• Brand: Incolay Studios Inc.
• Material: Incolay Stone (Genuine crushed mineral aggregate)
• Color: Soft Pink / Dusty Rose / White
• Theme: Floral Basket / Botanical
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Type: Jewelry / Keepsake Box
• Originality: Fine Art Reproduction of 19th-century bronze sculpture
Description
Classic Elegance from Incolay Studios
Up for auction is a beautiful, vintage Incolay Stone jewelry box featuring a stunning high-relief white floral basket design set against a marbled dusty rose background. Handcrafted in San Fernando, California, these boxes are famous for their unique "stone" composition, which uses crushed minerals like Onyx, Carnelian, and Jade to create a variegated, natural look.
Design Details
• Top Lid: Features an intricate white cameo-style relief of a floral basket overflowing with mums, daisies, and lilies.
• Sides: Wrapped in a matching low-relief floral pattern.
• Interior: Lined with original black velvet to protect your treasures.
• Provenance: Includes the original paperwork from Incolay Studios, detailing the care instructions and the history of the piece (noting the original sculpture was created circa 1820–1869).
Condition
• Overall: Excellent vintage condition with a sturdy brass hinge.
• Surface: There is some light surface dust in the crevices of the relief and minor age-related scuffs on the bottom, which is typical for these pieces.
• Bonus: This piece comes with the original "Genuine Incolay Stone" gold sticker still attached to the inner lid and the original informational pamphlet.
Measurements
• Approximate size: fits comfortably in the palm of a hand (see photos for scale).