Vintage leather hand made trinket box hand carved star design to lid lovely blue lined interior very heavy well made item 9 1/2 cm round 7 cm tall some age related wear
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Trinket boxes were made from wood, alabaster, ivory, and precious metals. Boxes were often decorated with religious motifs and elaborate carvings. Jewellery was considered important spiritually, and some believed it would benefit them in the afterlife. Jewellery boxes were buried with Pharaohs.
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Roman Empire
Jewellery boxes were used to store everyday jewelry, such as brooches.
Renaissance
In Florence, brides were given a jewellery box and a dowry chest when they got engaged.
Victorian Era
Jewellery boxes became a popular way to store and display items of interest in affluent homes.
Jewellery boxes were made from a variety of materials, including mother of pearl, ivory, and tortoiseshell.
Industrial Revolution
Jewellery boxes became more affordable and mass produced.
Smaller, pocket-sized boxes became more popular.
1920s
Women felt empowered to purchase their own jewellery and needed a place to store it.