Domed ring box

Front view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring. Side view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring. Rear view of a jewellery box showing the hinge. Top view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring. Underside view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring. Top view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring.
Front view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring. Side view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring. Rear view of a jewellery box showing the hinge. Top view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring. Underside view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring. Top view of a jewellery box showing the mottled colouring.

Description

A ring box with a high domed lid, blow moulded in translucent marbled celluloid. The box is padded and lined in the lid with a cream satin fabric and a blue coloured padding in the base. The two parts of the hinge are held together by a metal wire.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Object number

AIBDC : 006935

Date

1940 - 1949 (circa)

Country

Method

Material

plastic
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
textile internal padding and lining
metal hinge pin
Dimensions
Height
50mm
Diameter
55mm

Colour