Antique French Ribbonwork Boudoir Box - Mauve, Gold Lace & Rococo Ribbon Trim

Dating to the early 1900s to 1920s, may I offer this Art Deco French Boudoir Box - Trinket Box. From a non-smoking/pet-free home, this lovely hexagonal lidded box starts with a cardboard base which is covered in a pinky-mauve fabric. The cloth is then covered in gold lace, embellished with silver-grey lace and gold braid. The top of the box is further embellished with a ribbon bow with a pair of handmade ribbon roses with yellow stamens at the center; green ombre ribbon leaves complete the design. Open the lid to reveal a very clean (though slightly dusty on the inside) fabric lining. The bottom of the box is covered in paper (not shown) which has discolored slightly from old age and light water marks. The original price of $5.50 is marked in pencil and the stock number is 29554. Size is about 5-7/8" across x 2-1/4" deep. That's it, the look of the piece is most pleasing and there is no wear or holes that I can spot. The box displays all its age of 100 years give or take - darkened patina, dust that has filtered into the fabric and flattened French ribbonwork; in other words, a terrific Shabby Chic appearance. While you can still find boxes like this on the Internet, finding one in such a design AND condition as this is a bit harder to find.

NOTE: Most collectors leave well enough alone when it comes to Art Deco vanity pieces. Cleaning could be attempted but I would recommend proceeding with caution. While the lace and ribbon may "perk up" with color, the sugar pip stamens would definitely disintegrate and the fabric might bleed.