Lot #69: Vintage Indian Handcrafted Brass & Lacquerwear Trinket Box Set (2 Pieces) with Bonus Gold Flake Novelty Bottle

Vintage Indian Handcrafted Brass & Lacquerwear Trinket Box Set (2 Pieces) with Bonus Gold Flake Novelty Bottle Up for auction is a gorgeous, matching 2-piece set of vintage handcrafted wooden trinket boxes. Made in India during the mid-to-late 20th century, these highly collectible decorative chests feature a rustic, bohemian aesthetic that perfectly blends aged wood craftsmanship with ornate metalwork. Both boxes are finished in a beautifully distressed, multi-layered red and black lacquerware paint technique and feature matching vibrant, gathered red satin-lined interiors. As an added bonus, the octagonal box includes its original vintage glass novelty bottle filled with suspended gold leaf flakes! Lot Includes: Round Owl & Eagle Trinket Box (Lift-Off Lid) Design: Features 4 embossed brass plates depicting pairs of stylized owls and profile birds (eagles/falcons), alternating with fluted brass buttons and a central moveable brass pull ring. The edge, collar, and flared base are fully wrapped in polished brass sheathing with a decorative serrated border. Dimensions: Approximately 3.5" to 4" (9-10 cm) in diameter x 2.25" (5-6 cm) high. Octagonal Tiered Keepsake Chest (Hinged Lid) Design: A striking multi-sided box featuring a stepped/tiered dome lid, a decorative double-strand brass chain front latch, and hand-stamped floral/geometric filigree borders secured with tiny brass studs. The side panels are accented with sunburst/cog-shaped brass appliques. Dimensions: Approximately 4.5" (11-12 cm) wide at the base x 4.25" (10-11 cm) high. Bonus Gold Flake Miniature Bottle Found nestled safely inside the octagonal chest. A classic 1970s/80s novelty souvenir featuring a round glass bottle and metallic cap filled with floating gold leaf flakes. Condition Report Overall: Very Good vintage/antique condition with a fantastic rustic patina. Exterior: The distressed red paint texture is deliberate and part of the artisan design. The brass hardware shows minor, authentic age-related oxidation and light verdigris around the hand-driven pins, adding to its vintage character. Interior: The bright red satin linings are completely intact, clean, and free of major tears or heavy staining. Bases: Both flat wood bases are clean and sturdy. Protective black foam pads have been added to the undersides to protect your tabletop surfaces from scratches. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exact cosmetic condition before bidding. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}