Antique La Tausca Brass Filigree Amethyst Jeweled Vanity Trinket Box Casket 1920

Description

This Beautiful 1920's Antique Bronze Brass Box by La Tausca has intricate detailed raised metal filigree designs throughout and is accented with beautiful amethyst colored faceted glass jewels, which are bezel set on the top.
•Measurements•
Length: Approx 9.5"
Width: Approx 5"
Height: Approx 2.5" including stones
•Condition•
The outside bottom of the box has some surface scratches and a couple of small dents. There is a slight linear separation of the metal where the top meets the hinge on the rear. Does not show when closed, but you will want to use care when opening/closing. Some of the raised filigree may be slightly bent, but there are no breaks. Patina, surface markings, and age related wear is to be expected on this piece. There is no maker mark. I chose to leave it to the buyer to decide whether or not to polish. It is a beautiful piece either way.
*Unknown Metal Content*
*Please see photos for details beyond what I have described.*
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•History•
This beautiful antique 1920's brass bronze jeweled box by La Tausca would have been originally purchased as a presentation chest for a high quality pearl necklace. These boxes were made in various shapes from square to rectangular, and octagonal. Some boxes had colored glass jewels 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".