Antique Ornate Repousse Trinket Box Red Velvet with Memento Blonde Hair For Sale

ANTIQUE ORNATE REPOUSSÉ TRINKET BOX WITH MEMENTO LOCK OF BLONDE HAIRSilver-tone metal with red velvet lining
A beautifully detailed antique footed trinket box with elaborate repoussé floral and scroll work covering the lid and body — roses, sunflowers, and vining florals in high relief, raised on small scrolled feet. The box opens to a rich red velvet-lined interior, which holds a lock of fine blonde hair, preserved as a memento keepsake.
Preserving a lock of hair — often a child's first haircut, a keepsake from a loved one, or a remembrance token — was a common sentimental practice carried from Victorian tradition well into the 20th century. The ornate box itself is a lovely antique object independent of its contents, with fine detailed metalwork typical of Victorian-era vanity and jewelry boxes.
CONDITION: Antique condition, sold as-is. Metal shows expected age patina and tarnish throughout, consistent with age; velvet lining shows wear and some fading. Hinge and closure are functional. Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the description. Metal content is unmarked/untested — please review photos and inquire with any questions.
Please note: This item contains a preserved lock of human hair, sold as an antique memento keepsake. Provenance beyond what is stated is unknown.
A charming find for collectors of antique vanity and trinket boxes, Victorian-era keepsakes, mourning and memento mori ephemera, or repoussé metalwork.
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