Vintage Peterson Brothers Cedar Chest Miniature Trinket Box Chicago Brass 1930s

Description

View Vintage Peterson Brothers Cedar Chest Miniature Trinket Box Chicago Brass 1930s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It has a latch closure, brass plates, and handles, featuring an Art Deco style. "Peterson Brothers Mfrs. The Vintage Peterson Brothers Cedar Chest Miniature Trinket Box is a small rectangular box with a wood grain pattern, made of brass and cedar in the 1930s. It has a latch closure, brass plates, and handles, featuring an Art Deco style. This original trinket box from the Mid 20th Century (1941-1969) is clean with a damp cloth and is a unique addition to any collection of keepsake boxes. Made in the United States, this piece showcases the craftsmanship and attention to detail of the Peterson Brothers brand. Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage miniature cedar chest manufactured by the renowned Peterson Brothers of Chicago, Illinois. Known for their high-quality souvenir and vanity woodwork, this compact keepsake box is an excellent example of mid-century American craftsmanship. This chest features vibrant natural red cedar wood with a rich, warm patina and striking wood grain patterns. It is heavily adorned with its original ornate brass-tone decorative straps, front accent plates, and a fully functional central flip-latch lock. The underside of the box features the crisp, perfectly legible, and authentic diamond-shaped factory maker's mark reading: "Peterson Brothers Mfrs. 165-171 N. Elizabeth St. Chicago, Illinois." Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The wood is structurally sound with no deep cracks, showing only light signs of gentle age-appropriate wear. The brass hardware has a lovely, authentic aged patina. The interior still retains a faint, pleasant aromatic cedar scent. Please see all photos for close-up details of the condition and maker's stamp. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Boxes, Jars & Tins. Brand: Peterson Brothers.

Pattern

Wood Grain

Shape

Rectangle

Occasion

All Occasions

Size

Small

Color

Brown

Material

Brass, Cedar

Year Manufactured

1930

Subject

Trinket Box

Brand

Peterson Brothers

Type

Trinket Box

Department

Teens, Adults

Care Instructions

Clean with Damp Cloth

Customized

No

Era

Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)

Number in Pack

1

Collection

Keepsake Boxes

Original/Reproduction

Original

Style

Art Deco

Features

Brass Handles, Brass Plates, Latch closure

Time Period Manufactured

MCM

Production Technique

Batch Production

Finish

lacquer factory finish

Country of Origin

United States

Handmade

No