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~Description~
Here we have a beautiful 1920's bronze jeweled box.
Made by La Tausca, it was originally purchased as a presentation chest for a
high quality pearl necklace. These boxes were made in various shapes &
sizes, from square to rectangular, and octagonal. Some boxes had colored glass
jewels, (like this one does) or simulated coral, onyx, jade or turquoise, and
some had cameos. They were lined with ivory silk with La Tausca Pearls printed
in gold lettering on the inside of the lid. The high quality faux pearls were
given to the bride on her wedding day to wear with her wedding attire. The
pearls were compared to real pearls with their supreme opalescence glow. Old
magazine advertisements showed the bride in her wedding finery wearing the
pearls. They were priced from 30.00 to 500.00. Quite a bit of money in the
1920's. Ads tout the jewel chests as being made by The Goldsmiths of Old, and
saying "what lovelier possession could feminine heart desire or affection
bestow". This particular design of presentation box is from 1924. The Original
pearls that were in it are long gone. It is a large square shape and features
raised metal repousse designs throughout and accented with beautiful, purple,
faceted, glass jewels, which are bezel set on the top. Open the lid, and you see
La Tausca Pearls in BEAUTIFUL RICH gold lettering printed on the ivory silk
inside the lid's lining. The interior is silk lined, top and bottom, and shows
very VERY LITTLE age wear as related to use, as shown. In most of these old
boxes the lining is completely missing so it's nice to have it here. These
lovely old boxes are now much harder to come by, They never cease to fascinate
us... and what a charming glimpse into the past...! Don't miss out!
**Size**
It is 6" by
6"
**Condition**
In great condition for its age,
the lid of the box is held in place by the silk, the hinge of the metal works
needs to be repaired.
PLEASE be sure
and look at all the pictures so you can see for yourself the condition as most
of our items are old and therefore subject to minor age wear.
**SHIPPING** We ship UPS and it INCLUDES Full
Insurance and Delivery Confirmation with a tracking number. After you send your
payment through PayPal we will carefully pack your item.
**If you are
unsure of anything after reading the description please feel free to email and
ask any questions before you buy. US Buyers Only**
**Return Policy** If you are unhappy about something
after you receive your item all you need to do is email us.
