Antique Hand Painted Wavecrest Glass and Gilt Jewelry retailer Box 19th Century

Antique Wavecrest opaque ivory art glass dresser jewelry box features embossed molded scroll form with hand painted enamel flowers and embossed gilt mounts.
Wavecrest mark ink stamped on the underside, with paper label attached most likely from the original owner.
The perfect piece for your dresser or vanity to store your special treasures.

Very good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Without chips or cracks.

19th C.

Measures: 3" height x 4.5" diameter.

Jewelry boxes, jewelry caskets and trinket boxes have all varied widely in their appearance over history. Ornate styles retailer with elaborate detail were initially common, indicating outwardly the value of the items inside.