Thursday, November 10, 2011

Tis The Season For All Things Magical - Vintage Carriage Jewelry Box or Jewelry Casket

With the holidays approaching, I start thinking of all things magical. The Nutcracker and fairy tales. Glitter and candlelight. All things warm and cozy. I envision a horse drawn carriage, very similar to this little box, taking beautiful people to the theater on snow covered streets. Men wearing top hats and the women wearing their finest evening attire and fabulous jewels. Oh, and they must be carrying their jewel encrusted opera glasses. OK...So I have a very vivid imagination, but this little jewelry box or jewelry casket, reminds me of those things.


This vintage 1930s jewelry box has design elements of the Art Nouveau era, yet the construction of the box leads me to believe that it not from the Art Nouveau era.


A very romantic and fairytale like piece. A very heavy metal jewelry box. So ornate!


Note the Art Nouveau design elements on the top. Very fluid design.


This magical little vintage jewelry box would make a sweet and sentimental holiday gift. To learn more about this vintage jewelry box, just stop by my shop, Wicked Darling. Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog! I hope that you have enjoyed it!

Happy Collecting!

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Coming Up Roses - Vintage Art Deco Micro Beaded Clutch Purse

This vintage Art Deco beaded clutch purse is just simply beautiful! The micro beaded black background is the perfect setting for the gorgeous pink roses. This beauty dates to the 1920s. It has just been listed in my shop, Wicked Darling on Etsy.


It has a black lining. No closure. Just a simple fold over type clutch purse.


Here is view of the back of the purse. Just as lovely as the front. It has, what I consider very minimal bead loss.


I love the detail at the bottom of the bag. The use of geometric designs definitely says Art Deco.


Another view of the back. The purse measures 7 5/8" by 6". A great size to carry for a special night out on the town.


This would make a lovely gift for that special someone. Or treat yourself! To learn more about this beautiful beaded purse, just stop by my shop, Wicked Darling. Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog! I hope that you have enjoyed it!

Happy Collecting!

For more vintage goodness, visit my Wicked Darling shop on Etsy