{"title":"Jewellery Boxes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vintage-silver-tone-pressed-floral-relief-jewellery-box-purple-velvet-interior","title":"Vintage Silver-Tone Pressed Floral Relief Jewellery Box Purple Velvet Interior","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pressed floral border on this box runs all four edges without a break — a detail that requires a proper die, not a cheap stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage silver-tone metal jewellery box with a hinged lid, cast in relief with a continuous floral and vine border framing a smooth central cartouche. The interior lid is lined with textured silver-tone metal repeating the exterior motif; the box interior is lined in deep purple velvet. The box sits on four small corner feet. No music box, no lock — just a clean snap closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot magnetic, which rules out iron-based base metal. Likely a silver-plated or silver-tone alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will hold bracelets, watches, or a small collection of brooches laid flat. On a dressing table it reads ornamental as much as functional — the relief work catches light at an angle. 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The construction is solid and the hinge works cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, two open compartments separated by a central divider, with bare wood interior. No lining, no lock — this is a craftsman's piece, not a commercial production item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks well on a dressing table or nightstand where the lid pattern can be seen from above. Suited to holding rings, small earrings, cufflinks, or a few folded notes. The scale is practical rather than decorative-only — it fits a handful of everyday pieces without taking up too much surface space. Pairs naturally with other natural materials: leather, ceramic, stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Jewellery Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Mid-century (circa 1950s–1960s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Wood with multi-tone inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Two open compartments, plain wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 13 × 9 × 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Plain hinged lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good · Hinge functions smoothly, inlay intact, light age-related wear to interior floor consistent with use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53861250564433,"sku":"RR-0208","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/20260525_233139.jpg?v=1779884407"},{"product_id":"vintage-mother-of-pearl-art-deco-hinged-jewellery-box-velvet-geometric-mosaic","title":"Vintage Mother Of Pearl Art Deco Hinged Jewellery Box Velvet Geometric Mosaic","description":"\u003cp\u003eMother-of-pearl boxes built in this mosaic style are rarely found in such complete condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jewellery box in the Art Deco manner, constructed from individually cut mother-of-pearl tiles — ivory, honey-amber, and pale blue — set into silver-tone metal framing. The lid presents a bold sunray fan pattern; the sides carry a geometric grid of rectangular tiles. The box opens on a central hinge to reveal a single oval interior lined in deep navy velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction technique — leaded mother-of-pearl tiles in a geometric composition — belongs to a tradition of luxury decorative boxes popular from the Art Deco period onward. Each tile catches light differently, giving the exterior a soft iridescent shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a dressing table or bedside chest, it reads as a display object as much as a functional piece. The interior fits rings, earrings, or small pendants with room to spare. The navy velvet lining sets off lighter metals and stones particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Jewellery Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Art Deco style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Mother-of-pearl tiles, silver-tone metal framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Deep navy velvet lining, single oval compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Central hinge, no lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 17 × 7 × 6 cm (item)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent · All tiles intact, hinge functions smoothly, velvet lining clean and undamaged, no chips or losses to mother-of-pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53861261410641,"sku":"RR-0207","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/20260525_233001.jpg?v=1779884452"},{"product_id":"vintage-black-russian-lacquer-jewellery-box-palekh-folk-art-hand-painted-decor","title":"Vintage 1970s Black Russian Lacquer Jewellery Box Palekh Folk Art Hand Painted","description":"\u003cp\u003eRussian lacquer boxes in this style are one of the few craft traditions where the painting technique hasn't changed in a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small square box in the Palekh manner — black lacquered exterior with gold scrollwork at the corners and an oval central medallion on the lid. The medallion depicts a female figure in traditional Russian dress, set against a dark interior scene with architectural details rendered in red, green, and gold. The sides carry hand-painted decoration. The interior is finished in red lacquer, plain and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Palekh tradition originates in the village of Palekh in the Ivanovo region of Russia, where artisans adapted icon-painting techniques to lacquer miniatures from the 1920s onward. Whether this example is from Palekh itself or from one of the related workshops (Mstyora, Fedoskino, Kholuy), the painted quality and lacquered construction are consistent with Soviet-era production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSits well on a dressing table, nightstand, or small shelf. The scale — 6 × 6 × 3 cm — is small enough to hold a few rings or earrings, or to serve as a decorative object in its own right. The dark lacquer reads well against light surfaces and picks up detail better when the light falls from the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Jewellery box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1970s–1980s (Soviet-era Palekh-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Russia (USSR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Black lacquered exterior; red lacquered interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Red lacquer, plain (no compartments or lining)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 6 × 6 × 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: Not legible — faint mark on base, not readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Plain hinged lid, no lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent · Painted scene intact, lid hinges smoothly, interior clean; light wear to lacquer on base consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53861268095313,"sku":"RR-0210","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/2026-05-25_23.33.06.jpg?v=1779789333"},{"product_id":"vintage-gold-tone-enamel-crab-jewellery-box-figural-rhinestone-animal-figurine","title":"Vintage 1970s Gold-Tone Enamel Crab Jewellery Box Figural Rhinestone Animal UK","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrab-form trinket boxes in cast metal with enamel this detailed are not made like this any more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small hinged jewellery box cast in heavy metal and shaped as a crab, the domed shell covered in amber and orange enamel with red inlay patches and scatter-set rhinestones in yellow and clear tones. The legs and claws are cast separately in dark oxidised metal and articulated to fan out realistically. The lid opens along the shell's seam to reveal a reddish-orange enamelled interior, deep enough to hold rings or small earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style — rich colour, heavy casting, figural animal form — places this in the tradition of decorative Asian export giftware from the 1970s–1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds a small collection of rings or studs on a dressing table, or sits as a sculptural object in its own right on a shelf or windowsill. The scale is compact enough to tuck into a vignette without dominating it, but detailed enough to reward close attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Jewellery Box (trinket box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cast metal, enamel, rhinestone accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Enamel-lined, hinged clamshell opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompartments: Single open chamber — holds rings, studs, small earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 6 × 6 × 4 cm (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 94 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Figural, animal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood · One rear leg is cracked at the base and currently holding; likely to detach with handling. 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The hinge and clasp both function cleanly. Marked \"ATLAS Editions\" on the base with the maker's logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior repousse pattern draws on Victorian silverwork — a deliberate stylistic choice that makes this read as a keepsake piece rather than a plain storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSits well on a dressing table or nightstand. The single compartment fits a ring, a pair of earrings, or a few small items. At 6 × 3 cm it is compact enough for a bedside tray or to tuck into a drawer. Works as a display piece in its own right — the surface detail catches light well from a nearby lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Trinket box \/ Jewellery box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Silver-tone metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Black velvet lining, single compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 6 × 3 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Hinged lid with press clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: Yes — \"ATLAS Editions\" on base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent · Hinge and clasp both functional, velvet interior intact, no visible wear to exterior finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATLAS Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53861352898897,"sku":"RR-0206","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/2026-05-25_23.35.43.jpg?v=1779787771"},{"product_id":"vintage-wooden-brass-studded-jewellery-box-handcrafted-indian-geometric-storage","title":"Vintage 1970s Wooden Brass Studded Jewellery Box Handcrafted Indian Geometric","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndian brass-studded boxes of this kind were made to be kept out rather than put away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small hardwood jewellery box with brass dome studs covering all exterior faces — a border of studs around every panel and a diamond cluster motif centred on the lid. The sides show solid brass sheet inlaid between the wooden frame edges, giving the piece real weight for its size. Plain bare wood interior throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction reads as Indian craft, likely produced between the 1970s and 1980s when this style was widely exported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSits well on a dressing table or a bedside shelf — the scale is compact enough not to dominate, but the brass catches the light and holds attention. Holds rings, earrings, small pendants, or whatever needs a dedicated place. The hinged lid opens fully and sits stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Jewellery Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hardwood, brass studs and panel inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Bare wood, single open compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 11 × 7 × 6.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Plain hinged lid, no lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent · Hinges work smoothly, all studs intact, no cracks or damage, consistent with light use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53864645951825,"sku":"RR-0211","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/2026-05-26_09.38.52.jpg?v=1779787409"},{"product_id":"vintage-brass-glass-jewellery-box-octagonal-art-deco-etched-rose-mirrored-base","title":"Vintage Brass Glass Jewellery Box Octagonal Art Deco Etched Rose Mirrored Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlass-and-brass jewellery boxes in this geometric form are not as common as they once were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small octagonal box in brass-framed bevelled glass, with an etched rose motif on the lid panel. The interior base is a mirrored panel — aged now, with the soft foxing that comes with time — set within a frame of faceted glass sides. Ball feet at each corner of the octagon hold it just off the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Art Deco geometry is in the structure itself: the bevelled angles, the clean brass lines, the disciplined symmetry of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall enough for a bedside table or dressing table. The open interior suits a few rings, a watch, or a pair of earrings laid flat. The glass sides catch light from any angle, and the etched lid gives it enough character to read as decorative even when empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Jewellery box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Art Deco style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass frame, bevelled glass panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Mirrored base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 12 × 9 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Hinged lid with side clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Art Deco, geometric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood · Structure sound, hinge and clasp functional, mirrored base has age-related foxing consistent with period, brass shows light patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53864782135633,"sku":"RR-0214","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/2026-05-2718.24.44.jpg?v=1779911948"},{"product_id":"vintage-marquetry-wood-inlay-jewellery-box-hexagonal-star-geometric-red-velvet","title":"Vintage Marquetry Wood Inlay Jewellery Box Hexagonal Star Geometric Red Velvet","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarquetry boxes worked to this level of detail — alternating wood tones, bone-inlay borders, a geometric star at the centre — are not common as practical jewellery storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small hexagonal box made entirely from inlaid wood in contrasting tones, with cream-coloured border inlay forming a triangle pattern around the lid. The centrepiece is a raised hexagonal panel with a multi-toned eight-pointed star in dark brown, tan, and orange-red. The sides carry striped wood banding. A small brass clasp closes the lid; the hinge is on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, both the lid and base are lined in red velvet. The compartment is sized for a ring, a pair of earrings, or a small brooch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works on a dressing table or a shelf — the geometric pattern reads well from a distance, and the small scale keeps it from dominating a surface. Pairs naturally with objects in natural materials: brass, leather, ceramic. 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The design features leafy branches and berry clusters arranged in a symmetrical border pattern across all visible faces. The box is framed in copper-toned metal strips at the edges and corners, with a decorative riveted metal clasp on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting has the character of hand work — loose, confident brushstrokes rather than a printed or transfer pattern. The leather ground shows the natural texture of calf hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits well on a dressing table or a bedside shelf. The cube form and compact 10 cm size make it a good display object in its own right, not just storage. 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The inlay pieces are flush to the lacquer surface and all intact. Interior is plain blue padded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style and materials — gloss black lacquer over a plastic form with shell inlay — place this firmly in the Japanese export tradition, most active from the 1960s through the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSits well on a dressing table, a bedside shelf, or a small display surface. The scale is compact enough for a desk vignette. The black ground makes the inlay pop in any light — it reads especially well next to pale or natural materials. 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Made in India, likely 1970s–1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is lined in deep blue velvet and fitted out practically: a mirror on the inside lid, two hinged display frames, a cylindrical ring roll, and open compartment space for necklaces and bracelets. A working lock with its original key is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is large enough to hold a full collection, and deep enough for longer necklaces. It sits well on a dressing table or bedside surface. 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The stone shows the characteristic swirling, cloudy veining of the material throughout, with the lid and base cut from the same piece to match the grain. The full-width hinge is brass, now pleasantly patinated with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is bare polished stone — unlined, which gives it a different character from fabric-lined jewellery boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works on a dressing table, a desk, or a narrow shelf. The polished stone surface and neutral cream tone sit quietly alongside both modern and period objects. 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The front panels are etched glass with a botanical motif — leaves and flowers — set into arched apertures. The interior is lined throughout in dark green felt. Hardware is antiqued brass-tone throughout: ornate drawer pulls on the door fronts, round knobs on the side drawers, and brass hinges on the doors and lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is solid with good weight. The \"Made in China\" label is on the base — this is a reproduction piece in a traditional cabinet style, not an antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSits on a dressing table or chest of drawers. The vertical format makes it space-efficient — the three drawers hold rings, earrings, and small items, while the open shelves behind the doors take necklaces and bracelets. The mirror is useful for trying on pieces. 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The weave is even and close throughout, with no unravelling at the rim. Inside is plain unlined wicker — no fabric insert, which keeps it versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural colour sits somewhere between pale straw and warm honey, depending on the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a dressing table it holds cotton pads, hair clips, or small jewellery. On a desk it takes rubber bands, paper clips, or spools of thread. On a kitchen shelf it stores loose tea bags or sugar sachets. 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The interior is lined in green woven fabric with a shelved upper section and a divided lower compartment — practical for bracelets, necklaces, or small jewellery sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass fittings are the standout feature here: thick engraved plates at every corner, two large decorative clasps on the doors, and a bar-lock closure across the top. The piece opens as a cabinet rather than a hinged lid, which gives access to the full height of the interior at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs attention before display or use — the structure is loose overall and one door hinge has detached. With basic repair and a clean, it would read well on a bedroom dressing table or a display shelf. 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The interior is lined in bright red velvet and opens to a single heart-shaped compartment on a metal hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale is right for a ring box or a small keepsake holder — sits well on a dressing table, nightstand, or vanity shelf. 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