Art Nouveau Trinket Box | N.B. Rogers SP Co #812 | Jewelry Casket Spelter Rose Floral

This exquisite antique gold gilt Art Nouveau jewelry casket box elegantly features a raised rose and leaf motif crafted from spelter metal. The piece serves as a notable antique trinket box, substantial in size and presence. Its original light blue silk lining, complemented by a delicate cream braided border, remains largely intact, although it exhibits signs of wear and staining that speak to its historical journey. The casket is notably heavy, constructed from a white metal known as spelter, and showcases a gold gilt antiqued finish that reveals a captivating aged patina, reflective of its long-standing provenance. This casket is tastefully adorned with fully bloomed roses, rosebuds, and intricate foliage, all executed in the flowing, organic forms characteristic of the Art Nouveau Movement. The piece is strategically supported by four elegantly curved feet, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and stability. Additionally, an inscription on the bottom identifies the manufacturer, N. B. ROGERS S.P. CO, along with the item model number 812 - 882. Nathaniel Burton Rogers was an esteemed manufacturer in Brooklyn, New York, from 1870 to 1920, celebrated for his craftsmanship in the creation of luxurious jewelry boxes....Note: the jewelry shown in the last image is not included. This listing is for the jewelry box only.

Condition: Very good condition consistent with age with minimal wear to gilding with the hinge in working condition. The lining is worn but all original.