Austrian Trinket Boxes



Austrian Trinket Boxes

Back in July I attended another large flea market in Regensburg, Germany.  This is fast becoming one of my favorite local flea markets.  I ended up buying these pair of vintage brass and glass trinket boxes.  The one in the left is small while the one of the right is bigger and has four little ball feet.  The dealer is from Vienna and told me that the boxes were from Austria and that they are around 80 years old placing them in the time frame of the 1930's-40's. 

I've seen this style at several flea markets around Bavaria and presumbly in Austria.  I think they are perfect for storing jewelry, rings, or little keep sakes.  The glass is very fragile and the brass is worn in spots. I love the look of them together.  I could also see creating a little terrarium out of these types of boxes. They could also be etched for a personalized gift!

I come come across these boxes fairly often in Bavaria so if this is something you'd be interested in buying, perhaps I could hunt one down for you, so send an email of interest.

Have you seen boxes like these before? 
 
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  1. JessAugust 25, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Such a cute idea!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

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  2. Deanies StashAugust 27, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    Those are so cute.

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  3. Holly Hollyson @ Full of Beans and SausagesAugust 27, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Yes, I have seen similar things - your photo is awesome. I love trinket boxes, although sometimes I think I need larger boxes for the trinket boxes!

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  4. UnknownAugust 27, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    lovely-sometimes these can be found on ebay using the search vintage jewelry casket coffin or ormolu jewelry casket. You have to wade through some junk, but the vintage ones with the velvet lining and ormolu are pretty to collect.

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    1. UnknownAugust 27, 2014 at 10:45 PM

      Yes, they do have some on ebay. I've also seen the ones with velvet lining, they are always more expensive.

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  5. Ulina / Apricot BubblesAugust 28, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Hi Brittany Ruth! I live in Austria, but I do not know these - they look great! It´s amazing, that the glass is still ok after 80yrs ... I HAVE to attend a flea market again - unfortunately there´s always so much work to do and so little time... my last visit to a fleamarket was in May in Copenhagen... found nice jewelry there.
    Thanks for showing us these pretty trinket boxes!
    Have a nice day, Ulina

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    1. UnknownSeptember 4, 2014 at 12:41 PM

      IH Ulina. I don't think these boxes are unique to Austria, I've seen them all over Europe, but these ones just so happen to be from Vienna.

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  6. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 28, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Your little boxes are so sweet and perfect for holding all kinds of treasures. Thanks for sharing them at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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