Vintage jewelry box, hunting dogs and horse decor, retro pattern, decorative pillbox

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique rectangular jewelry box with a flat lid features a particularly evocative central design: the scene, applied to the top, depicts a group of hunting dogs accompanied by a horse and its rider, in a rural landscape with autumnal hues. The illustration, both vibrant and slightly patinated, suggests a printing or transfer process on a rigid surface.

The box, viewed from the front and top, has a compact structure with well-defined edges. The neutral-looking base contrasts with the illustrated lid, enhancing the decorative aspect of the top. The ensemble evokes a utilitarian object with a decorative purpose, typical of small jewelry boxes, pillboxes, or treasure chests from the mid-20th century, often intended to protect small precious objects or souvenirs.

The dominant color palette combines warm tones – ochres, browns, reds – with lighter touches, giving the scene a retro and warm atmosphere. The fox hunting motif, with dogs and horse, suggests a classical inspiration, common in European decorative art of the first half of the 20th century.

The rim of the lid reveals a slightly worn border, suggesting a surface that was once smooth, now marked by time. No text, mark, or signature is visible on the presented side. The box rests on a raw wooden table, without accessories or additional objects.

The exterior finish shows an old patina: fine marks, signs of wear, and micro-scratches are visible on the edges and lid, which gives the object an authentic charm and testifies to its past use.

Condition

Used item, sold as is, with visible signs of wear on the top and edges. Old patina and apparent signs of time.

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