath clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional hinge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLid closes securely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker and exact age unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4¼” H × 3” W × 2” D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition. No chips observed. There is slight interior clouding along with minor surface and age-related wear to the gold-tone metalwork. The hinge operates smoothly and the lid maintains a secure closure. Please review all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage piece. 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Beaded detailing surrounds the candle cups, while the clear glass bobeches add both sparkle and function by catching candle drips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe undersides retain period labels and markings, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hughes”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Made in Japan,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along with instructions identifying the metal finish as tarnish resistant and advising cleaning with a damp cloth rather than silver polish. Because the exact composition of the metal and finish has not been confirmed, we are conservatively describing these as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver-tone metal rather than silverplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely matched pair for a mantel, dining table, dressing table or collected display, particularly alongside old silver, portraiture and traditional decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching pair of vintage candlesticks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnate silver-tone metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRococo Revival-inspired shell and foliate decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural footed bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable clear glass bobeches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1” openings suitable for taper candles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal “Hughes” sticker retained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal tarnish-resistant finish care label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaded velvet coverings on undersides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4¾” H × 4” base diameter, each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1” candle opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2½” glass bobeches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related patina, surface wear and finish variation to the silver-tone metal. The removable glass bobeches are in good condition. Velvet coverings on the undersides are faded and worn from age, and the original labels exhibit fading and wear. Please review all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage pieces. 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Intricate detailing continues across the metal exterior, giving the small box the character of a much more substantial decorative object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lid opens on a functional hinge to reveal a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid wood-lined interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the small front latch closes securely. The underside is finished with aged velvet to protect the surface beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts original intended use is unknown, though boxes of this form were often made for small personal items. Today, it works beautifully as a jewelry, trinket or keepsake box on a dressing table, desk or layered into a collection of antique and vintage objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage hinged keepsake or trinket box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnate metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval porcelain figural inset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomantic Rococo-style courting scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElaborate floral and scrollwork decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional hinged lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking front latch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid wood-lined interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelvet-covered underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker and exact age unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4¼” W × 3” D × 2½” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear and patina to the metal exterior. The porcelain inset is in good condition. The hinge and front latch function properly, and the box closes securely. The velvet covering on the underside shows wear consistent with age. The solid wood interior also shows expected signs of previous use. Please review all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage piece. 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