This looks like the sort of box that should contain either heirloom jewelry, a secret love letter or something you're specifically instructed never to open.
Made by Godinger in 1991 as part of its Museum Re-Creations line associated with Paul Revere Silversmiths, the box was designed in the style of antique silver pieces.
And they certainly did not hold back on the details.
The oval body has deeply scalloped sides covered in embossed floral and foliate patterns, while the fitted domed lid is finished with an ornate pineapple-shaped finial. Inside is a soft velvet lining ready for rings, necklaces, charms, crystals or whatever tiny treasures require suitably dramatic accommodations.
For a magical space, I especially like it as a ritual keepsake box. Use it for petition papers, charms, amulets, small divination tools or those little objects that have meaning to you and shouldn't be rolling around loose in a drawer with three dead batteries and an old CVS receipt.
Or use it exactly as intended and give your favorite jewelry a much prettier place to live.
Details
• Vintage Godinger silver plated jewelry and trinket box
• Dated 1991
• Museum Re-Creations line
• Paul Revere Silversmiths
• Ornate embossed floral and foliate design
• Scalloped oval form
• Domed removable lid
• Decorative pineapple finial
• Velvet lined interior
• Approximately 4" x 4.75" x 5" tall
• Marked GODINGER SILVER © 1991
Condition
Vintage pre-owned condition with the surface wear, patina, fine scratches and signs of age expected from a silver plated piece more than 30 years old. Please look closely at the photographs, as they are part of the description and show the exact box you will receive.
I have not aggressively polished it because I rather like a vintage silver piece looking as though it has actually lived a life. It can be polished further by its new owner if a brighter finish is preferred.
Ideas for Use
• Jewelry and rings
• Crystals and small talismans
• Charms and amulets
• Petition papers
• Ritual keepsakes
• Tarot or divination accessories
• Vanity or altar storage
• Secret things that are frankly none of anybody else's business
Includes
• One vintage 1991 Godinger silver plated jewelry box
Jewelry, crystals and other styling props shown in photographs are not included.
