Vintage Italian G.S.E. Onyx Brass Mounted Trinket / Jewellery Box

A beautifully crafted vintage Italian trinket or jewellery box, fashioned from polished natural onyx and mounted within a quality brass frame.

Retaining its original ‘G.S.E. ottone garantito’ label, this attractive piece is a fine example of mid-20th century Italian decorative stonework. The inscription ottone garantito translates as “guaranteed brass”, confirming the quality brass construction of the mounts.

The polished onyx displays particularly attractive natural veining in soft green, cream and honey tones, highlighted by striking reddish mineral inclusions across the lid and interior. Every panel is individually cut and polished, ensuring no two examples are ever identical.

The hinged lid opens smoothly to reveal a fully stone-lined interior, making the box ideal for storing jewellery, cufflinks, watches, coins, keepsakes or other treasured items. Equally, it serves as a handsome decorative object for a dressing table, desk or display cabinet.

Condition

Presented in good vintage condition.

The brass frame displays light age-related wear, surface scratches and a gentle patina consistent with age and use. The polished stone has only minor handling wear together with the natural inclusions and veining characteristic of genuine onyx. The underside retains its original green protective felt base, showing light wear. The hinge functions correctly and the lid closes neatly.

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Approximate Dimensions

* Height: 4.4 cm
* Width: 11 cm
* Depth: 7 cm
* Weight: 473 g

A particularly attractive labelled Italian onyx box with excellent natural colouration and substantial quality, ideal for collectors of Italian decorative arts, Mid-Century design, natural stone objects and vintage vanity accessories.